In Rare Move, White House Declassifies Key China Strategy Doc

Document outlines Trump approach to countering CCP

Jack Beyrer
January 13, 2021 1:56 PM

The White House declassified a strategy document that lays out the Trump administration's effort to counter the rise of China, providing the public with a rare glimpse into the inner workings of national security operations.

Citing Biden Transition, U.S. Cancels U.N. Envoy’s Trip to Taiwan

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft

Reuters
January 12, 2021 7:46 PM

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A cancellation of all travel by the U.S. State Department this week includes a planned visit to Taiwan by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft, a State Department spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Taiwan Announces Military Exercises With U.S. Marines

Jack Beyrer
November 10, 2020 4:05 PM

Taiwan announced on Monday the arrival of U.S. Marines participating in joint exercises, marking the first public acknowledgment of military exercises with U.S. forces in over 40 years.

China Works to Expand Influence in Caribbean

Jack Beyrer
November 9, 2020 2:30 PM

China seeks to expand its influence in the Caribbean through offering foreign aid and government loans, the New York Times reported Sunday.

Biden Pledges to ‘Collaborate’ With CCP in Chinese-Language Newspaper

Formerly anti-CCP newspaper now attends regime junkets

Washington Free Beacon Staff
October 30, 2020 4:35 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promised a more collaborative approach to China in an op-ed published in a Chinese-language newspaper whose editors frequently attended junkets organized by the Chinese government.

Defense Experts Blast Biden’s Taiwan Policy

Biden, advisers have sought to cut back support for key U.S. ally

Vice President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Li Yuanchao

Jack Beyrer
October 20, 2020 5:00 AM

Former vice president Joe Biden’s willingness to abandon the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen Taiwan could create major problems in the region and bolster China, defense experts say.

Washington Secures Three New Arms Deals With Taiwan

Jack Beyrer
October 13, 2020 1:25 PM

The Trump administration has secured three new arms deals with Taiwan, Defense News reported Monday.

Cotton: U.S. Should Make ‘Explicit’ Commitment to Defend Taiwan From China

Jack Beyrer
October 8, 2020 2:45 PM

Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) said Wednesday that the United States should announce an "explicit and unambiguous" commitment to defend Taiwan from a potential Chinese invasion.

China Intensifies Propaganda to Include Simulated Strike on American Soil

Jack Beyrer
October 5, 2020 7:55 PM

China has intensified its propaganda to feature militarist displays, including footage of a simulated airstrike on American territory, the New York Times reported Monday.

Chinese Media on U.S.-Taiwan Visit: ‘Stones May Become Torpedoes’

Jack Beyrer
September 17, 2020 5:30 PM

Chinese media issued threats to the United States after a top U.S. official visited Taiwan this week, U.S. News & World Report reported Thursday.