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Japan warns China over rising instability in South China sea, calls for en
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Takeshi Iwaya, has sharply criticised China's provocative military drills around Taiwan, calling them "incompatible" with peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Taipei Times reported. His remarks, delivered during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Ministe
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"Peace, stability across Taiwan Strait important for international communi
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has expressed concern over China's military drills around Taiwan, emphasising the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Taipei Times reported.
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China's illegitimate military provocations threaten peace in Taiwan Strait
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
China's increased military activity near Taiwan ahead of the Han Kuang drills drew U.S. criticism, calling it destabilising. Taiwan detected 41 Chinese aircraft and tracked a carrier rocket. The U.S. urged China to avoid provocation and reiterated support for Taiwan's security.
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India and France wrap up SHAKTI 2025, strengthening military interoperabil
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India and France held the eighth edition of Exercise SHAKTI in France from June 18 to July 1, 2025. The joint military drills aimed to boost interoperability, tactical coordination, and preparedness in semi-urban combat, strengthening strategic defence ties between the two nations.
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Taiwan expands Han Kuang military drills with urban resilience focus amid
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan will expand its annual Han Kuang military drills from July 9-18, adding Urban Resilience Exercises to test readiness for a prolonged conflict with China. For the first time, joint evacuation drills with civilians will be included to strengthen nationwide defence and emergency respo
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Taiwan President William Lai calls China biggest threat to free trade, urg
Updated : 10 months ago IST
"If this kind of unfair trade is not resolved, the stable societies and economic prosperity we have painstakingly built over decades, as well as some of the values we pursue, could be destroyed," William warned.
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US Admiral warns of China's expanding military exercises and rapid naval b
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo has voiced alarm over the pace and scope of China's evolving military exercises
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G7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China's "provocative" military d
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent "provocative actions," especially the large-scale military drills conducted around Taiwan.
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Taiwan urges democracies to condemn China's military drills as 'Troublemak
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan urges global democracies to condemn China's recent military drills around the island, calling Beijing a "major troublemaker" after recent military exercises.
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"Planned, provocative nuclear war rehearsal": N Korea condemns US-S Korea
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The disarmament and peace institute at North Korea's foreign ministry issued the condemnation after Seoul and Washington wrapped up their 11-day annual 'Freedom Shield exercise' on Thursday.
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Taiwan's military exercises to focus on invasion preparation
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will emphasise preparing for a potential Chinese invasion in 2027, a timeline frequently referenced by security experts and military officials. With Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly instructing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to be prepa
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Taiwan's military drills focus on 2027 as potential Chinese invasion year
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's annual military drills have now indicated 2027 as a possible year for a Chinese invasion, marking the first time a specific date has been mentioned for the anticipated attack, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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