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Two Leaders, One Big Topic: What’s Really Behind the Upcoming U. S. -China Meeting

May 6, 2026

Next week’s meeting between the U. S. and Chinese presidents is putting Taiwan in the spotlight again. While officials haven’t confirmed the agenda, history suggests the island will come up—especially since tensions over it haven’t cooled. The U. S. Secretary of State mentioned that both countries r

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Taiwan Tensions: A New Chapter in US-China Relations

November 26, 2025

In a recent phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the topic of Taiwan resurfaced, marking a shift from their earlier discussions. This time, Xi Jinping brought up Taiwan's status, linking it to historical alliances and post-World War II agreements. He emphasized China's claim over Taiwan,

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Tensions Rise as China Responds to U. S. Arms Deal with Taiwan

November 15, 2025

China has expressed strong disapproval of the U. S. selling weapons to Taiwan. They say this move goes against their sovereignty and the agreements made between the two countries. Taiwan is a self-ruled island that China considers part of its territory. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Ji

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China's Military Moves: A Show of Force Around Taiwan

April 1, 2025

China's military recently announced a series of joint exercises around Taiwan. These drills involve the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, all working together from various directions. The goal is to test their ability to work as a team and to send a strong message to those who support Taiwan'

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Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

October 26, 2024

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

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China's Fire Drills Near Taiwan Spark Concern Amid Thawing Relations

October 22, 2024

Just a week after China's massive military exercise near Taiwan, the country is now holding live-fire drills in its southern Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This latest move is adding to the existing tension between the two nations. The drills, which took place from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. , were pa

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China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

October 18, 2024

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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China's Quest for Global Peace: A Path of Cooperation

September 29, 2024

As the United Nations General Assembly gathered to address pressing global issues, China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, took center stage to reiterate his country's commitment to promoting peace and stability around the world. With a focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Wang emphasized the import