China building capacity to rapidly strike Taiwan, senior Taiwanese ...
4 days ago · China is building its capacity to rapidly turn military drills into a full-out attack, a senior Taiwan security official said, providing the Taipei government's assessment of the strategic...
A record number of Chinese warplanes flew close to Taiwan …
6 days ago · CNN — China flew a record number of fighter jets and other warplanes around Taiwan during its large-scale military drills on Monday, the island’s Defense Ministry said.
China sends 125 military aircraft in exercises in single-day record ...
6 days ago · Taiwan's defense ministry says China used 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan, a record for a single day. It says 90 of the aircraft, including warplanes, helicopters and drones, were spotted within Taiwan’s air defense identification zone.
Taiwan’s Advanced Defense Fighter Is Undone By Cost and Politics
3 days ago · China’s increased belligerence toward Taiwan may have taken its first casualty: Taipei’s ambition to develop a homegrown fifth-generation combat aircraft.
China military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills - CNA
Oct 13, 2024 · TAIPEI: China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday (Oct 14), in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled...
With Jets and Ships, China Is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan
5 days ago · China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise.
Taiwan Is Safe Until at Least 2027, but with One Big Caveat
Nov 10, 2021 · Taiwan. Although Chinese President Xi Jinping clearly seeks to bring Taiwan to heel, and by force if necessary, he also continues to promote “peaceful reunification” as Beijing's preferred means. Xi likely would have toughened up his language by now if …
China ends military drills around Taiwan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN …
6 days ago · The Chinese military says it has successfully completed large-scale drills around Taiwan. They were the first major military operation in waters surrounding Taiwan since May. China's Eastern...
Taiwan redeploys air defense systems to counter China …
Jan 23, 2024 · Continued activity in the skies near southern Taiwan have prompted the self-ruled island to redeploy its formidable Sky Bow 3 air defense systems.
U.S. Speeds Up Reshaping of Taiwan’s Defenses to Deter China
May 24, 2022 · A Chinese offensive against Taiwan could take many forms, such as a full-scale sea and air assault on the main island with missile barrages, an invasion of small islands closest to China’s...