Hong Kong, January 3 (ANI): Last year was a phenomenal one for China's navy - the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) - with approximately 170,000 tonnes' worth of new ships commissioned in 2021.
Tokyo [Japan], December 29 (ANI): US and Japan are ready with a contingency plan to intervene in the Taiwan Strait in event of hostility from across China in the near future.
Taipei [Taiwan], December 23 (ANI): Taiwan is expecting the US-made Sky Guardian uncrewed drones deal to be finalised by March next year, reported local media.
Taipei [Taiwan], December 11 (ANI): Taiwan navy could join Rim of the Pacific Exercise from next year under a defense policy bill for the fiscal year 2022 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Taipei [Taiwan], December 7 (ANI): Amid increasing China's military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington's support to Taipei and said that the US is eager to work with the democratic island on commercial issues of common concern.
Taipei [Taiwan], November 27 (ANI): Chinese Embassy in Washington warned the US Congress delegates against their present Taiwan visit, amid rising tension in the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing [China], November 25 (ANI): China said it is ready to develop cooperation with the United States, however, adding that it will compromise on Taiwan issue.
Taipei [Taiwan], November 19 (ANI): Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday termed the commissioning of high-tech F -16 jets in the country's air force as a testament to the nation's solid partnership with the US.
Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Amid Beijing's increased military incursions in Taiwan, a US defence expert said that Washington may not be able to drive China out of Taiwan if it attacks and occupies the democratic island.
Taipei [Taiwan], November 4 (ANI): Amid the increased security threats from Beijing, Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Chief Chen Ming-tong said talks with China would be impossible while the country continues to threaten Taiwan with force.
Taipei [Taiwan], November 4 (ANI): A US military top officer on Wednesday said that China is "clearly and unambiguously" developing the ability to invade Taiwan in the near future.
Taipei [Taiwan] October 17 (ANI): Amid the growing threat from China, reports have emerged stating that Taiwan officials have urged Washington to speed up the delivery of US-made F-16 jets to Taipei.