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Taiwan issues alert after Chinese satellite detected in its southern airsp
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taiwanese security forces issued a nationwide air raid alert after a Chinese satellite flew over its southern airspace on Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence informed.
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Chinese balloon detected crossing Taiwan Strait median line: Taiwan Defenc
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has announced that a Chinese balloon was detected crossing the Taiwan Strait median line on Tuesday.
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Taiwan detects PLA aircrats, 2 Chinese balloons crossing Median Line
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taking to X, Taiwan Defence Ministry said, "Six PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 1 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW)had entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond."
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China kicks off live drills near Taiwan in response to Tsai's visit to US
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing's drills on Monday are expected to include live-fire exercises off of China's Fujian province, located only about 80km (50 miles) south of Taiwan's Matsu islands.
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"Will fight to defend, protect home together": Taiwan Defence Ministry
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said, "#Taiwan is our homeland, and no matter where we go or what we encounter, she is always charming and beautiful. Every story on this land is etched in our memories. We, #ROCArmedForces, are fighting with all our heart to defend
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9 Chinese planes, 4 naval ships detected around Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan detected 9 Chinese military aircraft and 4 naval ships at 6 am on Monday, the Ministry of National Defense said.
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31 Chinese military aircraft, four naval ships detected around Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence said that 12 of the detected aircraft had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan extends compulsory military service amid China's aggression
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Terming it an "extremely difficult decision," Tsai Ing-wen emphasised that peace depends on national defence and national defence is dependent on the people of the country.
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47 Chinese aircraft enter air defence zone, claims Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Chinese military's Eastern Theater Command had on Sunday announced that it carried out joint combat readiness patrol and "strike drills" around Taiwan, according to CNN.
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Chinese aircrafts continue to enter Taiwan's air defence zone; Taipei on h
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 12 (ANI): As many as 24 Chinese aircraft and six vessels were detected by the Taiwan Defence Ministry near its territory on Friday, two days after China halted its large-scale military drills near the self-ruled island.
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68 Chinese jets, 13 warships crossed median line: Taiwan defence ministry
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 5 (ANI): As the tensions in the Taiwan strait heightened soon with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has been increasing its military activities with 68 Chinese military planes and 13 warships crossing over the median line to participate in drills
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China sanctions Pelosi after Taiwan visit
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 5 (ANI): China on Friday imposed sanctions against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members, following her brief visit to Taiwan that has riled up Beijing.
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