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Money, weapons and secret meetings: What the Pentagon is doing to arm Taiwan
There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.
Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges
Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.
By AP Staff
Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one
The exercise explored American diplomatic, economic and military options if the United States and China were to reach the brink of war over Taiwan.
US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills
The U.S. Navy sailed the warship through the Taiwan Strait, in the first such transit made public since China carried out large-scale military drills.
China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan
China’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan.
By Huizhong Wu, AP
See US, Philippines stage Balikatan military exercise
This year's Balikatan exercises between the treaty allies are the largest since the two sides started joint military combat-readiness exercises in 1990s.
US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters
The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.
China military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan
China’s military has declared it is “ready to fight” after large-scale combat exercises simulating sealing off Taiwan.
By Huizhong Wu
China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after leader’s US trip
Taiwan says China has sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward the island claimed by Beijing.
China vows ‘forceful’ measures after US-Taiwan meeting
China is vowing reprisals against Taiwan after the US House speaker and the island’s president met, saying the U.S. is on a “wrong and dangerous road.”
By Huizhong Wu
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould