Category: Threat from Communist China

Biden on Taiwan: ‘I’m Not Worried, But I’m Concerned’

Speaking to reporters at Dover Air Force Base on Aug. 8, U.S. President Joe Biden said that he did not believe the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) presented an immediate threat to Taiwan but expressed concern about the number of troops and materiel being moved about the region. “I’m not worried,” Biden said, “but I’m concerned…


China Launches New Military Drills, Vows to Continue Crossing Median Line of Taiwan Strait

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced a new round of invasive military drills around Taiwan on Aug. 8, further compressing the island’s sea and air space. The announcement came just one day after the scheduled end of the CCP’s largest ever military exercises around the island, ostensibly launched in protest against a visit to Taiwan…


China Launches New Military Drills, Threatens to Continue Crossing Median Line of Taiwan Strait

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced a new round of invasive military drills around Taiwan on Aug. 8, further compressing the island’s sea and air space. The announcement comes just one day after the scheduled end of the CCP’s largest ever military exercises around the island, ostensibly launched in protest against a visit to Taiwan…


Beijing Is ‘Manufacturing’ Taiwan Crisis Following Pelosi Visit, Says Taipei Ambassador

In a recent interview for CBS News, Taiwan’s representative to the United States Bi-khim Hsiao criticized China’s response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island nation. The Chinese foreign ministry had warned that Pelosi’s visit would lead to “serious consequences” and that “those who play with fire will perish by it.” But…


US Expands China Chip Ban, Weighs Blacklisting of Top Chinese Chipmaker

The United States has expanded its ban of exports to China of equipment that can make semiconductors up to 14 nanometers in size, and is considering plans to restrict NAND flash memory chip exports as well as blacklist a major Chinese memory chip maker, as China’s ruling communist party continues its aggressive posturing toward other…


Barrasso to Biden: Get a ‘Backbone’ on China

President Joe Biden needs to do more to stand up to Chinese communist aggression, according to Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who said that the regime was taking advantage of perceived weakness with its ongoing military escalations around Taiwan. “China is displaying strength at a time when President Biden has displayed weakness and they’re going to…


US Summons Chinese Ambassador, Condemns CCP Military Aggression

The White House summoned Chinese ambassador Qin Gang on Aug. 5, to condemn the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its unprecedented military escalations against Taiwan. White House National Security Council communication director John Kirby said that the CCP’s actions negatively affected the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, and reiterated that the United States…


China Cuts Military Communications and Climate Ties With US

China’s ruling communist regime announced Friday that it would cancel or suspend dialogue on several issues with the United States ranging from military communications to climate change initiatives. A statement from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) foreign ministry said that the regime would cancel all direct communications between military theater leaders, working meetings between defense…


No Comment on Taiwan During Pelosi Meetings With South Korea Leadership

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with political leadership in South Korea Thursday as part of her ongoing tour of Asia. Neither Pelosi’s delegation nor Korean leadership commented on current heightened tensions with communist China over the issue of Taiwan. Pelosi met in person with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo and other…


US Condemns China Missile Launches, Orders Aircraft Carrier Group Toward Taiwan

The White House condemned the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) launch of 11 ballistic missiles into the waters around Taiwan Thursday. The administration also said that it would move an aircraft carrier strike group into the region to defend its partners and allies. “The People’s Republic of China launched an estimated 11 ballistic missiles towards Taiwan…