In June, a Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May, Australia's defense department said.
The issue of Taiwan has come to the forefront of global politics over the last year, with accusations of escalation on both the US and Chinese sides.
US President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, in their first meeting since Biden took office in 2021.
In the first visit by a G7 leader to China since the pandemic, Scholz pressed Xi to prevail on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, saying Beijing had a responsibility as a major power to do so.
US Ambassador Thomas (Tom) R. Nides kindly agreed to an interview to explain current US policy on international trouble spots, particularly toward Israel.
Chinese officials continue their threats against Taiwan, while Taiwan calls for dialogue.
Russia's oil chief is confident in China's ability to take control of Taiwan.
China's efforts have pushed at least six of Taiwan's allies into recognizing Beijing over Taipei in diplomatic measures.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Chen Ming-tong, head of Taiwan's National Security Bureau said Xi would face disaster if he followed through on his threats of ever attacking Taiwan.
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