Jan 15, 2025 · Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and mainland. Taiwan is the likeliest potential flash point in U.S.-China relations.

Jan 8, 2024 · Today, only 12 countries (plus the Vatican) officially recognise Taiwan. The US decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979 was the turning point. And a richer,...

Taiwan, China", "Taiwan, Province of China", and "Taipei, China" are controversial political terms that claim Taiwan and its associated territories as a province or territory of the People's Republic of China.

Jul 1, 2024 · As the military balance in the Taiwan Strait has deteriorated, competition between the United States and China has intensified, and the prospect of China using force against Taiwan has risen.

Feb 20, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Tuesday protested China’s boarding of a tourist boat, as tensions rise around the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China’s coast but is controlled by Taiwan.

Oct 14, 2024 · China has launched major military drills around Taiwan for the second time this year, simulating a full-scale attack on the island - just days after the Taiwanese President William Lai...

Aug 7, 2022 · At least 11 Chinese missiles fell into the sea to the north, south and east of Taiwan on Thursday. The People’s Liberation Army declared that its missiles “all precisely hit their...

22 hours ago · BEIJING-China’s military vowed on March 9 that it would tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the ...

Nov 20, 2024 · The U.S.’s strategic interests in countering China’s power influence its Taiwan policy which exacerbates overall tensions. Chinese military activity near Taiwan is a current issue that stems from persistent tensions between China and Taiwan.

May 24, 2024 · China has sent dozens of warplanes and navy vessels off Taiwan's coast on the second day of a large exercise launched to show its anger over the island's inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept Beijing's insistence that Taiwan is part of China.