China’s defence ministry slams US military assistance to Taiwan
The White House recently announced that the US would provide Taiwan with military assistance worth up to $345 million.
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US military slammed for aid to Taiwan
Through the US National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2023, the US Congress authorised up to $1 billion worth of weapons aid for Taiwan.
Sipping bubble tea in an air raid shelter: Taiwanese take drills in their stride amid China tensions
The 2023 drills take place amid Beijing’s military manoeuvres around the island, which defence experts say have become increasingly specific.
Taiwan conducts military drill at main airport
A foreign ministry spokesperson stressed that the complete reunification is an unstoppable historical trend.
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.
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.