China

China's bold moves in the Pacific Rim have heightened tensions with Taiwan, the U.S. and across the region. Here are the latest developments.

Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

33 hours ago

Tanks used by the Taiwan military are seen on display for tourists at a beach on April 8, 2023, in Kinmen, Taiwan.

China prepared to ‘smash’ Taiwan independence as US preps arms package

A Chinese defense ministry spokesman said an increase in exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries is an “extremely wrong and dangerous move."

5 days ago

Pentagon & Congress

Pacific fleet commander to brief China committee on Taiwan defense

Adm. Samuel Paparo will brief the bipartisan committee on plans to thwart a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.

3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.

3 weeks ago

On board a Philippine patrol in contested South China Sea

A glimpse of what it’s like for the Filipino coast guard on the front lines of multiple geopolitical conflicts in one of the most fiercely contested seas.

3 weeks ago

Biden: US-Philippines ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tension

Marcos’ DC visit comes after the largest US-Philippines war drills ever, and the first joint fighter jet training since 1990.

3 weeks ago

In this file photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, an anti-surface gunnery is fired from China's Navy missile frigate Yulin during the "Exercise Maritime Cooperation 2015" by Singapore and Chinese navies in the South China Sea on May 24, 2015.

Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills

China's military has dispatched a pair of navy ships to take part in joint drills with Singapore's navy and join a regional maritime security exhibition.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers in a new House select committee on China from left, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., committee Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., gather for a tabletop war game exercise in the House Ways and Means Committee room on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Washington.

Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

The exercise explored American diplomatic, economic and military options if the United States and China were to reach the brink of war over Taiwan.

4 weeks ago

China reveals new details of Raytheon, Lockheed sanctions

China announced the sanctions in February but gave few details then.

5 weeks ago

In this handout photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, China's Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu speaks to academy teachers as Chief of the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Col. Gen. Vladimir Zarudnitsky stands left of him during a visit to Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Moscow, Russia, Monday, April 17, 2023.

China’s military chief vows to bolster ties with Russia

The Chinese defense chief has vowed to take military cooperation with Moscow to a new level.

5 weeks ago

Vehicles carrying DF-17 ballistic missiles roll during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Oct. 1, 2019.

China says it conducted mid-course missile interception test

Such systems aim to bring down ballistic missiles while they are flying in space midcourse on the way to their targets.

5 weeks ago

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a J-15 Chinese fighter jet takes off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island by the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on, April 9, 2023.

China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan

China’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan.

5 weeks ago

China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan

China’s military has declared it is “ready to fight” after large-scale combat exercises simulating sealing off Taiwan.

6 weeks ago

In this image taken from video footage run Saturday, April 8, 2023 by China's CCTV, a Chinese fighter jet performs an mid-air refueling maneuver at an unspecified location.

China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after leader’s US trip

Taiwan says China has sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward the island claimed by Beijing.

6 weeks ago

Sun Weidong, center, China's Vice Foreign Minister, delivers his opening statement during the Philippines-China Foreign Ministry consultation meeting at a hotel in Manila on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

8 weeks ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

2 months ago

This photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard shows a green military-grade laser light from a Chinese coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea on Feb. 6, 2023.

Philippines launches strategy of publicizing Chinese actions

A Philippine official says the country's coast guard has launched a strategy of publicizing aggressive actions by China in the disputed South China Sea.

2 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang arrives for a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual meeting of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Chinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes course

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are headed for “conflict and confrontation.”

3 months ago

China sends 25 planes, 3 ships toward Taiwan

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said 19 planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone.

3 months ago