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China's unannounced live-fire drill near Taiwan threatens regional securit
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The ministry stated that Beijing "outrightly breached international standards by unilaterally designating" the training zone.
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Taiwan reports uptick in Chinese incursions in region
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Of the 45 aircraft, 34 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's central and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the MND said.
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels operating near its sh
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported detecting 12 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels, one official ship, and two balloons near the island on Tuesday.
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China steps up incursions in Taiwan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Of the five sorties, the MND said that three crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3 per c
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan plans to raise its defence spending to at least 3 per cent of GDP this year, President William Lai announced, emphasising the need to strengthen national security. The proposed increase comes amid growing regional tensions and US President Donald Trump's renewed push for tariffs on Ta
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Taiwan detects hike in Chinese activity around itself
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Of the six Chinese military aircraft, three crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and Southwestern ADIZ.
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Taiwan detects spike in Chinese incursions around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwanese MND said that their armed forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly.
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Taiwan's political divisions weaken defence stance as Trump returns
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defence spending following Donald Trump's inauguration, raising concerns about the island's readiness against China's threats. The move highlights political divisions and creates uncertainty about US support as Taiwan faces growing military and dipl
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Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the MND, one of the two PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its shores
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the MND, three of the five PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan reports five Chinese vessels around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday reported the operation of five PLAN vessels around Taiwan.The vehicles were detected operating around Taiwan until 6am (local time) on Thursday.
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Taiwan detects Chinese military activity around itself
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the MND, of the 12 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, five crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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