Tag: Taiwan
China launches new military maneuvers around Taiwan
Four days after the Taiwanese National Day during which President Lai Ching-te pledged to “ resist annexation » of the island, Beijing launched large-scale military maneuvers around Taiwan on Monday…
China started military exercises around Taiwan | News in brief
According to a military representative, the military exercise serves as a serious warning to Taiwan’s troops. China’s actions have been expected in Taiwan since last week. According to China’s Ministry…
“China has no right to represent Taiwan” – Taiwan’s president drew clear boundaries for the big neighbor in his speech | Foreign countries
It was even feared that China would invade Taiwan militarily after the president’s line speech. At least China did not immediately start military exercises. BEIJING Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-ten…
Southern Taiwan swept by Typhoon Krathon
Typhoon Krathon swept across southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, accompanied by destructive winds, floods and mudslides that left at least two dead, while thousands of people were affected. 2…
What does the US military aid to Taiwan mean?
While Xi Jinping pleads for “ complete reunification », US President Joe Biden grants aid of more than half a billion dollars to Taiwan. In recent years, American support has…
A Japanese navy ship was seen in the Taiwan Strait for the first time – this is a significant turning point in the country’s foreign policy | Foreign countries
China interprets the strait between it and Taiwan as its territorial waters because it considers Taiwan to be part of China. A Japanese navy ship has been seen passing through…
China sanctions US companies over arms sales to Taiwan
China on Wednesday imposed sanctions on U.S. defense companies over military equipment sales to Taiwan. The moves come as China continues to increase pressure on Taiwan and demands that Washington…
Two German warships ready to pass through Taiwan Strait | News in brief
Two German warships are ready to sail through the Taiwan Strait, if the country’s leadership so orders. The ship’s commander told news agency Reuters about the readiness. In recent weeks,…
Strong earthquake in Taiwan – no damage | News in brief
The east coast of Taiwan has been shaken by a strong earthquake on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to the research institute, the magnitude…
From the correspondent: China may admit that it plowed the bottom in the Gulf of Finland, but not in the Taiwan Strait | Foreign countries
The Gulf of Finland gas pipeline and the small scraps of information about it shared by China are of interest in the Far East, Asian correspondent Mika Hentunen writes. Mika…