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Apr- 2023 -11 AprilAsia Pacific
Taiwan Says 8 Chinese Warships in Waters Around Island
Eight Chinese warships were still operating in waters around the island, Taiwan's defense ministry said, a day after Beijing declared an end to its massive war games.
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9 AprilAsia Pacific
China Simulates Taiwan Strikes in Second Day of ‘Joint Sword’ Drills
Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan as they encircled the island during a second day of military drills.
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6 AprilAsia Pacific
China Vows ‘Resolute’ Response to High-Level US Meet With Taiwan Leader
China's foreign ministry condemned the meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in California.
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5 AprilAsia Pacific
Taiwan to Receive 200 US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles in 2023
Taiwan is reportedly set to receive the first batch of 200 Javelin anti-tank missiles from the US in the second half of 2023.
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchAsia Pacific
Ukraine War Delayed Taiwan’s 150-Kilometer Precision Bomb Purchase: Report
Taiwan has reportedly deferred purchasing the ground-launched small-diameter bomb from the US due to Washington’s Ukraine commitment.
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16 MarchAsia Pacific
Taiwan Urged to Adopt Finland’s Military Reservist Concept
Taiwanese has been urged to study and adopt Finland’s concept of military reserves to bolster its readiness for a potential Chinese invasion.
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14 MarchAsia Pacific
Taiwan Unveils Portable Kamikaze Drone as China Tensions Rise
Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the US-made Switchblade 300, as China steps up military pressure on the island.
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9 MarchAsia Pacific
Taiwan to Upgrade Aging M60A3 Patton Tanks With New Engines
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has announced that it will upgrade its aging fleet of M60A3 Patton tanks with new engines.
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7 MarchAsia Pacific
Taiwan Alarmed by Chinese Defense Spending Hike: Minister
Taiwan's defense minister said an increase in Chinese military spending indicated Beijing was "preparing for the use of force if necessary."
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5 MarchAsia Pacific
China Says Defense Budget to Increase 7.2 Percent in 2023
China said it would raise its defense spending by 7.2 percent in 2023, as its outgoing premier warned of growing "external" threats to Beijing's rise.
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