U.S.-Taiwan relations

China launches maritime operation east of Taiwan, escalating pressure on Taipei

China announced on June 6 that it had launched a special maritime traffic control operation in waters east of Taiwan, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

7 June, 02:43 PM

US pauses $14 billion weapons deal to preserve stockpiles amid Iran war

The United States has temporarily suspended arms sales to Taiwan to preserve its own ammunition stockpiles amid the war against Iran, The Hill reported on May 21.

22 May, 01:40 PM

China deploys converted fighter drones near Taiwan, sharpening invasion threat

China has converted old fighter jets into drones and deployed them near the Taiwan Strait for potential use in mass attacks designed to overwhelm the island’s defenses, Reuters reported on March 27.

27 March, 10:39 AM

China opposes any official U.S. contact with Taiwan, files complaint over visit

China has voiced strong opposition to official contacts between the United States and Taiwan, filing a formal protest with Washington over recent high-level meetings, Reuters reported on April 7, citing a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

7 April 2025, 06:37 PM

U.S.-Taiwan relations