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Taiwan says China is bolstering nearby coastal military bases
Taiwan says it will continue to monitor the Chinese activities around the island and bolster its defenses in response.
Russia slams US arguments for low-yield nukes
The U.S. State Department argued in a paper released last week that fitting the low-yield nuclear warheads to submarine-launched ballistic missiles would help counter potential new threats from Russia and China.
Esper’s dark vision for US-China conflict makes war more likely
If Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s grim vision becomes reality, American troops may soon be fighting China, embarking on a new and far larger conflict that would make Afghanistan look like child’s play.
By Bonnie Kristian
US senator seeks foreign policy reset and sees ‘clear and present danger’ from China
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, offers a broad new policy vision that warns of a "martial, expansionist” China.
By Joe Gould
‘We’ll see how frightened America is’ — Chinese admiral says sinking US carriers key to dominating South China Sea
"What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” the admiral said.
By Jon Simkins
US pushes back at China’s warning to avoid islands it claims in South China Sea
Mattis, Pompeo seek to ease hostility between U.S. and Chinese militaries before the two countries' presidents meet for talks.
Mattis, Pompeo meet with Chinese leaders on global hot spots, trying to avoid military accidents
They're expected to have a “frank and open” talk on North Korea, cooperation on Afghanistan and Iran, and other security strategy.
Two Navy warships transit Taiwan Strait
Officials in Beijing have yet to comment on passage of the American destroyer and cruiser, but in the past the Chinese government has taken a hard line against Navy vessels transiting the waterway separating mainland China from Taiwan.
By Tara Copp, AP and Carl Prine
Pentagon chief to visit China amid South China Sea tensions
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who has accused China of “intimidation and coercion” in the South China Sea, visits Beijing this week as the countries increasingly spar over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and Beijing’s expanding military presence overseas.
US, Chinese officials scuffled over ‘nuclear football‘ during Trump’s visit to Beijing
A physical altercation erupted Nov. 9 when a Chinese security official attempted to bar a U.S. military aide carrying the nuclear weapon codes from entering the Great Hall of the People during President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.
By Nicole Bauke
Threats and military exercises fuel tension between China and Taiwan
China threatens to use military force if U.S. ships make port visits to Taiwan.
By Jon Simkins