Category: china threatens Taiwan

Russia, China Should Lead ‘Global Governance Reform,’ Xi Says

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told a visiting Russian delegation that Beijing and Moscow should “lead the correct direction of global governance reform.” Mr. Xi made the remarks on July 10 while meeting Valentina Matviyenko, the chairperson of the Kremlin’s upper house or Federation Council, according to Russian and Chinese state-run media. “Both sides need to…


Chinese Aircraft and Warship Incursion Puts Taiwan Military on Alert

Taiwan put its military assets on alert Wednesday after the Chinese military sent close to three dozen aircraft and some warships near the island nation’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). “34 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP…


Chinese Aircraft, Warship Incursions Put Taiwan Military on Alert

Taiwan scrambled fighter jets, put its navy on alert, and activated missile systems on Feb. 1 in response to the Chinese military sending almost three dozen aircraft and some warships near the island nation’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Thirty-four Chinese military aircraft and nine warships “around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C….


Xi Jinping Faces Critical Challenges Over Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ended her visit to Taiwan on Aug. 3, delivering a message of “America’s determination to preserve democracy” in the self-ruled island. According to a China expert, Pelosi’s visit posed an unprecedented challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as he is betting on his “Taiwan card” as he seeks a third…


Beijing Further Expresses Support for Putin, Reiterates Sovereignty Over Taiwan Straits

Two days before Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s birthday, he made two big moves. Analysts believe that these moves were also meant to increase his leverage as he seeks a third term at the upcoming 20th Party Congress. In communist countries, top leaders’ birthdays are important dates for the entire nation. Xi was born on June…