China encircles Taiwan in massive military display

China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan, showcased assault ships and dismissed prospects of an intervention to block ...

Taiwan says China's war games sought to undermine global support for the island

The drills were an attempt to divert attention away from Beijing's economic troubles, Taiwan's top security agency said.

Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it

China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots ...

Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft, vessels near its territory after Beijing’s 'since antiquity' claim on island nation

Taiwan has reported increased military activity from the Chinese PLA, with aircraft and vessels crossing into its air and ...
War on the Rocks

A Wargame to Take Taiwan, from China’s Perspective

In August 2025, 25 international experts gathered at Syracuse University to do something unusual: plan China’s invasion of Taiwan. For two days, academics, policy analysts, and current and former ...

Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

The Chinese military says it's dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan to warn ...