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China Ready To “Forcefully” Stop Taiwan Independence, Says Defence Minister

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China Ready To “Forcefully” Stop Taiwan Independence, Says Defence Minister

Singapore: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to “forcefully” stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States. The remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore followed the first substantive face-to-face talks in 18 months between the two countries’ defence chiefs. “We have always been open…

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Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills

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Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills

Taiwan’s new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week’s military drills around the self-ruled island. Three days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in, Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan in drills that China said were a test of its ability to seize the island. During the two-day…

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After China’s Military Drills, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Say Ready To Work With Them

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After China’s Military Drills, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Say Ready To Work With Them

Taipei: Taiwan’s new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week’s military drills around the self-ruled island. Three days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in, Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan in drills that China said were a test of its ability to seize the island. During the…

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China Begins Military Drills Around Taiwan As ‘Punishment’

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China Begins Military Drills Around Taiwan As ‘Punishment’

The last time China announced similar military exercises around Taiwan was in August last year. Beijing: China on Thursday morning began two days of military drills around Taiwan, surrounding the island with navy vessels and aircraft as “strong punishment” for “separatist acts”, state media reported. The military exercise comes three days after Lai Ching-te was…

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China warns Taiwan of reprisals over Lai inauguration speech

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China warns Taiwan of reprisals over Lai inauguration speech

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te gives a speech at his inauguration ceremony on May 20, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. | Photo Credit: Getty Images China on May 21 slammed the inauguration speech of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a “confession of Taiwan independence”, and warned it would take “countermeasures”. Earlier, Beijing said it had…

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Taiwan MP Tries To Run Away With Bill To Stop It From Being Passed

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Taiwan MP Tries To Run Away With Bill To Stop It From Being Passed

Chaos erupted at the Taiwan Parliament on Friday after a bitter dispute over a controversial reform bill. In the middle of the chaos, Guo Guowen, a Member of the Parliament, swiftly snatched the bill documents and made a dramatic dash to prevent it from being passed, showed an online video. ???????? LMAO: A member of…

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Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

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Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

In this undated file photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, a Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location. | Photo Credit: AP Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on April 27 with 12 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, a day after U.S….

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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported

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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported

TAIPEI: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just off Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a depth of 24.9 km (15.5 miles), the weather administration said. Taiwan has been hit by more than…

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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan

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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan

Taiwan hit with magnitude-6.0 quake after day of tremors late on Monday night. (Representational) Taipei: -More than 80 earthquakes, the strongest of 6.3 magnitude, struck Taiwan’s east coast starting Monday night and into the early hours of Tuesday and some caused shaking of buildings in the capital Taipei, the island’s weather administration said. The quakes…

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Taiwan Hit By 5 Earthquakes Within 9 Minutes: Report

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Taiwan Hit By 5 Earthquakes Within 9 Minutes: Report

The seismic activity occurred between 5:08 pm and 5:17 pm (local time). (Representational) Hualien: Five earthquakes struck Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, in eastern Taiwan on Monday within just 9 minutes, as reported by Central News Agency Focus Taiwan. The seismic activity occurred between 5:08 pm and 5:17 pm (local time). “Five #earthquakes struck Shoufeng Township,…

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