China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets. China’s military said it has simulated attacks on high-value targets in Taiwan, including ports and energy facilities, as it carried out “live-fire” military drills around the self-ruled island on the second day of war-game exercises. The…
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day Wednesday focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade. The Strait Thunder-2025A drills were held Wednesday morning in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait, a People’s…
In recent weeks, China has been practicing unusual maneuvers off its southern coast involving three special barges. The vessels have linked up one behind another, forming a long bridge that extends from deeper waters onto the beach. That feat has been a warning to Taiwan. The vessels’ debut suggests that China’s People’s Liberation Army may…
China conducts military drills around Taiwan amid rising tensions – CBS News Watch CBS News China is calling its aggressive show of naval force off the coast of Taiwan a “stern warning” against any move by the southeast Asian island to seek independence. Ramy Inocencio reports on the rising tensions. Be the first to know…
In the days around the U.S. presidential election, dozens of People’s Liberation Army warplanes cruised through Taiwanese airspace. Such behavior is a microcosm of China’s audacity and confidence to act with increasing impunity. During Biden’s tenure, the Chinese military consistently probed Taiwan’s readiness and Washington’s leadership. Data from the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense indicates…
Hundreds of fans of the late actor and singer Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing have gathered at the hotel in Hong Kong where the Cantopop star fell to his death 22 years ago to commemorate his passing. By Tuesday afternoon, the pavement outside the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central was lined with flower stands and bouquets of…
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, with Shandong carrier in ‘response zone’ The People’s Liberation Army launched joint exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, marking Beijing’s latest warning to the…
China launches large-scale military exercises near Taiwan – CBS News Watch CBS News In a show of force, China sent a dozen warships and over 70 military aircraft in drills encircling Taiwan, which has a democratically-elected government. CBS News’ Anna Coren has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…
China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, involving its army, navy, rocket force, and coast guard in a show of force against separatism. Taiwan has responded by activating missile systems and deploying warships as China’s Shandong aircraft carrier nears its waters. Beijing released propaganda videos mocking Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, calling him a “parasite,”…
Experts have told Newsweek that the island chain strategy, which was formulated by the United States during the Cold War, remains relevant today in containing Washington’s near-peer competitor, China, as Beijing attempts to push American forces further away from it. The U.S. strengthened its military deployment in the Asia-Pacific region with “a zero-sum mentality out…