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"Taiwan Strait not under China's sovereignty": Taiwan's Ministry of Nation
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) has strongly asserted that the Taiwan Strait is not under the sovereignty of China, emphasising that the freedom of navigation exercised by like-minded countries proves its legal status.
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister appreciates counterparts from US, Japan and Sout
Updated : 1 year ago IST
His statement came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi and South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met in Munich on February 15.
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Taiwan says Canadian frigate transited Taiwan Strait from south to north
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Taiwan's MND said it was closely monitoring surrounding airspace and waters as the ship transited the Taiwan Strait. In response to Canada's action, Taiwan took appropriate measures.
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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft around its territory
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 24 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircrafts, including J-10, KJ-500 region from 10:50 am (UTC+8) on Sunday.
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China says Taiwan "inalienable part" of its territory as two US vessels sa
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Following a recent transit of two US ships through the Taiwan Strait, China reiterated its position on Taiwan and emphasised that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and said that it "opposes any country challenging or threatening China's sovereignty and security under the
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Taiwan detects 30 Chinese aircraft; says 2 US naval vessels sailed through
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 30 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official ship detected by 6 am today (UTC+8) around Taiwan's territory.
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US, Japan oppose China's "unlawful maritime claims," call for peace in Tai
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"The two leaders reiterated their strong opposition to any attempts by China to change the status quo by force or coercion in the East China Sea. The two leaders reaffirmed their strong opposition to China's unlawful maritime claims."
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Taiwan reports detection of 14 Chinese aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operati
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that 14 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected around Taiwan as of 6 am local time (UTC+8) today.
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PLA modernising rapidly but still lacks key capabilities to conquer Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army is making significant strides in modernisation but still faces challenges in achieving the joint warfare capabilities needed to invade Taiwan, according to a new report from the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Taiwan sees spike in Chinese incursions around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to the MND, of the four People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's northern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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China hikes military activity around Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to the MND, of the six People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan confirms eight-month prison sentence for Chinese speedboat intruder
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's Supreme Court has upheld an eight-month prison sentence for retired Chinese navy officer Ruan, who illegally entered Taiwan via a speedboat in 2023. Detained upon arrival, Ruan claimed he sought political asylum due to restrictions in China. Authorities will decide on his deportatio
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