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Philippine president warns China against ‘acts of war’ amidst South China Sea standoff

June 1, 2024 admin

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has warned China not to cross a red line in the South China Sea, saying If any Filipino died as a result of Beijing’s wilful actions, Manila would consider it as close to “an act of war” and respond accordingly. Addressing the defence-and-security focused Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore on…

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China warns of Taiwan ‘war’ as military drills encircle island

May 24, 2024 admin

China warned on May 24 of war over Taiwan and said it would ramp up countermeasures until “complete reunification” was achieved, as Chinese forces conducted military drills around the self-ruled island. Warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan on the second day of exercises that Beijing said were a test of its ability to seize the…

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Taiwan Detects Dozens Of Chinese Warplanes, Ships

May 9, 2024 admin

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

May 7, 2024 admin

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

April 20, 2024 admin

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

April 20, 2024 admin

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

November 2, 2023 admin

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

October 24, 2023 admin

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

October 7, 2023 admin

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

September 22, 2023 admin

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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