Will China and the US avert a showdown over Taiwan?
From: The Bottom LineAre relations between China and the United States too deep to be affected by the visit of a top US politician to Taiwan?China announced plans to flex its…
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US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China’s concerns
More than 5,000 soldiers from Indonesia, the United States and other countries have begun joint combat exercises on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, signalling stronger ties amid…
As Pelosi departs, Taiwan reflects on controversial US visit
Taipei, Taiwan – Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has left Taiwan after concluding a whirlwind visit that rocked US-China relations and sent…
Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions
Taipei, Taiwan – Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has arrived in Taiwan, on a visit that has enraged China which claims the self-governing…
China condemns Pelosi’s ‘extremely dangerous’ Taiwan visit
China has condemned the visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as “extremely dangerous”, warning that the trip was a threat to stability in the region.
Pelosi arrived in…
Photos: Taiwan prepares air-raid shelters as China tensions grow
Taiwan is preparing its air-raid shelters as rising tension with China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raise new fears about the possibility of a Chinese attack on the democratic…
US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office has said, without mentioning Taiwan amid speculation she might visit…
Ukraine war quagmire prompting China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief
The head of the CIA has warned that China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia’s experience in Ukraine only affecting Beijing’s calculations on when and how –…
US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan: Reports
Pelosi could become the first sitting speaker to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi is due…
US sends destroyer near Paracel Islands angering China
The US says sailing near disputed islands was a ‘freedom of navigation operation’ while China calls it ‘illegal’.The United States has sent a ship through the northern South China…