Japan’s defence minister said on Tuesday tensions over Taiwan may heighten as he presented an annual defence white paper that again singled out mainland China as Japan’s “greatest strategic challenge”.

The 41st Han Kuang exercise is taking place against a backdrop of heightened tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own and has vowed to unify with it—by force, if necessary. This year's live-fire component is the longest ever, reflecting the seriousness with which Taipei views the threat.

Japan has raised strong caution about China’s rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from around its coasts and into the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic chal

The Philippines discreetly bolsters defense ties with Taiwan due to Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. Under President Marcos Jr.'s new policy, military and academic engagements have increased.

While India's S. Jaishankar and China's Wang Yi "said the right things," analysts say nothing has changed for the regional rivalry.

This year’s 10-day live-fire Han Kuang drills are the longest yet and follow the delivery of a range of new weaponry from tanks to waterborne drones. The drills in Taiwan come as regional tensions and harassment by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are increasing.

Taiwan has commenced deploying HIMARS ahead of significant live-fire drills aimed at demonstrating its resolve to counter any Chinese aggression. This move, part of the Han Kuang exercises, emphasizes Taiwan's military readiness against China's intensified military maneuvers around the island.

Australia won’t commit troops ahead of any conflict, says Minister Conroy, amid Taiwan tensions and US pressure. War games kick off with 19 allied nations.

Taiwan's armed forces deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems to monitor the situation after latest Chinese advancement.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under mounting political pressure as he prepares for a high-profile visit to China amid escalating US concerns.

The Prime Minister has struggled to avoid a US-sized elephant in the room on the first full day of his visit to China, with questions of military allegiance arising from the strategist conducting the US AUKUS review.