Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised the reunification of Taiwan with mainland China during his year-end address on Sunday. Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, and Taiwanese voters are set to participate in the island’s elections on Jan. 13. Xi has repeatedly
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday vowed that Taiwan will be reunited with the mainland, saying Beijing will “resolutely prevent anyone from splitting” the two sides in any way. The comments came during a symposium in Beijing commemorating the 130th anniversary of
The “reunification” of Taiwan with China is “inevitable” Chinese leader Xi Jinping claimed in a rabble-rousing speech on Tuesday. His tub-thumping remarks reiterated Beijing’s aggressive stance on the self-ruled island democracy ahead of a pivotal election there next month. “The realisation of
In a stark warning, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis has raised concerns about China’s actions in relation to Taiwan, urging the UK and the rest of the Western world to take significant measures to prevent China from following in Russia’s footsteps. Over the
Chinese warplanes and warships traveled near Taiwan on Saturday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, its officials said. Taiwan’s defense ministry said Saturday afternoon it had detected J-10, J-11 and J-16 fighters as well as early warning
Chinese “spy balloons” were reportedly spotted flying near Taiwan on Sunday, the island Beijing has repeatedly threatened to invade. It comes amid fears that President Xi Jinping could ramp up a campaign of “coercion” and “intimidation” ahead of Taiwan’s upcoming elections. According
China’s oil routes are still relatively exposed, making them a potential target if a conflcit over Taiwan erupts in the coming years. Much of China’s oil comes from the Persian Gulf and has to pass through the Indian Ocean before getting to
China’s increased threats against Taiwan must be met with decisive actions, a retired US Navy officer believes. Beijing will “eventually use force” if President Xi Jinping realises that he can’t annex Taiwan peacefully, according to retired US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery.
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon in the Taiwan Strait along with a large-scale movement of military aircraft and ships. The ministry said the balloon passed southwest of the northern port city of Keelung on Thursday night, then
Taipei raised alarm bells as it said to have detected multiple Chinese military vehicles crossing the median line in the Taiwan Strait – considered to be the de-facto border between Taiwan and China. The Taiwanese Defence Ministry said to have spotted in