China-Taiwan tensions: Chinese submarine’s alleged surprise show highlights risk of the unexpected at sea
3 years, 1 month ago

China-Taiwan tensions: Chinese submarine’s alleged surprise show highlights risk of the unexpected at sea

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. The reason for its alleged presence in the strait is unknown, but Sutton said it was likely the Chinese sub – also known as an SSBN or boomer – was on a routine mission, possibly heading back to a People’s Liberation Army Navy port on the Bohai Sea for repairs or maintenance. “An SSBN on the surface is all but unheard of,” said Carl Schuster, an ex-US Navy captain and former director of operations at the US Pacific Command’s Joint Intelligence Center. Stepped-up US and Chinese military ship and aircraft operations in the South China Sea “could increase the risk of a miscalculation or inadvertent action that could cause an accident or lead to an incident that in turn could escalate into a crisis or conflict,” the report said. And in 2018, that’s almost what happened when a Chinese destroyer sailed dangerously close to a US guided missile destroyer in the South China Sea – in what the US Navy described as an “aggressive maneuver.” The two ships came within 45 yards of each other, according to US Navy reports.

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Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
6 days, 7 hours ago

Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing

Associated Press  

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan on Thursday demonstrated its sea defenses 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 …

A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing
6 days, 15 hours ago

A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan/Hong Kong CNN — When a Taiwanese telecoms company detected that an international undersea cable was damaged earlier this month, it worked to divert internet traffic from the broken line to keep customers on the island connected. Taiwan officials have not cited direct evidence that the ship damaged the cable, and the Taiwan Coast Guard said in a statement …

A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing
6 days, 15 hours ago

A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan/Hong Kong CNN — When a Taiwanese telecoms company detected that an international undersea cable was damaged earlier this month, it worked to divert internet traffic from the broken line to keep customers on the island connected. Taiwan officials have not cited direct evidence that the ship damaged the cable, and the Taiwan Coast Guard said in a statement …

China breaks silence on apparent military drills around Taiwan
1 month ago

China breaks silence on apparent military drills around Taiwan

The Independent  

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Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island
1 month ago

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island

Raw Story  

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei. Around 90 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels have been involved in the exercises that include simulating attacks on foreign ships and practicing blockading sea routes, a Taiwan security official said Wednesday. Taiwan's …

16 Chinese warships, 34 aircraft detected around island, says Taiwan
1 month ago

16 Chinese warships, 34 aircraft detected around island, says Taiwan

Firstpost  

In the latest round of Chinese muscle-flexing, Taiwan has said that 16 Chinese warships and 34 aircraft have been detected around the self-ruling island China has lately launched many military drills practising invasion of Taiwan. Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure …

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island
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1 month ago

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island

Deccan Chronicle  

Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday it had detected 53 Chinese military aircraft and 19 ships near the island in the past 24 hours, as Beijing holds its biggest maritime mobilisation in years. That was the highest number of aircraft detected in a single day since a record 153 was reported on October 15 after China staged large-scale military drills in response …

China stages largest show of force in decades after US visit by Taiwan’s Lai
1 month ago

China stages largest show of force in decades after US visit by Taiwan’s Lai

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—China massed dozens of navy and coast guard vessels in what appears to be the largest maritime exercises targeting Taiwan and the broader Western Pacific region since 1996, a potent warning to the incoming Trump administration of its intention to eventually take control of the island. Photo: TAIWAN COAST GUARD/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images China has deployed nearly 60 naval ships and …

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
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1 month ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

The Independent  

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China tensions prompt US Navy race to reload missiles at sea
1 month, 1 week ago

China tensions prompt US Navy race to reload missiles at sea

Live Mint  

A U.S. Navy destroyer can fire dozens of cruise missiles within minutes. To overcome the delay, Navy engineers pulled a 30-year-old crane out of storage, wired it up to computers, and used it to build a new prototype reloading system called the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method. “The ability to rearm at sea will be critical to any future conflict in …

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Beijing said, as the two nations continue to spar over self-ruled Taiwan. The U.S. Navy’s 7th fleet said in a statement a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flew through the strait’s international space “in accordance with …

Mysterious Flat-Top Aircraft Carrier: A Potential Humanitarian or Military Vessel?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mysterious Flat-Top Aircraft Carrier: A Potential Humanitarian or Military Vessel?

CNN  

China appears to have built a new and unusual aircraft carrier, which could further increase Beijing's rapidly expanding maritime power. The vessel, with a large, open flat top, is smaller than China's previous naval aircraft carriers and could be used for various purposes, including humanitarian aid, disaster relief, or military operations. It could also serve as a logistics support and …

Guangdong, China: Satellite imagery shows new mystery aircraft carrier built amid breakneck naval expansion
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Guangdong, China: Satellite imagery shows new mystery aircraft carrier built amid breakneck naval expansion

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China appears to have built a new and unusual aircraft carrier, intriguing experts with a potentially first-of-its-kind vessel that could further increase Beijing’s rapidly expanding maritime power. This potential new aircraft carrier “is of a somewhat unusual shape and size – much smaller than China’s previous naval aircraft carriers,” said Thomas Shugart, a former US Navy …

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

The Independent  

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China covered up sinking of newest submarine: U.S. official
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China covered up sinking of newest submarine: U.S. official

The Hindu  

China sought to cover up the sinking of its newest nuclear-powered submarine, a senior US defense official said on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The sinking at a shipyard earlier this year was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which also said that satellite imagery later showed large floating cranes arriving to salvage it. "It's not surprising that the PLA …

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says

The Independent  

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Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, says senior US defence official
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, says senior US defence official

ABC  

A senior US defence official has said that China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, marking a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities. The US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity on Thursday, local time, said China's new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier sometime between May and June. …

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Satellite imagery showed that China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier while under construction, a senior U.S. defense official said Thursday. Thomas Shugart, a former U.S. Navy submariner and an analyst at the Center for a New American Security, first noticed the incident involving the submarine in July, though it wasn’t publicly known at the time …

China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says

CNN  

CNN — China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank pierside in the spring and the Chinese Navy tried to conceal the loss, according to two US defense officials. “It’s not surprising that the PLA Navy would try to conceal the fact that their new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pierside,” said the senior US defense official. According to the latest China military …

U.S. military warns Beijing against 'dangerous' South China Sea moves in talks
4 months ago

U.S. military warns Beijing against 'dangerous' South China Sea moves in talks

The Hindu  

A senior U.S. military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders. Mr. Paparo "urged the PLA to reconsider its use of dangerous, coercive, and potentially escalatory tactics in the South China Sea and beyond," the statement said, referring to the Chinese military by …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
4 months ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

The Hindu  

China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice also said …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
4 months ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice …

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China and the Philippines accused each other of causing a collision between their two vessels Saturday in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea. In a statement posted on social media, Chinese coast guard spokesperson Liu Dejun was quoted as saying that a Philippine ship maneuvered and “deliberately …

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. Asked if the U.S. military would consider escorting Philippine ships delivering food and other supplies to Filipino forces in …

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by
6 months ago

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by

The Hindu  

Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported detecting a surge of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island, after a Chinese aircraft carrier passed by to the south of Taiwan on the way to drills in the Pacific. Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has complained of repeated Chinese military activity over the past four years as Beijing seeks …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
6 months ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

Chinese vessel, Philippine supply ship collide in disputed South China Sea
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese vessel, Philippine supply ship collide in disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China's coast guard said. The coast guard said a Philippine supply ship entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef in the Spratly Islands that's part of territory claimed by several nations. The Chinese coast guard said …

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills

LA Times  

Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. In his inauguration address Monday, Taiwan’s President William Lai called for Beijing to stop …

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other's ‘expansionism’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other's ‘expansionism’

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other’s ‘expansionism’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other’s ‘expansionism’

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Russia and China are helping each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press. Wu said tensions in the South China Sea are “more dangerous” than those in the Taiwan Strait, and …

China criticizes US for ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office
8 months ago

China criticizes US for ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military criticized a U.S. destroyer’s passage through the Taiwan Strait less than two weeks before the island’s new president takes office and while Washington and Beijing are making uneven efforts to restore regular military exchanges. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet said the Halsey “conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas …

US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months, 1 week ago

US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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How China's new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US Navy
8 months, 1 week ago

How China's new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US Navy

Daily Mail  

China today launched the first sea trials for the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier that President Xi Jinping hopes will form the basis of his plan to transform his People's Liberation Army into a world-class fighting force. The Fujian's launch to sea comes as experts sounded the alarm over Beijing's efforts to buy up gold at record rates - and …

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan, between 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang …

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. “The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows.” China’s rise has given it the ability to project military power into the western Pacific, which …

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
1 year ago

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections. Chinese military officials have told their US counterparts that Beijing will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan, the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The two sides are at odds over a range of issues from Taiwan to Beijing’s expansive claims …

China, U.S. hold rival drills in disputed South China Sea
1 year ago

China, U.S. hold rival drills in disputed South China Sea

The Hindu  

China showcased on Thursday fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the hotly contested waters. "We urge relevant countries to stop their irresponsible actions and earnestly respect the efforts of countries in the region to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea," he said. Projecting …

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia
1 year ago

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

Al Jazeera  

In 2023, the US made a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost diplomatic and defence ties in the Asia Pacific as part of a campaign to compete with China, analysts say. And the US military’s so-called “freedom of navigation exercises” in the contested waterways near China are part of a push by the administration of President Joe Biden to …

'Deliberately disrupted South China Sea': Beijing attacks US after combat ship ‘illegally’ enters territorial waters
1 year, 1 month ago

'Deliberately disrupted South China Sea': Beijing attacks US after combat ship ‘illegally’ enters territorial waters

Firstpost  

“The US has deliberately disrupted the South China Sea, seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security, severely undermined regional peace and stability, and seriously violated international law and basic norms…,” a spokesperson for China’s Southern Theatre Command said in a statement After an American warship navigated in disputed South China Sea waters, China on Monday criticised the US, highlighting the continued …

China says a US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters in the South China Sea
1 year, 1 month ago

China says a US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters in the South China Sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese military said that an American naval ship had “illegally intruded” on Monday into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, the site of a hot territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. “The U.S. deliberately disrupted the situation in the South China Sea, seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security, seriously undermined regional …

Beijing accuses US navy of ‘illegally’ entering South China Sea territory
1 year, 1 month ago

Beijing accuses US navy of ‘illegally’ entering South China Sea territory

Al Jazeera  

China says that the United States has undermined ‘regional peace and stability’. “The US deliberately disrupted the situation in the South China Sea,” the People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater asserted in a statement. Dwarfed by China’s military might, the country has sought support from US forces, the major military power patrolling the important shipping lanes and fishing grounds in the …

Tension flares in South China Sea as Beijing claims US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters
1 year, 1 month ago

Tension flares in South China Sea as Beijing claims US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters

India TV News  

Even though the Biden administration and the Chinese government have been engaging on a personal level to ease differences, Beijing on Monday, claimed that an American naval ship had “illegally intruded” into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal. Notably, the latest development came at the site of a hot territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China …

China sends fighter jets to monitor, warn US Navy patrol aircraft in Taiwan Strait
1 year, 3 months ago

China sends fighter jets to monitor, warn US Navy patrol aircraft in Taiwan Strait

Firstpost  

China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan and says it has jurisdiction over the narrow waterway. The traversing of a US Navy patrol aircraft into the sensitive Taiwan Strait within international airspace on Thursday led to China sending its fighter jets to monitor the situation. In contrast, Taiwan and the United States contest this claim, saying that the Taiwan Strait …

55 Chinese sailors dead after vessel stuck in its own ‘trap’: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

55 Chinese sailors dead after vessel stuck in its own ‘trap’: Report

Hindustan Times  

As many as 55 Chinese sailors are feared dead after a nuclear-powered submarine caught itself in a ‘chain and anchor’ trap in the Yellow Sea, located between mainland China and Korean peninsula, designed for foreign vessels, the UK's daily Daily Mail reported citing a leaked intelligence report. FILE PHOTO: Chinese Navy's nuclear-powered submarine According to the report, the captain of …

Taiwan Unveils Homemade Submarine as It Seeks to Counter China Threat
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan Unveils Homemade Submarine as It Seeks to Counter China Threat

Live Mint  

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—Taiwan’s navy realized a dream it has harbored for four decades in this port city facing the South China Sea. “Think like mines and air defenses.” Taiwanese officials, in a closed-door briefing ahead of Thursday’s launch, defended Taiwan’s submarine program as vital for the island’s defenses. China’s recent military drills are aimed at crushing the “arrogance of Taiwan independence …

Taiwan launches the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan launches the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing

Associated Press  

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president launched the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing Thursday at a port in Kaohsiung. “In the past, a domestic-made submarine was considered impossible, but today a submarine designed and built by our countrymen is in front of you,” President Tsai Ing-wen said at the launch ceremony. The process was “torturous,” said Cheng Wen-lon, head …

Taiwan says it spotted 22 Chinese warplanes and 20 warships near the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan says it spotted 22 Chinese warplanes and 20 warships near the island

Firstpost  

Taiwan said Tuesday it spotted 22 Chinese military aircraft and 20 vessels near the island over the previous 24 hours, as Beijing steps up its military activities in the area Taiwan said Tuesday it spotted 22 Chinese military aircraft and 20 vessels near the island over the previous 24 hours, as Beijing steps up its military activities in the area. …

China on 'high alert' after U.S., Canadian ships transit Taiwan Strait
1 year, 4 months ago

China on 'high alert' after U.S., Canadian ships transit Taiwan Strait

The Hindu  

China said Saturday its troops were "on constant high alert" after two ships belonging to the United States and Canada transited through the Taiwan Strait, a military spokesperson said. "The Eastern Theatre Command of China's PLA organised naval and air forces to trail their entire course and stand alert in accordance with laws and regulations," said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, …

US, Canada sail warships through the Taiwan Strait in a challenge to China
1 year, 4 months ago

US, Canada sail warships through the Taiwan Strait in a challenge to China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S. and the Canadian navies sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in a challenge to China’s sweeping territorial claims. The USS Ralph Johnson and the Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa sailed through the narrow band of ocean that separates China and self-ruled Taiwan, according to the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet. In …

How a conflict in Taiwan Strait can have economic fallout beyond battlefield
1 year, 4 months ago

How a conflict in Taiwan Strait can have economic fallout beyond battlefield

Firstpost  

This is why Beijing would be circumspect when it comes to initiating any serious combat operations with the intent of reunification The informal visit of the three former Indian service chiefs to Taiwan in August came at a time when speculations were rife about heightening tensions across the Strait of Taiwan. This premise, since the onset of military operations in …

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