How Indonesia’s Revised Military Law Could Impact Regional Security Dynamics

How Indonesia’s Revised Military Law Could Impact Regional Security Dynamics

The legal changes are a sign of Jakarta's increasing concern about the potential for conflict in the region, especially over Taiwan.

China drills in Taiwan Strait risk to region's security: US

The United States said China's military activities around Taiwan only serve to "exacerbate tensions" and "put the region's security at risk."

Trump White House Confronts China Over Taiwan Military Provocations

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a firm warning to the Chinese government after Beijing launched large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan. The joint military drills, which have yet to be formally declared, involved China’s army, navy, air, and rocket forces in a show of power aimed at the democratic island. Taiwan’s Ministry of National ...

US warns China over Taiwan military drills, reiterates opposition to forceful changes

The Trump administration on Tuesday warned China after Beijing announced joint military exercises around Taiwan involving its army, navy, air force, and rocket force, with the White House reiterating its opposition to any unilateral efforts to change the status quo through force or coercion.

“Once again, China's aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and endanger regional security and global prosperity,” the U.S. State Department said in a statement Tuesday evening. The White House reiterated “the opposition of the United States to any unilateral attempt to alter the 'status quo' by force or coercion”. The European Union (EU) also called for restraint. “We call on all parties to s…