China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions
The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance.
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Malaysian rapper Namewee arrested over alleged murder of Taiwanese influencer
Namewee detained after influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur on 22 OctoberA well-known Malaysian rapper and film-maker, Namewee, has been arrested in relation to the alleged murder of a Taiwanese woman in Kuala Lumpur.Hsie…
Trump Warns Xi of ‘Consequences’ Over Taiwan After Trade Truce Signals US-China Reset
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping “knows the consequences” of launching military action against Taiwan.His statement came just days after the two leaders met in South Korea, culminating in a temporary trade truce between Washington and Beijing — the first tangible thaw in relations since his return to office.During his interview on CBS’ 60 Minutes, aired on
Inside Xi Jinping’s Military Purge: Loyalty, Power, and Taiwan
OPINION — Last week’s Fourth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party witnessed a purge of China’s senior military leaders, culminating in over two years of the removal of senior military officials once loyal to President Xi Jinping.The last two defense …
Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force Chief
The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.
Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill
The two leaders reached an agreement on fentanyl, some tariffs and rare earths, at least for a year. But even as the global trade picture cleared a little, Mr. Trump spurred new worries about nuclear proliferation.
Trump Meets China’s Xi
President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, shook hands in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday.
Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan
China’s leader wants to weaken American support for Taiwan. But first he will want clarity about President Trump’s stance toward the island.
Trump says China ‘doesn’t want’ to invade Taiwan and reaffirms trust in Xi
US president says ‘I want to be good to China’ after Pentagon previously warned China may attempt takeover of TaiwanDonald Trump has expressed doubt on Monday that China would invade Taiwan as he voiced confidence in his relationship with his Chinese c…
In China, a Forbidden Question Looms: Who Leads After Xi?
Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.