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Taiwan rejects dangerous China-linked swim event amid Coast Guard incursions
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 11, 2025
Kinmen [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has firmly rejected Kinmen County's application to hold an open water racing event with the Chinese city of Xiamen, citing serious security concerns stemming from China's...
Taiwan kicks off largest military drills
Dawn
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July 10, 2025
TAIPEI: Taiwan kicked off its largest military drills on Wednesday with regular troops joined by a record mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion. The annual “Han Kuang” exercises, which are...
Taiwan Affairs Office rejects US military official's claim of 'China intensified so-called aggression against Taiwan region'
Global Times
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Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Photo: VCGWhen asked about US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler's claims that "China has intensified its rehearsals for the invasion and blockade of...
Taiwan allocates NTD 27 billion for 6G and LEO satellite push by 2030
Colorado Star
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Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Cabinet of Taiwan approved a project worth NTD 27 billion for a tenure of six years, with an aim to launch 6G wireless commercial services by 2030, which will help in strengthening Taiwan's role in the...
Taiwan civil groups rally to oppose DPP's 'mass recall' campaign, call for peace and cross-Straits unity
Global Times
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Taiwan civil groups rally to oppose DPP's 'mass recall' campaign on June 24, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Taiwan civil groupsCivic groups on the island of Taiwan held a rally outside the "Legislative Yuan" on Tuesday to protest the so-called "mass...
Taiwan shares end up on rotational buying
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed higher Friday as rotational buying escalated, helping the broader market recoup its losses earlier in the session at a time of lingering concerns over the United States' arbitrary tariff threats,...
'Taiwan independence' separatism is greatest disaster to island, says mainland spokesperson on Lai's latest remarks on cross-Straits ties
Global Times
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Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, attends a press conference on May14, 2025. Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council In response to remarks on cross-Straits relations in Taiwan regional leader...
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Taiwan takes cue from Ukraine's fight against Russia to prepare for potential Chinese invasion
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Earlier this week, Taiwan launched its annual 10-day-long military exercise as China expands its belligerent moves against the island nation, which it considers its own. The drills are intended to guard against Beijing’s expansionist behaviour....
Taiwan Affairs Office slams Lai's speech as separatist act
Global Times
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Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council When asked for comments on the content related to cross-Straits relations in the "10 Talks on the Country" speech delivered by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te on Tuesday, Zhu Fenglian, a...
Taiwan's international carriers report new high in sales for H1
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Four major international carriers in Taiwan have reported a new high in sales for the first half of this year on the back on a continued growing tourism market in the current summer vacation during the post COVID-19 era,...
Taiwan's foreign minister begins Paraguay visit
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) arrived in Paraguay late Thursday to lead a business delegation focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in technology, industry and infrastructure. During the visit, Lin will...
Taiwan Initiates Largest-Ever Military Drills
Defense World
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July 9, 2025
Taiwan commenced its most extensive annual military exercises in early July, involving a record number of reservists and newly acquired U.S. weaponry. The Han Kuang drills are designed to test the island’s combat readiness and defense capabilities...
Taiwan shows off first US Abrams tanks at largest war games
The Independent
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July 11, 2025
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Taiwan reports heightened Chinese incursions around territory
Oklahoma Star
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Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Friday detected one Chinese aircraft and nine Chinese naval vessels operating around territorial waters as of 6am (local time). The aircraft crossed the median line and...
Taiwan kicks off annual military drills in face of China threat
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 9, 2025
By Joy Chiang Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion. Taiwanese reservists participate in...
Taiwan kicks off annual military drill to counter China threat
The Mainichi
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July 9, 2025
Taiwanese reservists take part in combat training in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan, on July 9, 2025. (Central News Agency/Kyodo) TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Taiwan on Wednesday launched the longest of its annual military exercises to bolster its defense...
Taiwan Kicks off Largest Military Drills to Counter China's Invasion Threat
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Taiwan kicked off its largest military drills on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, starting with simulated attacks on its command system and infrastructure to counter the threat of a Chinese invasion, said a senior defense official. The...
Taiwan Launches Largest-Ever Military Drills Amid 2027 War Fears
Pravda.ru
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July 9, 2025
As tensions with China escalate, Taiwan’s record-breaking Han Kuang military exercises simulate cyberattacks, amphibious invasions, and urban warfare—amid growing concerns of war by 2027. On July 9, Taiwan will launch its annual Han Kuang military...
Taiwan’s military has to woman up
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
Starting this month, young women in Denmark would be subject to conscription on the same terms as men. All Danes, regardless of gender, would be required to register for military assessment, and eligible individuals would be selected through a...
Taiwan’s future will shape the whole global economy. Will Taiwanese people have a say in that future?
The Real News Network
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July 10, 2025
Today, Taiwan is caught in the crosshairs of two imperial rivals: the US and China. This is nothing new for the island nation, which has been a battleground for competing empires for centuries, but what is new is the critical role Taiwan plays in...