Aftershocks were felt in the hours immediately after the main quake and the region could experience more aftershocks for days to come.

Repeated high-seas confrontations have sparked fears about a larger conflict that could bring China and the United States into a collision.

If a conflict breaks out between the rapacious Chinese and Taiwan, the U.S. will be at a steep disadvantage.

A bizarre scheme that officials say was intended to bilk insurance companies out of more than $1 million has been exposed.

"The Mainland reserves the right to take further action, and all the consequences will be borne by Taiwan."

"I'm not sure what they're going to do, but I expect some demonstration of force against Taiwan in the near term."

"It is unfortunate, but I am, myself, unsurprised. The Spokesperson's statements were 'on brand.' We, and the world, should not expect more."

The move affects American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S sanctions on Chinese companies.

"It seems as an American -- it seems like we're in a second version of the Carter administration, from '77 through 1980."

A spokesperson for the National Security Council had no comment, but Lindsey Graham had one, even though I'm pretty sure no one asked him.