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Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity with 41 aircraft, 9 ve
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan has reported heightened Chinese military activity with 41 aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship recorded operating around the island on Monday as per the Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister appreciates counterparts from US, Japan and Sout
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
His statement came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi and South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met in Munich on February 15.
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Taiwan says Canadian frigate transited Taiwan Strait from south to north
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Taiwan's MND said it was closely monitoring surrounding airspace and waters as the ship transited the Taiwan Strait. In response to Canada's action, Taiwan took appropriate measures.
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Taiwan minister thanks US State Dept after fact sheet removes lines not su
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanked the US State Department for reaffirming support toward Taiwan with "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings.
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Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 24 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircrafts, including J-10, KJ-500 region from 10:50 am (UTC+8) on Sunday.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to increase its investment in US
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country's investment in the US and continue to collaborate with friends and allies to build global democratic supply chains, the Taipei Times reported.
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Sailor with Chinese ID keeps Taiwanese citizenship
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
On Wednesday, Yang formally requested that Chinese authorities annul his household registration in China. The MAC confirmed that the government would not require him to travel to China for the process, as active-duty military personnel are restricted from visiting China due to national secur
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3 per c
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan plans to raise its defence spending to at least 3 per cent of GDP this year, President William Lai announced, emphasising the need to strengthen national security. The proposed increase comes amid growing regional tensions and US President Donald Trump's renewed push for tariffs on Ta
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Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Philippines is strengthening its defence partnerships with the US, Canada, and New Zealand amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. Manila is expanding military drills and negotiating new agreements to counter Beijing's assertive maritime claims.
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Taiwan detects 19 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 19 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, eight People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official ship operating in the region up until 6 am (UTC+8) today.
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China's military escalation forces Taiwan to expand defence drills amid gr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan plans to enhance the scope of its primary yearly military exercise by mobilizing additional reserve brigades. Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported that speculations surround media reports that the number of Chinese military aircraft entering the airspace surrounding Taiwan has doubled since
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China says Taiwan "inalienable part" of its territory as two US vessels sa
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Following a recent transit of two US ships through the Taiwan Strait, China reiterated its position on Taiwan and emphasised that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and said that it "opposes any country challenging or threatening China's sovereignty and security under the
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