Jul 30 China conducts military exercise near Taiwan after issuing warning against Pelosi visit By Associated Press The ruling Communist Party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army, was conducting “live-fire exercises” near the Pingtan islands off Fujian province, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 10:20 Pelosi’s planned visit to Taiwan raises concerns in the U.S. and China House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plans to travel to Taiwan has created a stir in both Beijing and Washington. Susan Shirk, chair of the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego and a former member of the Clinton administration, and… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 8:51 Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discusses the U.S. chip shortage The Senate on Tuesday moved forward to boost semiconductor production in the U.S. as a chip shortage continues to impact the everyday lives of Americans. It’s part of a broader push to entice chip manufacturers to the U.S. and address… Continue watching
Jul 08 China demands U.S. end military ‘collusion’ with Taiwan By Associated Press China has demanded the U.S. cease military "collusion" with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two sides. Continue reading
Jun 12 China accuses U.S. of attempting to ‘hijack’ support in Asia By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says China’s military activity near Taiwan threatens region By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: U.S. to continue expanded cooperation with Taiwan, Blinken says By News Desk and Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says our country will continue to expand is cooperation with Taiwan despite Beijing's "growing coersion."… Continue reading
May 23 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection to children under 5 In our news wrap Monday, Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection to children under 5, the U.S. surgeon general warned of burnout and staffing shortages among health care workers, the first Russian soldier to… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 8:16 Biden vows to intervene militarily if China invades Taiwan By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Tommy Walters President Biden's statement that the U.S. would defend Taiwan from an attack from China triggered a sharp response from Beijing. It also raises questions about whether this is changing U.S. policy and making a new commitment to Taiwan. Ivan Kanapathy,… Continue watching
May 23 WATCH: Biden says U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded. “That’s the commitment we made,” he added. Continue reading