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Taiwan reports increase in Chinese military activity around region
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Of the 11 aircraft, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern, central, southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the MND said.
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Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Ma
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the National Conference for University Presidents in Taiwan, Chiu urged China not to use educational exchanges as a tool for "united front" strategies. He was invited to discuss cross-strait relations and relevant policies, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan detects 36 Chinese aircraft sorties, 8 vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 36 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 8 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around Taiwan as of 6 am (UTC+8) today.
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Taiwan detects 20 Chinese military aircraft near its territory today
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Out of those, 15 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in conducting air-sea joint training along with other naval vessels, according to Taiwan's MND.
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister meets UK MP Sarah Champion, thanks her for UK's
Updated : 1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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's Foreign Minister appreciates counterparts from US, Japan and Sout
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
His statement came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi and South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met in Munich on February 15.
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Taiwan says Canadian frigate transited Taiwan Strait from south to north
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Taiwan's MND said it was closely monitoring surrounding airspace and waters as the ship transited the Taiwan Strait. In response to Canada's action, Taiwan took appropriate measures.
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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 24 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircrafts, including J-10, KJ-500 region from 10:50 am (UTC+8) on Sunday.
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Sailor with Chinese ID keeps Taiwanese citizenship
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On Wednesday, Yang formally requested that Chinese authorities annul his household registration in China. The MAC confirmed that the government would not require him to travel to China for the process, as active-duty military personnel are restricted from visiting China due to national secur
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China says Taiwan "inalienable part" of its territory as two US vessels sa
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following a recent transit of two US ships through the Taiwan Strait, China reiterated its position on Taiwan and emphasised that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and said that it "opposes any country challenging or threatening China's sovereignty and security under the
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Taiwan detects 30 Chinese aircraft; says 2 US naval vessels sailed through
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 30 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official ship detected by 6 am today (UTC+8) around Taiwan's territory.
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