Taiwan
Taiwan is an island nation located in East Asia. Despite its diplomatic isolation due to China's claim on its sovereignty, Taiwan maintains its position as a global player. Taiwan's capital city is Taipei. Taiwan is a major world travel destination.
Exclusive—Chinese patents reveal aim to cut undersea cables
Patent applications showed that Chinese scientists had been devising ways for severing undersea cables
US issues update on fighter jet fleet near China and North Korea
The U.S. Air Force has maintained a rotational presence of fighter jets at Kadena Air Base in Japan, which serves as an air power hub in the first island chain.
What will China do with its newfound military power?
China has the intent and capability to become a "world-class military," experts told Newsweek.
US air bases vulnerable to China missile strikes, researchers say
The Chinese military has routinely practiced live fire strikes on mock airfields, according to the Pentagon.
China-linked ship suspected of undersea cable sabotage
Taiwan is investigating a possible case of sabotage.
Will China invade Taiwan in 2025?
China has claimed that the self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and has refused to renounce using force against it.
China hones wartime strategy targeting US forces
A fleet of Chinese naval and Coast Guard ships transited a strait in Japan's southwestern waters in December last year.
China reacts to death of former US President Jimmy Carter
Beijing called the late U.S. leader a promoter and decision-maker in the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic ties.
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.
What stranger does for train passenger delights internet: "sisterhood"
"Watching interactions such as this makes my heart feel whole," commented one user.
China reacts after Biden signs record US national defense bill
The bill authorizes $15.5 billion for the U.S. Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter China and $300 million in military assistance to Taiwan.
China's mid-range missiles threaten nearby US bases
The number of Chinese medium-range ballistic missiles, capable of striking U.S. bases in Japan, has increased by 300.
China warns US of Taiwan red line: "Playing with fire"
Beijing said it would take "all necessary measures" in response.
I was taunted and tried to hide my culture—until I realized how to belong
I can still hear the refrain of "Ching Chang" chanted at me if I sit quietly enough. The feeling of being outcast stung most.
Watch: Taiwan lawmakers brawl over controversial bills
Several lawmakers were injured during the confrontation, according to Taiwanese media reports, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
Taiwan gets major boost with US Abrams tanks
The tanks would best serve the island in efforts to deny a beachhead to invading Chinese forces, RAND Corporation's Raymond Kuo said.
US aircraft carrier carries more firepower on return to West Pacific
Photos published by the U.S. Navy showed the USS Carl Vinson is deployed with six additional F-35C stealth fighter jets.
US satellites find Chinese warships in Western Pacific waters
The Japanese Defense Ministry said six Chinese warships have transited the Miyako Strait, a major waterway in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Satellite photos show China's warships in naval standoff
Five Chinese and five Taiwanese warships were spotted in a standoff in the contested waters near Taiwan.
Russia's struggles in Ukraine must be "deeply concerning" to Xi: Pentagon
China's armed forces are "far less experienced at modern warfare than the Russian military," U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks, said on Tuesday.
Map shows Chinese military exercise near flashpoint
China has designated seven zones along its eastern coast facing Taiwan for military exercises.
What would World War III look like?
Military experts weigh in on the ways that a potential global conflict might start and play out, including major players and how soon nuclear weapons would be used.
China sends ships to Taiwan in response to leader's US visit
Beijing sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday.
US deploys missile-tracking plane to West Pacific air base
The Cobra Ball aircraft is capable of collecting optical and electronic data on ballistic missiles.
China announces countermeasures against US amid tensions over Taiwan
The largely symbolic sanctions are retaliation for the latest U.S. arms sale being considered for the island democracy.
Taiwan military reassures public after South Korea's martial law scare
It said, "we will defend democracy and safeguard our homeland," following the short-lived martial law in South Korea.
US ally tracks Russian submarine near territory
Japan said the Russian sub and a rescue towboat did not sail into Japan's territorial waters or conduct any dangerous behavior.
US satellites capture Chinese aircraft carrier preparing for war games
The latest intelligence assessments show that the chances of China staging military drills this weekend are high.
Inside America's nuke-proof bunkers as Russian threats drive demand
Newsweek looks inside America's doomsday bunkers, amid growing concerns that the U.S. may soon be embroiled in a nuclear conflict.
US defies China to greenlight Taiwan president's Pacific stopovers
China has condemned Lai Ching-te's planned stopovers at U.S. military hubs during his tour of Pacific allies.
