Tag: Taiwan

Pentagon Delays Minuteman III Missile Test Due to China Tensions Over Taiwan

The Pentagon has delayed a long-planned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test for a second time amid increased tension with China over Taiwan, the White House confirmed on Thursday. The Air Force initially planned to conduct the Minuteman III test launch this week, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said, adding that postponing the event…


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…


The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Pelosi’s Trip

Commentary The first visit by a U.S. House speaker to Taiwan in 25 years is an important occasion and in its immediate aftermath, it is important to reflect on its significance. In sum, there is considerable good, bad, and ugly regarding the visit. It is useful to reflect on each. The Good There were six…


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…


China Sanctions Pelosi In Retaliation For Her Taiwan Trip

The Chinese regime is imposing sanctions against U.S House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in retaliation for her defying Beijing by visiting Taiwan. The sanction targets Pelosi and her direct relatives, a regime’s foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement on Aug. 5. “Pelosi insisted on visiting Taiwan in disregard of China’s serious concerns and firm…


Japan Calls for ‘Immediate Suspension’ of Chinese Military Drills

Japan’s prime minister on Friday called for the “immediate suspension” of Chinese military drills around Taiwan after five ballistic missiles fired by China landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for talks centered on Taiwan tensions, as China increased its military drills…


Pelosi Says US ‘Won’t Allow China to Isolate Taiwan’, but Asia Visit ‘Not About Changing Status Quo’

The United States will “not allow” China to isolate Taiwan, U.S House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Friday during her Asia trip that has infuriated Beijing. Pelosi made the remarks in Tokyo, Japan, on the final leg of her Asian tour after the Democrat and five other members of Congress arrived in the capital city late Thursday, having previously visited…


From 7-11s to Train Stations, Cyber Attacks Plague Taiwan Over Pelosi Visit

TAIPEI/BEIJING—As U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a brief visit to Taiwan this week that enraged Beijing, the welcome she received from government officials and the public was in sharp contrast with a different sort of message that began popping up elsewhere on the island. On Wednesday, in some branches of 7-11 convenience…


Chinese Aircraft, Warships Cross Median Line in Military Drills After Pelosi Visit

TAIPEI, Taiwan—China is continuing its military coercion against Taiwan on Aug. 5, the second day of its military drills encircling the island, with warplanes and vessels crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait that separates the two neighbors. Calling the military drills “highly provocative,” Taiwan’s defense ministry said many Chinese military jets and warships…