China fired rockets and launched its largest-ever military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and live-fire strikes near the island. The escalation comes as Beijing warns against U.S. arms sales and signals growing readiness for conflict in the Taiwan Strait.

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck waters off Yilan County, Taiwan, late Saturday night, sending strong tremors across the island.Surveillance footage from inside a home in Taoyuan City captures the tense moment the quake hit,

China has launched major military exercises close to Taiwan, saying they are “punishment” for the comments of newly elected Taiwanese president Lai Ching-Te. China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has desribed Mr Lai ...

China shows footage it says is of live-fire rocket drills Taiwan says it does not detect live fire drills near island China says aircraft carrier also involved in drills Trump administration condemns China's actions BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 2 (Reuters ...

The drills were the latest show of force by China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has protested Western support for the island. By Vivian Wang and Amy Chang Chien Vivian Wang reported from Beijing. Amy Chang Chien reported from Taipei. China said ...

HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te watched live-fire drills with U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks Thursday, as part of major annual exercises aimed at boosting the island’s ability to fend off threats from China. Four of the tanks ...