Congress December 30 Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’ China conducts two-day military exercises around Taiwan with rockets, bombers and assault ships as House Select Committee on China warns of deliberate escalation by Beijing.
China December 29 China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on record China launches largest military drills ever around Taiwan as war tensions spike following record $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to the island nation.
China December 22 China quietly loads 100+ ICBMs into new missile silos near Mongolia: report China has reportedly loaded over 100 new intercontinental ballistic missiles into border silos, accelerating nuclear expansion faster than any other power.
China December 18 China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.
Media December 5 John Cena expresses regret over his China-Taiwan controversy to Joe Rogan, says 'I pissed off my home country' John Cena discussed with Joe Rogan the 2021 incident when he called Taiwan a country, prompting an apology to China that upset American audiences.
TAIWAN December 3 Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
China November 17 China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.
China November 17 China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.
Japan November 16 Chinese coast guard conducts patrol through disputed Senkaku Islands waters following Taiwan spat China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan's new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.
China November 10 Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off new Japanese PM's head over Taiwan comments Chinese diplomat threatens to 'decapitate' Japan's new prime minister over Taiwan defense comments, sparking major diplomatic crisis between Asian powers.
TAIWAN October 27 Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war, vows to resist Lt. Gen. Sun Li-fang details Taiwan's defense plans against Chinese gray-zone operations and potential naval blockade threats from the PLA.