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China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’

Self-ruled island ‘strongly’ condemns Chinese actions, says it deployed military vessels and aircraft to monitor drills.

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Taiwan's president says the defense budget will exceed 3% of GDP in military overhaul

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday that the island’s defense budget will exceed 3% of its economic output as it overhauls its military in the face of the rising threat from China

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China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan, blaming recent statements by US and Taiwanese leaders

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and Monday

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Taiwan says tougher measures needed to counter Chinese infiltration

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.

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Taiwan's leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses

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Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?

The latest development in a growing trend for ‘military boardgames’ gives players the chance to ‘defend’ Taiwan.

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As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval

Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.

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Taiwan raises alert to ‘high’ amid presence of Chinese warships

Nearly 90 Chinese navy, coastguard ships reported near Taiwan, southern Japanese islands, East and South China Seas.

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China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii

Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam.

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US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan

Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.

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Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.

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Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills

Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.

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China starts new round of war games around Taiwan

Beijing begins manoeuvres in ‘stern warning’ days after President Lai’s first National Day speech.

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Taiwan’s President Lai says will ‘resist annexation or encroachment’

In his first National Day speech, new president stresses ‘thriving’ democracy of island claimed by Beijing.

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Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know

Taiwan’s 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island’s readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.

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US Pledges Support For Taiwan Amid China Military Threats

US reiterates support for Taiwan's defense against China amid escalating tensions. Recent military activities and strengthening US-Taiwan ties underscore t...

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China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says

Hacking group RedJuliett compromised two dozen organisations in Taiwan and elsewhere, report says.

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‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says

Taiwan’s president tells military academy cadets that the main challenge they face is the strong rise of Beijing.

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Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

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Taiwan’s Lai says Tiananmen ‘will not disappear in torrent of history’

Tuesday marks 35 years since Chinese soldiers stormed the square and opening fire on peaceful protesters.

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China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister

Dong Jun says ‘whoever dares to split Taiwan from China will be crushed to pieces and suffer his own destruction’.

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Taiwan’s parliament passes bill pushing pro-China changes

Thousands protested outside Taiwan’s parliament after reforms seen as reducing the president’s power were passed.

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China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’

The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island.

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Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy.

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