Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions with China, the U.S. secretary of state reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to defending Manila.
Tag: Territorial Disputes
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U.S. Seeks to Reassure Asian Allies as China’s Military Grows Bolder
The Biden administration says its commitment to the region has only deepened, but critics say the tensions over Taiwan show that Washington needs stronger military and economic strategies.
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China’s Military Drills Continue Off Taiwan
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for “an immediate halt” to the exercises. Speaker Nancy Pelosi said China “will not isolate Taiwan.”
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Where China Plans to Conduct Military Drills Circling Taiwan
China’s plans to conduct live-fire drills into Taiwan’s territorial seas could mark a new stage of brinkmanship.
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The Last Thing We Needed Was Pelosi Backing Down From a Bully
Bullies don’t usually read concessions as anything but signs of weakness.