Taiwan on Monday reported the largest incursion since January by China’s air force in its air defense zone, with the island’s defense ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 30 aircraft in the latest uptick in tensions. Reuters
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Taiwanese civilians taking up target practice
Shots popped and echoed beneath the cavernous ceiling. The would-be defenders kept shooting, switching between rifles and pistols leveled at cardboard targets. On a final command, the clamor subsided, leaving plastic pellets scattered across the floor. Su let his BB gun drop. Los Angeles Times
Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow?
As the West spends billions in aid to support Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, concerns are mounting over the looming possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. All this rhetoric begs the question: Just how feasible is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan at this point? France24
Taiwan turns coast guard vessels into ‘ship killers’
Taiwan Coast Guard vessels are being transformed into missile-launching “ship killers” that could be quickly rolled out to defend the nation in the event of a Chinese invasion. taiwannews.com.tw
Scholars cast doubt on US’ China policy
Leading scholars in both China and the United States voiced strong disappointment following US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s latest speech outlining the overall China policy of President Joe Biden’s administration, saying Blinken’s words were neither constructive nor meaningful for improving bilateral ties. Chinadaily.com.cn
China-Russia joint air patrols
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — The joint strategic air patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces does not target any third party, and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situations, a Chinese defense spokesperson said. More from cctv.com
Need to implement policies to stabilize economy
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday underlined the need to earnestly implement policies to stabilize the economy and support market entities, employment and people’s livelihoods. english.cctv.com
China-US relations not zero-sum game
Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Saturday that China-U.S. relations are not a zero-sum game and the U.S. should address the bilateral ties based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation. China.org.cn
Xi calls for advancing study of Chinese civilization
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, urged efforts to advance the study of the Chinese civilization amid the push to enhance people’s confidence in the Chinese culture. People’s Daily Online
UN rights chief criticized after China visit
During six days in China, Michelle Bachelet went to the Xinjiang region where the U.S. says genocide is being committed against Uighurs and other minorities.
China denies this, despite mounting evidence. Al Jazeera