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China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it also detected Chinese vessels in the 24 hours from Sunday to early Monday.

4 days ago

Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown

Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.

By Bryant Harris

8 days ago

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.

10 days ago

House Armed Svcs leader vows ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan attacked

“Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a resolute reaction from the U.S.,” said Rob Wittman, vice chair of House Armed Services.

By Huizhong Wu

3 weeks ago

China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan

The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.

3 weeks ago

China sends aircraft, ships toward Taiwan after US approves arms sale

More than 30 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine navy vessels were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.

By AP Staff

4 weeks ago