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G7 opposes China's 'militarisation activities' in South China Sea
Updated : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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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China's rocket launch sent debris into sea, say Taiwan authorities
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a statement, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that the forces had monitored the whole process of the rocket launch through joint intelligence and surveillance.
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US, China indulge in "transit diplomacy" over Taiwan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 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 : 3 years, 2 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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China 'advises' Philippines to 'unequivocally oppose' Taiwan's independenc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China's Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Friday said Manila should stand against the firm sovereignty claim of self-ruled, democratic Taiwan, which Beijing sees as part of its territory awaiting reunification.
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China says it "hopes" Germany will support its "peaceful reunification" wi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China "hopes and believes" Germany will support its "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, said Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, in a statement shared by the Chinese foreign ministry on Saturday, reported Fox News.
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Through invented antiquity, Beijing seeks to validate territorial claims
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Name-giving is a process through which Beijing seeks to validate territorial claims through invented antiquity. While this tactic may not immediately alter boundaries, it is part of Beijing's longer-term strategy of validating territorial aggrandisement.
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Macron, Von Der Leyen's recent China visit muddied waters by not providing
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
French President, Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President, Ursula Von Der Leyen's recent China visit may have muddied the waters by not providing a united European strategic approach to the China-Taiwan situation.
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China's arms exports declined by 23 per cent in last 10 years: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The latest figures show that China's overall share of global arms exports dropped from 6.3 per cent to 5.2 per cent in the last 10 years. While China seems to be preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan, the possibility of it using its defence industrial base to support Russia in Ukraine
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Beijing to impose no-fly zone north of Taiwan for 'aerospace activities' n
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
After carrying out a 3-day series of military drills near Taiwan, Beijing informed Taipei that a no-fly zone will be implemented north of Taiwan the following week, NHK World reported, citing Taiwan's transportation ministry on Tuesday.
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Italian MPs Taiwan trip called off amid growing "international tensions"
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The delegation of Italian MPs was about to fly to Taipei for the first time since November 2019. They were reportedly ready to leave on Tuesday. However, their mission was postponed to a later, as-of-yet unspecified date.
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