US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
30 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
White House unveils massive US-China accords on trade and Iran, silences Taiwan flashpointThe White House released details of President Trump's China visit. Major trade deals were struck, including aircraft purchases and agricult...
18 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits TaiwanThe US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and ...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new salesTaiwan's deputy foreign minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace. This comes after President Trump expressed...
16 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stakePresident Donald Trump is in Beijing for crucial talks with China's Xi Jinping. The meetings aim to boost economic ties and maintain a trad...
14 May, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to TaiwanChina strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing...
13 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidencyPresident Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss trade, aiming to sign deals...
13 May, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Trump to raise Taiwan arms sales, jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai case with Xi in BeijingUS President Donald Trump will discuss arms sales to Taiwan and the case of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping...
12 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan with China's XiAs US President Donald Trump prepares for his upcoming visit to Beijing, a pivotal topic on the agenda is the discussion of arms sales to T...
11 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Taiwan's parliament approves $25 bn defence spending billTaiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, follo...
08 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Taiwan tops Beijing's agenda for Trump-Xi summitTaiwan faces uncertainty as U.S. President Trump prepares for a crucial meeting with China's Xi Jinping. Beijing insists Taiwan is central ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms salesThe entities, including German defence electronics firm Hensoldt AG and Belgian-based defence and sporting arms manufacturer FN Browning, h...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
New US weapons for Taiwan could be approved after Trump's China trip, sources sayA significant US arms deal for Taiwan, valued at 14 billion dollars, is nearing President Donald Trump's approval. This package includes ad...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
US announces $345 million military aid package for TaiwanThe US has announced a $345m military aid package for Taiwan, in its first major initiative to help Taiwan counter China. The White House e...
29 Jul, 2023, 07.46 AM IST