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China Fires Rockets Into Waters Off Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills
31
Dec

China Fires Rockets Into Waters Off Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills

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China has fired multiple rockets into waters surrounding Taiwan for a second consecutive day as part of large-scale military exercises involving missile launches, fighter aircraft, and naval vessels, further escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said the live-fire drills were designed to simulate attacks on maritime targets and rehearse a […]

China Vows ‘Forceful Measures’ After U.S. Announces $11.1 Billion Arms Sales Package to Taiwan
22
Dec

China Vows ‘Forceful Measures’ After U.S. Announces $11.1 Billion Arms Sales Package to Taiwan

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China has warned it will take “forceful measures” to defend its sovereignty following the United States’ announcement of a planned $11.1 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, a move that has sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Beijing. China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that the People’s Liberation Army would intensify military training […]

China Accuses Philippines of 'Playing with Fire' on Taiwan
08
Aug

China Accuses Philippines of ‘Playing with Fire’ on Taiwan

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Beijing issues sharp rebuke after President Marcos says Philippines could be involved in a US-China conflict over Taiwan. China on Friday accused the Philippines of “playing with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suggested his country could be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan. The warning from Beijing […]

Taiwan’s President Lai Urges Peace with China, Vows to Strengthen Defences
20
May

Taiwan’s President Lai Urges Peace with China, Vows to Strengthen Defences

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One year into office, Lai calls war ‘unwinnable’ but insists island must remain prepared TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked his first year in office on Tuesday with a firm message of peace toward China, while simultaneously reaffirming the need to bolster the island’s military defences amid rising regional tensions. Speaking at the Presidential […]