Military response to China's invasion of Taiwan: That’s the commitment USA, Biden made

 

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 Biden has pledged to use the US military to defend Taiwan if China were to invade in remarks made during his first visit to Japan as US president. 

China Warns US A ‘Dangerous Situation’ Forming over Taiwan - Tasnim News Agency

China’s top diplomat again warned the US over its increased support for Taiwan, showing the island democracy remains a major sticking point between the world’s biggest economies as Beijing sent more military aircraft toward the island.

China Says Warned US Warship As It Transited Taiwan Strait - Tasnim News Agency

 China's military said on Wednesday that it had monitored and warned a US warship that had sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, a mission that happened shortly after China carried out drills near the island.

China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop dangerous provocative actions in Taiwan Strait - TASS

China’s authorities are urging the US to cease dangerous and provocative actions in the Taiwan Strait, according to a commentary by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made on the arrival of a US destroyer in the region at a regular briefing on Wednesday.

China warns US over arms supplies to Taiwan - TASS

China sent a serious remonstrance to the US over Washington's approval of arms deliveries to Taiwan to the tune of $95 mln and for helping Taipei service Patriot surface-to-air missiles systems (SAMs), the Chinese Defense Ministry reported on Thursday.

Chinese Embassy Urges UK to Stop 'Playing with Fire' on Taiwan Question - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom on Saturday urged some of the politicians in the UK to stop "playing with fire" on the Taiwan question and refrain from engaging in anti-China manipulation or interfering in China's internal affairs.

United States should recognise ‘free’ Taiwan, Mike Pompeo says | Al Jazeera

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the United States should diplomatically recognise Taiwan as “a free and sovereign country”.

Taiwan vows to join ‘democratic countries’ in sanctioning Russia | Al Jazeera

Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday the island will join “democratic countries” to impose sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, although he did not give details.

China says Taiwan is ‘not Ukraine’ as island raises alert level – EURACTIV.com

Taiwan is “not Ukraine” and has always been an inalienable part of China, China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday (23 February), as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for the island to beef up vigilance on military activities in response to the crisis.

China to Take Measures against US over Sale of Weapons to Taiwan: Foreign Ministry - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Chinese government has decided to take countermeasures in response to the US arms sale to Taiwan and impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a briefing on Monday.

US approves support deal for Taiwan patriot missiles | Al Jazeera

The United States has approved a $100 million support contract with Taiwan aimed at boosting the island’s missile defence systems amid heightened tensions with China.

Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership | Al Jazeera

Taiwan on Saturday condemned as “contemptible” the timing of China and Russia’s “no limits” partnership at the start of the Winter Olympic Games, saying the Chinese government was bringing shame to the spirit of the games.

Russia and China tell NATO to stop expansion, Moscow backs Beijing on Taiwan – EURACTIV.com

Russia and China called in a joint statement on Friday (4 January) for NATO to halt its expansion while Moscow said it fully supported Beijing’s stance on Taiwan and opposed Taiwanese independence in any form.

F-35 crashes while landing on USS Carl Vinson in South China Sea | South China Sea News | Al Jazeera

At least seven American sailors were injured following a “landing mishap” involving a combat aircraft on the deck of a nuclear-powered US carrier, which was sailing in the South China Sea, the US Navy has said.

Chinese Air Force alarms Taiwan with massive flyby — RT

The Taiwanese military scrambled fighter jets and prepared air defense missile systems after a fleet of 39 Chinese planes, including a bomber, were allegedly spotted entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

US seeks to speed up delivery of new F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan | Al Jazeera

The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan’s next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, US officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force’s ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei see as increasing intimidation by China’s military.

US Nuclear Missile Sub Makes Rare Visit to Base near Taiwan - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – A US navy submarine carrying dozens of nuclear warheads sailed into a Pacific base for a rare visit on Saturday, with the navy calling it a message to allies in the region.

Pour le ministre taïwanais des Affaires étrangères, la menace chinoise est "très sérieuse" - France24

 Le ministre taïwanais des Affaires étrangères Joseph Wu, a accordé une interview à France 24 depuis Taipei. Il a mis en garde contre la menace militaire chinoise qualifiée de "très sérieuse", qui nécessite que Taïwan  "se prépare" à une éventuelle action militaire chinoise, "qu'il s'agisse d'une invasion totale ou d'une petite escarmouche avec notre armée".

China urges relevant countries not to disrupt regional peace, stability - China.org.cn

Chinese foreign ministry on Friday urged relevant countries to be contributors to regional peace, stability and development, instead of being trouble makers that spread lies and erect obstacles.

Taiwan buys 20,000 bottles of Lithuanian rum after China snub | Al Jazeera

A Taiwanese company purchased 20,400 bottles of Lithuanian rum that China refused to allow into the country to show support for the Baltic nation amid diplomatic tensions, according to the South China Morning Post.