Taiwan China Conflict

Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone on Tuesday, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a US model used in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as China steps up military pressure on the island.

Taiwan's defence spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a "total blockade" by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons, the military said in a report.

The relations between US and China have been tense for years over a number of issues including Taiwan, trade and war in Ukraine.

A top Republican in the USCongress said on Sunday the odds of conflict with China over Taiwan "are very high," after a USgeneral caused consternation with a memo that warned the United States would fight China in the next two years.

China sent 71 warplanes as a part of its biggest display of military might near Taiwan since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the democratically-run island in August, with Taipei accusing Beijing of "military intimidation."

A senior US delegation in China discussed ways to improve ties and the issue of Taiwan with their local counterparts, Beijing said Monday.

China has vowed resolute opposition to any efforts by Taiwan to collude with external forces and pursue independence, a spokesman of its foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Beijing will step up efforts to pick off Taiwan's last remaining allies after Xi Jinping secured a third term in power, as Chinese officials up the ante to show loyalty to the president, Taipei's foreign minister said Wednesday.

Speaking in parliament, Taiwan's National Security Bureau Director-General Chen Ming-tong said China was paying attention to what was happening in Ukraine.

China is seeking to "normalise" its military activities close to Taiwan, including crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait.

US President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

Taiwan is looking at Ukraine's ways of communicating its message to the outside world at a time of conflict, by making use of tools such as satellites and deploying humour, the digital minister said on Wednesday.

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping will discuss Ukraine and Taiwan at a meeting in Uzbekistan on Thursday.

Which stocks will benefit in case of a China Taiwan conflict?

The passage of two US warships on Sunday through international waters in the Taiwan Strait is "very consistent" with the US "one China policy" and seeking a free and open Indo-Pacific, a White House official said.

Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone on Tuesday, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a US model used in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as China steps up military pressure on the island.

Taiwan's defence spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a "total blockade" by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons, the military said in a report.

The relations between US and China have been tense for years over a number of issues including Taiwan, trade and war in Ukraine.

A top Republican in the USCongress said on Sunday the odds of conflict with China over Taiwan "are very high," after a USgeneral caused consternation with a memo that warned the United States would fight China in the next two years.

China sent 71 warplanes as a part of its biggest display of military might near Taiwan since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the democratically-run island in August, with Taipei accusing Beijing of "military intimidation."

A senior US delegation in China discussed ways to improve ties and the issue of Taiwan with their local counterparts, Beijing said Monday.

China has vowed resolute opposition to any efforts by Taiwan to collude with external forces and pursue independence, a spokesman of its foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Beijing will step up efforts to pick off Taiwan's last remaining allies after Xi Jinping secured a third term in power, as Chinese officials up the ante to show loyalty to the president, Taipei's foreign minister said Wednesday.

Speaking in parliament, Taiwan's National Security Bureau Director-General Chen Ming-tong said China was paying attention to what was happening in Ukraine.

China is seeking to "normalise" its military activities close to Taiwan, including crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait.

US President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

Taiwan is looking at Ukraine's ways of communicating its message to the outside world at a time of conflict, by making use of tools such as satellites and deploying humour, the digital minister said on Wednesday.

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping will discuss Ukraine and Taiwan at a meeting in Uzbekistan on Thursday.

Which stocks will benefit in case of a China Taiwan conflict?

The passage of two US warships on Sunday through international waters in the Taiwan Strait is "very consistent" with the US "one China policy" and seeking a free and open Indo-Pacific, a White House official said.