Tag: Taiwan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, and Elon Musk, right

Rubio says US’s Taiwan policy ‘unchanged’ despite Xi’s warning to Trump

Brady Knox · May 14, 2026 7:52 pm

A Philippine Marine speedboat patrols off the coast of Manila-ruled Thitu Island while a China Coast Guard vessel nears it, in the disputed South China Sea, on May 3, 2026. The Philippine-ruled Thitu Island, also known as Pagasa, is part of the Spratly Island groups in the South China Sea, disputed by neighboring countries including Beijing, Manila and Vietnam. Recent reports have shown that China has significantly increased its People's Liberation Army and Coast Guard presence in the contested waters. United States and other nations have issued statements in response to actions that fueled geopolitical tensions in the region. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)

When ‘national security’ becomes an excuse for big government

Joel Griffith · May 14, 2026 5:00 pm

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping greet children during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Trump moves quietly to counter Chinese pressure on Taiwan

Bart Marcois · May 14, 2026 11:23 am

President Donald Trump proposes a toast during a state dinner with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

Trump and Xi go big on the pomp but light on the substance

Christian Datoc · May 14, 2026 9:27 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes’ and ‘conflicts’ over Taiwan

David Zimmermann · May 14, 2026 8:24 am

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The red lines Trump must protect in China

Tom Rogan · May 14, 2026 6:00 am

President Donald Trump walks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on May 13, 2026.

China rolls out the red carpet, American flags, and military honor guard for Trump’s arrival in Beijing

Christian Datoc · May 13, 2026 9:16 am

Despite President Donald Trump's resistance to greenlighting another American arms sale to Taiwan before his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, he won't alter existing American policy regarding the island nation, according to senior administration officials and China policy experts. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Allies say Xi has no shot at convincing Trump to change Taiwan policy

Christian Datoc · May 13, 2026 6:00 am

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands.

What China wants from Trump

James Rogan · May 12, 2026 6:00 am

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping, right, stand in front of their respective flags.

What to know about President Trump’s trip to China

Mabinty Quarshie · May 12, 2026 5:00 am

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands.

With Trump facing China, America needs more weapons

Washington Examiner · May 12, 2026 5:00 am

President Donald Trump walks to Marine One.

National Security

Senators urge Trump to announce Taiwan arms sale ahead of visit to China

David Sivak · May 11, 2026 1:41 pm