With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president
7 months ago

With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president

ABC  

Days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim were sworn in, Beijing has made its feelings about the pair widely known. Then a day later, the People's Liberation Army launched two days of military drills in the air and sea around Taiwan, as well as some outlying islands, which are close to the Chinese coast. "So long as China refuses to renounce the use of force against Taiwan, all of us in Taiwan ought to understand, that … China's ambition to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear," Mr Lai said. "In the 24-hour global news cycle, Beijing feels it needs to visually demonstrate its displeasure against Taiwan's new Lai Ching-te presidency immediately, lest any narrative that Beijing is setting a new precedent that it can 'swallow' Taiwanese leader's statements that Beijing usually claims to find unacceptable," says Wen-Ti Sung from The Atlantic Council's Global China Hub. Why China's activity in the Taiwan Strait could ramp up Photo shows Three military aircraft fly against a bright blue sky dotted with small white fluffy clouds With Taiwan's vice-president due to touch down in the US, observers are anticipating that China will take another opportunity to flex its military muscles by sending PLA aircraft across the median line.

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Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te …

China encircles Taiwan in latest round of war games
2 months, 1 week ago

China encircles Taiwan in latest round of war games

The Independent  

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Taiwan holds unscripted war games simulating how to repel Chinese military offensive
5 months ago

Taiwan holds unscripted war games simulating how to repel Chinese military offensive

ABC  

Taiwan has launched its annual Han Kuang war games, which this year aim to be as close as possible to actual combat with no script during simulations of how to repel a Chinese attack. Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president Photo shows Lai Ching-te claps while walking infront of a group of soldiers. China, which views democratically …

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
6 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge

The Hindu  

President Lai Ching-te warned cadets of Taiwan's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was "the strong rise of China", which he said regards the "elimination" of the self-ruled island as a national cause. Speaking Sunday at the centennial anniversary of the founding of Taiwan's Whampoa military academy, Mr. Lai said teachers and cadets must recognise "the challenges and …

China’s Military Drills In Taiwan: Why Cross-Strait Ties Are So Tense? Will There Be Another War?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s Military Drills In Taiwan: Why Cross-Strait Ties Are So Tense? Will There Be Another War?

News 18  

China had launched military drills around Taiwan last week, as “punishment” exercises in response to “separatist acts” by new Taiwanese President Lai Chang-te, who urged Beijing to stop its threats. In his 2019 speech, Xi Jinping reiterated China’s long-standing proposal for incorporating Taiwan into the mainland under the formula of “one country, two systems”. Under these, the US: • “acknowledges …

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills

The Hindu  

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island. But China said Lai's inaugural speech on Monday amounted to calls for independence, "pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger". Wen-Ti Sung, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub, …

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'

India Today  

Taiwan's President on Sunday said he was still open to working with China on building "mutual understanding and reconciliation", days after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island in response to his inauguration speech. President Lai Ching-te was sworn into office on Monday, and China -- which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and regards Lai as …

Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches massive 'punishment war' – India TV
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches massive 'punishment war' – India TV

India TV News  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday, saying it was "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday …

‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan
7 months ago

‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Exercises begin three days after William Lai Ching-te took his oath as president of the island China claims as its own. Military spokesman Colonel Li Xi said the joint exercises involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force were a “strong punishment for the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan independence’ forces and a stern warning against interference and provocation by …

Furious China launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan denouncing new president
7 months ago

Furious China launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan denouncing new president

ABC  

In short: China has launched drills in the Taiwan Strait in response to what it said were "separatist acts". A research fellow at Taiwan's top military think tank said this was China's way of showing its ability to control the seas and prevent the involvement of foreign forces A furious China has launched "punishment" drills around Taiwan in what it …

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Now, standing here, I am determined to strengthen Taiwan.” …

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge
7 months ago

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge

India Today  

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Like Tsai, Lai is a staunch defender of the island's democracy and in the past has described himself as a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence". Lai has toned down his rhetoric and has repeatedly …

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai’s election victory gave an unprecedented third presidential term to the DPP, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited. “William Lai has spent the past two and half years trying to convince the world he is going to be a Tsai Ing-Wen 2.0 figure,” said Lev Nachman, a political scientist at Taiwan’s National Chengchi University. “There’s reason …

William Lai | Taiwan’s wild card
11 months ago

William Lai | Taiwan’s wild card

The Hindu  

China called him a ‘troublemaker’, a ‘dangerous separatist’ who is opposed to the ‘peaceful re-unification’ of Taiwan with the mainland. China has a noted antipathy for the DPP politician: in 2017, Mr. Lai declared he was a “pragmatic worker” for Taiwan’s formal independence, opposing Beijing’s claims over the island. China banned Mr. Lai from travelling to the mainland or Hong …

Taiwan’s New Leader Says He’ll Stick to Status Quo
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s New Leader Says He’ll Stick to Status Quo

Live Mint  

TAINAN, Taiwan—More than a decade ago, some residents of this southern Taiwanese city got a lesson in the character of the man who is now set to be Taiwan’s next president. The White House worries Lai is more likely than Taiwan’s departing president, Tsai Ing-wen, to provoke Beijing with envelope-pushing rhetoric and draw the U.S. into a dangerous confrontation, according …

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world
11 months, 1 week ago

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s incoming president is promising more of the same. “Xi Jinping has invested considerable effort and credibility in tamping down tensions with the West, both to lower China’s profile in an American election year and to buy space to deal with myriad problems at home.” U.S. RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY President Joe Biden has sent an unofficial delegation …

Challenges ahead after DPP win in Taiwan
11 months, 1 week ago

Challenges ahead after DPP win in Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

On January 13, this year, Taiwan’s ruling party--the Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te won the presidential elections. The Taiwanese ministry of defence had also stated that it detected eight military aircraft, one of which crossed into Taiwan’s southwest air defence identification zone. Six ships from the Chinese navy were In December, a few weeks before the elections, Taiwan accused …

Taiwan tells ‘red-faced’ China on polls: 'Face reality and stop suppressing us'
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan tells ‘red-faced’ China on polls: 'Face reality and stop suppressing us'

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan told China on Sunday to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has never renounced force to bring it under its control, responded to Lai's victory by saying it would not change the "inevitable trend of China's reunification". …

Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' after election
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' after election

The Hindu  

Taiwan on January 14 told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as President. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has never renounced force to bring it under its control, responded to Mr. Lai's victory saying it would not change the "inevitable trend of China's …

After Taiwan voters defy Beijing's bullies to elect 'dangerous separatist' as president, he declares: 'This shows the world how much we cherish democracy'
11 months, 1 week ago

After Taiwan voters defy Beijing's bullies to elect 'dangerous separatist' as president, he declares: 'This shows the world how much we cherish democracy'

Daily Mail  

DPP wants to guide Taiwan away from totalitarianism and Beijing 's influence Tensions heightened last night between Taiwan and China after the man the Chinese have branded a dangerous separatist was elected Taiwan's new president. Lai Ching-te, of the Democratic Progressive Party, which wants to guide Taiwan away from Beijing's influence, had told voters before the polls opened that they …

DPP Wins Taiwan Election: Breaking Patterns and Defining Futures
11 months, 1 week ago

DPP Wins Taiwan Election: Breaking Patterns and Defining Futures

The Quint  

In the 27-year chronicle of Taiwan's democracy, a pattern had emerged: no single party won three consecutive presidential terms. This historical trend has been upended by the victory of Lai Ching-te, the incumbent Vice President, who shall succeed President Tsai Ing-wen, marking a third term for the Democratic Progressive Party. Lai's win, capturing over 40 per cent of the vote …

Who is William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s next ant-China President? 5 things to know
11 months, 1 week ago

Who is William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s next ant-China President? 5 things to know

Live Mint  

Ruling party candidate, Lai Ching-te, who is labeled an “instigator of war” for the presidency by China won the presidential elections on Saturday. Lai Ching-te: All you need to know -Democratic Progressive Party's William Lai Ching-te fought elections against two opponents, ie the KMT's Hou and former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je of the small Taiwan People's Party. -Lai's party Democratic …

Taiwan choosing next president weighs China's threat & island's stability
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan choosing next president weighs China's threat & island's stability

Hindustan Times  

Polls closed Saturday after Taiwanese cast their votes for a new president and legislature in an election that could chart the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy's relations with China over the next four years. "But after the vote, we must be united and face the future of Taiwan together.” Alternative candidate Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People's Party, who has …

Taiwan Election: Lai Ching-te Elected as President, DPP Wins Historic Third Term
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan Election: Lai Ching-te Elected as President, DPP Wins Historic Third Term

The Quint  

Lai Ching-te, the frontrunner representing the Democratic Progressive Party, steps into the presidential race as the incumbent vice president succeeding Tsai Ing-wen, who will retire at the represent the continuity of her tenure since she is ineligible for reelection due to term limits. Lai, alongside his running mate, former Taiwanese envoy to the United States Hsiao Bi-Khim, represents the continuity …

Parties, candidates, and voters: A guide to high-stake elections in Taiwan
11 months, 1 week ago

Parties, candidates, and voters: A guide to high-stake elections in Taiwan

Firstpost  

Taiwan will hold crucial elections for both its presidential post and the 113-member legislature on Saturday, under intense pressure from China. It openly criticises Taiwan’s current ruling party and attempts to frame the election as a choice between ‘war and peace, prosperity and decline.’ The East Asian country has also increased its military presence in the Taiwan Strait and the …

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan’s presidential election
11 months, 1 week ago

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan’s presidential election

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday, a result that will determine the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s contentious relations with China over the next four years. The Taiwanese people have successfully resisted efforts from external forces to influence this election.” Lai supporter Hsieh Hsin-chou, a 57-year-old physical therapist, said he was …

Taiwan: Ruling party's Lai Ching-te wins presidential elections, tensions with China likely to rise
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan: Ruling party's Lai Ching-te wins presidential elections, tensions with China likely to rise

India TV News  

Taipei: In a major rebuff to China, Taiwan's high-stakes presidential elections concluded with a victory for Lai Ching-te, the candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Lai has declared his intention to continue Tsai's policy that Taiwan is already independent and needs to make no declaration of independence that could spark a military attack from China. China's Taiwan Affairs Office …

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist. William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party has won Taiwan’s presidential election, despite warnings from China – which claims Taiwan as part of its territory – not to vote for him. ‘China’s Taiwan’ Responding to Lai’s win, Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson …

What’s at stake in Taiwan’s elections? China says it could be a choice between peace and war
11 months, 1 week ago

What’s at stake in Taiwan’s elections? China says it could be a choice between peace and war

Associated Press  

Taiwan is holding a presidential election on Saturday that neighboring China has warned could mean the difference between peace and war on the island, which Beijing claims as its territory even though Taiwan has governed itself for nearly three-quarters of a century. Voters also will be choosing members of Taiwan’s legislature following a campaign season that has focused largely on …

Taiwan opposition registers separate candidates after collapse of unity bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Taiwan opposition registers separate candidates after collapse of unity bid

Al Jazeera  

The opposition’s failure to work together puts the DPP’s William Lai in pole position for January’s presidential election. Taiwan’s opposition parties have registered separate candidates for next year’s presidential elections, hours after an attempt to field a joint ticket against the ruling Democratic Progressive Party collapsed in acrimony on live television. The main opposition Kuomintang is fielding Hou Yu-ih for …

People of Taiwan have to choose whether to embrace China or run on democracy's path: VP Lai ahead of elections
1 year, 1 month ago

People of Taiwan have to choose whether to embrace China or run on democracy's path: VP Lai ahead of elections

Firstpost  

Lai Ching-te, the vice president and member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, is running for president and has led most opinion polls ahead of elections Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te, the frontrunner in next year’s election, has said that the people of the island nation have to choose between democracy and “embrace China.” The issue of China, which claims …

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a 'warning' after a top island official went to U.S.
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a 'warning' after a top island official went to U.S.

The Hindu  

The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its Defence Ministry said, days after the island's vice president stopped over in the United States. China's official Xinhua news agency on Saturday reported that an unnamed official in China's Taiwan Work Office strongly condemned what it …

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a ‘warning’ after a top island official went to US
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a ‘warning’ after a top island official went to US

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said, days after the island’s vice president stopped over in the United States. Taiwan’s defense ministry said on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that its forces detected 45 …

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as 'warning' after top island official stopped in US
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as 'warning' after top island official stopped in US

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as …

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit

Al Jazeera  

Chinese People’s Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s stopover in US. China has launched air and sea military exercises around Taiwan to send a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island following a recent visit by Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai to the United States. Taiwan responded on Saturday saying the drills highlighted Beijing’s …

China launches military drills around Taiwan as stern warning
1 year, 4 months ago

China launches military drills around Taiwan as stern warning

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIJING: China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a "stern warning" after voicing anger over a stopover in the United States by the island's vice president, William Lai. The People's Liberation Army "launched joint air and sea patrols and military exercises of the navy and air force around the island of Taiwan" on Saturday, state media outlet Xinhua …

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.

LA Times  

In this image taken from video footage run by China’s CCTV, Chinese soldiers take part in military drills in China on Saturday. The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said, days after the island’s vice president stopped over in the United …

Taiwan VP vows to 'resist annexation' during sensitive U.S. trip
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan VP vows to 'resist annexation' during sensitive U.S. trip

The Hindu  

Taiwanese Vice President William Lai vowed on Sunday "to resist annexation" in a speech given during a weekend trip to the United States that China has opposed. His trip has already roused anger from Beijing, which claims democratic Taiwan as part of China, and which particularly dislikes Mr. Lai, accusing him of espousing separatist views. China had said earlier on …

Taiwan's presidential candidate bats for peace talks with China without preconditions
1 year, 5 months ago

Taiwan's presidential candidate bats for peace talks with China without preconditions

India Today  

Leading Taiwan presidential candidate William Lai wrote in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he could keep the peace with China if elected, reiterating his willingness for talks without preconditions and a pledge to boost defences. In a commentary piece, Lai said that despite the military and economic challenges from China, including China's almost daily aerial incursions near the …

Taiwan military drills to focus on combating blockade of island
1 year, 7 months ago

Taiwan military drills to focus on combating blockade of island

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan will start its Han Kuang military drills next month with computer simulations as it focuses on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting capabilities of its forces, according to its defence ministry. “Of course, our drills are based on the threat of the communists invading Taiwan and its recent military exercises around Taiwan,” the ministry’s combat …

Taiwan’s president condemns China drills as irresponsible
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan’s president condemns China drills as irresponsible

Al Jazeera  

Tsai Ing-wen says Beijing’s military drills are a risk to stability as authorities say eight PLA ships remain around island. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has condemned China over its three days of military exercises around the self-ruled island, saying they were irresponsible and a threat to regional stability. Beijing wrapped up its war games, which simulated strikes on the territory …

Taiwan President slams 'irresponsible' military drills as China announces end to 3-day exercise
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President slams 'irresponsible' military drills as China announces end to 3-day exercise

India Today  

China on Monday ended three days of military drills around Taiwan, saying they had tested integrated military capabilities under actual combat conditions, having practised precision strikes and blockading the island that Beijing views as its own. FILE - Image from China's CCTV video footage shows a Chinese navy ships take part in a military drill in the Taiwan Strait On …

China’s Drills Around Taiwan: Key Questions Answered
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s Drills Around Taiwan: Key Questions Answered

The Hindu  

China has launched three days of military drills intended to intimidate self-ruled Taiwan after a U.S. visit by Taipei’s President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing. Beijing says it will ban Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to Washington, Hsiao Bi-Khim, from entering China, and has accused her of “deliberately inciting cross-strait confrontation”. At the time, Beijing held live-fire military drills just a dozen …

China launches three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait
1 year, 8 months ago

China launches three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait

The Hindu  

China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in what it called a "stern warning" to the self-ruled island's government following a meeting between its President and the U.S. House Speaker. Dubbed "United Sharp Sword", the three-day operation — which state media said includes rehearsing an encirclement of Taiwan — will run until Monday, the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre …

China begins three-day military exercises in Taiwan Strait
1 year, 8 months ago

China begins three-day military exercises in Taiwan Strait

Op India  

China is performing three military drills surrounding Taiwan on Saturday, 8th April 2023. The Chinese military said that it is testing the PLA’s capabilities to “seize control of the sea, air and information” with a multi-day exercise around Taiwan. “The task force simultaneously organized patrols around the island to create an all-round encirclement and deterrent situation,” the Chinese military’s Eastern …

China-Taiwan News: Russia Supports Beijing's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Calls Pelosi's Visit 'Absolutely Unnecessary'
1 year, 11 months ago

China-Taiwan News: Russia Supports Beijing's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Calls Pelosi's Visit 'Absolutely Unnecessary'

News 18  

China-Taiwan News Updates: China on Thursday fired multiple missiles around Taiwan as it launched unprecedented military drills a day after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing regards as its sovereign territory. “Five of the nine ballistic missiles launched by China are believed to have landed within Japan’s EEZ,” Nobuo Kishi …

China says military drills near Taiwan 'completed' after Nancy Pelosi visit
2 years, 4 months ago

China says military drills near Taiwan 'completed' after Nancy Pelosi visit

ABC  

China's military says it has "completed various tasks" around Taiwan potentially signalling an end to days of war games. Key points: The Chinese military said they achieved their goal of sending a warning to Taiwan and its supporters China launched ballistic missiles which flew over Taiwan's capital, Taipei Nancy Pelosi says the US cannot allow this type of pressure on …

China’s huge exercises around Taiwan were a rehearsal, not a signal, says Oriana Skylar Mastro
2 years, 4 months ago

China’s huge exercises around Taiwan were a rehearsal, not a signal, says Oriana Skylar Mastro

The Economist  

I N THE AFTERNOON of August 4th, the People’s Liberation Army kicked off the largest and most sophisticated military exercises it has ever conducted. The display has made the third Taiwan Strait crisis, which occurred between 1995-96, when China conducted four rounds of tests over the course of several months, with barrages of no more than six missiles, look like …

Taiwan holds exercises as China continues drills
2 years, 4 months ago

Taiwan holds exercises as China continues drills

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s military on Tuesday said it had begun holding live-fire exercises, even as China’s war games near Taiwan continued for a sixth straight day. China last Thursday began unprecedented live-firing military exercises in six regions surrounding Taiwan, with the drills starting the day after the visit of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island. Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph …

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