TAIWAN

China April 10

China ramps up military ‘rehearsals’ around Taiwan, outstrips US in air, maritime, space

Top Indo-Pacific commander warned senators that China's aggression around Taiwan is not an "exercise" but a "rehearsal" for when it finally decides to "reunify" the island with the mainland.

China April 10

Trump’s tariff war with Beijing is part of a multi-prong strategy to secure America from a much broader threat

Trump’s China strategy centers on tying up Beijing with tariff war and eliminating decades-long reliance on China for critical industries and minerals, thus avoiding a kinetic war over Taiwan.

TAIWAN April 10

Taiwan's president targets China influence, kicks out pro-Beijing agitators amid rising tensions

Taiwanese President William Lai promises an uncompressing stance against both domestic and foreign pro-CCP influence operations amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

China April 1

China launches large military drills around Taiwan to issue 'severe warning'

China launched military drills around Taiwan to send a "severe warning" and a message of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence," Beijing officials said.

Arizona March 6

GOP lawmaker credits Trump's business prowess for major investment in state: 'Knows how to make deals'

Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., said that President Donald Trump’s influence played a critical role in the company building on their existing investment in the Grand Canyon State.

TAIWAN March 1

Taiwan’s volunteer military shrinks amid growing Chinese aggression

Taiwan's military continues to struggle with recruiting troops as it looks to new methods to boost troop strength. One such idea is to enlist migrants into the island's armed forces.

China February 27

Top House Republican threatens to expose CCP officials if China invades Taiwan

House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain's first bill this Congress would expose the financial assets of Chinese officials if China invades Taiwan.

TAIWAN February 26

Taiwan dispatches navy, air force after China launches live-fire drills with no warning

Taiwan's defense ministry says China launched live-fire drills barely 40 miles off the coast of Taiwan on Wednesday with no prior warning.

TAIWAN February 25

Taiwan coast guard detains Chinese-crewed vessel suspected of cutting undersea cable

Taiwan detained eight Chinese nationals crewing a ship suspected of severing an undersea cable connecting the island of Penghu.

China February 17

China outraged after Trump State Department deletes key phrase on Taiwan relations

Chinese officials blasted the U.S. for apparently removing a phrase from the State Department website rejecting Taiwan's independence on Sunday.

TAIWAN February 13

4 dead, 26 hurt in Taiwan food court explosion

Four people were killed and another 26 were injured following a Thursday explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, according to authorities.

China February 13

Reagan's 'peace through strength' doctrine can aid Trump administration with Taiwan policy, group says

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute visited Taiwan amidst the U.S. presidential transition, a new administration in Taipei and ongoing Chinese coercion and aggression in Asia.

China February 6

Trump must dump 'One China' policy and recognize 'free' Taiwan, House Republicans say

Two dozen House Republicans from across the political spectrum are backing a resolution to formally recognize Taiwan – a break in U.S. policy that would rankle leaders in Beijing.

TAIWAN January 22

Taiwan Air Force officer killed after being ‘inhaled’ by fighter jet’s engine

A Taiwan Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an Indigenous Defense Fighter jet at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base, officials say.

NATO January 14

International underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat

Attacks on underwater cables in strategic areas connecting telecommunication lines and power sources in Asia and Europe are suspected to be coordinated attacks by China and Russia.

TAIWAN January 10

Taiwan FM hails importance of US relationship, says group visits 'contribute to peace and stability'

Days away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a delegation headed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute met with Taiwan's president and other senior officials in Taiwan.

TAIWAN December 22

China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid

President Biden authorized an additional $571 million in funding to Taiwan for military aid, prompting China to send a staunch warning to the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan.

TAIWAN December 21

Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan

President Joe Biden agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, following China's massing of naval forces around Taiwan last week.

Defense December 10

Chinese military makes massive deployment around Taiwan to send 'very simple' message

Taiwan is raising concerns about a massive deployment of Chinese naval ships and military planes in the past 24 hours, saying the build-up could eventually lead to war.

TAIWAN December 1

China promises 'countermeasures' to US arms sale to Taiwan

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is defying China by traveling to the U.S. and entering into a $385 million arms deal.

Trump Transition November 13

Trump cabinet picks delight Taiwan, send strong signal to China

President-elect Donald Trump's national security picks have so far sent relief to several U.S. allies, one such ally being Taiwan where recent announcements have been met with delight.

China November 11

Taiwan eyes $15B military package in signal to Trump administration it is ‘serious’ on defense: report

Taiwan has allegedly begun discussions with the Trump transition team over a massive military package in show to President-elect Donald Trump that it is serious about securing itself alongside the U.S. against China.

China November 10

Would the US defend Taiwan under Trump if China invades? Fox News investigates

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday leaves the Taiwanese wondering whether the U.S. would come to their defense under a new, more non-interventionist-minded administration.

China November 6

China officially 'doesn't care' about Trump win; unofficially, experts say Beijing is rattled

China's initial response to President-elect Trump's victory was matter of fact, but experts say Xi Jinping will be closely watching Trump's words and actions.

TAIWAN October 23

GOP senator demands answers after Pentagon finds Army gave Taiwan moldy gear, ammo from 1983

Sen. Joni Ernst sent a letter demanding answers after a government report found the Defense Department sent body armor covered in mildew and equipment from the 1980s to Taiwan.

TAIWAN October 22

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan, in another show of force

China's military is conducting live-fire drills around islands near Taiwan Tuesday that are being tracked by the Taiwan Defense Ministry.

TAIWAN October 20

Encircling Taiwan was a smokescreen for China's real goal of convincing US not to intervene, expert says

The Joint Sword exercises used more military hardware and got closer to Taiwan than ever, but some experts say China’s bigger plan is dissuading the U.S. from even attempting to come to Taiwan’s aid.

China October 14

China surrounds Taiwan in military exercise against independence

China has launched massive military exercises surrounding Taiwan in response to the island refusing to follow the rule of the Communist Party.

China October 12

Chinese University of Michigan students charged after allegedly spying on military base

Five former University of Michigan students have been charged after they allegedly covered up spying on a National Guard training center in Michigan for China.

TAIWAN October 4

Taiwanese people ready to fight as China ramps up aggression, ambassador says

Taiwan's representative to the U.S., Alexander Yui, is vowing that the island's people are ready to fight if China invades the island.