INTERNATIONAL
U.S. says China's military activities near Taiwan increasing tensions 'unnecessarily'
A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel travels near a China Coast Guard vessel as China conducts military drills around Taiwan, in this screenshot from a handout video provided December 30, 2025. Taiwan Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department on Thursday said China's military activities near Taiwan and others in the region "increase tensions unnecessarily" and urged China to halt military pressure against Taiwan.
