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China kicks off live drills near Taiwan in response to Tsai's visit to US
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing's drills on Monday are expected to include live-fire exercises off of China's Fujian province, located only about 80km (50 miles) south of Taiwan's Matsu islands.
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Taiwan tracks 70 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval ships around country
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"70 PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to these activities," Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a tweet.
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Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing performed "simulated coordinated precision strikes on important targets in Taiwan" on the second day of the drills, adding to the ongoing tense situation between Taiwan and China, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
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"Will fight to defend, protect home together": Taiwan Defence Ministry
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said, "#Taiwan is our homeland, and no matter where we go or what we encounter, she is always charming and beautiful. Every story on this land is etched in our memories. We, #ROCArmedForces, are fighting with all our heart to defend
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Taiwan tracks 71 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval ships
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Types of Chinese planes monitored by the MND Saturday included the J-10, J-11, and J-16 fighter jets, the Xi'an Y-20 transport plane, the H-6K strategic bomber, and the KJ-500 early warning aircraft, Channel News Asia reported.
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China deploys warships near Taiwan after President Tsai meets US House Spe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China deployed warships through waters around Taiwan on Thursday as it vowed a "firm and forceful" response to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported. McCarthy, the third highest-ranking official in the US leadership hierarch
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Taiwan tracks 42 rival military aircraft, 8 naval ships around country aft
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As China announced military drills, at least 42 Chinese military aircraft have been detected around Taiwan, with 29 crossing the country's northern, central, and southern median line, on Saturday, Taiwan News reported citing the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
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China announces military drills around Taiwan after Tsai, McCarthy meet
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China is set to launch a three day military drill around Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from US visit where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, reported Taiwan News.
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Pressure, obstacles won't stop Taiwan from engaging with world, says Tsai
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"The world had seen how the people stood even closer together when facing pressure and threats, and that being subject to pressure and obstacles did not stop Taiwan from conducting exchanges with the global community," she said.
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China announces sanctions against Hudson Institute, others after Taiwan Pr
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Universities, institutions, organizations and people in China have been prohibited from carrying out exchanges and cooperation with the two US institutions that have been sanctioned. In addition, four senior representatives from these two organisations have been banned from entering China
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China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' engages in drills near Taiwan after Tsai
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amid a high-profile meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, China's aircraft carrier Shandong engaged in a drill near Taiwan on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported.
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Democracy is under threat: Taiwan's President in joint remarks
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
While addressing the presser at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California's Simi Valley, Tsai, standing along with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, said, "It is no secret that today the peace we have maintained and the democracy which (we) have worked hard to build are facing u
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