As tensions between China and Taiwan are escalating, Japan and US have reportedly drawn up a draft plan for a joint operation in case of emergency. According to local reports from Japan’s Kyodo news agency, American and Japanese armed forces are coming together to get ready for any possible escalation in Taiwan, caused by China.

Japan and US draft joint military plan to protect Taiwan from China: Report

Battlezone: Taiwan's Kinmen island stands on frontline with China

Reports say the Biden administration is considering a request from the Taiwan government to change the name of its mission in Washington from Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to Taiwan Representative Office.

Taiwan wants its US office to be renamed; China retaliates: Report

US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new.

Morning news brief: US sanctions on Iran, Taiwan scrambles jets again & more!

Taiwan's Air Force scrambled fighters for the fourth time in five days as two Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine planes intruded into the country's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

Taiwan scrambles fighters for fourth time in five days amid Chinese incursion

China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan. Chinese jets crossed the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait several times over the weekend. Multiple military drills were carried out over Friday and Saturday reports claim that China carried out at least 40 sorties.

China can't afford a full blown war at this stage

After Taiwan scrambled jets as Chinese aircraft flew around the island crossing the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo slammed China's "military blustering" over Taiwan.

After Taiwan scrambles jets, Pompeo slams China's 'military blustering'

The United States has stepped up the heat on Beijing with the Trump administration set to sell more weapons to Taiwan. According to a report, the deal will be worth $7 billion.

US steps up arms sale to Taiwan amid row with China

Multiple Chinese fighter jets entered airspace to Taiwan's southwest on Wednesday, said the island's defence ministry, describing it as a destabilising action that threatened regional peace.

China provokes Taiwan: Chinese aircraft accused of multiple violations

Taiwan accuses PLA of violating airspace: Multiple violations in last 2 days