On May 23, 2024, China commenced large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, dubbed 'Joint Sword-2024A,' in response to the inauguration of Taiwan's new President, Lai Ching-te. These drills include mock missile strikes and joint operations, indicating Beijing's preparedness to take over the island. In reaction, Taiwan has detected 21 Chinese military aircraft and 11 naval vessels operating near its territory. Despite these aggressive maneuvers, President Lai has extended an offer of cooperation and goodwill towards China. Concurrently, a U.S. congressional delegation, led by Rep. McCaul and dispatched by Speaker Mike Johnson, has visited Taiwan, affirming U.S. support for the island. The visit has been met with strong opposition from China, which has urged the U.S. to stop supporting Taiwan's independence. The U.S. military, along with its allies, is preparing for potential conflict, conducting drills and strategizing from nearby islands. Amid escalating tensions, both China and the U.S. have agreed to maintain dialogue to manage maritime risks and avoid misunderstandings.
According to the second round of China-US maritime affairs consultations, #China and the #US exchanged views on the maritime situation and related issues, agreeing to maintain an open dialogue, avoid misunderstandings, and manage maritime risks appropriately. The Chinese side… https://t.co/bBJjv6rirJ
China, U.S. hold 2nd round of consultations on maritime affairs https://t.co/gSymP4f3H5
U.S. "moving forward" with weapons for Taiwan, https://t.co/9XdZfF32RY
#China and the #US held the second round of consultations on maritime affairs on May 24 via video link and agreed to maintain dialogue and communication, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. https://t.co/PCdm7rSLVm
CHM @RepMcCaul: “America is and always will be a reliable partner, and no amount of coercion or intimidation will slow down or stop the routine visits by the Congress to Taiwan.” https://t.co/MG4fJS1PSf
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 AGREE TO MANAGE MARITIME RISKS: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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
US lawmaker warns Beijing against ‘unprovoked attack’ on Taiwan https://t.co/xi5uWJ38lh
"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
U.S. "moving forward" with weapons for Taiwan in face of threats from China, Rep. McCaul says https://t.co/gF0HiFiPvq
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
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
U.S. LAWMAKERS MEET TAIWAN'S NEW LEADER, LAI CHING-TE, DEFYING CHINA'S OBJECTIONS AND AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN AMID RISING TENSIONS - SOURCES
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
A US congressional delegation has told Taiwan's new leader that weapons are on their way It comes after China staged war games around the island as it steps up its campaign of military intimidation https://t.co/r22ePLvGGN
China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president https://t.co/fNk6nUAu16
Quoted in this article by @caomag11 on @RepMcCaul-led US Congressional delegation to #Taiwan, arms sales, and PRC saber-rattling. https://t.co/vVPt7ljdix
US delegation visits Taiwan in show of strength amid China's "punishment" military drills #Taiwan #China #ChinaMilitaryDrills #UnitedStates https://t.co/k72BUdcFIu
🇨🇳🇹🇼 "China is preparing an armada of ferries and civilian vessels to invade Taiwan", - The Telegraph 🇺🇸 US intelligence believes that Xi Jinping has ordered the PLA to be ready to take the island by 2027. https://t.co/jkTk9KkYyx
NEW: 21 Chinese planes detected by Taiwan days after drills https://t.co/EJgBSXVbP0
New communications channels between Washington and Beijing are a hopeful sign, James Crabtree writes. https://t.co/Pv8NJyqeXC
The inauguration of Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te has triggered the usual pearl clutching from the hawkish sector of the foreign policy establishment https://t.co/WaaAy9r6c7
#America’s New Island Fighters Are Preparing for Conflict—a Stone’s Throw From #Taiwan The Wall Street Journal flew out with U.S. Marines to remote locations from where they might one day fight China. The U.S. and Philippine marines arrived in waves on this little island nearly… https://t.co/DtD7ITcoF5
“Well, it’ll definitely be a ride here.” The United States will supply Taiwan with the latest weapons, not old ones like Ukraine. https://t.co/JvRPxd9fBN
Read Foreign Minister of Taiwan Jaushieh Joseph Wu on what Taiwan has learned from Ukraine’s defense against Russia—and what the United States, Australia, Japan, and other democracies can do to deter Chinese aggression in the Taiwan Strait: https://t.co/ncVG91trfR
CHM @RepMcCaul: “Thank you, Mr. President for hosting my bipartisan delegation today—marking the 1st U.S. congressional delegation to meet w/ the newly-elected president. This visit symbolizes our longstanding partnership & sends a signal to the CCP that the US stands w/ Taiwan.” https://t.co/7MTUExke0G
China's 111 Aircrafts Warn Taiwan? Missiles To Rain Hell? Ferries For Invasion? Viral Report Says... #TNDIGITALVIDEOS #China #Taiwan #ChinaTaiwanMilitary https://t.co/mSv4bJseD4
There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of it. China firmly opposes military ties between the US and the Taiwan island, opposes arming Taiwan, and urges relevant US lawmakers to stop playing the Taiwan card, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, stop… https://t.co/V4AbNqkB6X
#FMsays The US should reflect on and face up to its responsibility for the outbreak and escalation of the #Ukraine crisis, and no country shall imagine that it could cross the line over the #Taiwan question without paying the price, FM spokeswoman Mao Ning said after the foreign… https://t.co/vpbu9Xy9gZ
Taiwan president calls on US lawmakers for help to strengthen defences https://t.co/6wxYnqDQXU
U.S. lawmaker assures Taiwan arms are coming in wake of China drills https://t.co/YyDw3CyxNe
⚠️ CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON U.S. LAWMAKER EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN: **DESPITE CHINA'S STRONG OPPOSITION, LAWMAKERS PAID VISIT **URGE THEM TO STOP PLAYING TAIWAN CARD, STOP USING EXCUSES TO INTERFERE IN CHINA'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS **LODGED 'STERN REPRESENTATIONS' AGAINST…
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON U.S. LAWMAKER EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN: URGE THEM TO STOP PLAYING TAIWAN CARD, STOP USING EXCUSES TO INTERFERE IN CHINA'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS
⚠️ CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON U.S. LAWMAKER EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN: DESPITE CHINA'S STRONG OPPOSITION, LAWMAKERS PAID VISIT
#Taiwan detects 21 #Chinese #military #aircraft, 11 naval and 4 #CoastGuard vessels near its territory https://t.co/xHSBxeWGlv
US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming, China drills show deterrence need https://t.co/W8mof2ppQK https://t.co/E0T2UjZmYI
China is flexing its missile arsenal in a new simulation for a mass Taiwan attack as the US watches Beijing's Rocket Force closely https://t.co/pb24CmxvPf
WSJ publishes photo of US Marines in the Philippines training to fight China in a war over Taiwan. What do you notice? https://t.co/csEe8juolU
#Taiwan's president says open to working with #China on 'peace' https://t.co/1YdU7mZYBB
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, as a group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taipei. https://t.co/Q0AxLaeXZE
China’s latest round of military exercises encircling Taiwan was significant - Largest fleet of PLA Navy & Coast Guard integrate & practice a blockade - Further normalization & targeted pressure on frontline islands - Highly publicized & propagandized Wrapping up my coverage 🧵 https://t.co/OtDyEMcYXd
US marines are preparing for a real-world conflict, fine-tuning a strategy they see as critical to fighting China in its neighborhood — from strings of islands close to it. https://t.co/KUCB9gQCA0 https://t.co/V0KX0nvui4
.@HouseForeignGOP Chair @RepMcCaul leads 1st post inauguration #House delegation comprising @RepJimmyPanetta, @RepYoungKim, @RepHoulahan, @RepJoeWilson & @RepAndyBarr to #Taiwan🇹🇼. Glad to host the timely visit dispatched by Speaker @MikeJohnson signaling strong #US🇺🇸 support. https://t.co/pocxUgb90y
The U.S. and Philippine Marines are engaging in military exercises in an apparent preparation for war with China, which could be touched off by China's imperialistic designs on keeping Taiwan under its sphere of influence. https://t.co/bI0ZtIgyKF
America prepares for war with China amid latest provocation from US Congress (Part 1) The United States is conducting military drills with its allies near the South China Sea as a congressional delegation visits Taiwan in America’s latest attempt to undermine its official… https://t.co/1PjIQG0pus
THREAD: Lai Ching-te, a former doctor, became Taiwan’s newest president on May 20, replacing outgoing President Tsai Ying-wen. Given his reputation as a politician who supports more autonomy for Taiwan, Beijing responded predictably (meaning angrily). https://t.co/7u4OPdudfH
.@HouseForeignGOP Chair @RepMcCaul leads 1st post inauguration #House delegation comprising @RepJimmyPanetta, @RepYoungKim, @RepHoulahan, @RepJoeWilson & @RepAndyBarr to #Taiwan🇹🇼. Glad to host the timely visit dispatched by Speaker @MikeJohnaon signaling strong #US🇺🇸 support. https://t.co/aLOb6A8xmb
China Prepares Ferries for Potential Taiwan Invasion: The Telegraph https://t.co/QUY4Zu2Q7x
The leadership of Taiwan is at a crossroads and has to decide if it wants peace or war with China. Listening to security guarantees by the US would be a big mistake. Just look at Ukraine.
The leadership of Taiwan is at a crossroads and has to decide if it wants peace or war with China. Listening to security guarantees by the US would be an big mistake. Just look at Ukraine.
“Relations between China and the United States cannot simply be defined by ‘extreme competition,’ as U.S. President Joe Biden once declared. Instead, they combine competition and cooperation in an ever-shifting balance.” https://t.co/TRjmq5664N
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. https://t.co/QysiRcji01
#ICYMI: Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang: We Strongly Deplore American Ships Passing Through the Taiwan Strait Near the Xisha Islands; This Is a Typical Hegemonic Practice That Undermines Regional Stability; The PLA Is on High Alert to Counter Any Provocations https://t.co/KUbQH2UqBw
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/O4lr4R0Vzi
Chinese war games near Taiwan show new details of attack plans https://t.co/1u2fJovfXB
“Taiwan is small, but it is the only place in the world where the United States’ competition with China risks sparking a hot conflict and, indeed, the only place where both countries are actively preparing for war.” https://t.co/IBgcaDNZtm
#Taiwan detects #ChineseMilitary aircraft, vessels operating around its vicinity https://t.co/9t78589WBo
America’s New Island Fighters Are Preparing for Conflict—a Stone’s Throw From Taiwan. @WSJ https://t.co/t7eg9ZwvUM
“The democracies of the world, led by the United States, must sustain their military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine,” writes Foreign Minister of Taiwan Jaushieh Joseph Wu. https://t.co/QkOCDGqRz7
U.S. prepares for war amid growing tensions that China could invade Taiwan https://t.co/JmHmceJ3bL https://t.co/q6fBVGKljG
❗️ TODAY ❗️ CHM @RepMcCaul landed in Taipei, Taiwan leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to meet with Taiwanese officials to discuss regional security, trade, and investment to explore new areas of collaboration between the U.S. and Taiwan. https://t.co/WrKW7D4Hp2
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China following two days of Chinese war games near the island. https://t.co/1lmELfg37H
"This visit comes at a particularly tense time for relations in the Taiwan Strait." @CordeliaSkyNews reports as a US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan days after China military drills. https://t.co/rPvgQgM1Lt 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/CcPPZlHhWE
TAIWAN: Fearing a lack of resolve from Biden, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te stated he was ready to work with China. Three days after he was sworn in Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan demonstrating its ability to seize the island. China vowed that… https://t.co/MhpAqDKTU1 https://t.co/PtqpcijjuF
“According to a spokesperson for the House Foreign Affairs majority, another objective of the delegation’s visit is to demonstrate that no level of intimidation from the Chinese Communist Party will weaken the United States’ commitment to peace in the Taiwan Strait.” https://t.co/gtUQUMzKQr
U.S. Reps Show Support for Taiwan in Surprise Visit Defying CCP Warnings https://t.co/NSKE9P0oyJ
Taiwan’s President Lai says ready to work with China despite military drills ➡️ https://t.co/Ugy1rNOb0D https://t.co/2emlkt94kq
Taiwan Stares At War As China Sends Bombers? Can US' 'Island-Chain' Strategy Checkmate The Dragon? #TNDIGITALVIDEOS #Taiwan #China https://t.co/Y5jdLF8uTv
THREAD: Taiwan gets new president Lai Ching-te and China carries out military drills. CCTV shows mock video of Chinese missiles destroying Taiwanese cities. And despite frequency of PRC military activity, Taiwanese are worrying more but not panicking. https://t.co/7u4OPdudfH
After China drills, Taiwan president again extends goodwill https://t.co/Ti57jptJTt https://t.co/wiBoPrl0Ev
Marines are preparing for a potential real-world conflict, fine-tuning a strategy they see as critical to fighting China in its neighborhood—from strings of islands close to it https://t.co/wJMhtWmLX5 https://t.co/wJMhtWmLX5
As tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to grow, both sides must take steps to make outright conflict less likely—and to find collaborative ways to confront shared challenges, writes Zhou Bo. https://t.co/NABzW80Xlz
Taiwan president again offers talks after Chinese military drills #ARYNews https://t.co/1IDVr8h6D9
"America’s New Island Fighters Are Preparing for Conflict—a Stone’s Throw From Taiwan. The Wall Street Journal flew out with U.S. marines to remote locations from where they might one day fight China" @NiharikaSM https://t.co/GjMGAS5pyb https://t.co/GjMGAS5pyb
America is actively preparing for war with China over growing fears of Taiwan invasion - and crucial piece of kit that could decide conflict hasn't even been built https://t.co/0f5eBu70Xf https://t.co/eN5RyKWtva
Taiwan's new President gives a strong message to China after swearing-in. China retaliates with military drills near Taiwan. #Taiwan #China #ITVideo #WorldToday | @geeta_mohan @mahasweta_18aug https://t.co/uhiYCaHoo7
🧵 1) #China's “Joint Sword-2024A” drills - CSIS Special Report How Is China Responding to the Inauguration of Taiwan’s President William Lai? On May 23, 2024, China commenced large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan, called “Joint Sword-2024A.” The drills came just… https://t.co/mkZDRKYCHg