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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.

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.

3 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.

5 weeks ago

McCarthy threatens to hold up key defense bill until next year

McCarthy's threat comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a final, bicameral version of the bill with the aim of passing it in December.

By Bryant Harris

2 months ago

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

Republicans push back on Okinawa F-15 withdrawal

Four Republicans are expressing concern about the Air Force’s decision to replace permanent F-15 squadrons in Okinawa with rotational forces.

By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

3 months ago

B-1 bombers again deploy to Guam amid Pacific tensions

Bomber crews will participate in several training missions with regional allies while overseas.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago