Chinese activity around Taiwan intensifies
Spike in Chinese warplane sorties comes just days before the inauguration of President-elect Ching-te of the Beijing-skeptic DPP.
China responds to US and Taiwan's secret naval training in Pacific
Beijing warned self-ruled Taipei that "resisting reunification with force is bound to fail."
Xi offers Putin political relief with China state visit
The Russian president's visit comes as Washington tightens the screws on Chinese financial institutions doing business with Russia.
US ally intercepts Chinese naval vessels
Japan disclosed Chinese and Russian ship movements in more than 100 near-real-time reports in the previous fiscal year.
US sends warship through Taiwan Strait near China
China Military Online, the official portal of the country's armed forces, described the USS Halsey's transit of the Taiwan Strait as a "provocative move."
New Quills Needed for Taiwan's 'Porcupine' Strategy Against China
Reclaiming control over the island of Taiwan has risen to the top of Chinese President Xi Jinping's priority list.
Earthquake map shows biggest global tremors in 2024 so far
Newsweek has plotted the biggest earthquakes, of a magnitude 6 or higher, that have occurred around the globe so far this year.
China's coast guard sails near neighbor's front-line islands
Since a fatal accident involving Chinese fishermen, China has stepped up its coast guard activity in waters Taiwan considers restricted.
Taiwan issued dire warning about Russia-China dual threat
"If we were to have a conflict with one, the chances are we would have a second front," a top intelligence official said on Thursday.
"True size" of China's military budget could match US spending: Research
China is vastly underreporting how much it's spending on its military buildup, a U.S. think tank says.
Xi Jinping Is Playing Mao's Game: Waging War to Protect Himself at Home
It looks like China's leader is reacting primarily—maybe even solely—to domestic pressures.
China warns military "always ready" after US admiral sounds invasion alarm
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said he expects China to proceed with its military buildup "despite a failing economy."
Biden signs foreign aid bill—how many US troops are in Taiwan?
The 2024 NDAA greenlit a greater role for the United States in preparing Taiwan's troops for battle.
US sends Antony Blinken to China amid geopolitical tensions
America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
Money Won't Solve Ukraine or Israel's Problems
As the old saying goes, money doesn't buy happiness. It doesn't necessarily buy security either.
Congress passes Ukraine bill with support for Taiwan—China's response
Chinse Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over the bill, telling Newsweek "the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese."
Here's what Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine are getting under the aid package
The package, approved by the House on Saturday, would provide billions in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
'New Axis of Evil' conflicts threaten US upheaval on eve of election
President Joe Biden is juggling four major conflicts—two hot and two cold—as he faces off with Donald Trump.
Beijing warns US after missile launcher reaches "China's doorstep"
A Chinese government spokesperson said the United States was trying to gain a military advantage over China.
Republicans join Democrats on foreign aid bills in "incredibly rare" move
The House Rules Committee approved a rule by nine votes to three on Thursday to move a $95.3 billion foreign aid package to the floor for a vote.
China's warplanes face threat from neighbor's new air defense missile
The Land Sword II is the latest on a growing list of made-in-Taiwan weapons being churned out to shore up defenses against China.
China scrambles fighter jets to shadow US Navy plane
The U.S. Navy sent a maritime patrol aircraft through the Taiwan Strait for the first time this year.
US firepower reaches 'historic' new location amid China tensions
The MRC launch system deployed in the Philippines can be loaded with Tomahawk cruise missiles, whose 1,500-mile range puts parts of China's coast within range.
US, China defense chiefs talk to bridge trust gap
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin holds his first talks with his Chinese counterpart in nearly 18 months.
China sanctions US companies over Taiwan arms sales
China seeks to punish American defense contractors for their role in the longstanding U.S.-Taiwan security partnership.
China's Xi and Taiwan's ex-President Ma meet in Beijing
The encounter was the second between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, who made headlines when he became the first Taiwanese leader to meet his Chinese counterpart.
Why America's Future Is Bound to Taiwan's Future
Our message to House leadership must be clear: The time to pass President Joe Biden's supplemental request is now.
More Blood on Trump's Hands
There are two types of monsters in the world: those like Russian President Vladimir Putin who commit atrocities, and those like former President Donald Trump who allow them to do so for their own personal benefit.
Video shows nurses rush to protect newborns during Taiwan quake
Dramatic CCTV footage shows the moment a hospital's maternity ward sprang into action as a major earthquake struck.
Russia takes aim at America's Achilles Heel
A senior Russian academic has suggested Moscow should attempt to seize the only U.S. state that isn't covered by NATO—Hawaii.