2 year agoHu Jintao, the former Chinese leader, was unexpectedly escorted out of the Communist Party congress without explanation. He appeared to pause to speak to President Xi Jinping before leaving
China's Communist Party enshrines opposition to Taiwan independence into constitution
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - western Sichuan, China
2 year agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:20 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 20, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - northern Qinghai, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - western Xizang
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 168 km ESE of Aral, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 138 km NE of Shache, China
China will "never commit to abandoning the use of force" on Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells 20thCPC
2 year agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:11 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 15, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems
2 year agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:23 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 14, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems
2 year agoA rare public display of dissent against Xi Jinping in Beijing, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - northern Qinghai, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 115 km S of Kangding, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 44 km NW of Tianchang, China
China, on Ukraine, urges respect for "territorial integrity of all countries"
China calls for respect for the sovereignty of all countries
2 year agoA 7-ship Chinese/Russian naval group is in the Bering Sea, US Coast Guard reports. Cutter KIMBALL WMSL756 encountered Chinese destroyer NANCHANG 101 19 Sept about 75nm N of Kiska, along with two other Chinese ships and 4 Russian warships, incl the Udaloy-class destroyer seen here
Chinese Foreign Ministry: Beijing and Pyongyang have decided to resume cross-border shipping activities between the two countries
2 year agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:20 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 23, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems
2 year agoFM of Ukraine: I met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss relations between Ukraine and China. My counterpart reaffirmed China's respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its rejection of the use of force as a means of resolving differences
China's Wang Yi (MoFA) in talk with EÛ's High Rep Borrell reaffirms opposition to use of weapons of mass destruction under any circumstance according to the EU. A day after China reiterated a call for a ceasefire, this is a clearer distancing from Putin's threats
US State Department: Blinken will meet tomorrow with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
2 year agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:13 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 22, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 52 km NW of Zangguy, China
2 year agoChina-linked communications companies today added by the @FCC to its list of those deemed a threat to national security
Operation of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline will be temporarily suspended for scheduled maintenance from September 22 to 29 — Gazprom
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 246 km ENE of Leh, India
China considers Biden's remarks on Taiwan a "serious violation" of Washington's policy on the island
This exchange on Taiwan: Pelley- "would U.S. forces defend the island" Biden- "Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack," Pelley- "So unlike Ukraine, to be clear, sir," "U.S. forces, U.S. men and women would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion" Biden- Yes
