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US Commander gives strident warning about China's threat
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Almost everywhere one looks, China is ramping up pressure against neighbours and would-be adversaries. This is happening diplomatically, economically and militarily, even as Chairman Xi Jinping rapidly builds up the combat capabilities of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and prepares Ch
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Former US Indo-Pacific Commander urges strategic clarity' on Taiwan
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
At a Pacific Forum event in Honolulu, former US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris urged the US to end its policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan, warning that China's intentions are clear and must be met with an equally unambiguous US stance to deter a potential invasion.
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US Lawmaker reaffirms commitment to Taiwan, warns against China threat
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
US Representative Seth Moulton reaffirmed American commitment to Taiwan's defence against potential Chinese aggression, praising Taiwan's embrace of asymmetric strategy and advocating for deeper economic ties.
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Taiwan to impose national security observation period for Hong Kong, Macau
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council announced that Hong Kong and Macau residents applying for long-term residency will now face an extended national security observation period, citing China's influence operations and demographic manipulation in Hong Kong.
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Chinese cruise ship sails within two nautical miles of Tawain's Hengchun P
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
A Chinese cruise ship sailed within two nautical miles of Taiwan's Hengchun Peninsula, prompting warnings from observers and officials over potential "gray zone" activity and national security concerns.
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Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near its territ
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday reported Chinese military activity in the surrounding region, including seven sorties by People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two Chinese government ships.
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Taiwan: Lai pledges support for agriculture, fisheries amid US tariff talk
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te assured farmers and fishers that Taiwan's tariff talks with the US would not sacrifice the interests of its agriculture and aquaculture sectors, amid concerns over new US duties prompted by trade tensions with China.
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US senator reiterates support for Taiwan
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts of the US told Taiwanese President William Lai that the US would continue to assist Taiwan with its self-defence and also wants to see peace across the Taiwan Strait without coercion or the threat of force, as reported by the Taipei Times.
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"China uses civil groups, religious institutions to infiltrate military,"
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) revealed in a report that China is using local criminal organisations, illegal lenders, religious institutions, and civil groups to penetrate the Taiwanese military, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan detects six Chinese naval vessels, four ships around its territory
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan detected six Chinese naval vessels and four official ships operating around its territory up until 6 am (local time) on Sunday, a statement by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said.
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Taipei Mayor Chiang calls no-confidence vote
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called for a legislative vote of no confidence to dismiss the Cabinet, accusing the Lai administration of judicial overreach. The proposal drew mixed reactions from opposition leaders and sharp criticism from the DPP.
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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese activity around its territory
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
13 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone), authorities said.
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