China has warned the United States that it “should not play with fire” after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Beijing posed an “imminent”​​​​​​​ threat to Taiwan. 

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 16:00 GMT, April 02, 2025.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has described the county’s recent military drills near Taiwan as a “firm response” to external forces helping separatist groups in the self-ruled island.

China’s latest military developments, particularly the construction of amphibious assault barges, serve as more than just battlefield preparation. They represent a strategic message.

The US State Department has cut all foreign aid, except to the Israeli regime and Egypt, days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive to freeze assistance worldwide.

China’s president has once again underscored the reunification of his country with Taiwan, saying no one can separate the two sides.

China says it “firmly opposes” the United States’ approval of new military aid to Taiwan.

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 11:00 GMT, December 16, 2024.

Taiwan says it has detected 47 Chinese aircraft and 12 warships in the past 24 hours, the most in two months.

The United States has agreed with the sales of US-made weapons to Taiwan despite Beijing’s opposition to Washington’s continued militarization of the island.