China's Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan
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The Pentagon says China’s strategy of “national total war” aims to mobilize the country's civilian industry, tech, logistics, and cyber power to aid the nation's military.
TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwanese people are at risk of becoming "numb" to China's daily military and other pressure tactics to wear down the island, but the threat is real and greater readiness is needed,
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Trump admin sought redactions on key China war game report warning of US military readiness gaps
A new report warns the U.S. could lose the ability to sustain combat within weeks of a China war over Taiwan, as munitions run dry, logistics collapse, and global markets face a $10T shock.
Would President Trump commit U.S. forces to defend Taiwan in case of invasion or blockade by China? His trade skirmishes with rivals like China and friends like Canada, on and off support for Ukraine,
As Biden administration national security adviser Jake Sullivan met General Zhang Youxia in August 2024, the tired and strained look on the American’s face contrasted with the relaxed smile of the veteran Chinese officer,
China considers Taiwan its own territory and has threatened to take control of the island by force if necessary. China also has increased military pressure and, last month, launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan for two days after the U.S. government announced a major arms sales to Taiwan.
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China’s maritime militia can swarm 2,000 “fishing” boats to rehearse a Taiwan blockade—weaponizing lawfare to threaten sea lanes, trade, and supply chains.
If the US ships do beat off such an attack, the Chinese bombers fly home, re-arm and return in a matter of hours. The American ships’ missile tubes will be largely empty this time, and this is before the extra firepower of the far-away land-based PLARF batteries comes into play.
Beijing has a far more legitimate claim over Taiwan than the US and Israel have over any strip of land in the western hemisphere and Palestine A publisher kindly offered me an opportunity to interview Eyck Freymann,
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Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on range of issues including Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.