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Taiwan detects 77 Chinese aircraft, 17 naval vessels around its territory
Updated : 6 months ago IST
In a post on X, the MND said that 35 of the 77 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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'Provocative, threat to regional stability': Taipei decries as China condu
Updated : 6 months ago IST
After the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Eastern Theatre Command conducted drills in the water to the east of Taiwan in an all-dimensional force projection, Taiwan's Minister of National Defence, Wellington Koo, said on Tuesday that the PLA's provocative actions threaten regiona
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Taiwan slams China's 'Justice Mission 2025' drills as threat to regional p
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) commenced a military exercise dubbed "Justice Mission 2025" in the vicinity of Taiwan, claiming it is intended as a "stern warning to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces" and "external interference forces."
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Quad Ambassadors reaffirm grouping's role for "free and open" Indo-Pacific
Updated : 6 months ago IST
US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Quad's role in maintaining a "free and open" Indo-Pacific during a meeting with Quad ambassadors in Beijing, highlighting the strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership amid ongoing large-scale Chinese military exer
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Taiwan detects 130 Chinese aircraft, nine 14 vessels around its territory
Updated : 6 months ago IST
In a post on X on Tuesday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, "130 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels and 8 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 90 out of 130 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and ea
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China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan; issues warning a
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced joint military exercises named "Justice Mission-2025", involving coordinated operations across land, sea and air. The drills include preparations for blockade operations, precision strikes and control of key ports and strategic areas ar
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Taiwan must boost defence to deter China, says President Lai
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai stated the island must strengthen its defence to deter China, stressing that peace depends on strength. He highlighted growing global concern over Taiwan's security and said his government is boosting defence spending and domestic capabilities to safeguard Taiwan
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Russia FM Lavrov reaffirms Taiwan as integral part of China, opposes any f
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and opposed any form of independence for the island. He said the issue is China's internal matter, criticised Western involvement, and reiterated Russia's support for China's sovereignty and territorial i
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U.S. holds top spot as Taiwan's largest bank debtor for 41st straight quar
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The United States remains the top debtor of Taiwan banks for the 41st straight quarter. This means the U.S. owes more money to Taiwanese banks than any other country. According to a report by Focus Taiwan, this trend has continued for more than ten years without any change at the top spot.
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China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asser
Updated : 6 months ago IST
China on Monday announced the launch of a large-scale inter-service joint military exercise around Taiwan, showcasing its assertion over the island nation, which Beijing claims "is a sacred and inseparable part" of its territory.
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Taiwan detects two sorties of Chinese aircraft, nine naval vessels around
Updated : 6 months ago IST
"2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. The ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded," the MND said in a post on X.
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China accused of weaponising AI to undermine Taiwan's democracy
Updated : 6 months ago IST
New documents have raised concerns over China's alleged use of AI to influence Taiwan's elections, with reports warning of coordinated digital manipulation, fake online personas, and efforts to shape public opinion, prompting calls for stronger safeguards to protect democratic processes.
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