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US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said the security environment around the country was becoming increasingly severe

'Build plant here, or pay 100% tax': Trump's ultimatum to chipmaker TSMC

Donald Trump's latest threat comes as chip giant TSMC faces a potential $1 billion fine over a US export control probe linked to its chips ending up in a Huawei AI processor

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 shakes Taiwan, no damage reported immediately

An earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday morning, setting off alarms in the capital, but no damage was immediately reported. The Central Weather Administration measured the quake at 5.8 magnitude. The shaking in Taipei lasted only a few seconds. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.0 quake was about 21 kilometers (12 miles) south-southeast of Yilan on the northeast coast. It was centered 69 kilometers (43 miles) below the Earth's surface. Deeper quakes can be widely felt while generally causing less damage than shallow quakes. Taiwan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean from Chile to New Zealand where most of the world's earthquakes occur. Taiwan's worst modern quake, a 1999 magnitude 7.7 temblor killed 2,415 people, damaged buildings around the island of 23 million people and led to tightened building codes, better response times and coordination and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety. Schools

Taiwan detects 25 Chinese aircraft sorties, six vessels near its territory

According to the MND, out of the 25 aircraft sorties, 18 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan has no plans to retaliate against US tariffs, says President Lai

Lai acknowledged the significant impact the tariff could have on Taiwan's economy but reassured the public, emphasising the country's strong economic fundamentals

Taiwan's security chief to meet Trump admin amid US-China tensions, tariffs

Taiwan will have a 'special channel' meet with the United States administration amid Trump tariffs and growing tensions between China and US, as well as China and Taiwan

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels near its territory

Of the 12 aircraft sorties, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ)

China-Taiwan relationship hinges more on political outlook than territory

Taiwan is no longer just a regional issue-it is now central to the Chinese Communist Party's legitimacy

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

As per the MND, 76 aircraft, 15 naval vessels and 4 official ships were detected

Day after military exercise, China conducts live-fire drills near Taiwan

The US government condemned the military drills, with the State Department issuing a statement calling China's actions "aggressive"

US seeks peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues: WH on China-Taiwan

Leavitt said President Trump emphasised the importance of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait, adding that US encourages peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues

China's military launches joint exercises around Taiwan amid US warnings

China's latest military exercises, involving its army, navy, and air force, simulate a blockade and assault on Taiwan, days after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vows to counter China's aggression

Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near territory

Sharing details in a post on X, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence recorded the Chinese activity up until 6 AM (UTC +8)

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese military aircraft, 2 naval vessels near territory

In light of recent incursions by China, Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will focus on China's increasing use of gray zone tactics

Taiwan detects 47 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores

As per the MND, out of 47 sorties, 41 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ

Defence budget to exceed 3% of GDP in military overhaul, says Taiwan's prez

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has said that the island's defence budget will exceed 3 per cent of its economic output as it overhauls its military in the face of the rising threat from China. Along with the latest equipment much of it from the United States, the military is seeking funds to retain more service people with higher pay and to lengthen compulsory national service from four months to one year. In a speech Thursday to the American Chamber of Commerce, Lai said his administration is determined to "ensure that our defense budget exceeds 3 per cent of the GDP. At the same time, we will continue to reform national defense. Lai's comments were the latest reassurance to the US and domestic critics who say Taiwan is not spending enough on its own defense. The self-governing island, which relies on the US for much of its cutting-edge weaponry, currently spends about 2.45 per cent of its gross domestic product on its military. US President Donald Trump has demanded th

Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 7 Navy vessels near its shores

As per the MND, out of 18 sorties, 13 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ

Taiwan can help India reduce trade deficit with China: Taiwanese dy NSA

Taiwan can help India reduce its import of electronic components from China and the best way to expand the economic engagement would be to firm up a free trade pact, Taiwanese deputy national security adviser Hsu Szu-Chien said on Thursday. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Hsu said a trade deal will pave the way for greater investment in India by Taiwanese companies in the semiconductor and other high-technology sectors as it will help to bring down the "high tariff" regime. The Taiwanese deputy national security adviser was in the national capital primarily to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics. Hsu said there can be a match-making between technology of Taiwan and India's demographic dividends to produce high-end technology components in India that will help New Delhi cut its imports from China. It is learnt that he also held closed-door meetings with his Indian interlocutors on ways to expand the overall India-Taiwan relations. "I th

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, a balloon near its shores

As per the MND, out of 27 sorties, 20 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ

Taiwan's annual defense drills identify 2027 for potential China invasion

The exercises will also double in length to ten days this summer, reflecting an increased emphasis on military preparedness in the democracy that China claims as its territory