U.S. Defense Secretary Emphasizes Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions with China over Taiwan
U.S. furthers commitments to Taiwan amid China's military exercises, with a focus on deterrence and new defense strategies against Chinese pressures.
A bipartisan group of House members and senators has introduced legislation to counter the Chinese communist regime’s continued efforts to isolate Taiwan in the international arena.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Support Taiwan Against Chinese Regime’s Coercion
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If Hegseth and his incoming team bear in mind these kinds of practical considerations, they can indeed galvanize a useful rethink of American strategic priorities and defense resource allocation.
Assessing Hegseth’s interim defense strategic guidance
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The Fujian, which has a displacement of more than 80,000 tons in full load, features an advanced aircraft launching system with electromagnetic catapults, similar to the United States Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, enabling it to launch heavier combat aircraft.
Photos show China's most-advanced aircraft carrier closer to completion
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China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly denounced Lai as a "separatist".
China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills
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At a time when the United States is upgrading its military command in Japan, the two countries’ cooperation in munitions production clearly has military and aggressive intentions aimed at countries in the region.
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In the face of growing CCP aggression, Lai has been more assertive in his approach to cross-strait tensions than his predecessor.
US says China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security ‘at risk’
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China's aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region's security and the world's prosperity at risk.
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
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China has ramped up the frequency and complexity of its military drills around Taiwan in recent years – exercises that analysts say serve both as critical preparation and strategic cover for a potential future invasion of the self-governing island.
China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of surprise drills near Taiwan
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Trump Administration Opposes Chinese War Games Near Taiwan
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Summary
In response to escalating Chinese military actions near Taiwan, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan, particularly through a new defense strategy document emphasizing deterrence against a potential invasion. The document acknowledges the fentanyl crisis as a security threat while maintaining focus on China as a primary concern. New bipartisan legislation aims to bolster Taiwan’s international partnerships and counteract Chinese isolation tactics. This comes alongside China's provocative live-fire drills near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and demonstrating the CCP’s military might as the U.S. strives to protect its strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Perspectives
The Trump administration emphasizes maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait while opposing China's unilateral actions and seeking a peaceful resolution to issues surrounding Taiwan.
U.S. officials maintain strong diplomatic and military support for Taiwan with recent comments and actions reinforcing U.S. commitment despite China's mounting drills and provocations.
The Trump administration has called for increased military alliances with regional partners like Japan and the Philippines in response to growing Chinese aggression.
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