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No 'external force' can change Taiwan's future: President William Lai ple
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan's self-governing status while marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou, reported Taipei Times.
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China continues military activity near Taiwan: 8 aircraft, 7 vessels detec
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity near the island on Sunday and said that by 6 am (local time), eight Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected in the region.
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US boosts Taiwan's defence with USD 1.988 billion arms deal amid China ten
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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Taiwan conducts night-time live-fire drills amid China tensions
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Taiwan defence command conducted its inaugural night-time live-fire exercises on Thursday, focused on preparing the military for the potential threat of an invasion by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) under the cover of darkness.
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12 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels spotted near Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday and said that by 6 am (local time), 22 Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels were detected in the region.
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European Parliament condemns China's military provocations against Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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Survey shows strong support for President Lai Ching-te's stance against Ch
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The MAC reported that "of the over 1,000 respondents to the survey following Lai's speech on October 10, 68.8 per cent supported Lai's statement that 'the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan's official name) has already put down roots in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, and the ROC and the Peop
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Taiwan: Ten charged in military espionage case for China
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ten people allegedly involving Chinese agents, Taiwanese gang members and a temple were indicted in a military espionage case yesterday, as reported by the Taipei Times.
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US lawmakers criticise South Africa's relocation of Taiwan office amid Chi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
US senators and representatives criticised the South African government this week for yielding to China's demands regarding the relocation of Taiwan's representative office.
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12 Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels spotted near Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity near the island on Thursday and said that by 6 am (local time), 12 Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels were detected in the region.
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Taiwan's Defence Minister warns of war, global trade risks amid Chinese mi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on Wednesday that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be considered an act of war with serious repercussions for global trade, according to a report by Taiwan News. Notably, during its "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercises, China practised bloc
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Taiwan accuses China of launching satellites over its Air Defence zone
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Wednesday that China launched satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), with a flight path crossing over Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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