The US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly plans to hold war games in the Taiwan Strait, and the island’s military would be asked to join the US in the drill. Photo: AFP The US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly plans to hold war games in the Taiwan Strait, and the island’s military would be asked to join the US in the drill. Photo: AFP
The US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly plans to hold war games in the Taiwan Strait, and the island’s military would be asked to join the US in the drill. Photo: AFP

Taiwan

China /  Diplomacy

US, Taiwan military ties closer than ever as Donald Trump challenges Beijing

  • Washington is approving arms deals at a much faster pace than before, as Taipei faces growing threats from mainland China
  • Self-ruled island has also been releasing information on US Navy movements in Taiwan Strait that would previously have been kept quiet

Topic |   Taiwan
Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 5:22am, 30 Oct, 2018

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The US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly plans to hold war games in the Taiwan Strait, and the island’s military would be asked to join the US in the drill. Photo: AFP The US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly plans to hold war games in the Taiwan Strait, and the island’s military would be asked to join the US in the drill. Photo: AFP
The US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly plans to hold war games in the Taiwan Strait, and the island’s military would be asked to join the US in the drill. Photo: AFP
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