Taiwan Detects Record Number of Chinese Warplanes China has significantly stepped up its military activity around Taiwan in response to growing US-Taiwan ties
Chinese Military Holds Major Drills in Western Pacific The drills came after a series of US exercises in the region
US Air Force Clearing Out Jungles in Pacific for New Airfields The US Air Force is increasing its number of bases in the Pacific to prepare for a future war with China
Air Force Secretary Says US Military Needs to Change to Win Future War With China Frank Kendall says the US has been too focused on counterterrorism
US and Canadian Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Two days later, a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed 60 nautical miles to the south of Taiwan
US, Philippines Conduct Joint Naval Patrol in the South China Sea It marked the first joint patrol west of the Philippine province of Palawan
US Military in Talks to Build Port in Northern Philippines Facing Taiwan The port would be less than 125 miles from Taiwan
China Outlines ‘Obstacles’ to Resuming High-Level Military Talks With US A Chinese official mentioned US sanctions on China's defense minister, US military support for Taiwan, and US patrols in the South China Sea
British Parliament Calls Taiwan an ‘Independent Country’ as FM Visits China The language was used in a report by the foreign affairs committee of the House of Commons
US Navy Commander Says China Must Be ‘Challenged’ in the South China Sea The commander of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet says the US must respond to China's 'aggressive' behavior
