Chinese Ambassador Warns Increasing US Ties With Taiwan Could Lead to War Qin Gang said the US is encouraging Taiwanese independence
China, Saudi Arabia Agree to Enhance Military Ties The US has been warning its Middle East allies against cooperation with China
US F-35 Crashes on Aircraft Carrier in the South China Sea During Exercises The incident comes a few months after a US submarine crashed in the South China Sea
China’s Military Calls on US to Stop South China Sea Patrols After Latest Passage A US warship sailed near the Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands Thursday
US Has Stepped Up Aircraft Carrier Deployments in South China Sea Aircraft carrier strike groups entered the disputed waters 10 times in 2021, compared with 6 times in 2020
House Democrat Calls for Legislation to Give Biden War Powers for Taiwan Rep. Elaine Luria says it would take too long for Biden to get authorization if China invades
Taiwan Passes Extra $8.6 Billion Military Spending Bill The $8.6 billion is on top of the $17 billion annual military budget for 2022
Japanese Warships Sail Near Chinese-Controlled Islands in South China Sea US allies are joining Washington in putting pressure on Beijing in the region
Japan Boosts Coast Guard Fleet Over China’s Patrols Near Senkaku Islands The Senkakus are uninhabited islands in the East China Sea that the US has pledged to defend
China Calls on US and Russia to Reduce Their Nuclear Arsenals Beijing denies US claims that China is rapidly expanding its arsenal
