China is reportedly preparing a large military force for a potential invasion of Taiwan, with recent drills and joint operations serving as warnings against Taiwan independence. The U.S. and China engage in talks to avoid misunderstandings and reduce confrontation, emphasizing the importance of communication. Taiwan's President acknowledges the military exercises and urges troops to enhance safety. Analysts suggest the need for a stronger Taiwanese military and U.S. commitment to the One China policy to address the situation.
If the U.S. side truly hopes for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, it should abide by the one-China principle and its commitments with China to oppose "Taiwan independence" with concrete action, a mainland spokesperson said https://t.co/wrDUjS7xJT https://t.co/1i02jJ4iEz
PLA actions to continue if "Taiwan independence" provocations go on: spokesperson More: https://t.co/RZkmjytt5y https://t.co/D13WjxtLeO
China's recent military exercises surrounding Taiwan "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo told Nikkei. https://t.co/DLKpsbPp6s
New channels of communication appear to be stabilizing a mutual downward spiral between China and the U.S. that threatened to propel them inevitably toward conflict, columnist @jamescrabtree writes. https://t.co/Pv8NJyqeXC
BREAKING: China's Taiwan Office spokesperson has just said "If Taiwan's authorities insist on the dead-end path of Taiwan secession, they will get burned for playing with fire and taste the bitter fruit of their own doing... nothing will stop the historical and irreversible trend… https://t.co/nkpD36AYhE
✍️ 'The encircling of Taiwan shows the ever-improving military cohesion of China, which in turn increases the demand signal to the US and others to consider ‘what if?’', writes @TomSharpe134 Read his column👇 https://t.co/waJmmPPKcC https://t.co/BU4A76qmi7
A Chinese mainland spokesperson denounced the collusion between the DPP authorities in Taiwan and external forces including the U.S., commenting on the U.S. Department of State spokesperson's remarks on the debut speech of Taiwan's new leader https://t.co/6QKM3NIb1z https://t.co/CECcQt1aHA
In Tokyo ahead the Shangri-La dialogue, the new U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo put on a confident front, telling Nikkei that Washington was vigilantly monitoring and was ready for any Chinese moves on Taiwan. https://t.co/l7PnNbHyMR
A Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Cause Global Economic Disruption 'Within Hours' https://t.co/rKwnCPZr3X
Following the highly provocative speech given by #Taiwan's regional leader last week and the continuous collusion between the #US and the DPP authorities, officials from the Chinese mainland sent out a strong warning again to "#Taiwan independence" secessionist forces,… https://t.co/gITDYVusoD
China's Drills Appear To Be 'Rehearsal' For Taiwan Invasion, US Admiral - Nikkei https://t.co/goZAUmD3DK
Exclusive Interview: China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral https://t.co/e9SwIQNGjL
The head of the Chinese Communist Party’s International Department met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Tokyo. NHK World’s reporter based in Beijing analyzes the visit. https://t.co/hjhedMZIWh
A mainland spokesperson says that if "Taiwan independence" elements do not stop their provocations, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will continue its actions to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity unwaveringly https://t.co/UTWn9dZpfv https://t.co/t41dNQNjST
Despite forces chiseling at the China-U.S. ties, businesses of the two countries still rely on each other to prosper and are finding ways to ensure the two coexist peacefully, according to an opinion by the New York Times. https://t.co/cP3RdiMaMH
#China’s military drills were more about propaganda and intimidation than starting a war, but Chinese forces did show how they could react extremely quickly, #Taiwan's top security official says. https://t.co/o7dAkCwNXF
Taiwan Says China Drills More about Intimidation, Propaganda than Starting War https://t.co/ubsa7NDFo8
As long as the "Taiwan independence" provocations continue, the People's Liberation Army's actions to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity will not stop, a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday. #Taiwan #PLA https://t.co/KR98lVNbXj
#PMinAction: On May 29, 2024, PM Kishida received a courtesy call from Adm. Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, at the Prime Minister’s Office. #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/GmZADfFgQN
#PMinAction: On May 29, 2024, PM Kishida received a courtesy call from a delegation led by Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, People’s Republic of China. #DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/g3ZYG6JzpR
China's latest aggressive display included 42 aircraft and 31 naval vessels encircling Taiwan. https://t.co/jv6Kl85yib
On May 29, PM Kishida received a courtesy call from Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, during his visit to Japan. #US #INDOPACOM Overview👉https://t.co/E1wIN0IfRO https://t.co/BySGFaaNpT
#Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te’s speech on May 20 was a complete "Taiwan independence confession,” and as long as the provocation of "Taiwan independence" continues, the #PLA's actions to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity will never stop: spokesperson… https://t.co/F483XRIPfk
China's military drills last week were more about propaganda and intimidation than starting a war, but Chinese forces did show how they could react quickly, Taiwan's top security official said https://t.co/7yLmm2wMmL
Taiwan says China drills more about intimidation, propaganda than starting war https://t.co/Do3tHghxdW https://t.co/aizmfliEIK
JUST IN - China vows military pressure on Taiwan would carry on as long as “independence” provocations continued on the self-ruled island https://t.co/My6JCSRDD9 https://t.co/1d7u952imk
Can a New US-China Military Hotline Stop the Downward Spiral? @pstAsiatech: Almost certainly not, but will help to manage relationship and avoid conflict New communications channels between the superpowers are a hopeful sign https://t.co/jekSdWEFDK
Chinese senior official Liu held discussions with Japanese PM Kishida in a meeting that signals improved ties between the two countries.
In today's #threatstatus newsletter: The Chinese military’s simulated attacks on Taiwan in recent days included mock missile strikes and joint operations, revealing details of Beijing’s plan to reach a promised goal of taking over the island democracy. https://t.co/nY7Em9t6M2
It may not be full-on détente, but China and the United States are entering a new, tentatively positive diplomatic moment, columnist @jamescrabtree writes. https://t.co/Pv8NJyqeXC
Gordon Chang speaks on CCP encircling Taiwan in a military exercise A video has surfaced of a CCP military exercise in which China demonstrated precisely how they would invade Taiwan. FULL REPORT: https://t.co/QysiRcji01 https://t.co/zn2Tx53qs2
Ever since I read the chilling prologue sketching out how China might seize Taiwan in @DAlperovitch’s new book, I wanted to bring it to life on television. China was kind enough to provide a lot of good video. https://t.co/trZsLgIOhY via @nbcnews
For now, finding common ground—however thin—remains important for the U.S. and China, FP’s @Iyengarish writes. https://t.co/0LDUTYR5Pf
On 23 May, #China launched 'Joint Sword-2024A', a large-scale #exercise simulating an attack on #Taiwan, involving all four #PLA branches. Theia detected 11 #militaryvessels between 23-24 May, assessed to be six Offshore Patrol Vessels (#OPV), four #frigates, and one #destroyer. https://t.co/e3IRDfvPIW
Both US and Chinese leaders play down the prospects of a new Cold War — but they never sound convincing. Vast shifts in the world economy are driving a new imperialist rivalry, for which a series of regional wars are creating dangerous flash points. https://t.co/9aoyh4eIwC
China's joint drills around Taiwan island are resolute punitive response to provocation for "Taiwan independence": FM spokesperson https://t.co/1zitOVSSAs https://t.co/BBu1AXvFPs
China is Reportedly Preparing Large Military Fleet to Invade Taiwan — Expert Predicts Invasion Could Conclude Within an Hour via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/Ro8UKi7MpS
China said its recent drills surrounding the #Taiwan island were aimed to warn "Taiwan independence" separatists and external forces supporting them while urging Washington to stop conniving with the separatists. https://t.co/3wchzEN74I
To protect Taiwan, the United States must stop focusing on the prospect of an outright Chinese invasion—and instead help Taipei counter Beijing’s encroachment into Taiwanese airspace, maritime space, and information space, argue @jekavanagh and @IBKardon. https://t.co/aWwSjyRbb5
The latest round of maritime affairs consultations between #China and the #US comes at a critical time that helps both sides further clarify their positions and send clear signals. China has made it clear to the US about its red lines and bottom lines, warning the US not to… https://t.co/FAzFt5Siz5
NEW: Lai calls on troops to make Taiwan ‘safer’ after China drills https://t.co/GpuHbihoBO
#FMsays China's recent military drills around the Taiwan island serve as a firm response to a speech made by the region's leader on May 20, and a stern warning to external forces supporting "Taiwan independence", FM spokeswoman Mao Ning said, responding to a US Department of… https://t.co/D5jksju3Wy
The FM spokesperson urged the #US to recognize the nature and ambitions of the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and the serious harm and great risks they pose to the peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits and in China-US relations, adding that "Taiwan independence" is a… https://t.co/knz6EaXCRi
In response to the concern expressed by the US State Department over the military exercises near #China's #Taiwan, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that the military exercises are a resolute punishment for the regional leader's secessionist provocations in "520… https://t.co/MaQ5u5T4ig
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te thanked troops on Tuesday after China held military exercises around the self-ruled island, as he urged them to help make it "safer". https://t.co/bkPfnhu7cH
#PMinAction: On May 27, 2024, PM Kishida attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and other relative issues at the Prime Minister’s Office. https://t.co/qwcFadPFyU
🇨🇳 China's Taiwan Strategy: Blockade Instead of Invasion? China's military exercises around Taiwan have sparked fears of a potential blockade rather than a full-scale invasion. A Chinese blockade could involve naval and air forces restricting Taiwan's access to international… https://t.co/YJlSKIMTab
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who had scrambled against China last week during its war games around the island, as he was briefed on the events at a frontline air base https://t.co/i3VqAuQRGU
#PMinAction: Prime Minister Kishida's Attendance at the Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting and Other Events: Second Day #DiplomacySecurity #JPNCHNKORsummit https://t.co/ROJ7fRqt1d
🔵 TAIWAN PRESIDENT THANKS PILOTS WHO SCRAMBLED AGAINST CHINA DRILLS Full Story → https://t.co/XQ4c5rwlzz Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who had scrambled against China last week during its war games around the island, as he was briefed on the events at…
Expert says a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could be over in less than an hour - NBC
Good visualization from @NBCNews of the Taiwan invasion scenario I describe in #WorldOnTheBrink Note: I don’t believe the entire invasion could be finished in an hour as the piece says. But an attempt to decapitate the leadership could happen that fast https://t.co/CugjtyaKtr
#China also emphasized that the one-China principle is the political foundation of China-US relations and an important basis for maritime dialogues. "#Taiwan independence" is the biggest threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. The US should immediately stop… https://t.co/ZhFdtTV84h
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan could be over in less than an hour, according to @DAlperovitch. https://t.co/qXBWVziu7s
China’s military simulated attacks on Taiwan in recent days that included mock missile strikes and joint operations revealing details of Beijing’s plan to reach a promised goal of taking over the island democracy, according to military affairs analysts. https://t.co/QPDT6xRpi7
CHINA AND US HELD SECOND ROUND OF CONSULTATIONS ON MARITIME AFFAIRS ON MAY 24 -CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY (RPT)
CHINA AND U.S. AGREED TO MAINTAIN DIALOGUE, AND CHINA URGED U.S. TO (NOT BOTH AGREED TO) REFRAIN FROM INTERVENING IN MARITIME DISPUTES BETWEEN CHINA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS -CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY (CORRECTED)
CHINA: US SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP SUPPORTING AND CONDONING 'TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE' FORCES - CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY
China's Foreign Ministry says the US should stop supporting Taiwan's independence forces https://t.co/NTg2e8cwW7
CHINA AND US TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATION TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS
CHINA AND US HOLD TALK ON MARITIME ISSUES, EXCHANGE VIEWS
China’s military has released a chilling video simulating a full-scale invasion of Taiwan, coinciding with a two-day operation which has prompted pleas for de-escalation from the West. https://t.co/HOYoR021kg
"Getting serious" about Taiwan requires not only a stronger Taiwanese military, but also far more credible assurances of America’s continued commitment to the One China policy, says @Dalzell60. https://t.co/WaaAy9qymz
A haunting new video has sent a clear warning to Taiwan following China’s two-day military operation that sent a chill across the globe. https://t.co/odsoEE4kz9
#ICYMI: #CCP Mouthpiece Global Times: ‘PLA Holds Joint Drills Surrounding #Taiwan Island To Punish Secessionist Forces’ – Audio of report here https://t.co/yta3pYk9Vz #MEMRI https://t.co/DutSHC7gV1
As the U.S.-Chinese competition intensifies, both Washington and Beijing must remain willing to talk to help avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations—and to reduce the risk of outright confrontation, writes Zhou Bo. https://t.co/qqxt1R2u5I
Despite the animosity that has come to define the U.S.-China relationship for most of the last decade, recent meetings represent an effort to keep lines of communication open and find common ground on specific issues. https://t.co/0LDUTYR5Pf
#BREAKING China is preparing a large military force to invade Taiwan — The Telegraph. https://t.co/YJtW9vNnaC