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Avoid war, defend America, recognize Taiwan | Opinion
The way to stop Xi Jinping is to make clear that he will have to go through the U.S. and its friends in order to take Taiwan.
Taiwan says China still lacks ability for full assault on island
China's armed forces are growing in their prowess but still lack the capability to launch a full assault on Taiwan, the island's defense ministry said on Monday.
Czech senate speaker will pay 'heavy price' for Taiwan visit, China says
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday, prompting Prague to summon China's ambassador to explain comments it said "crossed the line".
With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military
The self-governing democracy is taking steps to bolster its armed forces in order to deter or defeat an invasion from China — with or without American help.
China fires ‘aircraft-carrier killer’ missile in ‘warning to US’
PLA flexes muscle in response to continued US testing of Beijing’s bottom lines, analyst says.
'Polishing the gun': China, U.S. tensions raise Taiwan conflict fears
Numerous Chinese and U.S. military exercises, Taiwan missiles tracking Chinese fighters and plummeting China-U.S. ties make for a heady cocktail of tension that is raising fears of conflict touched off by a crisis over Taiwan.
Military tensions raised after US spy plane enters Chinese no-fly zone
Beijing lodges formal protest with Washington over ‘serious violation’ of safety code and warns of potential mishaps.
China protests U.S. spy plane watching drills
China has lodged "stern representations" with the United States, accusing it of sending a U.S. U-2 reconnaissance plane into a no-fly zone over Chinese live-fire military drills on Tuesday, further ratcheting up tensions between Beijing and Washington.
China’s navy drills in 4 regions show ability to counter US, observers say
Exercises are being held at roughly the same time in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Gulf.
Exclusive: Foxconn, other Asian firms consider Mexico factories as China risks grow
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron are among companies eyeing new factories in Mexico, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the U.S.-China trade war and coronavirus pandemic prompt firms to reexamine global supply chains.
Singapore relaxes travel restrictions for China, Malaysia
Passengers from ‘low-risk’ territories – including Vietnam, Macau and most of Australia – will serve seven-day stay-home notices. Travellers from Brunei and New Zealand just need a test at the airport.
Philippines protests China's 'illicit' warnings, coast guard conduct
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over what it said was China's illegal confiscation of fish aggregating devices from Filipino fisherman in a disputed lagoon held by Beijing in the South China Sea.
China’s dangerous Taiwan temptation
That Chinese President Xi Jinping has now decided to end the Hong Kong charade once and for all has ominous implications for Taiwan, writes Robert Kagan. Is the United States prepared to go beyond statements and sanctions?
Taiwan tightens up on investment from mainland China
People and companies with links to government, political parties or the military prohibited under new rules to come into effect later this year.
Taiwan to stop local sales for Chinese TV streaming services, not block them
Taiwan plans to stop local sales for Chinese internet television streaming services operated by the likes of iQiyi and Tencent Holdings, according to regulations released this week, but does not plan on blocking the services.
Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emails
Taiwan said on Wednesday hacking groups linked to the Chinese government had attacked at least 10 government agencies and some 6,000 email accounts of government officials in an "infiltration" to steal important data.
Forget ‘America first’ approach to China, Biden campaign adviser says
US must fix itself and its relationships with allies instead of simply trying to force Beijing to change, he says.
Pro-democracy Milk Tea Alliance brews in Asia
As Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates voiced support for Thai anti-government protests at the weekend, they used the hashtag #MilkTeaAlliance.
U.S. Tries to Bolster Taiwan’s Status, Short of Recognizing Sovereignty
President Trump prefers a robust relationship with authoritarian China to one with democratic Taiwan. But other American officials aim to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan ties.
