China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27).

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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan pledged Wednesday during a visit to Beijing that Washington would defend its regional allies, after Japan and the Philippines blamed China for stoking tensions.

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US President Joe Biden is looking forward to talks with Xi Jinping in the "coming weeks", top White House aide Jake Sullivan told the Chinese leader on Thursday as they met for rare talks in Beijing.

Sullivan, the first US National Security Adviser to visit China since 2016, met Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing, which also saw him sit down with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.

His visit came as China was embroiled in security rows with US allies Japan and the Philippines.

At a meeting with Xi in Beijing's ornate Great Hall of the People, he said President Biden "looks forward to engaging with you again in the coming weeks".

"President Biden is committed to responsibly managing this consequential relationship to ensure that competition does not veer into conflict or confrontation, and to work together where our interests align," he said.

Chinese state media said Xi told Sullivan that in spite of "great changes", China and the US could still enjoy good ties.

"China's commitment to the goal of stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations hasn't changed," Xi said.

"We hope that the US will work with China to meet each other halfway," he added, according to CCTV.

On Wednesday, Sullivan and top diplomat Wang discussed plans for their leaders to talk in the coming weeks.

They also clashed over China's increasingly assertive approach in disputed maritime regions.

<h2>Taiwan 'red line'&nbsp;</h2>

On Thursday morning, Sullivan met with senior Chinese army official Zhang Youxia at the Beijing headquarters of the Central Military Commission, where the two discussed Taiwan and other flashpoint issues.

"It's rare that we have the opportunity to have this kind of exchange," Sullivan told Zhang in opening remarks.

The officials agreed to hold a call between the two sides' theatre commanders "in the near future", a readout from the White House said.

Sullivan also raised the importance of "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, where China and the Philippines have clashed in recent months, and "stability" in the Taiwan Strait, Washington said.

Zhang, in turn, warned that the status of the self-ruled island was "the first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations".

"China has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," he said, according to a readout by Beijing's defence ministry.

"But 'Taiwan independence' and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are incompatible," he said.

"China demands that the US halts military collusion with Taiwan, ceases arming Taiwan, and stops spreading false narratives related to Taiwan," Zhang added.

He also asked Washington to "work with China to promote communication and exchanges between the two militaries and jointly shoulder the responsibilities of major powers".

<h2>'Avoid miscalculation'&nbsp;</h2>

China has kept up its sabre-rattling since the inauguration this year of President Lai Ching-te, whose party emphasises Taiwan's separate identity.

Thursday's talks also saw Sullivan express "concerns about (Chinese) support for Russia's defence industrial base", the readout added -- echoing longstanding US claims that Beijing has rejected.

He also raised "the need to avoid miscalculation and escalation in cyberspace, and ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza", the White House said.

Sullivan's visit comes months ahead of US elections in November.&nbsp;

The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, would be expected, if she wins, to continue Biden's approach of seeking dialogue with China while also maintaining pressure.

Her Republican rival Donald Trump has vowed, at least rhetorically, to take a harder line, with some of his aides seeing a far-reaching global showdown with China.

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US President Joe Biden is looking forward to talks with Xi Jinping in the "coming weeks", top White House aide Jake Sullivan told the Chinese leader on Thursday as they met for rare talks in Beijing.

US President Joe Biden is looking forward to talks with Xi Jinping in the "coming weeks", top White House aide Jake Sullivan told the Chinese leader on Thursday as they met for rare talks in Beijing. Sullivan, the first US National Security Adviser to visit China since 2016, met Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing, which also saw him sit down with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials. His visit came as China was embroiled in security rows with US allies Japan and the Philippines. At a meeting with Xi in Beijing's ornate Great Hall of the People, he said President Biden "looks forward to engaging with you again in the coming weeks". "President Biden is committed to responsibly managing this consequential relationship to ensure that competition does not veer into conflict or confrontation, and to work together where our interests align," he said. Chinese state media said Xi told Sullivan that in spite of "great changes", China and the US could still enjoy good ties. "China's commitment to the goal of stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations hasn't changed," Xi said. "We hope that the US will work with China to meet each other halfway," he added, according to CCTV. On Wednesday, Sullivan and top diplomat Wang discussed plans for their leaders to talk in the coming weeks. They also clashed over China's increasingly assertive approach in disputed maritime regions. Taiwan 'red line' On Thursday morning, Sullivan met with senior Chinese army official Zhang Youxia at the Beijing headquarters of the Central Military Commission, where the two discussed Taiwan and other flashpoint issues. "It's rare that we have the opportunity to have this kind of exchange," Sullivan told Zhang in opening remarks. The officials agreed to hold a call between the two sides' theatre commanders "in the near future", a readout from the White House said. Sullivan also raised the importance of "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, where China and the Philippines have clashed in recent months, and "stability" in the Taiwan Strait, Washington said. Zhang, in turn, warned that the status of the self-ruled island was "the first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations". "China has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," he said, according to a readout by Beijing's defence ministry. "But 'Taiwan independence' and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are incompatible," he said. "China demands that the US halts military collusion with Taiwan, ceases arming Taiwan, and stops spreading false narratives related to Taiwan," Zhang added. He also asked Washington to "work with China to promote communication and exchanges between the two militaries and jointly shoulder the responsibilities of major powers". 'Avoid miscalculation' China has kept up its sabre-rattling since the inauguration this year of President Lai Ching-te, whose party emphasises Taiwan's separate identity. Thursday's talks also saw Sullivan express "concerns about (Chinese) support for Russia's defence industrial base", the readout added -- echoing longstanding US claims that Beijing has rejected. He also raised "the need to avoid miscalculation and escalation in cyberspace, and ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza", the White House said. Sullivan's visit comes months ahead of US elections in November. The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, would be expected, if she wins, to continue Biden's approach of seeking dialogue with China while also maintaining pressure. Her Republican rival Donald Trump has vowed, at least rhetorically, to take a harder line, with some of his aides seeing a far-reaching global showdown with China. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US President Biden 'looks forward' to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 'coming weeks'

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Japan scrambled jets against a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft that had briefly breached its airspace on August 26. The aircraft was identified as a Y-9 reconnaissance plane that flew over the Danjo Islands to the west of the southern island of Kyushu. Watch the video for more details on the story.

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A Chinese Y-9 electronic intelligence aircraft carried out a two-minute violation of the airspace over Japan’s territorial waters at the Danjo Islands in the East China Sea on Monday.

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Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions by Russia on Monday (Aug 26), confirmed the head of the country's Air Force. In other news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the US government had pressured his company to censor content related to COVID-19 at the peak of the global pandemic.

Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions by Russia on Monday (Aug 26), confirmed the head of the country's Air Force. In other news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the US government had pressured his company to censor content related to COVID-19 at the peak of the global pandemic. Click on the links to read more... Russian launches 'biggest' air attack of war on Ukraine, 7 dead In one of the biggest air attacks launched by Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine, at least seven people have been killed while dozens are wounded. Zuckerberg reveals White House 'pressured' Meta to censor Covid-related posts In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, said Meta CEO. Philippines accuses China of using 'excessive force' to block food delivery China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27). Emmanuel Macron refuses to name left-wing government to lead France The political deadlock in France is nowhere near to being resolved after President Emmanuel Macron ruled out naming a left-wing government on Monday (Aug 26). Citing threat to the "institutional stability" of the country, Macron said he would initiate fresh talks to find a new prime minister. WATCH | US Elections 2024: Former US President Donald Trump hints at reconsidering debate ×

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Japan was forced to scramble fighter jets after a Chinese spy plane violated its airspace. Japan says a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane flew over the Danjo Islands for around two minutes on Monday. #Gravitas brings you the details.

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China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27).

A day earlier, China and the Philippines blamed each other for the confrontation -the Philippines claimed that China&nbsp;rammed into the ship and also used water cannons&nbsp;on Monday (Aug 26) in Sabina Shoal, an unoccupied atoll both countries claim and&nbsp;has become the latest flashpoint in the Sprawls.

Tensions have risen over Sabina as both China and the Philippines have dispatched coast guard vessels to the fishing atoll, each fearing the other may attempt to claim and develop it.

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Notably, the fighting has particularly intensified between China and the Philippines since last year and Monday’s confrontation was the sixth the two sides have reported in the high seas and in the air.

The quarrel has sparked concerns of a larger conflict that could involve the United States, the longtime treaty ally of the Philippines.

According to the Philippine coast guard, the excessive force of Chinese coast guard and navy ships, along with 31 suspected militia vessels, illegally obstructed the delivery of the food supplies, including an ice cream treat for the personnel aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua as the Philippines marked National Heroes’ Day on Monday.

The Philippine coast guard reaffirmed its dedication to protecting national interests and safeguarding its territorial waters, urging China to adhere to international law and refrain from actions that could jeopardize bilateral relations.

Meanwhile in Beijing, China’s coast guard said that it took control measures against two Philippine coast guard ships that intruded into waters near Sabina Shoal.

According to the China’s coast guard statement, Philippine ships escalated the situation by repetitively approaching a Chinese coast guard ship.&nbsp;

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However the Chinese coast guard did not say what control measures it took.

China has swiftly extended its military and has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its territorial claims in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims virtually in its entirety.&nbsp;

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated, leading to more frequent clashes between China and the Philippines, as well as other claimants including Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei.

(With inputs from agencies)

China's aggressive actions escalated tensions in the South China Sea as 40 Chinese vessels blocked Philippine supply ships from reaching a disputed shoal, hindering resupply efforts for Manila's largest coast guard ship, Philippine officials said Tuesday (Aug 27). A day earlier, China and the Philippines blamed each other for the confrontation -the Philippines claimed that China rammed into the ship and also used water cannons on Monday (Aug 26) in Sabina Shoal, an unoccupied atoll both countries claim and has become the latest flashpoint in the Sprawls. Tensions have risen over Sabina as both China and the Philippines have dispatched coast guard vessels to the fishing atoll, each fearing the other may attempt to claim and develop it. Also read: Russian launches 'biggest' air attack of war on Ukraine, 7 dead Notably, the fighting has particularly intensified between China and the Philippines since last year and Monday’s confrontation was the sixth the two sides have reported in the high seas and in the air. The quarrel has sparked concerns of a larger conflict that could involve the United States, the longtime treaty ally of the Philippines. According to the Philippine coast guard, the excessive force of Chinese coast guard and navy ships, along with 31 suspected militia vessels, illegally obstructed the delivery of the food supplies, including an ice cream treat for the personnel aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua as the Philippines marked National Heroes’ Day on Monday. The Philippine coast guard reaffirmed its dedication to protecting national interests and safeguarding its territorial waters, urging China to adhere to international law and refrain from actions that could jeopardize bilateral relations. Meanwhile in Beijing, China’s coast guard said that it took control measures against two Philippine coast guard ships that intruded into waters near Sabina Shoal. According to the China’s coast guard statement, Philippine ships escalated the situation by repetitively approaching a Chinese coast guard ship. Also read: Emmanuel Macron refuses to name left-wing government to lead France However the Chinese coast guard did not say what control measures it took. China has swiftly extended its military and has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its territorial claims in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims virtually in its entirety. Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated, leading to more frequent clashes between China and the Philippines, as well as other claimants including Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippines accuses China of using 'excessive force' to block food delivery to Shoal

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Japan had to scramble its Fighter Jets after a Chinese military war plane violated its airspace. The 2-minute incursion by the surveillance aircraft by the Chinese reportedly the first such incident by a military aircraft from China comes amidst regional tensions in the Asia Pacific region. Watch in for more details!

Chinese military aircraft violates Japanese airspace

China has called the&nbsp;United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities for aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine,&nbsp;"illegal and unilateral" and "not based on facts".&nbsp;

The comment from China comes ahead of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's arrival in Beijing on Tuesday (Aug 27).

Sullivan is on a three-day visit to China and is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.&nbsp;

Last week, the US imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The entities also included Chinese companies that, according to US officials, have helped Moscow in building up its military.&nbsp;

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China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, opposed the sanctions at a briefing in Beijing after the latest rounds of meetings with officials from &nbsp;Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa.

"A particular country uses the crisis … to shift blame in an attempt to fabricate the so-called China responsibility theory and threatens countries that have normal economic and trade ties with Russia with illegal and unilateral sanctions," Li said.&nbsp;

Although Li did not name the US, China's commerce ministry, on Sunday, said that it strongly opposes the sanctions and the foreign ministry has expressed similar opposition to previous curbs.&nbsp;

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"These words and deeds are totally for their selfish interests and are not based on facts, the international community will never accept them," Li added.&nbsp;

The US has&nbsp;repeatedly&nbsp;warned China over its support for Russia's defence industrial base and&nbsp;issued many sanctions against it.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

China has called the United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities for aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, "illegal and unilateral" and "not based on facts".

China has called the United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of entities for aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, "illegal and unilateral" and "not based on facts". The comment from China comes ahead of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's arrival in Beijing on Tuesday (Aug 27). Sullivan is on a three-day visit to China and is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Last week, the US imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The entities also included Chinese companies that, according to US officials, have helped Moscow in building up its military. Also read: US imposes new sanctions on 400 entities for aiding Russian invasion of Ukraine China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, opposed the sanctions at a briefing in Beijing after the latest rounds of meetings with officials from Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa. "A particular country uses the crisis … to shift blame in an attempt to fabricate the so-called China responsibility theory and threatens countries that have normal economic and trade ties with Russia with illegal and unilateral sanctions," Li said. Although Li did not name the US, China's commerce ministry, on Sunday, said that it strongly opposes the sanctions and the foreign ministry has expressed similar opposition to previous curbs. Watch | Chinese firms rebrand themselves as American to evade sanctions × "These words and deeds are totally for their selfish interests and are not based on facts, the international community will never accept them," Li added. The US has repeatedly warned China over its support for Russia's defence industrial base and issued many sanctions against it. (With inputs from agencies)

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Japan has slammed the first-ever incursion of a Chinese aircraft into its airspace by calling it "unacceptable" and a&nbsp;"serious violation" of its sovereignty.&nbsp;

The incursion took place on Monday (Aug 26) for a two-minute period around 11:29 am (0229 GMT) near the uninhabited Danjo Islands, which prompted the Japanese authorities to scramble its fighter jets in the region.&nbsp;

“The violation of our country's airspace by Chinese military aircraft is not only a serious violation of our country's sovereignty, but also a threat to our safety, and we consider it utterly unacceptable,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference.

The Danjo Islands are a group of&nbsp;small islets, located&nbsp;in the East China Sea off Japan's southern Nagasaki region, and are not disputed territory.

“We understand that this is the first confirmed and announced airspace incursion by a Chinese military aircraft since we started the anti-airspace incursion measures," he added.

Tokyo said China's military activities in recent years near its territory had started to increase, prompting the government to keep an even closer eye.&nbsp;

“The government will continue to watch China's military activities with keen interest, and will take all possible measures to ensure vigilant surveillance and prevent airspace violations."

According to experts, China may have been probing Japan's air defence network and seeking intelligence as Tokyo extends&nbsp;its cooperation with the US and other countries in the volatile region.&nbsp; 
 
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<h2>China issues statement&nbsp;</h2>

More than 24 hours after the incident, China issued a statement saying it had "no intention"&nbsp;of violating foreign airspace.

The statement came after US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday. According to reports, the issue might be brought up as Japan is Washington's closest ally in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The incursion comes against the backdrop of Chinese vessels and their repeated maritime provocations near disputed islands in the East China Sea - escalating regional tension.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Prior to Monday's incursion, China had sent its aircraft into&nbsp;Japanese territorial airspace on just two occasions.

The first instance came in 2012 when a&nbsp;propeller plane was detected, and another time in 2017 involving a small drone — occurred near the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. Notably, China claims the Senkaku Islands as its own and calls it&nbsp;the Diaoyu.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Japan has slammed the first-ever incursion of a Chinese aircraft into its airspace by calling it "unacceptable" and a "serious violation" of its sovereignty. The incursion took place on Monday (Aug 26) for a two-minute period around 11:29 am (0229 GMT) near the uninhabited Danjo Islands, which prompted the Japanese authorities to scramble its fighter jets in the region.

Japan has slammed the first-ever incursion of a Chinese aircraft into its airspace by calling it "unacceptable" and a "serious violation" of its sovereignty. The incursion took place on Monday (Aug 26) for a two-minute period around 11:29 am (0229 GMT) near the uninhabited Danjo Islands, which prompted the Japanese authorities to scramble its fighter jets in the region. “The violation of our country's airspace by Chinese military aircraft is not only a serious violation of our country's sovereignty, but also a threat to our safety, and we consider it utterly unacceptable,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference. The Danjo Islands are a group of small islets, located in the East China Sea off Japan's southern Nagasaki region, and are not disputed territory. “We understand that this is the first confirmed and announced airspace incursion by a Chinese military aircraft since we started the anti-airspace incursion measures," he added. Tokyo said China's military activities in recent years near its territory had started to increase, prompting the government to keep an even closer eye. “The government will continue to watch China's military activities with keen interest, and will take all possible measures to ensure vigilant surveillance and prevent airspace violations." According to experts, China may have been probing Japan's air defence network and seeking intelligence as Tokyo extends its cooperation with the US and other countries in the volatile region. Watch | China's Y-9 Reconnaissance Plane flew over Japan's Danjo Islands × China issues statement More than 24 hours after the incident, China issued a statement saying it had "no intention" of violating foreign airspace. The statement came after US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday. According to reports, the issue might be brought up as Japan is Washington's closest ally in the region. The incursion comes against the backdrop of Chinese vessels and their repeated maritime provocations near disputed islands in the East China Sea - escalating regional tension. Also read | Japanese broadcaster NHK apologises for staffer claiming Senkaku Islands as ‘Chinese territory’ Prior to Monday's incursion, China had sent its aircraft into Japanese territorial airspace on just two occasions. The first instance came in 2012 when a propeller plane was detected, and another time in 2017 involving a small drone — occurred near the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. Notably, China claims the Senkaku Islands as its own and calls it the Diaoyu. (With inputs from agencies)

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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan arrives in Beijing, in a new bid to manage tensions months before US elections. He will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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China spent 7 per cent or $15 billion of its defence budget on exercises in the Western Pacific in 2023, a Taiwanese estimate cited by Reuters showed.&nbsp;

The internal research by Taiwan’s armed forces shows that Beijing has ramped up its military presence amid rising tensions in the region.

China claims the self-ruled island of Taiwan as its own. Beijing has even emphasised the use of force to bring the island nation under its control. China is also locked in maritime disputes with several countries over sovereignty of large parts of West Philippine Sea and East China Sea.

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"This reveals the logic of allocation of their resources," a senior Taiwan official briefed on the research was quoted as saying by Reuters.&nbsp;

"They are spending a huge amount of resources trying to gain control of the west of the First Island Chain."&nbsp;

"The Chinese Communist Party’s enormous military investment in recent years indeed has a negative impact to the peace and stability in the region, which is not conducive to global prosperity and development,," Taiwan's defence ministry told Reuters.&nbsp;

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According to Reuters,&nbsp;Taiwan’s defence ministry compiled the reports in May based on Taiwanese surveillance and intelligence on Chinese military activity in the Bohai Sea off northeast China, the East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, and the western Pacific Ocean.

The reports tallied China’s naval and air missions there in 2023, then estimated how much fuel and other consumables would cost for each hour of activity. The total was 110 billion yuan ($15.3 billion), including maintenance, repairs and salaries, the reports and the officials briefed on the research said.

The 110 billion yuan figure amounts to about 85 per cent of Taiwan’s 2023 defence budget, Reuters report added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

China spent 7 per cent or $15 billion of its defence budget on exercises in the Western Pacific in 2023, a Taiwanese estimate cited by Reuters showed. The internal research by Taiwan’s armed forces shows that Beijing has ramped up its military presence amid rising tensions in the region.

China spent 7 per cent or $15 billion of its defence budget on exercises in the Western Pacific in 2023, a Taiwanese estimate cited by Reuters showed. The internal research by Taiwan’s armed forces shows that Beijing has ramped up its military presence amid rising tensions in the region. China claims the self-ruled island of Taiwan as its own. Beijing has even emphasised the use of force to bring the island nation under its control. China is also locked in maritime disputes with several countries over sovereignty of large parts of West Philippine Sea and East China Sea. Also read | Taiwan's extended conscription and 'loss of face' for Xi Jinping "This reveals the logic of allocation of their resources," a senior Taiwan official briefed on the research was quoted as saying by Reuters. "They are spending a huge amount of resources trying to gain control of the west of the First Island Chain." "The Chinese Communist Party’s enormous military investment in recent years indeed has a negative impact to the peace and stability in the region, which is not conducive to global prosperity and development,," Taiwan's defence ministry told Reuters. Also watch | US-China war over Taiwan? Xi Jinping demands 'modern system for military governance' | Details × According to Reuters, Taiwan’s defence ministry compiled the reports in May based on Taiwanese surveillance and intelligence on Chinese military activity in the Bohai Sea off northeast China, the East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, and the western Pacific Ocean. The reports tallied China’s naval and air missions there in 2023, then estimated how much fuel and other consumables would cost for each hour of activity. The total was 110 billion yuan ($15.3 billion), including maintenance, repairs and salaries, the reports and the officials briefed on the research said. The 110 billion yuan figure amounts to about 85 per cent of Taiwan’s 2023 defence budget, Reuters report added. (With inputs from agencies)

China spent 7 per cent of its defence budget on Pacific exercises in 2023: Report

China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday it strongly opposed a US&nbsp;decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list over Russia-related issues.

The United States on Friday added 105 Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over their alleged support of the Russian military.

The companies - 42 Chinese, 63 Russian and 18 from other countries - were targeted for reasons from sending US&nbsp;electronics to Russian military-related parties to producing thousands of Shahed-136 drones for Russia to use in its invasion of Ukraine.

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US&nbsp;suppliers must get difficult-to-obtain licenses in order to ship to companies on the "entity list", as it is called.

China's ministry said the US&nbsp;action disrupts the international trade order and hinders normal economic exchanges, adding China would take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights of its companies.

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China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday it strongly opposed a US decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list over Russia-related issues.

China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday it strongly opposed a US decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list over Russia-related issues. The United States on Friday added 105 Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over their alleged support of the Russian military. The companies - 42 Chinese, 63 Russian and 18 from other countries - were targeted for reasons from sending US electronics to Russian military-related parties to producing thousands of Shahed-136 drones for Russia to use in its invasion of Ukraine. Also read: Kamala Harris' historic haul: Democratic Party nominee raises over $540 million, mostly from first-time donors US suppliers must get difficult-to-obtain licenses in order to ship to companies on the "entity list", as it is called. China's ministry said the US action disrupts the international trade order and hinders normal economic exchanges, adding China would take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights of its companies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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