Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
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Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom opened a week-long trip to China on Monday with an assurance that his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter how the U.S. presidential election turns out next year.
A Pentagon report on China's military power says Beijing is on track to significantly increase its nuclear weapons arsenal by 2030 and is "almost certainly" learning lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like.
The White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan last week.
A growing number of close calls in the region have raised concerns of a possible accident that could lead to an escalation between the two countries' militaries with tensions there already high.
China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a dire warning that "democracy is under threat" as she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in California.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a dire warning that "democracy is under threat" as she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in California.
Rep. Ro Khanna told CBS News that the topics of discussion will include how U.S. companies can maintain a competitive edge with China while shifting product manufacturing back to the U.S.
The leader of Taiwan met with the US Speaker of the House on Wednesday.
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
After the 60 Minutes interview, a White House official said U.S. policy on Taiwan has not changed.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan is sparking outrage from China, which called it a major provocation. She would be the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 years.
The House speaker hasn't said whether she will, but a government spokesman said China's military would "never sit idly by" if she does.
