Both China and Taiwan are uncertain on how Trump will handle independence

Taiwan President REJECTS China's Claim On South China Sea | Xi Brands Lai-Te As ‘Crisis Maker’

President Lai Ching-te marked one year in office with a powerful message: Taiwan wants peace with China—but not at the cost of realism or sovereignty. In his speech, Lai emphasized that only Taiwan’s people can determine the island’s future, calling for dialogue based on “reciprocal dignity.” China, however, rejected his offer, branding him a “Taiwan Strait crisis maker.” Amid rising tensions, Taiwan’s coastguard has reported security breaches from the mainland. Lai also noted progress in ongoing tariff talks with the U.S., signaling diplomatic engagement on multiple fronts. #Taiwan #LaiChingTe #ChinaTaiwan #TaiwanStrait #CrossStraitRelations #TaiwanNews #TaiwanPresident #ChinaTensions #Geopolitics #PeaceTalks #China #Freedom #AsiaPolitics #USAsiaRelations #ReciprocalDignity #Sovereignty #Democracy #PacificSecurity #InflatableBoat #Kinmen #TaiwanDefense #MilitaryZone #GuanyinBeach #StraitCrossing #TaiwanPolicy #ChinaPolicy #USChina #TradeTalks #TariffNegotiations #CrisisResponse #RegionalSecurity ~HT.410~ED.420~GR.124~

China Vs Taiwan South China Sea: Taiwan Test-Fires Sky Sword II Missile | BIG Threat To China?

Tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate as Taiwan test-fires its domestically developed Sky Sword II (Land Sword II) surface-to-air missile system in a high-profile live-fire drill. Conducted under the supervision of the Republic of China Army, the exercise successfully intercepted multiple aerial targets, including drones, signaling Taiwan's enhanced air defense readiness. #ChinaVsTaiwan #SouthChinaSea #TaiwanChinaTensions #ChinaTaiwanConflict #TaiwanStrikesBack #SouthChinaSeaDispute #TaiwanChinaWar #ChinaTaiwanNews #TaiwanDefense #TaiwanMissileTest #ChinaTaiwanInvasion #SouthChinaSeaCrisis #TaiwanChinaClash #ChinaUSConflict Also Read Did Pakistan Blame China-Turkey For Missiles, Drones Failures Against India? Fact Checking The Claim :: https://www.oneindia.com/fact-check/did-pakistan-blame-china-turkey-for-missiles-drones-failures-against-india-fact-checking-the-claim-4151831.html?ref=DMDesc US, China Agree To Temporary Tariff Cuts For 3 Months In Bid To Ease Trade Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-china-agree-to-temporary-tariff-cuts-for-3-months-in-bid-to-ease-trade-tensions-4151019.html?ref=DMDesc Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Speaks To NSA Doval, Calls For Lasting Ceasefire With Pakistan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-speaks-to-nsa-doval-calls-for-lasting-ceasefire-with-pakistan-4150093.html?ref=DMDesc

Taiwan Dares China With Live-Fire HIMARS Rocket Launcher Tests, U.S Speeds Up Weapon Flow to Allies

Taiwan has begun live-fire HIMARS drills at Jiupeng base, testing U.S.-supplied systems amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. The military exercise—part of a broader training campaign through June 2025—includes high-precision ATACMS missile launches and underscores Taiwan’s defense readiness. The U.S. has accelerated weapon shipments, with Taiwan set to receive 29 HIMARS launchers and hundreds of missiles by 2027. As Chinese aggression intensifies, regional allies including the U.S. are reinforcing their presence. Taiwan’s show of strength sends a clear message: it’s prepared and watching closely. #Taiwan #HIMARS #SouthChinaSea #MilitaryDrills #ATACMS #USMilitarySupport #ChinaTensions #TaiwanDefense #LiveFireDrills #LockheedMartin #PrecisionStrike #IndoPacific #RegionalSecurity #USAllies #Geopolitics #MissileSystems #JiupengBase #TaiwanStrikesBack #USChinaRelations #TaiwanArmy #SecurityWatch #MilitaryExercise #USDefenseDeals #Deterrence #PacificDefense #AsiaSecurity #TaiwanUpdates #ChinaAggression #HighPrecisionWeapons #WarGames #TaiwanUSAlliance Also Read New Satellite Images Reveal China’s Growing Nuclear Submarine Fleet Near Qingdao :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/new-satellite-images-reveal-china-s-growing-nuclear-submarine-fleet-near-qingdao-4126257.html?ref=DMDesc China's Paper Threat: The PLA's Military Mirage Over Taiwan :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/chinas-paper-threat-the-plas-military-mirage-over-taiwan-4097899.html?ref=DMDesc China's Hegemonic Obsession: Undermining Taiwan and Regional Security :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/chinas-hegemonic-obsession-undermining-taiwan-and-regional-security-4097121.html?ref=DMDesc

Philippines General Slams China Over Claim on Disputed Waters | U.S Deploys Missiles In SCS Drills

A top Philippine general has issued a stark warning over China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims "illegal and coercive." Brigadier General Logico criticized China’s expanding control near Philippine waters as U.S., Philippine, and Australian forces launch massive joint military drills. With 14,000 troops and international observers involved, the Balikatan exercises underscore a growing alliance. For the first time, the U.S. deployed deadly NMESIS missile systems near Taiwan, intensifying regional tension. As military presence escalates, calls for global attention to China's maritime behavior grow louder. #SouthChinaSea #Philippines #China #USMilitary #Balikatan #PacificTensions #GeneralLogico #ShipKiller #NMESIS #IndoPacific #MilitaryDrills #Geopolitics #RegionalSecurity #Beijing #Batanes #USPhilippinesAlliance #Australia #TaiwanStrait #SouthChinaSeaCrisis #DefenseNews #AsiaPacific #JointDrills #GlobalSecurity #FreedomOfNavigation #USNavy #AlliedForces #MilitaryPower #StrategicDefense #ChinaClaims #CoerciveActions #MaritimeDispute Also Read Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Speaks To NSA Doval, Calls For Lasting Ceasefire With Pakistan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-speaks-to-nsa-doval-calls-for-lasting-ceasefire-with-pakistan-4150093.html?ref=DMDesc China Says Will Continue To Stand By Pakistan In Upholding Its ‘Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/china-says-will-continue-to-stand-by-pakistan-in-upholding-its-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-4149961.html?ref=DMDesc As Tensions Between India-Pakistan Increase, China 'Strongly' Urges Both Countries To Exercise Calm, Restraint :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/as-tensions-between-india-pakistan-increase-china-strongly-urges-both-countries-to-exercise-calm-4149251.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.336~

China FLEXES Naval Muscle With New Frigate | XI Warns Taiwan And U.S With New 'QINZHOU' Warship

China’s newest warship Qinzhou has completed a dramatic live-fire drill just days after joining the PLA Navy’s Southern Theater Command. The stealth frigate Type 054B, hull number 555, was seen in state media footage sinking a target using its main gun and close-in weapon system. This marks Beijing’s bold push to expand naval dominance in disputed waters. As tensions rise, military analysts say the ship’s firepower and far-seas capabilities fit China’s long-term strategy to control critical trade routes and deter rivals in the South China Sea. #ChinaNavy #SouthChinaSea #Qinzhou #PLA #Type054B #LiveFireDrill #NavalPower #ChinaMilitary #IndoPacific #TerritorialDispute #Warship #Geopolitics #StealthFrigate #ChinaDefense #MilitaryNews #AsiaPacific #MaritimeSecurity #NavalExpansion #MilitaryExercise #Beijing #PLAUpdate #RegionalTensions #GlobalSecurity #PowerProjection #SeaControl #ChinaStrategy #NavyDrill #FrigateQinzhou #Hull555 #TechWarfare #SeaDominance ~ED.103~HT.336~GR.124~

China's SURPRISING Stance on India-Pakistan Crisis Amid Deadly Kashmir Attack | Pahalgam Attack

After a deadly attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people, China has urged India and Pakistan to show restraint and seek peaceful resolution. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that conflict benefits no one, offering Beijing's support for de-escalation. Iran and Saudi Arabia have also stepped in, offering to mediate between the two rivals. As hostilities rise, India has expelled diplomats, suspended treaties, and closed borders, while Pakistan retaliated with its own measures. Global concern is growing over the threat of escalating conflict in South Asia. #IndiaPakistan #ChinaMediation #KashmirAttack #SouthAsiaTensions #BeijingDiplomacy #IndiaNews #PakistanNews #ChinaNews #KashmirCrisis #Modi #WangYi #KhawajaAsif #Jaishankar #DiplomaticCrisis #IndusWaterTreaty #SouthAsiaConflict #IranMediation #SaudiArabia #GlobalTensions #BreakingNews

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'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks

'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/20/peace-is-not-possible-kyiv-residents-remain-pessimistic-over-trump-putin-talks Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

SCHUMER vs TRUMP: Schumer Faces Backlash After Blaming Trump For Mexican Ship Crash Into Bridge

SCHUMER vs TRUMP: Senator Chuck Schumer is under fire after suggesting that a Trump-era hiring freeze may have contributed to a tragic Mexican Navy ship crash at the Brooklyn Bridge that killed two cadets. Schumer pointed to weakened Coast Guard staffing as a potential cause, linking it to national security concerns. However, the Department of Homeland Security dismissed his claims, saying the Coast Guard was exempt and fully operational. Conservatives and media figures blasted Schumer’s remarks as baseless and political, with Fox News’ Mark Levin calling him “stupid and evil.” #ChuckSchumer #Trump #ShipCrash #BrooklynBridge #MexicanNavy #NYCNews #USPolitics #CoastGuard #MarkLevin #FoxNews #SchumerBacklash #HiringFreeze #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews #VesselTraffic #BridgeCrash #SenateNews #DHS #ConservativeTwitter #PoliticalControversy #SchumerVsTrump #BlameGame #CoastGuardNews #PublicSafety #MarineAccident #TrumpEraPolicy #VesselMonitoring #SocialMediaBacklash #NYCIncident #PoliticalFirestorm Also Read Donald Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks To Begin 'Immediately' Following Call With Putin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-says-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-talks-to-begin-immediately-following-call-with-putin-4158165.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Takes Another Jab At Taylor Swift, Claims She's ‘No Longer Hot’ After His Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-takes-another-jab-at-taylor-swift-claims-shes-no-longer-hot-after-his-criticism-4156725.html?ref=DMDesc Who Stands To Lose If Apple Moves iPhone Manufacturing Unit From India To US & How Much Will iPhone Cost Then? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/who-stands-to-lose-if-apple-moves-iphone-manufacturing-from-india-to-us-how-much-will-iphone-cost-4155861.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.420~