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Taiwan's DPP hypes so-called 'attack' incident to incite cross-Straits confrontation: spokesperson
Global Times
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Chen Binhua, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Photo: CFP In response to an inquiry on that the so-called “mainland affairs council” in the Taiwan island asked the mainland to explain and apologize for Chinese embassy...
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson slams DPP authorities for posing threats to anti-Japanese war veterans and smearing commemorative events
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 Responding to media questions on Wednesday regarding the threats posed by...
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...
Ex-U.S. admiral praises Taiwan's mobilization of reservists in Han Kuang drills
Focus Taiwan
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July 19, 2025
Washington, July 18 (CNA) A retired U.S. Navy rear admiral on Friday praised Taiwan for mobilizing more than 20,000 reservists in its annual Han Kuang military exercises this year. It was good to see the 20,000-plus reservists taking part in this...
Simmer down: Where to get your hotpot fix in Manila this rainy season
Inquirer
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July 26, 2025
A couple of years back, it was unlimited KBBQ that ruled the comfort food scene. But in the early 2000s, shabu-shabu was a common Sunday lunch ritual, with cousins clashing chopsticks to pinch up pieces of meat to dip in the boiling soup bowl...
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 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...
FEATURE: Protecting the trails of ‘Taiwan’s top 100 mountains’
Taipei Times
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July 19, 2025
Garbage has once again invaded the Nenggao-Andongjun (能高-安東軍) trail, several years after a cleanup campaign had removed more than 200kg of waste. The Nenggao-Andongjun trail, known as “the most beautiful ridgeline of the Central Mountain Range,”...
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...
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...
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...
PLP Thanks and Commends Outgoing Taiwanese Ambassador Michael Lin for Distinguished 7-Year Service to the Federation
Times Caribbean
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July 18, 2025
PLP PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Basseterre, St. Kitts – 18 July 2025 – The Peoples Labour Party (PLP) extends its sincere thanks and highest commendation to Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Michael Lin,...
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...
Tropical Storm Wipha disrupts transportation in Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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July 19, 2025
Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Tropical Storm Wipha disrupted transportation across Taiwan on Saturday, forcing the cancellation of more than 100 ferry sailings and several domestic flights, according to the Transport Ministry. The ministry said 114 ferry...
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...
Rejection of Constitutional Court nominees 'regrettable': Lai
Focus Taiwan
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July 25, 2025
Taipei, July 25 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said the Legislature's decision to vote down all seven of his justice nominees for the Constitutional Court on Friday was "regrettable," according to a Presidential Office statement. The president...
Taiwan to kick off military drills in face of China threat
The Manila Times
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July 9, 2025
TAIPEI — Taiwan will kick off its annual military drills on Wednesday, with newly delivered US high-tech rocket systems to feature in exercises aimed at preparing the self-ruled island for a Chinese attack. Troops will be deployed alongside the...
“The Accidental Politician” Follows A Decade in the Life of a Sunflower Activist Turned Politician
No Man Is An Island
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July 19, 2025
語言: English Photo credit: 民主，練習中/Facebook THE ACCIDENTAL POLITICIAN (民主，練習中) follows ten years in the life of Sunflower activist turned politician, Liao Yu-hsien. While the documentary also depicts in parallel Kuo Lin-han or “Melon,” a fellow...
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...