The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces.

Brown highlights the global risk at the heart of the China-Taiwan conflict and asserts U.S. efforts of strategic ambiguity are "the best posture" for stability.

Cutting off sea-supply lines would be the optimal asymmetric warfare tactic, as the enemy’s first batch of landing troops would soon lose their combat capability, said the INDSR, which is affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense.

The incoming US administration must reduce uncertainty over its stance on China or risk accidental escalation over flashpoints like Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Attacks on underwater cables in strategic areas connecting telecommunication lines and power sources in Asia and Europe are suspected to be coordinated attacks by China and Russia.

Outgoing US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said the Chinese government is making a mistake in being so belligerent and intimidating toward Taiwan, and that he believes it would be better for the Chinese government to talk to President William Lai (賴清德).

Taiwan will dispatch its navy if needed to help the coast guard respond to any suspicious activity near undersea communication cables, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Thursday, after a Chinese-linked ship was suspected of damaging one.

China has commissioned its new-generation frigate, the Luohe, to enhance naval capabilities. The Type 054B frigate, equipped with advanced technology and weaponry, signifies a strategic move in its competition with the US.

Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as its territory, within its dashed line, a unilaterally imposed demarcation that stretches into the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of several neighbors.

As China continues to boost Russia's war effort in Ukraine, Taiwan is grappling with rising Chinese pressure boosted by growing military cooperation from Russia. The deepening partnership is set to pose a new threat for U.