China Taiwan War

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

Explained: What more US bases in the Philippines mean amid increasing tensions in the Pacific

The US has secured four military bases in the Philippines. This move will give Washington more presence in the South China Sea where Beijing has been flexing its naval prowess. America's latest step is also being seen by many as a counter to the Asian giant’s increasing aggression towards Taiwan

No winners in case of Taiwan invasion as China, US, Japan will suffer huge losses, finds AI war simulation

The CSIS study, which was released earlier this week, found that the combined forces of Taiwan, US and Japan will be able to defeat an invasion by China but the sheer volume of potential casualties and economic losses will prove to be extremely difficult to sustain for all parties concerned

Xi Jinping preparing China for war with Taiwan, warns retired US General

US Army lieutenant general and former national security adviser HR McMaster said Chinese President Xi Jinping has made plans to control Taiwan several times and now is preparing its military to take control of the island nation

China-Taiwan war in 2023? Beijing warplane incursion into Taiwan air defence zone doubles in 2022

China sent 1,727 planes into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone, almost double from about 960 incursions in 2021 and 380 in 2020

Just how strong is China’s military compared to Taiwan?

With a massive defence budget of $230 billion, China completely outguns Taiwan on the ground, in the air and at sea. This raises fears that the self-ruled island would be lost if Beijing chose to attack

Fighter jets and tanks rolling down roads: How China threats escalate after Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

Minutes after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei, Beijing announced military exercises designed to 'safeguard national sovereignty'. The Asian giant also sent 21 planes into the island's air defence zone as well as deployed tanks to the coast of Fujian — the closest point to Taiwan

'We are a country': Taiwanese youth embrace distinct identity

Beijing views the island as part of China and has intensified pressure on Taipei in recent years, pushing political tensions between the two to dizzying heights