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Taiwan's National Security Council thanks US for calling for restraint ami
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, Wu said China's recent drills were aimed at intimidation and coercion, warning that such actions are destabilizing for the Indo-Pacific. "China's military exercises toward Taiwan and others in the region were designed to intimidate and coerce countries i
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USA cautions China to pull back as tensions escalate between Beijing and T
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"China's military actions and statements toward Taiwan and other regional actors unnecessarily raise tensions," said Tommy Pigott, the U.S. State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, on Thursday, according to Focus Taiwan.
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 10 naval vessels around island
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the MND, all 12 aircraft from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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China's relentless persecution of Falun Gong sparks global condemnation
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Epoch Times, Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a meditation-based spiritual practice rooted in the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Introduced in China in the early 1990s, it gained immense popularity, with estimates suggesting up to 100 million foll
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Taiwan slams Chinese oil rig activities near Dongsha Island, warns of regi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Taiwan News, the response came after the Jamestown Foundation released a report on Tuesday, outlining Beijing's increasing use of offshore drilling platforms near restricted waters as part of its "grey zone" strategy.
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China's oil rigs near Dongsha spark alarm over grey zone tactics
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Taiwan News, Beijing has installed 12 permanent or semi-permanent drilling rigs, along with three storage ships and two semi-submersible oil platforms, all operated by the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation. These facilities have reportedly been in place since a
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Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The ministry confirmed that three out of six sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan FM Lin confirms Japan visit, says China's backlash won't strain Tai
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This marked the first instance where Lin publicly acknowledged the previously reported trip. Although it wasn't Lin's first visit to Japan as a Taiwanese high-ranking official, such occurrences are usually not made public due to the lack of formal diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Japa
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China may block Taiwan's undersea cable repairs in conflict: Report
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's internet connectivity could be severely hit if China decides to block or delay undersea cable repair missions in the event of a Taiwan Strait conflict, Taipei News reported, citing a detailed assessment by US-based intelligence firm Recorded Future.
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US moves to block Chinese tech in global internet links, bolstering Taiwan
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The U.S. has consistently expressed deep concerns regarding China's intentions to take control of digital infrastructure, perceiving Beijing's involvement in global data networks as a significant risk for espionage and sabotage. With over 400 subsea cables responsible for carrying 99 per
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Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit on Tuesday, Vietnam backed China's claim that "Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory" and opposed "any separatist activity" seeking Taiwan Independence, Taiwan News reported, citing Viet Nam News.
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Despite progress Taiwan's civil defence efforts still inadequate
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan has made significant progress in strengthening its civil defence under President Lai Ching-te, but experts warn that further measures are needed to ensure the country's resilience against growing threats, particularly from China, Taiwan News reported.
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