TAIWAN

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2024

GOP lawmaker shreds Biden's lack of ‘moral clarity’ on Taiwan

House Taiwan Caucus co-Chair Rep. Andy Barr criticized the Biden administration's approach to tensions with China.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 30, 2024

How a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a direct war between the US and Beijing

House lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week are warning that a Chinese invasion of the island could likely lead to a direct conflict between the U.S. and Beijing.

China May 30, 2024

China says military drills around Taiwan met goals, warns of further action if provoked

China's military successfully achieved its objectives during two days of exercises around Taiwan, a defense ministry spokesperson reported. The drills occurred last week.

TAIWAN May 28, 2024

Taiwan's president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China's 'punishment' drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as "punishment" for Lai's inauguration speech.

TAIWAN May 28, 2024

'Shut down the world': McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is warning of dire economic consequences for the entire world if China invades Taiwan.

TAIWAN May 28, 2024

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 27, 2024

China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president

House lawmakers spent their first full day in Taiwan meeting with the island's president and foreign minister, where the topic of China dominated discussion.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 26, 2024

House lawmakers visit Taiwan as China warns US to stay out

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is traveling to Taiwan a week after its new president was inaugurated, despite demands from China to stay out.

TAIWAN May 24, 2024

US and allies say Taiwan should be allowed at important WHO meeting, despite China's objections

The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.

China May 23, 2024

China launches massive military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for electing new president

China began two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it says is punishment for the "separatist act" of inaugurating a new president.

China May 21, 2024

China criticizes South Korea, Japan for lawmakers' visits to Taiwan

China criticized South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, opposes such visits, officials say.