China slammed the US–Taiwan trade deal cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods and boosting chip investment in America, urging adherence to the one-China principle. Taiwan hailed the pact, vowing to stay a global AI chip leader as the US pushes semiconductor reshoring.

‘Resolutely oppose’: China lashes out after US, Taiwan sign landmark trade deal

This comes after China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels as part of a two-day military exercise around Taiwan, saying the drills simulated a blockade of main Taiwanese ports.

‘Cease military pressure’: US urges restraint, calls China’s military drills near Taiwan ‘unnecessary’

Beijing also faces significant economic challenges, and the coming years are critical for it in consolidating its position in the world order amidst its rivalry with Washington.

Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan, urges for growth in New Year’s Eve speech

Beijing has said that the military drills are aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets.

‘Nothing worries me’: Trump says China’s Xi didn’t tell him about drills near Taiwan despite ‘great’ relations

‘Must forcefully counter US...’: China conducts second military drill as Taiwan vows not to ‘provoke’

Russia's comments came amid the Chinese military’s live-fire drills around Taiwan, sharply escalating military pressure. Beijing adopted an aggressive posture just 11 days after the US approved an $11.1 billion arms sale.

Amid escalating tensions, FM Lavrov reaffirms Russia’s support for Beijing, says Taiwan is integral part of China

China said that it would conduct live-fire drills the following day across five zones in waters and airspace near Taiwan.

Taiwan deploys ‘forces’ as China launches ‘major’ military drills near island

Trump claimed Chinese President Xi assured him China wouldn't invade Taiwan during Trump's presidency, emphasising Xi’s patience and suggesting no conflict would occur while he remains in office.

'China is very patient': Trump says Xi told him China won’t invade Taiwan till he is US president

Rather than only repelling a Chinese attack on its shores, Taiwanese troops this year also practised fighting invading forces in city streets.

‘Coercing people to be cannon fodder’: China rages against Taiwan over recent military drills

China conducted military drills surrounding Taiwan. China may have one more reason to be worried: The sale of America's F-16 jets to the Philippines. World Trending

'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming...

China intensifies military drills near Taiwan, marking the second day of exercises aimed at testing troops' capabilities in sensitive areas, heightening regional tensions.

China intensifies military drills near Taiwan for second day; US slams 'intimidation tactics'

World: The deployment of these barges significantly boosts Chinese military logistics, allowing for efficient resource transfer between ships and shore and optimizing operations.

China's new barges to invade Taiwan: a step towards war?

World | China-Taiwan tension has escalated for a few years, especially after Lai Ching-te, deemed a "separatist" by Beijing, became Taiwan's president in May 2024. 

No one can stop China's reunification with Taiwan: Xi Jinping

The White House said Friday that Biden had authorised the drawdown "of up to $571.3 million in defence articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan".



China 'firmly opposes' outgoing US President Biden's approval of $571.3 million military aid for Taiwan

Taiwan detects Chinese balloon near island amid rising military pressure

China concludes a day of military 'warning' drills around Taiwan

Japan's warship cruises through Taiwan Strait for first time, challenging China's territorial claims

Protests erupt as opposition-controlled Taiwan parliament pushes pro-China ‘reforms’

US intelligence warns Taiwan of growing China-Russia military cooperation

‘No force can separate us’: China’s Xi Jinping holds meeting with pro-Beijing ex-president of Taiwan

China to raise defence spending as Beijing adopts tougher language against Taiwan on reunification

‘Unacceptable,’ China lashes out at nations calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in COP28

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen appealed to voters on Sunday to think of what had happened to Chinese-controlled Hong Kong when they cast their ballots next month, saying peace must be backed up with a commitment to boost defences. China detests Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its presidential candidate, Vice President Lai Ching-te, calling them dangerous separatists.

Taiwanese President: Think of what happened to Hong Kong when you vote

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‘Resolutely oppose’: China lashes out after US, Taiwan sign landmark trade deal

US urges restraint, calls China’s military drills near Taiwan ‘unnecessary’

Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in annual New Year’s Eve speech

Trump says Xi didn’t tell him about drills near Taiwan despite ‘great’ relations

‘Must forcefully counter US..’: China conducts second military drill near Taiwan

Russia reaffirms support for Beijing, calls Taiwan part of China amid tensions

Taiwan deploys ‘forces’ as China launches ‘major’ military drills

Trump says Xi told him China won’t invade Taiwan till he is US president

China rages against Taiwan over recent military drills

'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming...

China intensifies military drills near Taiwan for second day; US slams 'intimidation tactics'

China's new barges to invade Taiwan: a step towards war?

No one can stop China's reunification with Taiwan: Xi Jinping

China 'firmly opposes' outgoing US President Biden's approval of $571.3 million military aid for Taiwan

China 'firmly opposes' outgoing US President Biden's approval of $571.3 million military aid for Taiwan

Taiwan detects Chinese balloon near island amid rising military pressure

China concludes a day of military 'warning' drills around Taiwan

Japan's warship cruises through Taiwan Strait for first time, challenging China's territorial claims

Protests erupt as opposition-controlled Taiwan parliament pushes pro-China ‘reforms’

US intelligence warns Taiwan of growing China-Russia military cooperation

‘No force can separate us’: China’s Xi Jinping holds meeting with pro-Beijing ex-president of Taiwan

China to raise defence spending as Beijing adopts tougher language against Taiwan on reunification

‘Unacceptable,’ China lashes out at nations calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in COP28

Taiwanese President: Think of what happened to Hong Kong when you vote