“China’s increasing in their aggressiveness in their rhetoric, but also in their activity,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said Friday to a group of reporters traveling with him in Asia, according to a Defense Department transcript of his remarks. “The volume, the number of Chinese intercepts […]
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Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: China warns US of ‘forceful measures’ if House Speaker makes trip
Pelosi, who is second in line of succession to the US presidency, has reportedly outlined plans to take a delegation to Taipei in August, according to the Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter. Pelosi’s office declined to comment on her travel plans. On Tuesday, China’s Foreign Ministry lashed […]
Gen. Milley orders staff to gather info on all interactions between China, U.S. militaries amid rising tension
The nation’s top general has ordered his staff to gather information about every interaction between the U.S. military and the Chinese military over the past five years to review the growing number of interactions with the Chinese military in the South China Sea and beyond, say three defense officials. The […]
Top US General Mark Milley speaks with Chinese counterpart | Military News
Amid Washington-Beijing tensions, military leaders discussed need to ‘responsibly manage competition’, Pentagon says. Top US General Mark Milley has held a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Li Zuocheng, emphasising the need to “responsibly manage competition” between Washington and Beijing, the Pentagon said. The call on Thursday comes amid growing […]