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EU shouldn't follow US or China on Taiwan: French President Macron
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for the European Union to implement its stated policy of "strategic autonomy" and argued the bloc could become a "third pole" alongside China and the US and reiterated that the EU shouldn't follow US or China on Taiwan.
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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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"Will fight to defend, protect home together": Taiwan Defence Ministry
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said, "#Taiwan is our homeland, and no matter where we go or what we encounter, she is always charming and beautiful. Every story on this land is etched in our memories. We, #ROCArmedForces, are fighting with all our heart to defend
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Taiwan tracks 71 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval ships
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Types of Chinese planes monitored by the MND Saturday included the J-10, J-11, and J-16 fighter jets, the Xi'an Y-20 transport plane, the H-6K strategic bomber, and the KJ-500 early warning aircraft, Channel News Asia reported.
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China takes punitive action against organisations advocating Taiwan's inde
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Their heads have been banned from entering the mainland and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao, reported Bangkok Post.
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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 raises concerns over Chinese interference in relations with Argenti
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
If it had not been for interference by China, Taiwan would have opened an embassy in Argentina, Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Yui said an interview published by news site Infobae.
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Taiwan's ex-President Ma Ying-jeou to make historic visit to China next we
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
In a first, Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou is all set to visit the Chinese mainland next week.
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Xi Jinping's consolidation of power leaves little room for dissent
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Moreover, Xi surrounded himself with close aides, such as new Premier Li Qiang. Xi's drive for power is worrying. What if China goes down the wrong path, the global implications could be significant, reported Nikkei Asia.
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'Red Alert' report urges Australia to prepare for war with China in 3 year
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The report indicates that a conflict involving Taiwan and China is much more likely than most Australian citizens realize.
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China "no longer comfortable" with status quo on Taiwan, says US State Sec
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to Blinken, the status quo has been "vital" to the US because it maintains peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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