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French survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An annual French survey reveals strong public support for Taiwan's right to determine its future, rejecting China's claims over the island. Conducted by the Descartes Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence, the study found that 79.5 per cent of respondents belie
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Rise in Chinese military incursions around Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the MND, of the eight People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, one crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan reports 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday said that 4 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time).
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Taiwan reports 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Of the 17 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 13 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's MND.
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China increases military activity in Taiwan Strait
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Of the 47 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 16 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's MND. In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed
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Taiwan boosts defence readiness amid Chinese warship movements
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan's military initiated war-preparedness drills after reports of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels entering the Taiwan Strait and Western Pacific for extended missions. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) reserved airspace near Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, prompting Taiwan to
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Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Of the 10 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, six aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan detects 16 Chinese military aircraft, 13 naval vessels near its ter
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Of the 16 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's north, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's MND.
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Taiwan accuses China, Russia of heightening regional tensions
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned China and Russia for escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, citing multiple military manoeuvres. Chinese warplanes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, and joint China-Russia military activities breached South Korea's air defence zone
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China ramps up military activity in Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to Taiwan's MND, three of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response, Taiwan monitored the situation and responded accordingly
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Taiwan detects 18 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its terr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to Taiwan's MND, seven of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan reduces air raid alert zone amid rising threats from China
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan has revised its air raid alert regulations, reducing the threshold distance for warnings, Defence Minister Wellington Koo confirmed on Monday. The decision was attributed to escalating military provocations from China.
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