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US, Japan oppose China's "unlawful maritime claims," call for peace in Tai
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The two leaders reiterated their strong opposition to any attempts by China to change the status quo by force or coercion in the East China Sea. The two leaders reaffirmed their strong opposition to China's unlawful maritime claims."
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Taiwan reports detection of 14 Chinese aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operati
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that 14 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected around Taiwan as of 6 am local time (UTC+8) today.
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PLA modernising rapidly but still lacks key capabilities to conquer Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army is making significant strides in modernisation but still faces challenges in achieving the joint warfare capabilities needed to invade Taiwan, according to a new report from the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Tamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, arrive i
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Six Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka were released and arrived in Chennai, where they were received by Fisheries Department officials. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over fishing rights, with recent cases of detentions prompting diplomatic efforts by the Indian government.
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Taiwan sees spike in Chinese incursions around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to the MND, of the four People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's northern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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China hikes military activity around Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to the MND, of the six People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan confirms eight-month prison sentence for Chinese speedboat intruder
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's Supreme Court has upheld an eight-month prison sentence for retired Chinese navy officer Ruan, who illegally entered Taiwan via a speedboat in 2023. Detained upon arrival, Ruan claimed he sought political asylum due to restrictions in China. Authorities will decide on his deportatio
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Indian Navy joins 8 Indo-Pacific nations in La Perouse 25 Naval Exercise t
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Navy, with destroyer INS Mumbai, along with eight other Indo-Pacific nations, has been deployed in the Malacca, Sunda and Lombok straits between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean on Thursday as part of the fifth edition of the multinational naval exercise La Perouse 25. The e
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US reaffirms commitment to Taiwan's self-defence, provides first-ever Fore
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Emphasizing the importance of the Indo-Pacific region to global security, US President Joe Biden identified the Indo-Pacific as the critical region for the future of the US and the world.
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Missing Taiwanese man confirmed in Chinese custody after 10 months: Report
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) has confirmed that a Taiwanese man from Changhua County, who had been missing for 10 months, is detained by Chinese public security authorities, as reported by Taipei Times.
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China builds specialised barges for 'putative invasion of Taiwan': Report
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
China is reportedly building a fleet of specialised barges with road bridges or piers extending from the bow designed to facilitate the unloading of tanks and other military equipment, sparking concerns for 'putative invasion of Taiwan'
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China-Taiwan conflict major concern for US: Report
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The report, published by the Center for Preventive Action (CPA) of the US think tank, identified "increased military and economic pressure by China on Taiwan" as one of the "top conflicts to watch in 2025." It classified the potential conflict as a "Tier I (High Priority)" concern.
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