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Taiwan Fires Javelins, Tanks, Closes Key Bridge for Drills to Stop China Forces From Entering Taipei
News18
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July 15, 2025
A key bridge in the Greater Taipei area was closed on July 15 as part of a military drill simulating Taiwan’s efforts to block enemy forces from advancing into the capitalThe exercise, part of the annual Han Kuang drills, simulated a scenario...
Is Taiwan ready for an attack by China?
The Spectator
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July 19, 2025
It’s still lunchtime in Taipei but the streets are strangely quiet. A few people are running with their bags, despite the sweltering summer heat, desperate to get somewhere before 1.30 p.m. I’m enjoying the air-conditioning in a local supermarket...
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 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...
Taiwanese Troops Train To Use Subway To Their Advantage During Chinese Invasion Of Taipei
The Drive
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July 15, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Taiwanese forces, including personnel armed with Stinger shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, have used the subway...
Taiwan's military storms Taipei's metro in message to Beijing
Israel Hayom
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July 15, 2025
In the pre-dawn hours of Monday, military police equipped with Javelin anti-tank missiles emerged from a Taipei metro station, advancing past closed storefronts before establishing combat positions in what represents Taiwan's most ambitious...
Meddling in the Taiwan question cancels U.S. strategic credit
CGTN
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Editor's note: Sun Wenzhu, a special commentator for CGTN, is an associate research fellow of the Department for American Studies of the China Institute of International Studies. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the...
Taiwan Culture in Europe events to reach 26 countries
Taipei Times
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July 14, 2025
The Taiwan Cultural Year in Europe initiative launched earlier this year is introducing Taiwanese culture across 26 European countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced today. The campaign “would help the nations of Europe see a...
House votes on Israel and Taiwan highlighted by Rep. Don Bacon
Omaha City Wire - Nebraska
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July 18, 2025
Rep. Don Bacon, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017, posted on his Twitter account about recent House votes to continue military support for Israel and Taiwan.On July 18, 2025, Rep. Bacon announced the results of two...
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...
Sabah-MM2H programme sees rise in applications from China and Taiwan
The Malaysian Star
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July 19, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) programme is receiving more applications from investors in China, Taiwan, and other countries, says Datuk Seri Christina Liew. The chairman of the Sabah-MM2H programme attributed this...
Chinese diplomacy: Some countries wage war, others promote peace
Friends of Socialist China
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July 25, 2025
In the following article, Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein – former director of international relations in Venezuela’s presidential office and former ambassador to Nicaragua – contrasts China’s global diplomacy with the United States’ aggressive...
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...
Talisman Sabre military exercise in Australia: A dress rehearsal for war against China
World Socialist Web Site
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July 19, 2025
Royal Air Force and United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs and EA-18G Growler, E-7A Wedgetail fly over the Northern Territory airspace during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. [Photo: defence.gov.au/photo David Gibbs]Massive war games began...
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 simulates attacks on military command in annual war games
Japan Times
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July 9, 2025
TAIPEI – Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defense officials said. The early stages of the annual Han Kuang...
Taiwan Semiconductor's Top Supply Chain Executive Exits
Benzinga
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Taiwanese contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM announced on Friday that Vanessa Lee, its head of materials management, has resigned for personal reasons. The company confirmed to the Taipei Times that the leadership change...
Taiwan deploys advanced US rockets in closely watched part of annual drills
Al Jazeera
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HIMARS are being used in military drills aimed at boosting the island’s ability to combat threats from China. Taiwan has begun deploying its newest and most precise strike weapons, high calibre rockets from the United States, as part of its annual...
Taiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats
Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Wednesday launched annual military exercises intended to guard against Chinese threats to invade, including using so-called “gray zone tactics” deployed by China that stop just short of open warfare. This year’s...
President of Guatemala Congress visiting Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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July 15, 2025
Taipei, July 15 (CNA) The president of Guatemala's Congress, Nery Ramos, is currently visiting Taiwan and will meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and other senior officials during his six-day stay to enhance bilateral ties. Ramos is being...