EXCLUSIVE: China could see a “window of opportunity” to invade Taiwan before the next presidential election and even as early as within 18 months, officials familiar with U.S. and allied intelligence …
Monthly Archives For August 2022
China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in Cambodia meet
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed his country’s efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations at a meeting Thursday with their foreign ministers, which came as Beijing seeks to …
China unleashes wave of military drills around Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi’s trip
China said its armed forces had launched joint air and naval military exercises on Thursday on an unprecedented scale in six areas ringing Taiwan as Beijing sought to punish the country for hosting US …
Foreigners cut China debt, dump equities in July – IIF
Foreign investors continued to cut holdings in Chinese bonds in July and dumped equities for the first time in four months, according to a report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
Taiwan warns it will react to ‘enemy situation’ as China begins live-fire drills
Taiwan’s defence ministry has hit back with China carrying out targeted military drills in six zones around the country by saying it is ready to respond to the “military situation” …
US takes steps to prevent China from dominating world chip market
The US is considering limiting shipments of US-made chipmaking equipment to China including to Yangtze Memory Technologies …
China begins live-fire military drills around Taiwan, a day after Pelosi visit
The drills come a day after a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing regards as Chinese territory.
Arrest in China kindergarten attack that killed 3 and injured 6
Police said the suspect had gone into hiding. They offered no word on his motive or the names or ages of the victims.
Pelosi Taiwan visit – live: China begins largest-ever military drills after US House speaker’s visit
China started its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan today after Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to the island nation. US House speaker Pelosi left Taiwan on a US Air Force jet on last …
China begins live-fire military exercises in six zones around Taiwan, says state media – live
Beijing says large-scale drills around island have started; Taiwan defence ministry said its website suffered cyber attacks and went offline temporarily …
After Raising U.S.-China Tensions With Her Taiwan Visit, Nancy Pelosi Meets Political Leaders in South Korea
After visiting Taiwan, Pelosi and other members of Congress flew to South Korea — a key U.S. ally where about 28,500 American troops are deployed — on Wednesday evening, as part of an Asian tour…
China warns that its temperatures are rising faster than global average
China’s average ground temperatures have risen much more quickly than the global average over the past 70 years and will remain “significantly higher” in the future as the challenges of climate change …
Taiwan braces as China drills begin after Pelosi visit
The live fire drills began at 12:00 local time (04:00 GMT) and in several areas were due to take place within 12 miles of the island. Taiwan said China was trying to change the status…
