June 2023
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam to Support Against China
The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, amid protests against Chinese incursions into Vietnamese waters, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Vietnam…
Blinken in Beijing; the US and China agreed to stabilize bilateral relations
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China to manage bilateral disputes and reduce competition intensity. The meeting with President Xi Jinping aimed to facilitate…
Blinken in Beijing; US and China Foreign Ministers' Dialogue Was 'Honest' and 'Constructive'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing for a five-and-a-half-hour dialogue aimed at stabilizing US-China relations. The…
Blinken Arrives in Beijing Amid Tensions Over Taiwan and Chinese Surveillance Balloons
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Beijing amid ongoing tensions related to Taiwan and Chinese surveillance balloons. The visit aims to establish communication…
Tensions in East Asia; Chinese Fighter Jets Cross the Median Line of the Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's Air Force responded to 10 Chinese fighter jets crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, marking increased military activity by China in the…
China the Number One Challenge for the U.S. Military; We Will Continue to Insist on Ocean Security
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Indian and Pacific Oceans amid challenges from China. He…
US Military Releases Video of 'Unsafe' Passage of Chinese Destroyer in Taiwan Strait
The US military released a video showing a Chinese destroyer performing an 'unsafe' maneuver near an American destroyer in the Taiwan Strait, forcing the US…
Unsafe Passage of Chinese Warship Near American Destroyer in Taiwan Strait
A Chinese warship passed dangerously close to a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait during a joint exercise with Canada, prompting concerns over maritime safety…
Germany Deploys Two Ships Amid Tensions Between Beijing and Taipei
Germany's Defense Minister announced the deployment of two ships to the Indian Ocean and Pacific in 2024 amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan. This…
U.S. Defense Secretary Regrets Chinese Counterpart's Decision Not to Meet
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed regret over Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu's refusal to meet at an upcoming conference, emphasizing the importance of communication…