China's military concluded two-day war games around Taiwan in which it held long-range, live-fire drills in the East China ...

Not long ago, his 17 strategies defined the Chinese mainland as a "hostile external force," pushing the "Taiwan independence" ...

Beijing’s pretext could include “special occasions” such as events related to Taiwan’s sovereignty. Read more at straitstimes ...

An H-6K bomber takes off during the joint exercises around Taiwan island on April 1, 2025.

Taiwan insists it is an independent nation after splitting from mainland China amid civil war in 1949. But China claims Taiwan remains a part of its territory with which it must eventually be ...

On April 1, the Eastern Theater Command announced the start of comprehensive drills around Taiwan, which involve ... being defeated in China’s civil war. However, Beijing considers the island ...

A Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war that sparks a global crisis. It would provoke a military response by Taiwan, force President Trump to decide whether the U.S. military should ...

TAIPEI — China could find a "pretext" to stage new war games around Taiwan this year ... support the navy in shadowing Chinese warships during drills. In case of war, the coast guard would ...

Taiwan independence' means war and pursuing that agenda means pushing ... The democratically governed island rejects Beijing's claims. During his trips to the Asian countries last week, Hegseth ...

Taiwan Coast Guard Warns of China Using ... and coast guard ships now support the navy in shadowing Chinese warships during drills. In case of war, the coast guard would be pressed into service ...