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Dec- 2024 -9 DecemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Military on High Alert as China Warships Sail Near Island
Taiwan said its military was on high alert as Chinese warships sailed near the island on Monday, preparing for strong response from China to President Lai Ching-te's stopovers in the United States.
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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyAsia Pacific
Taiwan ‘Must Rely’ on Itself for Defense Against China: FM
Taiwan's foreign minister said the self-ruled island must rely on itself for defense after US presidential candidate Trump insisted Taipei "should pay" Washington for defense.
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9 JulyAsia Pacific
Taiwan Soldier Charged With Leaking Military Secrets to China
A Taiwanese sergeant has been indicted for allegedly photographing and leaking confidential defense information to China, prosecutors said.
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May- 2024 -24 MayAsia Pacific
China Says Drills Around Taiwan to Test ‘Seizure of Power’ Capability
Beijing said ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military's ability to seize power over the self-ruled island.
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15 MayAir
45 Chinese Aircraft Detected Around Taiwan
Taipei said it detected 45 Chinese military aircraft around Taiwan, the highest single-day number this year and coming less than a week before the self-ruled island inaugurates its new president.
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Apr- 2024 -29 AprilAsia Pacific
Taiwan Detects 22 Chinese Aircraft Around Island
Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 22 Chinese warplanes and drones around the self-ruled island in a window of less than three hours.
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