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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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Philippines ratifies defence treaty with Japan amid Chinese military escal
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Philippines has ratified a defence treaty with Japan, allowing the country to station troops on each other's territory for military exercises after growing territorial challenges from China.
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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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U.S. and South Korea Condemn China's Provocative Military Exercises Around
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
United States and South Korea voiced their concerns regarding China's recent "provocative actions," which included extensive military exercises around Taiwan, heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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China's PLA Navy conducts historic dual aircraft carrier exercises in Sout
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a significant development, China's PLA Navy executed dual aircraft carrier formation exercises in the South China Sea for the first time. The exercises involved the Liaoning and Shandong carriers, highlighting China's efforts to enhance its naval capabilities amid ongoing territorial disp
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Survey shows strong support for President Lai Ching-te's stance against Ch
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The MAC reported that "of the over 1,000 respondents to the survey following Lai's speech on October 10, 68.8 per cent supported Lai's statement that 'the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan's official name) has already put down roots in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, and the ROC and the Peop
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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's President vows to defend democracy amid China's military drills
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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UK urges China to exercise restraint after military drill around Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced on Monday that it would hold the "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercises around Taiwan.
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China launches military drills around Taiwan amid rising tensions
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
China launched military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, with planes and ships encircling the self-ruled island, according to Beijing's Defence Ministry.
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Taiwan conducts Han Kuang drills as reservists mobilise across strategic l
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The drills, coordinated by the Ministry of National Defence's Joint Operations Command Center, kicked off at 6 am, marking the 40th edition of the event.
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Chinese threat catalyses numerous air forces to defend freedoms in Indo-Pa
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Nonetheless, China is "contributing" to such exercises in other ways, primarily by encouraging concerned nations to get together and train, so as to present a united front against Chinese aggressive behaviour.
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