Beijing conducts 'precision missile strikes' as part of series of exercises; five of the projectiles land just off Japanese island in 'serious threat' to Tokyo's national security

Beijing vows 'punishment' following US lawmaker's trip to island; China says missiles to fly over Taiwan for 1st time; Taipei's defense ministry says website hit by cyber attacks

House speaker departs for next leg of Asia trip after tense visit to Taipei, including talks with anti-Beijing dissidents, as Taiwanese president says country 'will not back down'

House Speaker is highest ranking US official in 25 years to come island nation claimed by Beijing; stern Chinese warnings against her arrival stoked regional tensions

Despite not confirming visit, US speaker of the House expected to land Tuesday evening in Taipei on highest-level visit in 25 years as China warns of severe repercussions

National Security Council spokesman warns Beijing may be 'positioning' for show of military strength; speaker slated to become most senior US official to visit Taipei in decades

US House speaker has not confirmed her stop in disputed island claimed by China; Beijing has warned Biden not to 'play with fire' over issue

China's leader affirms country's sovereignty over island, while US president reiterates opposition to any unilateral move aimed at unraveling status quo and peace in the region

US military to 'ensure a safe conduct' for House speaker's potential trip, which would mark the highest-ranking visit by a US elected official to the Pacific country since 1997

Scheduled talk will be the first between Biden and Xi in four months, expected to cover a range of issues; China warns of a severe response if House speaker travels to Taiwan