With speculations rife over the possibility of China invading Taiwan, US has been reportedly working to fast-track a $500 million weapons package deal with the self-ruled island to make up for the delays in the latter’s arms acquisition.

As Chinese invasion threat looms, US fast-tracks $500 million weapons deal with Taiwan

China on Wednesday waded into the controversy over French President Emmanuel Macron's comments in which he called for greater "European sovereignty" by not following the US policy over China and Taiwan.

China backs French President Macron’s remarks against following US policy on Taiwan

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on a sensitive US stopover on Wednesday, vowing en route not to let external pressure prevent the island from engaging with the world after China threatened retaliation if she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Ties with the US closer than ever, says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen

In another act of strategic containment of the Chinese assertions in the Indo-Pacific, the United States and the Philippines announced a deal on Thursday to give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation.

Close to Taiwan, the Philippines grants US wider access to military bases

US military equipment worth over USD 1.1 billion, including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, will be sold to Taiwan, the country stated on Friday. Taiwan's purchase of military hardware has received Washington's approval, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) acknowledged in a number of statements.

US announces $1.1 billion package of ‘high-end’ arms for Taiwan; China opposes

As tensions with China continue to rise, the US announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. The funds will enable Taiwan to buy upgraded missiles and will boost its defence system.

US announces $1.1 billion arms aid to Taiwan to boost their defence

Weeks after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House, made a contentious visit to Taiwan, the US has stated that formal trade talks will soon begin with Taipei. The Office of US trade representative said that the first round of bilateral talks would start in "early September.

US and Taiwan announce official bilateral trade talks

China has accused the US of “deliberately endangering peace and stability” in the Taiwanese Strait after a US maritime plane flew through the in high tension region.

US military plane ‘endangered peace and stability’ after flying through Taiwan Strait, says China

Over the last couple of months, the United States has appeared as one of the biggest supporters of Taiwan across the world. In October the US Secretary of State pushed for Taiwan's entry into the UN.

United States backs Taiwan's presence at the UN

The reports in US and Taiwanese media that Taiwan is among invitees to the 'Summit of Democracy' to be hosted by US President Joe Biden could emerge as a flashpoint between Beijing and Washington.

Another flashpoint? Reports that Taiwan is among invitee list of US ‘Democracy Summit’ could rile China

The tensions are escalating between China and Taiwan and along with this, there is also talk of war. There is a complex situation between China, Taiwan and the United States that is feeding the public with a sense of crisis in the near future.

EU Parliament delegation visits Taiwan for the 1st time

Taiwanese officials are set to brief the U.S. officials on China's actions in their territory and ask for increased support from Biden in matters of trade, economy and security

'Stay out of Taiwan', China warns Biden

The United States and Japan have decided to closely cooperate in the event of a military clash between China and Taiwan, a report said on Sunday. According to Kyodo News, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin brought up the issue when he met with Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi on March 16 -- although there was no discussion on the specifics of how the two countries should coordinate responses to such an emergency, the news outlet reported.

US and Japan affirm cooperation over Taiwan emergency

The United States has reiterated its commitment to continue to support Taiwan is "rock-solid" as it warned that China's "attempts to intimidate" the island are a threat to regional peace.

US supports Taiwan over reported Chinese incursions

Taiwan's defence ministry on Saturday claimed that as many as eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets entered the southwestern corner of the island's air defence identification zone.

Taiwan reports incursion by China, says it's monitoring the situation

The US lifting of restrictions on interactions with Taiwanese officials is a "big thing", Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Monday. He further described it as a major boost for relations with the island's most important global backer.

Taiwan praises US move to lift restrictions on ties

US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo on Saturday said he was lifting of self-imposed restrictions on the US -Taiwan relationship.

WION Dispatch: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lifts self-imposed restriction on Taiwan

With the emergence of a new virus wave in China, concerns for the country are growing on all fronts. Let's take a look. Scare of Covid-19 Despite the chest-thumping by Chinese President Xi Jinping claiming victory over Covid-19, there is a fresh outbreak in Hebei province.

From Taiwan to Jack Ma, China's troubles are growing on all fronts

China on Wednesday accused the United States of sending out ''wrong signals'' to the Taiwan military forces on the potential drone sale deal. Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the ministry told a regular briefing in Beijing said ''China will take legitimate and necessary responses in light of the changing circumstances.

China accuses US of sending 'wrong signals' to Taiwan with drone deal

The White House has decided to move forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval.

White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan; China says will make necessary response

The United States national security adviser on on Wednesday cautioned China against any attempt to take Taiwan by force. At an event at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Robert O'Brien said that China was engaged in a massive naval buildup probably not seen since Germany's attempt to compete with Britain's Royal Navy prior to World War One.

US warns China against any attempt to take Taiwan by force

Taiwan said on Monday its armed forces have the right to self-defence and counter attack amid "harassment and threats", in an apparent warning to China, which last week sent numerous jets across the mid-line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan military says it has right to counter attack amid China threats

The last two days of Chinese aircraft approaching Taiwan demonstrate that Beijing is a threat to the entire region and have shown Taiwanese even more clearly the true nature of China`s government, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday.

Taiwan president says drills show China is threat to whole region

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen pledged stronger ties with the United States at a dinner for a visiting senior State Department official. Incidentally, this happened on the same day China sent 18 fighter jets to harry the island to express its anger at the trip.

Taiwan set for stronger ties with US as Chinese jets harry island

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