China Taiwan Conflict

Know why Former UK PM Liz Truss visiting Taiwan next week

Truss has attempted to carve out a position for herself as a hawk on Beijing since being ousted from No. 10 as Britain's shortest-serving PM, warning of China's rising military power and expanding economic dominance, according to reports

Taiwan detects 38 Chinese warplanes, 6 navy vessels in area

Taiwan and China split in 1949 following a civil war that ended with the Communist Party in control of the mainland. The island has never been part of the People’s Republic of China, but Beijing says it must unite with the mainland, by force if necessary.

200 US military advisers reach Taiwan to beef up island's armed forces

Late last year, as Taipei took significant steps to prepare itself for Beijing's military ambitions in the ensuing ten years, President Tsai Ing-wen declared the change in policy

‘An ally not a vassal’: How Emmanuel Macron’s remarks on Taiwan have exposed the divide in Europe

France’s Emmanuel Macron reiterated his controversial remarks that Europe must avoid being drawn into any conflict between the US and China over Taiwan. It has rattled leaders in the continent, especially those in Eastern Europe. They fear alienating the US, which has helped keep Russia at bay

China reportedly plans to impose no-fly zone in north of Taiwan from April 16 to 18: Sources

It comes as China rounds off several days of military training around self-ruled Taiwan, a response to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s recent meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California which infuriated Beijing.

China's military drills, rhetoric suggest they are preparing for war, says Taiwan's foreign minister

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Tuesday condemned China's military exercises around the island and warned that “they seem to be trying to get ready to launch a war against Taiwan.”

Shandong, J-16s and more: China's military might on display during drills around Taiwan

China is brandishing a wide array of military equipment and weapons as it conducts drills around Taiwan intended to intimidate the self-ruled island. Here is a rundown of Beijing's arsenal

Explained: Key questions around China's military drills around Taiwan answered

The Chinese military has deployed ships, fighter jets and missiles in the sea around Taiwan to send a ‘serious warning against independence separatist forces’ after a US visit by Taipei's president Tsai Ing-wen

China sends warships, aircraft near Taiwan after president meets with US House Speaker: Could tensions rise further?

As Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California, China sent three warships and one aircraft as part of drills around the island. Beijing calls these meetings a violation of the ‘One China’ policy, ratcheting up tensions between the two superpowers

Why Latin America is crucial in the diplomatic war between China and Taiwan

After Honduras severed ties with Taiwan on Sunday, Paraguay will be the next front as it holds a presidential election in April, with Opposition candidate Efrain Alegre having vowed to re-evaluate relations with Taipei if he wins