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Taiwan's Foreign Minister meets UK MP Sarah Champion, thanks her for UK's
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Lin Chia-Lung said that he looked forward to advancing investment, digital trade and net-zero energy ties between Taiwan and the UK.
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"Taiwan Strait not under China's sovereignty": Taiwan's Ministry of Nation
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) has strongly asserted that the Taiwan Strait is not under the sovereignty of China, emphasising that the freedom of navigation exercised by like-minded countries proves its legal status.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to increase its investment in US
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country's investment in the US and continue to collaborate with friends and allies to build global democratic supply chains, the Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3 per c
Updated : 1 year 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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China's military escalation forces Taiwan to expand defence drills amid gr
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan plans to enhance the scope of its primary yearly military exercise by mobilizing additional reserve brigades. Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported that speculations surround media reports that the number of Chinese military aircraft entering the airspace surrounding Taiwan has doubled since
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President Lai warns against China's escalating "United Front" tactics
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged the public to stay alert to China's growing "united front" strategies, which have intensified recently, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its relentless pursuit of Taiwan's annexation
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Taiwan's political divisions weaken defence stance as Trump returns
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defence spending following Donald Trump's inauguration, raising concerns about the island's readiness against China's threats. The move highlights political divisions and creates uncertainty about US support as Taiwan faces growing military and dipl
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te encourages local army garrisons in Taitung t
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te paid a visit to Taitung on Tuesday to motivate and encourage the local army garrisons and the role they play in safeguarding national security.
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Despite progress Taiwan's civil defence efforts still inadequate
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan has made significant progress in strengthening its civil defence under President Lai Ching-te, but experts warn that further measures are needed to ensure the country's resilience against growing threats, particularly from China, Taiwan News reported.
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Taiwan's President blames China's actions for blocking cross-strait dialog
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
He criticized China for trying to undermine Taiwan's democracy, calling these efforts "counterproductive" and harmful to trust-building between the two sides.
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Taiwan's presidential office holds "tabletop" exercise simulating military
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday evening that the simulation, involving central and local government units and civil groups, was aimed to test governmental responses to various scenarios if cross-strait tensions were to escalate further.
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Taiwan's Constitutional Court in crisis, justice nominees rejected by lawm
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The seven justice nominees proposed by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to fill vacancies in Taiwan's Constitutional Court were all rejected by lawmakers on Tuesday, an expected outcome that could paralyse the court in the near future, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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