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China vs. United States China’s war drills around Taiwan enter Day 2. Here’s what it means for cross-strait relations : China military forces getting closer to Taiwan warned that the two-day military drills were aimed at punishing the island’s new President Lai Ching-te for his “hostility and provocations” Beijing considers democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory

The United States is reportedly planning to increase the number of troops involved in the training of Taiwanese forces in the near future. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed intentions of improving military cooperation and bolstering military exchanges during a meeting with a US Congressional delegation in February 2023. Swipe to read the research piece. Authored by Arnav Narayan for COVERING CHINA Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #china #beijing #xijinping #communist #party #us #unitedstates #taiwan #taiwanese #forces #security #political #trending #explore #currentaffairs #geopolitics #coveringchina #cprcstrata #thegeostrata #internationalpolitics #internationalrelations

Today, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, laid out his vision foreign policy vision. This vision was built on three pillars: strengthening America’s domestic position, deterring America’s enemies, and strengthening American alliances around the globe. As expected, China and Russia were prominently featured in his remarks. India was also mentioned - "Likewise, in the Indo-Pacific, America must continue to build upon our military and economic relationships with India, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom. We all have strategic interests in the region, and with a strong, united front, we can protect our trade routes, our shipping lanes, and all our shared interests." https://lnkd.in/e6rJvMmA

The US and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance since they signed a mutual defence treaty in 1960 in a move to counter China. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce plans to restructure the US military command in Japan to strengthen operational planning and exercises between the nations. The allies want to bolster their security ties to respond to what they view as a growing threat from China, which requires their militaries to co-operate and plan more seamlessly, particularly in a crisis such as a Taiwan conflict. https://archive.ph/0DFzF

Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby suggests the need for a U.S. military realignment to address threats from China by concentrating military forces at a decisive point rather than spreading them globally. Colby emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the Asia-Pacific region and defending Trump's America-first policy platform. He criticizes President Biden's foreign policy, stating that alliances should be practical and mutually beneficial. Colby's remarks come amid speculation about a potential shift in foreign policy if Trump is reelected. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #SouthKorea Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/g9MxXgTY

🇨🇳🇺🇸 China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations China and the United States should explore ways for a pragmatic and cooperative relationship between their militaries, and "gradually accumulate mutual trust", the Chinese defense minister was cited as saying by the ministry on Wednesday. The minister, Dong Jun, in a phone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, also said the Taiwan issue is "core of China's core interests" and must never be hurt, and that the US should respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. #China #USA

While specifics have yet to be revealed, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara will join U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Philippine defense chief Gilberto Teodoro and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles to discuss the regional security situation, common challenges and a wide range of initiatives to strengthen multilateral cooperation. High on the agenda are likely to be steps to follow up on the countries’ first-ever joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea earlier this month. Ostensibly intended to safeguard “the rule of law” and uphold freedom of navigation and overflight in the region, these joint activities are mainly seen as a show of force to deter Chinese aggression in contested waters in response to indications of the emergence of the new U.S.-led, quadrilateral security grouping in the region. Besides partaking in the four-way discussions — the second since last June — Kihara will hold bilateral talks with Austin and Marles and join a trilateral meeting with both, possibly with an eye on further integrating bilateral and trilateral logistics. The four ministers will also attend a change-of-command ceremony in Hawaii on Friday, as Adm. Samuel Paparo takes the reins from Adm. John Aquilino as the new head of the U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command. But the selection of Hawaii as the meeting locale also carries symbolic meaning. “Hawaii, as a midpoint rather than Washington, is suggestive not only in terms of diplomatic logistics, but also in emphasizing that the Indo-Pacific will be their main focus,” said Masashi Murano, a U.S.-based Japan chair fellow at the Hudson Institute think tank. https://lnkd.in/g373TeuN

U.S. President Joe Biden has reiterated his stance on Taiwan, suggesting a potential military response if China attempts to alter the status quo by force. In an interview with Time magazine, Biden emphasized that while the U.S. does not endorse #Taiwanese independence, it remains committed to defending the island in the face of unilateral Chinese aggression. Biden highlighted a "distinction between deploying on the ground, air power and naval power," indicating that the nature of the U.S. response would depend on specific circumstances. He confirmed ongoing consultations with regional allies, such as Japan and the #Philippines, about the situation. The U.S. has reinforced its alliances in Asia under Biden, particularly with #Japan and the #Philippines, who have provided strategic military base access. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dJf9xQ6f #China #US #Biden #Taiwan #Japan #Philipines #Biden #AdialaJail #SaudiArabia #Lebanon #PAKvsUSA #Hezbollah #AsianPolitico

To help promote strategic stability in the Taiwan Strait, the CSIS Australia Chair and CSIS Japan Chair examine how the United States, Japan, and Australia can strengthen their cooperation across the economic, diplomatic, and military domains. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/eDeTMi-Y