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China's new "special-purpose barges" heighten fears of Taiwan invasion
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
RFA reported that according to experts, these vessels could enhance Beijing's ability to rapidly deploy troops and equipment to Taiwan, particularly in the face of challenges posed by the island's rough, difficult-to-navigate waters.
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Taiwan: Council highlights overseas outreach success amid global policy sh
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Overseas Community Affairs Council reported reduced resistance to Taiwanese diplomatic efforts following Western nations' expulsion of Chinese political entities. Overseas Taiwanese communities have played a key role in fostering international ties, with over 100,000 people attending cou
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Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that 10 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) were detected around Taiwan early today.
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US adds 11 Chinese entities to Entity List, removes BARC and two other Ind
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 11 entities to its Entity List, targeting organisations in China. BIS removed three Indian entities--Indian Rare Earths, Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR), and Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).
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"No opposition leader has ever declared open war against Indian state": BJ
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
"He doesn't work as an LoP but works against India, like an agent of George Soros or China's deep state... No opposition leader has ever declared an open war against the Indian state...," said Surya.
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Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz highlights India as 'critical partner' for fut
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Waltz, who has served as the Republican chair of the US-India caucus, highlighted India's significance in the US's strategic interests. He also praised the Biden administration's efforts in fostering trilateral dialogues with countries like South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines to promo
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Tibetan Govt in-Exile plans to compose book, map with original names of Ti
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Penpa Tsering spoke about China's policy of changing the names of places and occupying areas. He said that the Tibetan Government in-exile is working to draft a new map of Tibet while composing of a book on old Tibetan names in its original format to counter claims made by China.
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TikTok executive alleges forced oath to support China's "socialist system"
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In the lawsuit, Puris said she was forced to sign an agreement with Douyin, TikTok's China-based sister company, that required her to pledge allegiance to China's socialist system and avoid actions that could harm the country's "national honor" or "ethnic unity."
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Chinese rights lawyer marks three years in detention, vows not to "bow" to
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
According to RFA, Xie was arrested in December 2021 on charges of "subversion" after supporting a teacher who was detained in a psychiatric hospital for criticizing the government. The teacher, Li Tiantian, had spoken out about the expulsion of a Shanghai journalism professor who encouraged
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World Uyghur Congress welcomes US sanctions on 37 companies linked to forc
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a post on X, the World Uyghur Congress stated that this move includes major players in industries such as solar energy, textiles, and mining, many of which are linked to the exploitation of Uyghur and other ethnic minority groups in East Turkistan.
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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Wednesday detected 24 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. (UTC+8).
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US lawmakers call for DED programme extension for Hong Kong residents amid
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with other officials sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday, urging the extension of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) programme for Hong Kong residents.
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