Latest "Taiwan Strait" stories

In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo provided by Xinhua News Agency, the Shandong aircraft carrier is docked at a naval port in Sanya in southern China's Hainan Province.

Taiwan says Chinese warships pass through Taiwan Strait

Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected three ships from the Chinese navy, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, passing through the Taiwan Strait.

4 days ago

US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills

The U.S. Navy sailed the warship through the Taiwan Strait, in the first such transit made public since China carried out large-scale military drills.

6 weeks ago

See US, Philippines stage Balikatan military exercise

This year's Balikatan exercises between the treaty allies are the largest since the two sides started joint military combat-readiness exercises in 1990s.

7 weeks ago

US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters

The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.

7 weeks ago

China sends 25 planes, 3 ships toward Taiwan

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said 19 planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone.

3 months ago

Frontline Photos: Sept. 19, 2021

The Air Force Thunderbirds over Cleveland, soldiers firing a Carl Gustav in Alaska, sailors transiting the Taiwan Strait and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

21 months ago