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Chinese combat drone encircles Taiwan for first time
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Between 6 a.m. on Thursday (April 27) and 6 a.m. on Friday (April 28), Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) monitored 38 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and one military aircraft that was circumnavigating Taiwan for the first time, reported Taiwan news.
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G7 opposes China's 'militarisation activities' in South China Sea
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The G-7 joint statement comes in the wake of French President Emmanual Macron's remarks during his recent visit to China where he said that Europe should not become a "follower" of either Beijing or Washington and avoid getting involved in any conflict between the two countries over Taiwa
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G7 warns "severe costs" against countries aiding Russian war in Ukraine
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The statement said, "There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities such as Russia's attacks against civilians and critical civilian infrastructure."
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US, China indulge in "transit diplomacy" over Taiwan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China and the United States are playing "transit diplomacy" over Taiwan.
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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait after China concludes its military
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a statement, US Navy 7th Fleet said, " The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit April 16 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law."<
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Taiwan tracks 91 Chinese aircraft, 12 naval ships
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In the official release, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said, "91 PLA aircraft and 12 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 54 of the detected aircraft had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest and southeast ADIZ."
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China concludes 3-day live-fire drills near Taiwan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The three-day live-fire drills started by China in response to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen's recent visit to the US concluded on Monday, Al Jazeera reported.
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Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing performed "simulated coordinated precision strikes on important targets in Taiwan" on the second day of the drills, adding to the ongoing tense situation between Taiwan and China, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
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Taiwan tracks 42 rival military aircraft, 8 naval ships around country aft
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As China announced military drills, at least 42 Chinese military aircraft have been detected around Taiwan, with 29 crossing the country's northern, central, and southern median line, on Saturday, Taiwan News reported citing the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
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China announces military drills around Taiwan after Tsai, McCarthy meet
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China is set to launch a three day military drill around Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from US visit where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, reported Taiwan News.
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China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' engages in drills near Taiwan after Tsai
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amid a high-profile meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, China's aircraft carrier Shandong engaged in a drill near Taiwan on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported.
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Taiwan responds to Chinese 'combat readiness' patrols
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a retaliatory move, Taiwan sent combat aircraft to warn away ten Chinese aircraft, which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Al Jazeera reported.
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