Politics Jul 31 Pelosi leads delegation to Asia without confirming Taiwan visit By Joe McDonald, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
World Jul 24 In visit to Indo-Pacific, Gen. Milley warns China has become more dangerous His comments came as the U.S. redoubles efforts to strengthen its relationships with Pacific nations as a counterbalance to China,… By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World Jun 12 China accuses U.S. of attempting to ‘hijack’ support in Asia Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe lashed out at U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, rejecting his “smearing accusation” the day before at the Shangri-La Dialogue that China was causing instability with its claim to the self-governing island of Taiwan and… By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press
Politics Jun 11 U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says China’s military activity near Taiwan threatens region Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin noted a “steady increase in provocative and destabilizing military activity near Taiwan,” including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China. By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press
Politics May 22 Taiwan left out of Biden’s new Indo-Pacific pact The framework is meant to establish Biden’s economic strategy for the region. Inclusion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would have irked Beijing. By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press
Aug 24 Harris rebukes China in speech on Indo-Pacific vision By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp rebuke to China for its incursions in the South China Sea, warning its actions there amount to "coercion" and "intimidation" and affirming that the U.S. will support its allies in the region… Continue reading
Jun 01 U.S., Japan reaffirm alliance amid China territorial claims By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The new head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has held talks with top Japanese officials and reaffirmed their alliance amid China's increasingly assertive claims to contested areas in the region. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:55 How scientists aim to combat ‘Darwin’s nightmare’ — the invasive lionfish By PBS NewsHour The lionfish has always been a relentless predator. When it lived only in the Indo-Pacific, its ferocity and aggression were contained. But since the species has expanded to the Atlantic, its overpopulation is threatening fellow aquatic creatures. So scientists are… Continue watching