Beijing has declared Taiwan as an "inalienable" part of China, whereas Taipei has long asserted its independence.

But since Taiwan’s pro-independence president William Lai took office in January 2024, the vise has tightened, with air and naval incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone a daily occurrence. Early ...

China’s September display marking 80th anniversary of end of WWII will be a statement, as well as a show, observers say.

June 2025 marked a pivotal moment when US President Trump launched airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands following a signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia, ...

A prolonged conflict between Israel and Iran would present China with a rare opportunity—even as it endangers its interests as well.

Russia could help China invade Taiwan, the leader of Nato has warned before a meeting of world leaders at the alliance’s ...