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U.S. carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions
The U.S. military said the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea to conduct routine operations “to ensure freedom of the seas.” Source:…
Second Taiwan-born giant panda cub makes media debut
Around 150 journalists watched as Yuan Bao (Round Baby) clambered over climbing frame and played with sawdust A second Taiwan-born giant panda made her media…
Thousands march in Taiwan streets against US pork imports
Thousands of people have marched in Taipei’s streets demanding the reversal of a decision to allow U.S. pork imports into Taiwan, alleging food safety issues…
F-16 fighter jet goes missing during military training in Taiwan
Taiwan’s military says one of the air force’s F-16 fighter jets disappeared during a nighttime training mission Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/f16-fighter-jet-missing-taiwan-military-b1724891.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Taiwan says newly purchased US arms will help it destroy half of any invading Chinese force
Taiwanese lawmaker describes the island’s efforts to bolster its defence as a ‘hedgehog’ strategy Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/us-taiwan-arms-china-boeing-chang-che-ping-b1393107.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Trump approves huge Taiwan arms deal in latest blow to China relations
<p>Taiwan welcomes weapon sales, while emphasising that it is not in an arms race with China</p> Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/us-taiwan-arms-deal-china-relations-trump-b1222153.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
China’s Xi Jinping tells military to focus on ‘preparing for war’ in major visit to base
<p>President Xi tells marines they shoulder ‘important duties’ of safeguarding country’s sovereignty and its ‘overseas interests’ </p> Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-xi-jinping-war-military-marine-base-b1037852.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
China flies 18 warplanes near Taiwan during U.S. envoy’s visit
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military sent 18 planes including fighter jets over the Taiwan Strait in an unusually large show of force Friday as a…
Taiwan says Chinese carrier group drills close to island
A Chinese naval flotilla led by the country’s first aircraft carrier passed by the eastern and southern coasts of Taiwan on Sunday to carry out…
Does China’s New Military Strategy Paper Display a New Assertiveness?
China’s military has developed a new strategy paper that emphasizes the need to keep Hong Kong and Taiwan. Does this signal a new military assertiveness…
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