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Taiwan Detects Dozens Of Chinese Warplanes, Ships

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Taiwan Detects Dozens Of Chinese Warplanes, Ships

Lai Ching-te, like outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen, rejects China’s claim on Taiwan.(Representational) Taipei: Taiwanese defence and coast guard officials said on Thursday dozens of Chinese warplanes and ships had been detected around the island, less than two weeks before self-ruled Taiwan’s inauguration for a new president. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and…

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4 Chinese Ships Entered “Restricted” Waters, Says Taiwan

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4 Chinese Ships Entered “Restricted” Waters, Says Taiwan

A Chinese speedboat carrying four people capsized near Kinmen on February 14. (Representational) Taipei: Four Chinese coastguard ships briefly sailed through Taiwan’s “prohibited” waters, Taipei said, urging Beijing to stop actions that “endanger” navigation safety. China claims self-ruled democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, and has said it will not rule out using force…

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US House of Representatives Passes Massive Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

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US House of Representatives Passes Massive Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

Some hardline Republicans have voiced strong opposition to further Ukraine aid Washington: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives on Saturday passed the first in a series of bills in a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over bitter objections from party hardliners. More than two months have passed since…

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US House Votes To Ban TikTok If It Doesn’t Cut Ties To China

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US House Votes To Ban TikTok If It Doesn’t Cut Ties To China

Representational Image Washington: Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Saturday quickly passed two key aid bills to counter China and bolster Taiwan while also threatening a ban on TikTok if it fails to divest from Beijing. Voting on major bills on Ukraine and Israel was yet to come. Lawmakers began voting on the…

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China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

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China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

A Taiwan national flag flutters near the Taipei 101 building at the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 7, 2023. Taiwan said Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign…

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Taiwan presidential frontrunner slams China over Foxconn probe

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Taiwan presidential frontrunner slams China over Foxconn probe

Representational image of Foxconn logo seen atop the company’s headquarters in New Taipei City, Taiwan | Photo Credit: Reuters Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday hit out at China over its probe of major Apple supplier Foxconn, saying Beijing should “cherish” Taiwanese companies and not put pressure on them during an election. Foxconn is…

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Taipei looking forward to join hands with India, other nations to safeguard peace in Taiwan Strait: Taiwanese Envoy Ger

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Taipei looking forward to join hands with India, other nations to safeguard peace in Taiwan Strait: Taiwanese Envoy Ger

Taiwan is looking forward to joining hands with India and other like-minded partners to strengthen the global supply chain and safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific, Taipei’s de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger has said. Without naming China, the envoy said Taiwan, confronted by “unceasing cross-Strait military intimidation and grey-zone threats”, has continued…

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Taiwan says detects 24 Chinese military aircraft in air defence zone

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Taiwan says detects 24 Chinese military aircraft in air defence zone

Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Friday that over the previous 24-hour period it had detected 24 Chinese air force aircraft entering into Taiwan’s air defence zone, part of a regular pattern of what Taipei calls Chinese harassment. At least 17 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to a map…

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Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in a new daily high in recent times

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Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in a new daily high in recent times

China’s military regularly sends planes over waters south and west of Taiwan. File. (For Representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: AP Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in new daily high in recent times. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said that it detected the planes in the 24-hour period ending at 6 a.m. on…

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