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Trump orders prioritising arms sales to countries with higher defence spen
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the government to prioritise countries that invest more in their own defence when approving American arms sales, as part of what he described as an "America First Arms Transfer Strategy".
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China's internal military turmoil drives escalation around Taiwan
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China has conducted one of its most wide-ranging military exercises around Taiwan in recent years, a show of force that analysts say reflects not only external intimidation but also growing instability within the upper echelons of the Chinese armed forces. Observers argue that China is proje
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China's drills around Taiwan prompt global alarm, lawmakers urge swift res
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US, Germany and other democracies to warn of rising tensions and urge urgent support for Taiwan amid concerns over regional stability.
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"Will pay the price ": China announces sanctions on US defence firms over
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it will impose sanctions on 20 US defence-related companies and 10 senior executives who have been involved in supplying weapons to Taiwan in recent years. The action has been taken under China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law and will come into effect immedi
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After US nod for arms sale to Taiwan, China says stop "dangerous act"
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The US has approved USD 11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, one of Washington's largest-ever weapons packages for the self-ruled island. The US State Department announced the deal late on Wednesday (local US time) during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump.
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US announces over USD 10 bln arms sales package for Taiwan
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement issued today, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung thanked Washington for the proposed arms sale, saying that it demonstrates the US' commitment to enhancing Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, as highlighted in the National Security Strategy Washington released earlier thi
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US Senator Ted Cruz urges lifting restrictions on displaying Taiwan flag
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Cruz expressed concerns over the Biden administration's policy, which he believes is influenced by China's pressure.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3 per c
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan plans to raise its defence spending to at least 3 per cent of GDP this year, President William Lai announced, emphasising the need to strengthen national security. The proposed increase comes amid growing regional tensions and US President Donald Trump's renewed push for tariffs on Ta
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US plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel: Report
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US State Department on Friday informed Congress of its plan to approve USD 8 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to the department's office overseeing weapons transfers, the New York Times reported.
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China warns US: Taiwan is "first red line that cannot be crossed" in bilat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following the White House announcement of arms sales and assistance to Taiwan, China's foreign ministry said that the "Taiwan issue" is the core of China's interests and the "first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations."
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"Taiwan is a major issue for world peace," says Trump during meeting with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During the meeting, Trump also presented a book of photos with the word "peace" written inside, which was given to Akie Abe to pass on to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Although Trump has not yet met with Ishiba, Japanese media reported that Ishiba may visit the US next month before
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China denies existence of Taiwan's defence ministry
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China's Foreign Ministry denied the existence of Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) following the arrival of US-made M1A2T Abrams tanks in Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated, "There is no such thing as the 'Ministry of National Defence' in Taiwan," while u
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