China and Taiwan clashed over their competing interpretations of history in an escalating war of words over what Beijing views as provocations from Taiwan’s government, and said it is impossible to “invade” what is already Chinese land. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up military and political pressure over…
China said on Wednesday that Taiwan was seeking to give away the island’s semiconductor industry to the United States as a “souvenir” and leverage it to seek political support from Washington. U.S. media have said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier to companies such as Apple and…
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani (not pictured) on the day of their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan on December 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters China’s “coercive behaviour” threatens regional stability, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, after Taiwan said Beijing was carrying out…
The head of federal parliament’s intelligence committee has accused China of going “berserk” over senior US politician Nancy Pelosi’s 2022 visit to Taiwan, while arguing Australia should boost cooperation with fellow democracies to deter Beijing from launching an invasion. Government senator Raff Ciccone, who replaced Labor MP Peter Khalil as chair of the Parliamentary Joint…
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy formation, Type 075 amphibious assault ship, Hainan, is seen docked at China Merchants Wharf in Hong Kong on November 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP An advanced Chinese warship thought to play a key role in the country’s South China Sea and Taiwan strategies sailed into Hong Kong…