Japan’s Miyako Island, near Taiwan, to build bomb shelter
The government also plans to start soliciting opinions from experts as early as this summer in order to draw up guidelines on shelter capabilities.
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Philippines keeps keen eye on Taiwan situation
The government earlier said that part of its priority was the safety of over 100,000 Filipinos who live or work in Taiwan.
US hopes China won’t take ‘provocative’ action over transit stops by Taiwan V-P William Lai
The US, like most countries, has no formal relations with Taiwan, but is the island’s most important international backer and supplier of arms.
Japanese think tank holds Taiwan invasion simulation
The war game assumed a crisis in Taiwan in 2027 developing into a Japan contingency, with discussions held in the format of a National Security Council meeting of nine ministers.
Paraguay’s President-elect Pena says Taiwan ties make ‘more sense’ than China
Paraguay is the last remaining South American nation to recognise Taiwan over Beijing, which claims the island as its territory and has spent decades convincing Taipei’s allies…
Taiwan tracks highest number of Chinese naval ships in a day
According to the Ministry of National Defence, sixteen navy vessels and fifteen Chinese military aircraft were detected in the vicinity of Taiwan.
Taiwan military drills to involve civilian airports, and practise keeping sea lanes open
Taiwan’s defence ministry said the exercises would see the military defending Taoyuan International Airport, the island’s most important air link with the rest of the world,…
Taiwan presidential front-runner vows to speed up defence reforms
“My objective is clear: We must always ensure that war remains an unthinkable option for all parties involved,” said the Democratic Progressive Party candidate.
China decries US approval of potential arms sales to Taiwan
Last week, the US State Department approved the possible sale of ammunition and logistics support to Taiwan in two separate deals worth a combined $440 million.
Taiwan conducts missile live-firing test
The missile firings in southern Pingtung county come as relations between Taipei and Beijing are increasingly strained.