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August 31, 2022

Germany sending warships to Indo-Pacific as tensions with China escalate: report

Germany, which has ramped up defense spending amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will send warships to the Indo-Pacific as China ramps up operations around Taiwan.

August 31, 2022

US, China planning Biden, Xi meeting but 'no resolution yet': official

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are still planning on meeting in person, but no resolution has been found yet.

August 31, 2022

NSC Coordinator Kirby says China engaged in 'clear attempt' to 'permanently alter' the 'status quo' in Taiwan

John Kirby acknowledged reports of Chinese drones encroaching on Taiwanese airspace and said China is trying to "permanently alter" the region's status quo.

August 31, 2022

Solomon Islands asks navies not to send ships pending review

The Solomon Islands government requested countries to refrain from sending naval vessels to South Pacific nations due to concerns of a new security pact between China and the Solomons.

August 31, 2022

China's Xi to secure historic third term at 2022 National People's Congress

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all but guaranteed a third term of leadership when the National People's Congress convenes to seek a "modern socialist country."

August 31, 2022

Taiwan military fires warning shots at drones encroaching on airspace

Taiwanese soldiers fired warning shots at multiple drones hovering over Kinmen island group late Tuesday. The Taiwanese military has previously only fired warning flares.

August 30, 2022

Arizona Gov. Ducey arrives in Taiwan to discuss trade, manufacturing of semiconductors

Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, beginning his trip to both the disputed island territory and the Republic of Korea.

August 30, 2022

Biden to ask Congress to approve $1.1B arms sale to Taiwan

President Biden will ask Congress to approve $1.1 billion in arms sales for Taiwan as the country continues to face military aggression from communist China.

August 30, 2022

Chinese Embassy fires back at Blackburn after Taiwan trip: 'China has no room for compromise'

The Chinese are firing back after Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn traveled to Taiwan last week to show support for the country against the CCP.

August 30, 2022

Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal remains catastrophe of American weakness a year later

A year after the Biden administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, it's important to remember that none of this was a foregone conclusion