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TAIWAN January 6, 2024

Taiwan to pick new president as China ramps up threats: 'choice between war and peace'

The US and China are keeping close tabs on Taiwan's presidential election set to take place next week. The present frontrunner, and current vice-president, faces a former police chief.

China January 3, 2024

China surveillance missions spotted in the sky over Taiwan

Taiwanese defense officials have confirmed the presence of several Chinese spy flights over the island's airspace just days before the country's presidential election.

China January 2, 2024

China tells Taiwan to vote on 'right side of history' in election that could determine cross-strait relations

The Chinese Communist Party is urging the Taiwanese public to vote "on the right side of history" in its presidential election, hoping to negotiate the reintegration of the island.

China December 27, 2023

Xi Jinping says Taiwan will 'surely' be reunified with China during symposium commemorating Mao

Chinese President Xi Jinping on his country's commitment to reunifying with Taiwan, vowing to prevent anyone from trying to split the two nations.

TAIWAN December 23, 2023

Chinese warplanes, warships spotted near Taiwan ahead of crucial presidential election

Taiwan said it observed Chinese warplanes and warships around the island on Saturday, including aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait.

Year in Review December 23, 2023

China had busy 2023 in race to usurp US as dominant world power

Chinese President Xi Jinping started 2023 by consolidating power, beginning what would become an aggressive year in China's bid to become the globe's premier superpower.

China December 21, 2023

US, China military leaders hold highest-level call since before Pelosi's Taiwan visit

U.S. and Chinese military leaders shared a high-level video call this week, re-establishing communications absent since then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan in 2022.

TAIWAN December 18, 2023

China Committee Chair Gallagher proposes Taiwan deterrence strategy, demands Pentagon classified briefing

House China Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher is requesting a classified briefing from the Pentagon to discuss ways the United States can work to aid Taiwan in deterrence efforts amid heightened aggression in the region.

TAIWAN December 8, 2023

Taiwan reports Chinese spy balloon sighting as election nears

Taiwan's Defense Ministry claims to have observed a Chinese surveillance balloon Thursday night, passing over Keelung before disappearing — potentially into the Pacific.

TAIWAN December 4, 2023

As Taiwan prepares for 2024 election, fear of Chinese interference increases

Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary election is Jan. 13, 2024, and President Tsai Ing-wen are warning that China might try to interfere.

MILITARY December 2, 2023

Joint Chiefs chairman says 'we all should be' worried about China possibly invading Taiwan

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. said Saturday that Americans should be concerned about the chances of China invading Taiwan.