Taiwan is a potential flashpoint for a war between China and the United States, which is the island's most important backer and biggest arms supplier.

China urged the United States on Monday to cease military interactions with the Taiwan region and refrain from actions that will jeopardize peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The call came after reports that the US will accelerate arms shipments to the region.

China's military vowed Sunday to tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the "precipice". "The more rampant 'Taiwan independence' separatists become,

China’s military vowed on Sunday to tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step

China's foreign ministry reiterated their commitment to achieving peaceful reunification with Taiwan, despite increased military pressure and past comments from the foreign minister stating Taiwan would never become a country.

BEIJING: China's military said Sunday (Mar 9) it would tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the "edge of the cliff" or face a "dead end",

China will exert utmost efforts to realise "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday, after the Chinese foreign minister declared last week that the island would never be "a country".

The Chinese military has increased pressure on Taiwan in recent years with continuous military exercises, deploying fighter jets and warships around the island. "The more unruly the separatist independence advocates in Taiwan become,

The Chinese People's Liberation Army warns against the escalation of separatist activities in Taiwan. A spokesperson for the army announces that they will tighten the noose around the island in case of further provocations.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army is warning against the escalation of separatist activities in Taiwan. A spokesperson for the army announced that they would tighten the noose around the island in case of further provocations.