Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls ... - CBS News
May 23, 2024 · Taiwan puts forces on alert, accuses China of an "irrational provocation" with its latest war games, and vows not to "shy away" from any threat.
China holds military drills around Taiwan as 'strong punishment'
May 23, 2024 · China has started two days of military exercises around Taiwan, with its military calling them "strong punishment" for the self-ruled island's "separatist acts". The drills come three days after...
Taiwan Reports Chinese 'Combat Patrol' After Beijing Slams US …
Oct 26, 2024 · TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another "combat patrol" near the island, after Beijing threatened to...
Beijing lodges ‘serious protest’ with US after latest arms pledge …
6 days ago · The remarks in a statement from Beijing’s foreign ministry came after the White House on Friday announced military assistance worth US$571.3 million to Taiwan, along with an additional US$295 ...
In a first, Taiwan's Presidential Office runs tabletop simulation on …
2 days ago · Taiwan's Presidential Office held its first "tabletop" exercise involving government agencies beyond the armed forces on Thursday, simulating a military escalation with China amid renewed threats ...
China starts new round of war games around Taiwan | Politics News …
Oct 14, 2024 · China’s military has started a new round of war games with ships and aircraft near Taiwan, just days after the self-ruled democratic island marked its National Day.
China stages mock missile strikes on Taiwan after island’s new ...
May 24, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan — China staged mock missile strikes and dispatched fighter jets carrying live missiles along with bombers on Friday, state broadcaster CCTV said, as part of exercises Beijing has...
China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan
Oct 27, 2024 · Beijing says latest arms package violates China’s sovereignty, endangers peace in the region. China has slammed the latest round of United States arms sales to Taiwan, vowing to take “all...
Facing Beijing's threats, Taiwan president says peace 'only …
Oct 10, 2023 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Peace between Taiwan and China is the “only option,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, while strongly asserting the self-governing island’s defenses against Beijing’s threats to invade.
With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings ...
May 24, 2024 · China launched military drills in the skies and seas around Taiwan and took aim at its new president after his inauguration. (Reuters: Ann Wang) Days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim were sworn in, Beijing has made its feelings about the pair widely known.