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China continues to hike its defense expenditure
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to figures released on the opening day of the Third Annual Session, a formal gathering of China's legislature, the 2025 defense budget will rise to CNY1.784665 trillion, which equates to USD249 billion. China firmly remains the world's second-largest spender on its military, traili
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Taiwan Vice President highlights Taiwan's efforts to strengthen defences a
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Hsiao said that the forum's decision to hold its first-ever session in Taiwan demonstrates the global community's recognition of Taiwan's efforts to promote democracy, freedom and peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warns universities of risks in engaging with
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te cautioned universities about the risks of engaging with China, emphasizing the need to protect Taiwan's democracy and academic independence. His remarks came as officials blacklisted two Chinese universities and warned of CCP influence on Taiwanese st
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister meets UK MP Sarah Champion, thanks her for UK's
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Lin Chia-Lung said that he looked forward to advancing investment, digital trade and net-zero energy ties between Taiwan and the UK.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to increase its investment in US
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country's investment in the US and continue to collaborate with friends and allies to build global democratic supply chains, the Taipei Times reported.
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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 President Lai Ching-te encourages local army garrisons in Taitung t
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te paid a visit to Taitung on Tuesday to motivate and encourage the local army garrisons and the role they play in safeguarding national security.
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Taiwan's President blames China's actions for blocking cross-strait dialog
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
He criticized China for trying to undermine Taiwan's democracy, calling these efforts "counterproductive" and harmful to trust-building between the two sides.
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Taiwan's presidential office holds "tabletop" exercise simulating military
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday evening that the simulation, involving central and local government units and civil groups, was aimed to test governmental responses to various scenarios if cross-strait tensions were to escalate further.
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Taiwan's Constitutional Court in crisis, justice nominees rejected by lawm
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The seven justice nominees proposed by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to fill vacancies in Taiwan's Constitutional Court were all rejected by lawmakers on Tuesday, an expected outcome that could paralyse the court in the near future, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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Taiwan urges China to stop "provocative behaviour" amid rise in Chinese mi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said Lai's recent visit to diplomatic allies was a common practice of Taiwan presidents.
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Taiwan President William Lai's Pacific tour highlights efforts to counter
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai's stopovers in Hawaii and Guam during his first overseas trip to Taiwan's Pacific diplomatic allies highlight efforts by Taiwan and the US to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Taipei Times reported on Tuesday, citing a Taipei-based security e
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