Biden vows to defend Taiwan as Kishida pledges unprecedented hike in defense spending
The U.S. leader's comment — which was at odds with Washington's long-standing policy — came after his first in-person summit with Kishida.
Taiwan won't be part of U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative at launch
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States is instead looking to deepen its economic partnership with Taiwan, including on high-tech issues.
Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia
Kishida is expected to use plans for boosted defense spending and a tougher public stance on China as a way to nudge Biden to more clearly recognize and address Tokyo’s concerns over Taiwan.
Forbidden love: Taiwan's gay couples seek foreign marriage equality
The law still contains restrictions that heterosexual couples do not face, including limits on which foreign nationals can be part of a same-sex marriage.
China warns U.S. that a ‘dangerous situation’ is forming over Taiwan
"If the U.S. side insists on playing the Taiwan card and goes further and further down the wrong road, it will certainly lead the situation to a dangerous point,” a top diplomat said.
Chinese immigrant attacked U.S. church over 'hatred of Taiwan,' probe finds
David Chou jammed the doors shut using chains and superglue as dozens of parishioners enjoyed a post-service banquet at the church near Los Angeles.
China's top military body may find itself in crosshairs of Japan counterstrike capability
The proposed capability could cover command centers ordering missile attacks, including China's Central Military Commission, the highest decision-making body of the country's armed forces.
50 years after Okinawa’s return, fears of conflict over Taiwan now a top concern
In the months and weeks ahead of the Sunday anniversary, a chorus of top officials have stressed how any Taiwan conflict would also be an emergency for Tokyo.
On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China
Missiles deployed there, meant to target Chinese ships sailing in and out the Western Pacific, are the closest such weapons Japan has to China.
U.S. to convey importance of Taiwan stability to ASEAN, official says
U.S. President Joe Biden's meeting with ASEAN leaders will mark the start of a series of diplomatic engagements related to the Indo-Pacific region this month.
Japan will keep close eye on Russia's military moves: defense paper draft
Creating a chapter on the Ukrainian crisis in its 2022 white paper, the Defense Ministry will say that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a "serious violation of international law."
China rebukes U.S. for changing Taiwan wording on State Department website
The website's section on relations with Taipei removed wording on not supporting Taiwan independence and on acknowledging Beijing's position that it is part of China.
