On Thursday, Taiwan’s army held another live-fire drill after China concluded its largest-ever military exercises around the East Asian island, as it threatened to take control of the self-ruled democracy. In retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan last week, which made her the highest-ranking elected American official to visit the island … Read more
Taiwan’s foreign minister warned Tuesday that Beijing is encircling the island with air and sea maneuvers in preparation for an invasion and to disrupt the status quo in the Asia-Pacific region. Last week, China conducted its largest-ever war drills surrounding Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking American … Read more
China’s loud reaction to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan heightened cross-Strait tensions and produced an outpouring of nationalist enthusiasm online, but the attitude on the streets in mainland China is a bit more sober. Angered by Pelosi’s visit, Beijing started some of its largest-ever military maneuvers surrounding the island last week, while … Read more
Taiwan’s armed forces have officially been placed on high alert as it “prepares for war” with China over US Senator Nancy Pelosi’s visit. Taiwan has reportedly placed its military on high alert and canceled the leave of some officials and soldiers as it ‘prepares for war with China over the observed visit of US Senator Nancy … Read more
On Wednesday in Taipei, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen as part of a visit that prompted China to conduct military exercises around the democratic island. The trip, the highest-level visit by a U.S. official in 25 years, has drawn angry reactions from Beijing. The Chinese government declared Wednesday morning … Read more
After the Financial Times reported that US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will indeed enter Taiwan next month, China’s government alerted on Tuesday that it will only take “forceful measures.” According to people familiar with the matter, she and her representatives will also enter Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as stay in … Read more
China will suspend testing of some imported commodities for COVID-19, according to the country’s national health commission, as Beijing tries to reconcile its demand for zero-COVID with concerns about economic decline. China, the final big country to promise to eradicate the virus’s internal transmission, has swabbed and disinfected international cargo since 2020 and has frequently … Read more
The US has expressed its commitment to protecting the Philippines if its troops, public vessels, or aircraft are tried to attack in the South China Sea (SCS). US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the confirmation on Tuesday while reiterating Washington’s support for the Philippines’ 2016 The Hague ruling. He stated that the US reiterates its … Read more
In an effort to improve relations, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. met with Wang Yi, China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister, on Wednesday afternoon. Marcos claimed in a post that they discussed energy, infrastructure, and agricultural issues with Wang, who is in the nation on an official meeting. He missed mentioning whether they raised any West Philippine … Read more
When he meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he will “find ways to resolve the conflicts” with China. During the meeting, Marcos told reporters in Malacaang that he intends to “strengthen ties between China and the Philippines” “Yes, I will meet with him and the agenda … Read more
