Taiwan's military holds defense exercises amid tensions with China

Activity on the streets of Taipei ground to a halt as police ordered pedestrians to seek shelter indoors, shops shuttered their doors, and vehicles were forced to pull over.

• Jul 26, 2022

White House preps for key economic numbers

The White House is trying to play down the chance of a recession, as economic reports are set to be released soon. Meanwhile, Rep. Nancy Pelosi is looking to be the first speaker of the House to visit Taiwan since 1997, but President Biden has cautioned against the trip. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down what's on the economic agenda and the pushback on Pelosi's trip.

• Jul 26, 2022
• 04:48

Now is not the time for Pelosi to visit Taiwan, Biden says

The House speaker was initially scheduled to visit in April but had to postpone after testing positive for COVID.

• Jul 21, 2022

China fumes U.S. Navy destroyer sails through disputed South China Sea

Beijing says it sent forces to drive away a U.S. warship that violated "China's sovereignty and security" and undermined "peace and stability."

• Jul 13, 2022

Concerns over China's influence in Taiwan

There are growing concerns surrounding Taiwan's future as China's defense minister general says the country will "fight at all costs" against any country that helps the island nation gain independence from Beijing. CBS News Senior Foreign Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest developments.

• Jun 15, 2022
• 05:12

China accuses U.S. of trying to "hijack" support of Asian countries

China's defense minister said the United States is trying to "hijack" the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing.

• Jun 12, 2022

U.S. strengthens trade ties with Taiwan

The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jun 1, 2022
• 05:50

Biden vows to defend Taiwan from China

President Biden has vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacks the island, comparing the situation with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Michael Green, senior vice president for Asia, Japan Chair and Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's comments and his trip to the region.

• May 23, 2022
• 06:11

U.S. Marines train for war against China

As the war of words ramps up between the Biden administration and Chinese government over the status of Taiwan, U.S. forces in Japan are gearing up for a possible conflict. This comes as President Biden wraps up his first official trip to Asia where he said the U.S. will step in if China invades Taiwan. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• May 24, 2022
• 02:33

What is the U.S. doing to deter China from attacking Taiwan?

CBS News sees U.S. Marines train for warfare in terrain just like Taiwan's as Biden bolsters alliances in the region. It's all a clear message to Beijing.

• May 24, 2022

5/23: Red and Blue

Biden says U.S. would defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion; New York judge approves new congressional map

• May 23, 2022
• 49:55

Biden: U.S. willing to defend Taiwan "militarily"

During his first official trip to Asia, President Biden said the U.S. would respond "militarily" if China were to invade the self-ruled island of Taiwan. The comment is drawing criticism due to the United States' long-standing policy of maintaining ambiguity when it comes to making a security commitment to Taiwan. Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow and director of Asian studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

• May 23, 2022
• 06:45

Biden vows to defend Taiwan if China attacks

President Biden said the U.S. is willing to use force to defend Taiwan against Chinese aggression. But the administration is downplaying Mr. Biden's comments, which appeared to upend decades of U.S. policy towards Taiwan. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 23, 2022
• 02:35

Biden says U.S. will defend Taiwan militarily

In a departure from longstanding U.S. policy, President Biden said at a press conference with the Japanese prime minister that the U.S. would intervene militarily if China decides to invade Taiwan. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 23, 2022
• 02:48

Biden says U.S. would intervene militarily if China invades Taiwan

At a Tokyo news conference, he also said he doesn't think a recession is inevitable in the U.S. and there's no need for strict anti-monkeypox quarantine measures.

• May 23, 2022

China reacts to Biden's remarks on Taiwan

China has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" with President Biden's remarks on defending Taiwan if Beijing ever chooses to invade. David Sacks, research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, speaks with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil about the significance.

• May 23, 2022
• 05:40

Biden says U.S. will defend Taiwan

The White House is attempting to clarify President Biden's comment that the U.S. is prepared to defend Taiwan militarily in the event that China attempts a takeover. He said it in response to a question from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, who joins us to discuss the fallout from that comment, as well what Mr. Biden had to say about the spread of monkeypox.

• May 23, 2022
• 06:56

California church shooting suspect appears in court

The suspect in a California church shooting made his first court appearance. Prosecutors say the suspect was motivated by his hatred against Taiwan and he chained the church's doors shut and used super glue to disable the locks before he opened fire.

• May 17, 2022
• 00:32

Taiwan TV station apologies after mistakenly saying China was invading

Chinese Television System (CTS) sparked alarm admitted its false alarm "caused public panic." Taiwan's 23 million people live under constant threat of an invasion by China.

• Apr 20, 2022

China stages military exercises as U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan

The military drills conducted in areas opposite Taiwan were "a countermeasure to the recent negative actions of the U.S.," a Beijing spokesperson said.

• Apr 15, 2022

U.S. OK's up to $95 million to support Taiwan's Patriot missile system

The latest arms purchase comes as Taiwan closely watches the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, as it also lives under the constant threat of an invasion by a giant neighbor.

• Apr 6, 2022

China's balancing act amid Russia-Ukraine war

China has yet to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but Chinese officials have vowed to work toward de-escalation and say they will not offer miltary or financial aid to Moscow. George Magnus, research associate at the China Center at Oxford University, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Mola Lenghi to discuss how China's economic situation is affecting its stance on Ukraine.

• Mar 21, 2022
• 05:55

Biden warns of consequences if China aids Russia

President Biden's high-stakes call with Chinese President Xi Jinping ended with no assurances that Beijing would refuse Russia's request for help in President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine. Weijia Jiang shares the details.

• Mar 18, 2022
• 02:16

China flies 39 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense zone in a day

Beijing considers the U.S.-backed, democratic, self-ruled island part of its territory, and has threatened to reclaim it by force if necessary.

• Jan 24, 2022

U.S. sees signs Russia could invade Ukraine

U.S. intelligence suggests Russia could invade Ukraine as early as next year. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge explains what officials found and what it could mean for the larger national security picture.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 07:38

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