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Taiwan reports 4 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels near its territory

Taiwan-China issue is a complex and longstanding geopolitical conflict centred on Taiwan's sovereignty

China using 'united front' tactics to influence Taiwan, says minister

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) utilises methods such as manipulating local elections, as seen in 2018 and 2022, and hindering the effectiveness of Taiwan's administration

Taiwan demonstrates sea defences against potential Chinese attack

Taiwan on Thursday demonstrated its sea defences against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland. The island's navy highlighted its Kuang Hua VI fast attack missile boats and Tuo Chiang-class corvettes in waters near Taiwan's largest port of Kaohsiung, a major hub for international trade considered key to resupplying Chinese forces should they establish a beachhead on the island. The Kuang Hua VI boats, with a crew of 19, carry indigenously developed Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles and displayed their ability to take to the sea in an emergency to intercept enemy ships about to cross the 44-kilometer (24-nautical mile) limit of Taiwan's contiguous zone, within which governments are permitted to take defensive action. China routinely sends ships and planes to challenge Taiwan's willingness and ability to counter intruders, prompting Taiwan to scramble jets, activate missile systems and dispatch .

Taiwan reports 11 Chinese aircraft, nine navy vessels near its territory

It was also noted that 5 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. The details were shared in a post on X

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft near shores; reports satellite launch

MND reported that 14 of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan holds military drills amid concerns over possible defence budget cut

Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defence budget due to legislative wrangling between the island's two major political parties. The drills began in the north with tank maneuvering at a base in Hsinchu featuring outmoded CM-11 tanks, which are gradually being replaced by newly purchased Abrams M1A2T from the US. The replacement marks a huge upgrade despite some complaints over the weight of the new tanks and their likely effectiveness at preventing a possible Chinese landing. Troops arrived on armoured personnel carriers, while Apache and S-70 helicopters whirled overhead, providing reconnaissance and covering fire. With the equipment Taiwan currently operates, the communication officer is on the ground to coordinate airborne attacks, said Army Captain Chuang Yuan-cheng of the 542 Armored Brigade in Hsinchu county just south of the capital of Taipei. That allows them to guide the helicopters so that ground fire and ...

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan govt averaged 2.4 mn a day in 2024: Report

Taiwan's Government Service Network, or GSN, received a daily average of 2.4 million attacks last year, double the daily average of 1.2 million in 2023

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese military aircraft and vessels near its shores

This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, raising concerns over regional stability

Taiwan bars Chinese media reporters due to 'united front work' activities

Taiwanese authorities will also prohibit the newspaper's parent organisation, Fujian Daily Newspaper Group, from assigning reporters to Taiwan

Taiwan rebutts China's New Year propaganda video as psychological warfare

Video, which featured Chinese warships, fighter jets, and dramatic imagery, sought to assert China's dominance over Taiwan

Taiwan court sentences ex-army major for selling state secrets to China

The court stated that Lee Wen-sheng provided hard or digital copies of confidential or classified documents he encountered in his role

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels near territory

The Taiwan Strait remains a focal point of heightened tensions, with Taiwanese officials repeatedly condemning the increase in Chinese military operations

Taiwan's president vows to boost defence budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen the island's defences in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year's address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the line of defence of democracy globally. China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, is part of its territory and has vowed to annex the island by force if necessary. Authoritarian countries such as China, Russia, North Korea and Iran are still collaborating to threaten the international order that is based on rules. This has severely influenced the Indo-Pacific region and the world's peace and stability, Lai said in his address. Beijing has used a variety of tactics in recent years to increase pressure on Taiwan, from sending warships and fighter jets toward the island on a near-daily basis to pressuring Taiwan's diplomatic allies to switch their recognition to China. In response, Taiwan has been reforming its military and buying weapons from the United States, its biggest unofficial

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores

According to the MND, one of the two PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ

No one can ever stop China's reunification with Taiwan, says Xi Jinping

Xi also highlighted China's aim to strengthen international cooperation, promote mutual understanding, and build a community with a shared future for humanity

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its shores

According to the MND, three of the five PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft and 6 naval vessels near its territory

Military activity was also reported on Saturday when seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were around its territory

Taiwan pledges $5 mn for renovation of rehabilitation center in Ukraine

Once the renovation is complete, the building will be renamed the 'Taiwan Friendship Building'

Taiwan reports 5 Chinese aircraft, naval vessels around its territory

Military activity was also reported on Saturday when seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were around its territory

Taiwan's science ministry warns chip, AI funding cuts could impact tech

Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology estimate comes after the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Tuesday warned that the country's collaboration with tech companies, such as Micron , AMD, Nvidia