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China fully militarized isles, Indo-Pacific commander says
The efforts were part of China’s flexing its military muscle, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino said.
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F-35 that crashed into the carrier Carl Vinson’s deck fell into the South China Sea
While officials are declining to discuss further details, experts say the Navy must recover the fallen jet.
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China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest in new year
The Chinese formation Sunday night included 24 J-16 fighter jets and 10 J-10 jets, among other support and electronic warfare aircraft.
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Blinken vows more US military might in Indo-Pacific to push back against China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted that the U.S. is not trying to force countries to choose between the United States and China, or seeking conflict with China.
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Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships, possibly for target practice
China has massively upgraded its military in recent years.
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China could invade Taiwan ‘soon,’ says former Australian PM Abbott
A former Australian prime minister said Friday he thinks China could “soon” invade Taiwan or otherwise escalate and that the West should now be planning its military and economic response.
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China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments about defending island
China has recently upped its threat to bring Taiwan under its control by force if necessary by flying warplanes near the island and rehearsing beach landings.
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China sends 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in show of force
Taiwan deployed air patrol forces in response.
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US and China clash at UN over South China Sea disputes
In the latest incident last month, China’s military said it chased a U.S. warship from an area that it claims in the South China Sea, a statement the U.S. Navy called false.
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As tensions with China mount, US defense secretary visits Vietnam, vows support for region
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. continues to support the region’s coastal states in upholding their rights under international law.
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