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China probes for key target weak spots with 'paralysing' Taiwan drills
Beijing (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say - in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission. And while previous drills have sought to test Taipei's response times to Chinese incursion, Beijing says this week's exercises are focused on its ability to strike key targets such as ports and energy facilities on the island. "Taiwan is vulnerable from an energy point of view a ... read more |
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China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drillsTaipei (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during "live-fire" drills Wednesday as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own. ... more 
Taiwan arrests Chinese man in rubber boat off outlying islandTaipei (AFP) April 1, 2025 Taiwan's coast guard said Tuesday it had arrested a Chinese man in a rubber boat trying to "illegally" enter one of its outlying islands, as Beijing staged large-scale military drills. ... more 
Taiwan says China deploys Shandong aircraft carrier group near islandTaipei (AFP) April 1, 2025 China has deployed its Shandong aircraft carrier group and other vessels around Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said Tuesday after Beijing announced military exercises to surround the self-ruled island. ... more
Pentagon chief says US will ensure 'deterrence' across Taiwan StraitTokyo (AFP) Mar 30, 2025 The United States will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling China "aggressive and coercive". ... more |
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Taiwan announces pay rises for the military; Fights existential battle with Chinese spiesTaipei (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Taiwan will give pay rises to some service members in a bid to tackle manpower shortages, officials said on Friday, as the island faces intensifying military pressure from China. ... more 
Taiwan's annual war games to simulate 2027 China attackTaipei (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island's annual war games, the defence ministry said Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei. ... more
Taiwan probes two Chinese influencers over 'unification' commentsTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Two Chinese influencers living in Taiwan are under investigation over their comments "advocating unification" with China, a Taipei immigration official said Tuesday, days after the agency ordered a third Chinese influencer to leave the island. ... more 
Taiwan says detects 59 Chinese aircraft around islandTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defence ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force". ... more
Taiwanese president calls for 'proactive measures' against increased Chinese threatWashington DC (UPI) Mar 14, 2025 Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts by Beijing to undermine the sovereignty of the self-government island. ... more |
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Taiwan plans to reinstate military judges for China spy cases
Taipei (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Taiwan plans to reinstate military judges to hear Chinese espionage cases and other offences involving Taiwanese service members, President Lai Ching-te said Thursday. The number of people prosecuted for spying for Beijing has risen sharply, with retired and serving members of Taiwan's military the main targets of Chinese infiltration efforts, official figures show. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring it under its control. Beijing has stepped ... read more
Taiwan premier says hiking defence budget to 10% of GDP 'impossible'Taipei (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 Taiwan's premier said on Wednesday raising defence spending to 10 percent of the island's gross domestic product is "impossible", despite US calls for such a hike. ... more |
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China army says will tighten 'noose' around Taiwan if separatism escalates Beijing (AFP) Mar 9, 2025 China's military vowed Sunday to tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the "precipice". ... more
Taiwan says US will 'not abandon' Asia-Pacific regionTaipei (AFP) Mar 4, 2025 The United States will "not abandon" the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan's defence minister said, days after US President Donald Trump's fiery clash with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky fuelled concern in Taiwan over US support for the island. ... more 
China says drills near Taiwan 'routine training', rejects 'hype'Beijing (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 Beijing on Thursday rejected "hype" over what it called "routine training" the day after Taiwan said it had sent forces to respond to Chinese live-fire drills off the self-ruled island. ... more 
Taiwan says detects 45 Chinese aircraft in 24-hours, highest this yearTaipei (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 Taiwan said Thursday it detected 45 Chinese aircraft near the self-ruled island, the highest number this year and a tally that comes a day after Taipei condemned China's "live-fire" drills off the south. ... more 
Chinese military crosses Taiwan Strait median line without warning for 'shooting training'Washington DC (UPI) Feb 26, 2025 Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that a Chinese military joint air-sea drill, including live fire and warplanes, crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait without warning. ... more |
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