taiwan strait

Taiwan reports 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Saturday said that 17 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels were detected…

2 days ago

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 10 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and three official ships were…

7 days ago

US boosts Taiwan’s defence with USD 1.988 billion arms deal amid China tensions

United States announced its approval for potential sales of radar systems and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, with a total…

2 months ago

China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait

China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, local media in the self-governed island…

2 months ago

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its territory, detects 153 PLA aircraft, 14 naval vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported increased Chinese military activity near its territory. Taiwan MND said that 153…

2 months ago

China has no right to represent Taiwan: President Lai vows to resist “annexation or encroachment”

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te, has in a veiled reference to China over its claim on the island, stated that…

2 months ago

G7 calls for peace in Taiwan-strait, backs international participation

Leaders of the G7 nations reiterated the importance of stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait in a joint statement…

3 months ago

Taiwan Strait crisis can mutate into war warns top US think tank

US think tank Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has listed the tensions between Taiwan and China as the top potential…

2 years ago

Taiwan sticks to its guns after Xi’s speech

Taiwan has responded to Chinese President Xi Jinping over his statement about separatist forces by saying that the island nation…

2 years ago

Taiwan to build warships and precision weapons to deter China

With increasing pressure from China in the East China Sea, Taiwan is planning to build new warships by 2025 and…

2 years ago

Taiwan President hits out at China for intimidation, pressure and trade obstructions

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has said that China's actions have led to rising tensions in Taiwan Strait and the…

2 years ago

China cries foul after Taiwan-US sign mega arms deal

Taiwan on Saturday thanked the United States for its fifth announcement of arms sales to Taipei this year - totaling…

2 years ago