China says it is willing to strive for peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan. Comments follow weeks of military maneuvers and war games by Beijing near the self-ruling island. China has proposed a “one country, two systems” model for Taiwan, similar to that for Hong Kong. A Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday that China is willing … Read more
The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville cruisers are making a routine transit through the Strait. China considers Taiwan to be a breakaway Chinese territory. The U.S. has officially recognized only Beijing, but it has also become Taiwan’s main arms supplier. The first such naval drill since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan earlier this … Read more
Taiwan claims to have spotted “several” Chinese planes and navy vessels engaged in military exercises near the Taiwan Strait The Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line, which separates the island from the Chinese mainland, was crossed by some the aircraft After US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s contentious visit to the autonomous, democratic island earlier this week … Read more
At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been seen this week in waters close to Japan. Analysts say this is a show of force from Russia and China. Japan’s ambassador to China says Russia is trying to “terrify” Japan with its military. At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been seen this week … Read more
Pakistan Navy has conducted a successful demonstration of anti-ship missiles fire from the sea and the air in the northern Arabian Sea. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi observed the missiles firing. Pakistan Navy’s warships, airplanes and helicopters successfully hit their targets. Speaking on the … Read more
