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Jun- 2024 -

3 June

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Defense Chief Says Beijing Ready to ‘Forcefully’ Stop Taiwan Independence

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to “forcefully” stop Taiwan independence.

May- 2024 -

29 May

Sea

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Revives Indigenous Frigate Program Featuring US-Made Radar

The Taiwanese Navy has resumed the construction of a new class of indigenous guided missile frigate featuring a US-made radar system.

28 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Releases Unsettling Video Simulating Full-Scale Invasion of Taiwan

The Chinese military has released an unsettling video simulation of a potential full-scale invasion of Taiwan.

24 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

23 May

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan as ‘Punishment’

China encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy.

16 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China’s Military Incursions Inching Closer to Taiwan: Officials

The Chinese military has ramped up unauthorized incursions in Taiwan in recent weeks, with some incidents much closer to the island nation than they were before.

Apr- 2024 -

3 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Puts Frontline Island on Alert Over Chinese Drone Incursions

Taiwan said soldiers on one of its tiny frontline islands just off China's mainland were on heightened alert following what it called provocations by Chinese drones.

Mar- 2024 -

22 March

Asia Pacific