As US exits Afghanistan, China’s military conducts assault drills in seas near TaiwanChina has stepped up military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan, which it considers its own territory.By Staff and wire reports18 months ago
US military cites rising risk of Chinese move against TaiwanThe worry about Taiwan comes as China wields new strength from years of military buildup.By Robert Burns, The Associated Press22 months ago
‘We’ll see how frightened America is’ — Chinese admiral says sinking US carriers key to dominating South China Sea"What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” the admiral said.By Jon Simkins4 years ago
Two Navy warships transit Taiwan StraitOfficials in Beijing have yet to comment on passage of the American destroyer and cruiser, but in the past the Chinese government has taken a hard line against Navy vessels transiting the waterway separating mainland China from Taiwan.By Tara Copp and Carl Prine4 years ago
Marines in Taiwan? State Department officials are asking, but China’s not happyThe detachment of 10 for security at the U.S. facility in Taiwan has much larger implications for U.S.-China relations, sources say.By Todd South5 years ago
Threats and military exercises fuel tension between China and TaiwanChina threatens to use military force if U.S. ships make port visits to Taiwan.By Jon Simkins5 years ago