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Taiwan experts dismiss claims that China could blockade island with few su
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A leading Taiwanese defence analyst has rejected the notion that China could effectively blockade Taiwan with only a handful of submarines, arguing that such a military manoeuvre is both logistically and strategically implausible, as reported by Taipei Times
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Taiwan's TV show on China invasion makes headlines, stirs emotion nationwi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ever since the teaser for the upcoming Taiwanese television series "Zero Day" last month showcasing Beijing's invasion, these made-up sequences have sparked strong feelings and imaginative thoughts about what an impending Chinese invasion may look like, according to CNN.
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Taiwan tightens security ahead of President-elect Lai's swearing in ceremo
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As Taiwan's new President-elect, Lai Ching-te's swearing in ceremony draws near, the island's coastguard has ramped up patrols over the weekend amid increasing presence of Chinese vessels, according to Al Jazeera.
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Chinese embassy warns Swedish city against closer Taiwan ties
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Chinese embassy in Sweden warned the Gothenburg City Council as it considered concluding sister city agreements with Taiwan to reduce its reliance on China, Taiwan News reported.
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Five Chinese balloons detected crossing Taiwan Strait median line: Defence
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Eight Chinese balloons were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the most in a single day to date, with two of them later flying over Taiwan, Central News Agency Taiwan reported quoting the Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Saturday.
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Passenger entering South Korea with map showing Taiwan as country detained
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A South Korean tourist was stopped by customs when entering China. After checking the luggage, it was found that the map contained in one of the notebooks suspected of marking Taiwan as a country, so the passenger was detained by customs for about an hour before being released.
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China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan's President
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Expressing disappointment over the Manila move, Beijing's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said, "The Chinese side is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposes" Marcos's remarks and urged Manila to give "a responsible explanation".
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Taiwan issues alert after Chinese satellite detected in its southern airsp
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taiwanese security forces issued a nationwide air raid alert after a Chinese satellite flew over its southern airspace on Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence informed.
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China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"The countermeasures consist of freezing the properties of those companies in China, including their movable and immovable property, and prohibiting organisations and individuals in China from transactions and cooperation with them," the ministry said in a statement.
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Explained: China’s anger over Taiwan’s William Lai visiting the US
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Lai's transits through the United States have enraged Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of their country while the latter called itself a sovereign and independent country and not part of the former.
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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait after China concludes its military
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a statement, US Navy 7th Fleet said, " The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit April 16 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law."<
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Taiwan's ex-President Ma Ying-jeou to make historic visit to China next we
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
In a first, Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou is all set to visit the Chinese mainland next week.
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