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China's marine corps gets ready to kick in doors
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is America's go-to expeditionary force, a military service designed to react quickly to crises around the world. Likewise, China has a similar force in the shape of the People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps.
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China flexes its military muscles around Taiwan
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In 2025 the PLA conducted 5,317 sorties - a daily average of 15 - around Taiwan. Of these, Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line 3,867 times and entered Taiwan's self-declared air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
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China's 6 vessels, 1 official ship encircle Taiwan
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The MND said they responded to the situation accordingly.
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China's military encirclement of Taiwan triggers global condemnation, heig
Updated : 5 months ago IST
China's latest round of large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan has drawn sharp international criticism, with governments and lawmakers warning that China's actions risk destabilising the Indo-Pacific and escalating regional tensions. The two-day exercise, which concluded on Dec. 31,
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China's drills around Taiwan prompt global alarm, lawmakers urge swift res
Updated : 5 months ago IST
China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US, Germany and other democracies to warn of rising tensions and urge urgent support for Taiwan amid concerns over regional stability.
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China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asser
Updated : 5 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 records 9 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels around its territory
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected nine sorties of Chinese Military Aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6:00 am (local time) on Saturday.
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Taiwan detects 29 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels operating around its ter
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post shared on 'X', the ministry said that 17 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZs).
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Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday said it detected 12 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the island until 6 am (local time).
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China's illegitimate military provocations threaten peace in Taiwan Strait
Updated : 11 months ago IST
China's increased military activity near Taiwan ahead of the Han Kuang drills drew U.S. criticism, calling it destabilising. Taiwan detected 41 Chinese aircraft and tracked a carrier rocket. The U.S. urged China to avoid provocation and reiterated support for Taiwan's security.
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Two ex-Taiwan military personnel charged for leaking sensitive data to Chi
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
A former member of the coast guard was charged on Wednesday for allegedly gathering and transferring sensitive military data to China in exchange for financial compensation for two years, before his resignation in 2024, as reported by the Kaohsiung prosecutors according to Central News Agenc
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Taiwan expands Han Kuang military drills with urban resilience focus amid
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan will expand its annual Han Kuang military drills from July 9-18, adding Urban Resilience Exercises to test readiness for a prolonged conflict with China. For the first time, joint evacuation drills with civilians will be included to strengthen nationwide defence and emergency respo
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