China: Indo-Pacific Tensions High, From Taiwan to South China Sea

The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky

The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace and was shot down by the military triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.

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US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions

Biden said he wanted the balloon downed on Wednesday, but was advised the best time for the operation would be when it was over water.

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Residents wearing face masks wait to cross a traffic intersection near a large screen promoting the Chinese People's Liberation Army Airforce, in Beijing, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The Chinese military held large-scale joint combat strike drills starting Sunday, sending war planes and navy vessels toward Taiwan, both the Chinese and Taiwanese defense ministries said.

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China holds large-scale joint strike drills aimed at Taiwan

The exercises coincided with the visit of a group of German lawmakers who landed in Taiwan on Monday morning.

‘Dangerously’ close: Video shows Chinese jet buzzing US spy plane

The U.S. military said this incident “reflects a concerning trend of unsafe and dangerous intercept practices" by China.

5 weeks ago

In this undated file photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, a Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location.

China sends 71 planes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours

The increased military activity came after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill.

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Visitors tour past military vehicles carrying the Dong Feng 41 and DF-17 ballistic missiles at an exhibition highlighting President Xi Jinping and his China's achievements under his leadership, at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing on Oct. 12, 2022.

China blasts US report, reiterates ‘no first use’ nuke policy

The Pentagon last week released an annual China security report.

2 months ago

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, Nov. 3, 2022, in Washington.

Pentagon chief: US faces pivotal years in countering China

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum capped a week where the Pentagon was squarely focused on China’s rise.

2 months ago

Visitors look at the J-16D electronic warfare variant of the Chinese military's J-16 airplane during 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2021 in Zhuhai, southern China, on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Taiwan says Chinese fighter jets fly near island

Taiwan's defense ministry says the Chinese military flew 36 fighter jets and bombers near the self-ruled island.

3 months ago

Australia plays down US B-52 bomber plan that angers China

China this week condemned U.S. plans to deploy up to six long-range bombers to northern Australia.

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Foreign vessels, some of them have Chinese flags, fish near Torishima, Japan, on Oct. 31, 2014.

China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach

China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.

4 months ago

Satellite images reveal Chinese expansion of submarine base

The new piers are being built to the north and south of the existing piers, connected to what appears to be newly reclaimed land.

5 months ago

US soldiers launch Javelin missiles in Japan for first time

Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, started the opening day of exercises with training on Javelins.

5 months ago

Solomon Islands asks navies not to send ships pending review

The government made the request after the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Oliver Henry and the British navy patrol boat HMS Spey canceled planned port calls.

5 months ago

Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China

Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline.

5 months ago

Report: US Coast Guard ship denied port call in Solomons

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was recently unable to get clearance for a scheduled port call in the Solomon Islands, according to reports.

5 months ago

air force and naval aviation corps of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army fly planes at an unspecified location in China, Aug. 4, 2022.

China sending fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises

The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday.

6 months ago

In think tank’s Taiwan war game, US beats China at high cost

It's a pessimistic, but realistic, 2026 war game scenario.

6 months ago

US, Indonesia, Australia hold military drills amid China concerns

A total of more than 5,000 personnel from the U.S., Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singapore are participating.

6 months ago

China appears to wind down military drills near Taiwan

China reaffirmed its threat to use military force to bring self-governing Taiwan under its control, amid threatening Chinese military exercises.

6 months ago

Taiwan's military conducts artillery live-fire drills at Fangshan township in Pingtung, southern Taiwan

China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns

The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.

6 months ago

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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.

The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace and was shot down by the military triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.

Biden said he wanted the balloon downed on Wednesday, but was advised the best time for the operation would be when it was over water.

The exercises coincided with the visit of a group of German lawmakers who landed in Taiwan on Monday morning.

The U.S. military said this incident “reflects a concerning trend of unsafe and dangerous intercept practices" by China.

The increased military activity came after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill.

The Pentagon last week released an annual China security report.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum capped a week where the Pentagon was squarely focused on China’s rise.

Taiwan's defense ministry says the Chinese military flew 36 fighter jets and bombers near the self-ruled island.

China this week condemned U.S. plans to deploy up to six long-range bombers to northern Australia.

China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.

The new piers are being built to the north and south of the existing piers, connected to what appears to be newly reclaimed land.

Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, started the opening day of exercises with training on Javelins.

The government made the request after the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Oliver Henry and the British navy patrol boat HMS Spey canceled planned port calls.

Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline.

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was recently unable to get clearance for a scheduled port call in the Solomon Islands, according to reports.

The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday.

It's a pessimistic, but realistic, 2026 war game scenario.

A total of more than 5,000 personnel from the U.S., Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singapore are participating.

China reaffirmed its threat to use military force to bring self-governing Taiwan under its control, amid threatening Chinese military exercises.

The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.