Water Wars: Chinese Military Takes Aim While Biden’s China Strategy Takes Shape
The Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups conduct dual-carrier operations in the South China Sea on Feb. 9, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt)
The U.S. and Chinese militaries have continued to confront one another near Taiwan and in the South China Sea in the early weeks of the Biden administration. Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft conducted a simulated strike against a U.S. aircraft carrier in January 2021, while Taiwan has experienced near-daily incursions into its airspace by Chinese aircraft. The U.S. Navy’s persistent operations in the South China Sea and diplomatic pronouncements from senior U.S. officials indicate that the Biden administration is largely staying the course in confronting Chinese intimidation in the region. Yet, unlike the Trump administration, Biden and his team appear keen to bring U.S. allies alon
Chinese Warplanes Continue Sorties Near Taiwan During Lunar New Year newsweek.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsweek.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Taipei, Feb. 8 (CNA) Chinese aircraft entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) for a fifth consecutive day Monday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
2021/02/07 17:41 CM-34 Clouded Leopard (Military News Agency photo) CM-34 Clouded Leopard (Military News Agency photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Sunday (Feb. 7) refuted rumors that the training ammunition for the 30-millimeter gun developed by the Armaments Bureau is subpar, saying that it is still undergoing tests but has met the bureau s requirements. The MND issued a press release Sunday morning stating that the first phase of technical transfer cooperation for the ammunition has been implemented and assembly tests have been completed. The ministry added that conditions are normal and the ammunition has been meeting the same quality requirements as live rounds.