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Taiwan reports 44 aircraft, 6 vessels and 1 ship from China around it's co
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported an increase in Chinese military presence around the island early Saturday, with 44 PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels and 1 ship detected by 6 am local time. Of these, 37 aircraft reportedly crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line and entered Tai
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Taiwan reports surge in PLA aircraft near its airspace
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported a significant increase in Chinese military aircraft near its airspace, with 37 PLA aircraft detected on Saturday, 35 of which crossed the Taiwan Strait median line into Taiwan's southwestern, southern, and southeastern Air Defense Identificat
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Taiwan detects 20 Chinese aircraft around its ADIZ
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a post on X, the MND stated, "Overall 20 PLA aircraft in various types (including Su-30, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1820hr today. Out of which, 11 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ in conducting air-sea joint trai
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U.S. and South Korea Condemn China's Provocative Military Exercises Around
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
United States and South Korea voiced their concerns regarding China's recent "provocative actions," which included extensive military exercises around Taiwan, heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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Beijing condemns US-Taiwan arms sales, calls it violation of one-China pri
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
China strongly condemned the recent USD1.988 billion arms deal between the United States and Taiwan, stating that it seriously violates the one-China principle.
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US boosts Taiwan's defence with USD 1.988 billion arms deal amid China ten
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
United States announced its approval for potential sales of radar systems and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, with a total value of approximately USD 1.988 billion in order to enhance its defence capabilities amid rising Chinese tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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European Parliament condemns China's military provocations against Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The resolution, which received 432 votes in favour, 60 against, and 71 abstentions, also deemed any unilateral changes to the "status quo" in the Taiwan Strait as unacceptable. Additionally, it condemned China's ongoing military provocations against Taiwan, particularly referencing drills
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China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The development comes just after warships of the US and Canada sailed through the contested waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday and following a mega military exercise a week ago by Beijing.
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Taiwan's Defence Ministry detects 14 Chinese aircraft, 12 naval vessels ar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
China's military activity near Taiwan intensified on Monday, with 14 aircraft and 12 naval vessels spotted in the region by 6 am (local time), according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).
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G7 defence ministers criticise China's drills near Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a joint statement on Saturday, the ministers asserted the "enduring unity and common determination to address, in a cohesive and concrete manner, security challenges at a time in history marked by great instability," the Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan President lauds role of pilots amid heightened tensions with China,
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During a visit to the Air Force's Combat Command, Lai pledged that Taiwan would construct 11 new 1,000-tonne ships to strengthen its defence capabilities.
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Taiwan urges China to recognise its independent existence
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) urged China to recognise Taiwan's existence and refrain from military provocations that threaten regional stability. MOFA expressed gratitude to international allies for their support amid rising tensions and emphasised the importance of dialogue f
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