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Switzerland warns China over escalating tensions after military drills nea
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis issued a warning to Chinese authorities and the Chinese embassy in Switzerland following the military drills.
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US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as "brazen, irresponsible"
Updated : 12 months ago IST
According to Taipei Times, the official emphasized that Washington's long-standing commitment to Taiwan would persist as it has for 45 years, and the US "will keep supporting Taiwan in response to China's military, economic, informational, and diplomatic pressure."
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China reportedly conducts landing drills in South China Sea amid military
Updated : 12 months ago IST
China has reportedly conducted amphibious landing drills in the South China Sea, using specially designed vessels capable of deploying heavy military equipment on beaches. Analysts suggest these exercises resemble those required for an island invasion, particularly amid rising tensions over
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N Korea fires ballistic missiles into sea as S Korea, US pause joint milit
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The development comes as troops of South Korea and the US began their annual combined drills the 'Freedom Shield' exercise, which was paused after the accidental bombing of a civilian village by fighter jets last week.
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China engages in 'Gunboat Diplomacy' with sudden military drills near Taiw
Updated : 1 year ago IST
On Wednesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) established a zone for "shooting" drills roughly 40 nautical miles (74km) off the coasts of Kaohsiung and Pingtung County without prior notification to Taiwan, as reported by the Ministry of National Defence and quoted by Taipei Times.
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Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Philippines is strengthening its defence partnerships with the US, Canada, and New Zealand amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. Manila is expanding military drills and negotiating new agreements to counter Beijing's assertive maritime claims.
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China's unannounced military drills signal evolving strategy, potential sh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest military exercises near Taiwan have introduced an unannounced and unpredictable approach, deviating from past practices of tying drills to specific provocations. Experts suggest this could signal a strategy of normalisation, psychological p
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China may launch military drills amid President Lai's Pacific trip and US
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China is expected to conduct military drills near Taiwan, using Taiwanese President William Lai's Pacific trip and rumoured US stopovers as a pretext. Lai's scheduled visit to three Pacific allies, which may include Hawaii and Guam, has drawn Beijing's ire. Chinese officials condemned Lai's
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Taiwan's Defence Minister warns of war, global trade risks amid Chinese mi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on Wednesday that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be considered an act of war with serious repercussions for global trade, according to a report by Taiwan News. Notably, during its "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercises, China practised bloc
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Taiwan President lauds role of pilots amid heightened tensions with China,
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During a visit to the Air Force's Combat Command, Lai pledged that Taiwan would construct 11 new 1,000-tonne ships to strengthen its defence capabilities.
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Taiwan's President vows to defend democracy amid China's military drills
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
He shared his remarks on Facebook after holding a high-level national security meeting in response to the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) announcement of military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
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US voices concern over China's military drills in Taiwan Strait
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The US highlighted the importance of maintaining stability for regional peace and prosperity, underscoring that these developments are a matter of international concern.
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