Taiwan, China

Inside China's paramilitary force that could be key in an invasion of Taiwan
China is preparing paramilitary forces with amphibious and urban warfare training, possibly for a future invasion of Taiwan, military experts told BI.
China sanctions seven companies over U.S. military assistance to Taiwan
The Chinese government placed sanctions on seven companies on Friday in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory.
Seven Companies Hit With Chinese Sanctions Over US Support for Taiwan
The sanctions freeze any assets the targeted companies may hold in China and bar Chinese entities and individuals from conducting business with them.
Taiwan is preparing more than just the military for a China invasion
Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.
China sanctions military firms and executives over US arms sales to Taiwan
China has sanctioned seven military industrial companies and related senior executives over U.S. arms assistance and sales to Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday. Boeing subsidiary Insitu Inc.
China sanctions US firms over Taiwan military support
China on Friday slapped sanctions on seven US companies after Washington's approval last week of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan, which Beijing said infringed on its "sovereignty and territory".
China Slams 7 US Military Companies with Sanctions Over Taiwan Support
In a significant move, China has announced sanctions against seven United States military companies and their senior executives. This decision follows a recent announcement by the United States about a new military assistance package and arms sales to Taiwan,
China imposes sanctions on US military companies for selling weapons to Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on seven United States military companies and their executives. The move was made because of military aid and arms sales to Taiwan, according to the Global Times. The agency reminds that the United States recently announced significant military assistance to Taiwan,
Trump's defense policy pick once said TSMC can't end up in Chinese hands if China takes Taiwan
"Disabling or destroying TSMC is table stakes if China is taking over Taiwan," former senior Pentagon official Elbridge Colby ...
Taiwan’s presidential office runs first ‘tabletop’ simulation of Chinese military escalation
Taiwan’s presidential office held a “tabletop” exercise on Thursday simulating military escalations by China, a ...
Taiwan Defense Ministry warns new laws could have 'serious impact' on security
Taiwan's opposition parties, which hold a majority in parliament, last week passed legislation to shift spending from the ...
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Notes from Central Taiwan: The KMT unleashes chaos
According to the Directorate-General of Budgeting Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) this would reduce central government ...
China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan
The Chinese government has placed sanctions on seven companies in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and ...
Biden approves $571 mln in defense support for Taiwan
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, ...
Trump nominee favors ‘destroying TSMC’ if China invades Taiwan
The next U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy is very likely to be Elbridge Colby, who is well known to favor the ...
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Taiwan reports 5 Chinese aircraft breaching median line, 5 naval vessels operating nearby
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday reported the presence of five Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating near the island. In a post shared on X, the MND stated, ...
Taiwan defense ministry warns of ‘serious impact’ to security under new funding laws
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s defense ministry warned of “serious impact” to security after opposition parties passed laws that will require a cut in defense spending of some T$80 billion ($2.45 billion) at a ...