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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.

South Korea’s president nominates new defense minister

The nomination comes as North Korea continues missile launch tests, and its leader Kim Jong Un visits Russia to meet with his counterpart Vladimir Putin.

11 days ago

China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it also detected Chinese vessels in the 24 hours from Sunday to early Monday.

11 days ago

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Top Army general in the Pacific warns of China’s military threat

The threat looms, so soldiers must be prepared.

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese coast guard ship, front, allegedly blocks the path of a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, South China Sea during a re-supply mission on Saturday Aug. 5, 2023.

Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannon

The Philippine military condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea.

8 weeks ago

Pentagon’s strategy planner wants China crisis channels

Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East.

8 weeks ago

DoD chief: US and Australia stand against China’s ‘bullying behavior’

Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are in Australia for talks aimed at countering Beijing’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

2 months ago

Pentagon chief in Papua New Guinea to boost ties, offset China

Austin said the U.S. would help the country expand its military capability, modernize its forces and increase interoperability with the U.S. military.

2 months ago

J-10 jet fighters perform in formation to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Air Force in Beijing, China, Nov. 15, 2009.

China sends dozens of fighter jets, bombers toward Taiwan

Taiwan is due to hold its annual Han Kuang exercise next week, during which its military will hold combat readiness drills for preventing an invasion.

2 months ago

China to hold naval drills with Russia despite ongoing Ukraine war

The move comes despite the growing economic and humanitarian repercussions of Russia's 16 month-old air, sea and ground assault.

2 months ago

A formation of military H-6K bombers fly over Beijing during a military parade at Tiananmen Square on October 1, 2019, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

China sends planes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display

China has sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over the past two days.

3 months ago

DoD looks to block Chinese and Russian influence on US academia

The Pentagon released a list of foreign groups it says engage in problematic activities that threaten DoD-funded research at higher education institutes.

3 months ago

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

China accuses US of turning Taiwan into a ‘powder keg’ with arms sales

“This is tantamount to accelerating the transformation of Taiwan into a ‘powder keg’ and pushing the Taiwanese people into the abyss of disaster.”

3 months ago

Putin says Russia is ‘united as never before’ at India-China summit

Putin sought to project confidence after a short-lived mutiny at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, before a rare sympathetic audience.

3 months ago