US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets with Thailand’s prime minister as part of a broader strategy to develop Washington’s “alliances and partnerships" in the region.

China’s defense minister has warned his US counterpart that Beijing will start a war without any hesitation if Taiwan declares independence.

China has urged the US to scrap new arms sales to the Chinese Taipei, including ship parts.

China says it is “firmly” opposed to the launch of a joint trade initiative between the US and Chinese Taipei that bypasses Beijing.

The Chinese military has conducted a "readiness patrol" in the seas and airspace around Chinese Taipei in response to the "collusion" between Washington and Taipei.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 1000 GMT, June 1, 2022.

The United States is set to embark on a “cooperation” plan with Taiwan’s military, Chinese Taipei President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, in the face of what Washington calls a threat from Beijing.