Chinese jet came within 10 feet of U.S. military aircraft -U.S. military

Chinese jet came within 10 feet of U.S. military aircraft -U.S. military

WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – A Chinese military plane came within 10 feet (3 metres) of a U.S. air force aircraft in the contested South China Sea last week and forced it to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision in international airspace, the U.S. military said on Thursday. The close encounter followed what the … Read more

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

Taiwan to extend military service to one year from four months President cites rising threat from China President says we choose democracy over dictatorship China held mass air force drills near Taiwan on Sunday TAIPEI, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Taiwan will extend compulsory military service to one year from four months from 2024 due to … Read more

G20 summit deplores war in Ukraine ‘in strongest terms’

G20 summit deplores war in Ukraine ‘in strongest terms’

G20 says ‘most members’ condemn war in Ukraine Threat of use of nuclear weapons ‘inadmissible’ -declaration Agreement to calibrate monetary tightening NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) nations deplored Russia’s aggression in Ukraine “in the strongest terms” on Wednesday and demanded its unconditional withdrawal in a declaration … Read more

Division at G20 over bid to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion

Division at G20 over bid to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion

Most G20 members could strongly condemn Ukraine war Zelenskiy urges G20 to help end war under his plan Indonesia urges action on global economic problems China’s Xi to hold meetings with several other leaders NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Disagreement emerged at a Group of 20 (G20) summit on Tuesday as the United … Read more

Biden, Xi prepare to meet ahead of G20 summit overshadowed by Ukraine

Biden, Xi prepare to meet ahead of G20 summit overshadowed by Ukraine

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday for a long-awaited meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, ahead of a Group of 20 (G20) summit set to be fraught with tension over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two leaders are expected to discuss … Read more

U.S. seeks no conflict with China, says Biden as G20 leaders gather

U.S. seeks no conflict with China, says Biden as G20 leaders gather

World leaders arrive in Bali Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday Japan, S. Korea, U.S. denounce N. Korea missile launches Australia PM: talk with China premier ‘constructive’ Russia’s Lavrov says West militarising Southeast Asia NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday his country will maintain open communication … Read more

G7 urges China to abstain from threats, use of force

G7 urges China to abstain from threats, use of force

MUENSTER, Germany, Nov 4 (Reuters) – The Group of Seven on Friday urged China to abstain from “threats, coercion, intimidation, or the use of force,” while expressing their aim for cooperation where possible to tackle global challenges including security, global health and climate. The mildly-worded communique, wrapping up two days of meetings by the foreign … Read more

U.S., Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait for 2nd time in a year

U.S., Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait for 2nd time in a year

The USS Higgins is docked in the northern Israeli city of Haifa September 6, 2009. The destroyer is one of 18 American ships deployed globally with Aegis interceptor systems capable of blowing up ballistic missiles above the atmosphere. REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Second joint transit by the … Read more

EXCLUSIVE U.S. warships carrying out Taiwan Strait passage, first since Pelosi visit -officials

EXCLUSIVE U.S. warships carrying out Taiwan Strait passage, first since Pelosi visit -officials

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Two U.S. Navy warships are sailing through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, three U.S. officials told Reuters, the first such operation since heightened tension with China over U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. In recent years U.S. warships, and on occasion those from allied nations such as … Read more

U.S., Chinese foreign ministers hold first in person talks since October

U.S., Chinese foreign ministers hold first in person talks since October

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, July 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Saturday for the first in-person talks since October after attending a G20 summit where the top U.S. diplomat led efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. U.S. officials say Blinken’s meeting with … Read more