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Taiwan Monitors Increased Chinese Military Activity as Tensions Escalate
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, marking the second "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week and raising tensions in the region. 
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, marking the second "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week and raising tensions in the region. -
China's Military Maneuvers Near Taiwan Raise Tensions Amid Defense Spending Surge
China's intensification of military activities around Taiwan and significant defense budget increase are raising concerns over regional stability and potential conflict escalation. China's intensification of military activities around Taiwan and significant defense budget increase are raising concerns over regional stability and potential conflict escalation. -
Taiwan's Election Defies China's Warnings with Lai Ching-te's Presidential Win
Taiwan's voters have handed a historic third consecutive presidential win to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), electing Lai Ching-te as the new president. This victory comes despite stern warnings from China about the heightened risk of conflict should the DPP secure another term. 
Taiwan's voters have handed a historic third consecutive presidential win to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), electing Lai Ching-te as the new president. This victory comes despite stern warnings from China about the heightened risk of conflict should the DPP secure another term. -
Chinese Military Incursions Intensify Amid Taiwan's Election Campaign
On Wednesday, Taiwan's defense ministry observed 11 Chinese aircraft, including J-10 and J-16 fighters, H-6 bombers, and early warning aircraft, breaching the median line of the Taiwan Strait. On Wednesday, Taiwan's defense ministry observed 11 Chinese aircraft, including J-10 and J-16 fighters, H-6 bombers, and early warning aircraft, breaching the median line of the Taiwan Strait. -
Under the Sea and Above the Skies: Taiwan and China's Dueling Defense Dynamics
In a significant move signaling Taiwan's determination to bolster its defense capabilities, the self-governed island recently unveiled its first home-grown submarine, christened "Narwhal" or "Hai Kun" in Mandarin. This development comes at a time when tensions between Taiwan and China are palpably high, with the latter frequently flexing its military muscles in the region. 
In a significant move signaling Taiwan's determination to bolster its defense capabilities, the self-governed island recently unveiled its first home-grown submarine, christened "Narwhal" or "Hai Kun" in Mandarin. This development comes at a time when tensions between Taiwan and China are palpably high, with the latter frequently flexing its military muscles in the region. -
Taiwan Calls on China Mainland to Halt 'Military Harassment' Amid Escalating Tensions
In a recent statement, Taiwan has implored China to cease its "military harassment" following the detection of over 100 Chinese military aircraft approaching the island nation. This appeal, issued on Sunday, comes in the wake of heightened tensions between the two countries. In a recent statement, Taiwan has implored China to cease its "military harassment" following the detection of over 100 Chinese military aircraft approaching the island nation. This appeal, issued on Sunday, comes in the wake of heightened tensions between the two countries. -
A Landmark Step: U.S. and Taiwan Set to Sign Pioneering Agreement Under New Trade Framework
In a historic move, Taiwan and the United States are preparing to ink their inaugural deal under the newly formulated trade dialogue on Thursday, a move seen as an enhancement of relations amidst China's intensified pressures on Taiwan, a democratically-governed region. 
In a historic move, Taiwan and the United States are preparing to ink their inaugural deal under the newly formulated trade dialogue on Thursday, a move seen as an enhancement of relations amidst China's intensified pressures on Taiwan, a democratically-governed region. -
Taiwan Arms F-16V Squadrons with US Missiles Amid Mounting Tensions
In the wake of escalating tensions with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Taiwan has equipped its most advanced fighter squadrons with cutting-edge air-to-air missiles. The Taiwan air force announced that it has procured AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from the United States, arming their F-16 Viper squadrons which are tasked with managing PLA fly-bys. In the wake of escalating tensions with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Taiwan has equipped its most advanced fighter squadrons with cutting-edge air-to-air missiles. The Taiwan air force announced that it has procured AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from the United States, arming their F-16 Viper squadrons which are tasked with managing PLA fly-bys. -
China Showcases Combat Drone Around Taiwan; US Navy Aircraft Crosses Strait
A Chinese TB-001 combat drone has flown around Taiwan, demonstrating Beijing's ability to attack the island's east coast bases, while a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait. A Chinese TB-001 combat drone has flown around Taiwan, demonstrating Beijing's ability to attack the island's east coast bases, while a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait. -
China Concludes Taiwan Military Drills, Practices Blockades and Precision Strikes
China announced on Monday the conclusion of a three-day series of military exercises around Taiwan, stating that the drills tested integrated military capabilities under actual combat conditions. The Chinese forces practiced precision strikes and blockading the island, which Beijing views as part of its territory. 
China announced on Monday the conclusion of a three-day series of military exercises around Taiwan, stating that the drills tested integrated military capabilities under actual combat conditions. The Chinese forces practiced precision strikes and blockading the island, which Beijing views as part of its territory.
