March 31, 2025. AP “Japan is our indispensable partner in deterring Communist Chinese military aggression,” Hegseth touted. Because Beijing want’s to avoid any “perceived confrontation ...

Beijing has long claimed U.S. security partner Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force, if necessary, to achieve unification.

that were detected nearby from March 29. It said China "continues to escalate military activities in the #Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific region, intensifying military threats, challenging the ...