Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it

China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots ...

Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at U.S. arms sales, and a statement by Japan's prime minister saying its ...

China Mobilizes Forces on Land, Air and Sea for Live-Fire Drill Near Taiwan

The exercises ended months of relative calm across the Taiwan Strait, and came after the Trump administration announced plans ...

Taipei Mayor Chiang attends Shanghai-Taipei City Forum, aspires ‘two cities thrive and both sides of the Straits thrive’

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an speaks at the Shanghai-Taipei City Forum on December 28, 2025 in Shanghai. Photo: Jiefang Daily.
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The Next Taiwan Crisis Won’t Be Like the Last

Assumptions about how a potential conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan would unfold should urgently be revisited. Such a war, far from being insulated, would likely draw in ...