China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a 'powder keg' amid rising tensions.

US Eyes New Joint Base at China Chokepoint

U.S. military officials, including Air Force Attaché Colonel William Herbert, joined the commander of the Philippines' Northern Luzon Command, Lieutenant General Aristotle Gonzales, on Thursday to inspect the forward operating base recently opened on Batanes' Batan Island.
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Taiwan to increase its military spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2030

Increased military spending demands an intensifying assault on the living standards of Taiwanese workers and masses.

China’s missile surge puts every US base in the Pacific at risk — and officials say the window to respond is c

China's massive missile force threatens U.S. Pacific bases as both nations race to build long-range weapons. Experts analyze the strategic competition.

Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack

Taiwan's military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack with all units able to operate under a decentralised mode of command without awaiting orders from above, Taipei's defence ministry said in a report to lawmakers.
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