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Navy Adm. John Aquilino warns China's military modernization poses the biggest threat since World War 2, with potential to surpass US in airpower.

The situation in the South China Sea has further intensified due to the provocative actions of the US and its allies, Chinese analysts said over reports that Japan is slated to send its Maritime Self-Defense Force to conduct its first joint naval patrols with the US and the Philippines in the region later this year.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

The visit is said to be part of a US effort, called the Joint Island Defense Concept, to coordinate with Taiwan, Japan and others to counter China's armed forces within the 'first island chain'

Admiral Tang Hua will attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Washington and Tokyo are gearing up to unveil plans to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan in what would be the biggest upgrade to their security alliance in decades. China has already objected, saying it does not want to be a target of the defense plans that Washington and Tokyo are expected to announce…

Rest of World News: Taiwan's navy chief Tang Hua is set to visit the United States next week amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea. Tang will participate in a mil

U.S. troops are preparing for conflict on an island-hopping battlefield across Asia, against an enemy force that has home-field advantage.

Recent high-level engagements have improved the mood music in the relationship; that momentum needs to be sustained.

Despite a strong bond, the U.S. and Taiwan maintain unofficial ties due to Washington's formal recognition of China, not Taiwan. Taiwan, on the other hand, disputes China's territorial claim.