Why China not taking a U.S. crisis line call is "really dangerous"
One expert says amid "political environments of hostility and mistrust," without clear lines of communication used by both sides, things "could go wrong in a hurry."
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U.S. secures military deal with Philippines
The United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence there on Thursday, with U.S. forces granted access to four more military bases in an effort to ramp up deterrence against China. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
U.S. to expand military presence in Philippines in move to counter China
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
McMaster backs general's warning on China
General H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser to former President Trump, says that the Defense Department "has to be ready" for possible war with China, backing a memo from Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan warning the U.S. and China could be at war within the next two years. McMaster, who is also a CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss.
Pope Francis decries expanding use of guns
Pope Francis is decrying the expanding use of guns amid a wave of gun violence in the U.S. The pope told the Associated Press on Tuesday that "instead of making the effort to help us live," people are making "the effort to help us kill." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Rome to discuss the AP interview and what the pope had to say about homosexuality and China.
Look ahead to 2023: Warning signs in Asia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upped the ante this past year, as missile tests indicate he's expanding his already fearsome military machine. And while tensions between China and the United States have dialed down, surging Chinese military pressure on Taiwan continues to concern America's allies in the region. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
71 Chinese warplanes, 7 ships head toward Taiwan in 24-hour show of force
Taiwan says China's military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island.
Ullyses S. Grant promoted in new bill
On Friday, President Biden signed a measure authorizing a record $858 billion for the Pentagon. The National Defense Authorization Act includes pay raises for service members, funding for ships, tanks and aircraft, and military support for Taiwan and Ukraine. But buried within the legislation is a provision giving Ulysses S. Grant a promotion to the military's highest rank. David Martin reports.
Foreign policy expert says war in Ukraine could last "years"
The war in Ukraine could last "three to five years," according to Matthew Kroenig, a professor at Georgetown University's Department of Government. He joined CBS News to discuss this year's many foreign policy developments.
Japan to double defense spending, gain missiles amid regional threats
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
China and Saudi Arabia sign partnership deal
China and Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic partnership deal during Xi Jinping's trip to the Middle Eastern country for a summit. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBS News contributor and CEO of Strategy Risks, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what this means for U.S. relations with both nations.
Macron on China’s aggression toward Taiwan
France is the only European country with a significant presence in the Indo-Pacific region. What does French President Emmanuel Macron think about China's stance toward Taiwan?
Pentagon warns of China's nuclear expansion
Pentagon officials say China is on track to challenge the U.S. by accelerating its nuclear expansion. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to share his insights on the report.
China protests spread amid calls for Xi to step down over COVID policies
Protests against China's strict "zero-COVID" policies resurfaced in Shanghai and Beijing on Sunday afternoon, continuing a round of demonstrations that have spread across the country.
Taiwan president resigns as party leader after election loss
Tsai offered her resignation on Saturday evening, a tradition after a major loss, in a short speech in which she also thanked supporters.
Workers at Apple iPhone factory beaten in COVID protest
Employees at the world's biggest iPhone plant have complained about unsafe working conditions following virus outbreak.
Biden, Xi meet face-to-face
After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the G20 summit, President Biden said he believes there is no "imminent" threat of an invasion of Taiwan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is traveling with the President in Bali. She joined John Dickerson to discuss.
Biden meets with Xi ahead of G20 summit
President Biden met with with Chinese President Xi Jinping in person for the first time since taking office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Weijia Jiang on "Red and Blue" to discuss the meeting.
Biden and Xi say they'll "manage our differences" as they meet in Bali
Biden said the leaders accept a joint responsibility to "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict and to find ways to work together on urgent global issues."
Biden in Bali for G20 summit: What to know and what to watch for
Presidents and prime ministers will wrangle over solutions to crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to soaring inflation, hunger, climate change, and the threat of global recession.
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
U.S. and Japan to hold joint military drills
The U.S. and Japan are gearing up for large-scale military exercises starting this Thursday. Michael Penn, the president of Shingetsu News Agency, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the biennial drills and the rising tensions between China and Taiwan and on the Korean peninsula.
White House says a Biden, Xi meeting is in the works
The White House says it is working with Chinese officials to set up a face-to-face meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit later this month. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist at the RAND Corporation, joined John Dickerson to discuss.
Blinken: China wants Taiwan on "faster timeline"
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Monday that Beijing is speeding up its plans to reunite with Taiwan, by force if necessary. Chinese President Xi Jinping also said Sunday that the "wheels of history are rolling on towards China's reunification." He added, "We reserve the option of taking all measures necessary." John Dickerson spoke with Amy Celico, a principal at the Albright Stonebridge Group who specializes in Chinese affairs.
Hu Jintao led out of Communist party congress
Former Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday was unexpectedly led out of the closing ceremony of China's Communist Party congress.
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