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China's 40-Day Airspace Closure Sparks New Aviation Mystery
Such a prolonged closure is uncommon and is expected to influence military aviation patterns in the region.
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Japan Sees 60% Drop In Chinese Tourists As Diplomatic Tensions Deepen
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 60.7% in January amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan, dropping from nearly a million to 385,300. A Beijing travel warning, fewer flights, and PM Takaichi's hawkish stance fueled the fallout.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's Election Victory Presents Dilemma For China
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election victory is handing Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dilemma: Engage with Japan's most popular post-war leader or continue a deep freeze with the US's top ally in Asia.
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Chinese War Games Around Taiwan "Unnecessarily" Raised Tensions: US
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Taiwan Unveils 'T-Dome' Air Defence System To Counter China Threat
Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei.
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China's Naval Deployments In Line With Other Large Drills, Says US
China's naval deployments in the East China Sea and South China Sea are elevated but consistent with other large exercises in the past, a U.S. military official said on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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China Ramps Up Military Activity Around Taiwan, 37 Chinese Jets Detected
Taiwan said it detected 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the self-ruled island on Sunday as Beijing carried out "long-distance" training flights.
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Taiwan Reveals Wartime Food Stockpiling Strategy Amid Tensions With China
Taiwan's government offered rare details on Tuesday of its wartime food plan, saying it is taking monthly inventories of crucial supplies like rice and making sure they are properly stored across the island in case of a Chinese blockade.
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US, Philippines Begin Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China
The armed forces of the United States and Philippines began large-scale joint exercises with key allies on Tuesday that will take place in several areas in the Philippines, including those facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.
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Taiwan Urges China To Avoid Escalation Amid Renewed Military Activity
Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat.
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US Lawmaker Pledges Support For Taiwan Against Chinese Aggression
A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president.
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China Begins Military Drills Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'
China on Thursday morning began two days of military drills around Taiwan, surrounding the island with navy vessels and aircraft as "strong punishment" for "separatist acts", state media reported.
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Taiwan's New President Sworn In Amid Growing Military Pressure From China
Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament.
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US Approves $75 Million Tactical Data Link Sale To Taiwan Amid China Tension
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Says Detected 10 Chinese Planes, 5 Naval Ships Around Nation
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that it has detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships around Taiwan in the past 24 hours, till 6 am (local time) on Saturday, Taiwan News reported.
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China's 40-Day Airspace Closure Sparks New Aviation Mystery
Such a prolonged closure is uncommon and is expected to influence military aviation patterns in the region.
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Japan Sees 60% Drop In Chinese Tourists As Diplomatic Tensions Deepen
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 60.7% in January amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan, dropping from nearly a million to 385,300. A Beijing travel warning, fewer flights, and PM Takaichi's hawkish stance fueled the fallout.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's Election Victory Presents Dilemma For China
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election victory is handing Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dilemma: Engage with Japan's most popular post-war leader or continue a deep freeze with the US's top ally in Asia.
-
Chinese War Games Around Taiwan "Unnecessarily" Raised Tensions: US
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Taiwan Unveils 'T-Dome' Air Defence System To Counter China Threat
Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei.
-
China's Naval Deployments In Line With Other Large Drills, Says US
China's naval deployments in the East China Sea and South China Sea are elevated but consistent with other large exercises in the past, a U.S. military official said on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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China Ramps Up Military Activity Around Taiwan, 37 Chinese Jets Detected
Taiwan said it detected 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the self-ruled island on Sunday as Beijing carried out "long-distance" training flights.
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Taiwan Reveals Wartime Food Stockpiling Strategy Amid Tensions With China
Taiwan's government offered rare details on Tuesday of its wartime food plan, saying it is taking monthly inventories of crucial supplies like rice and making sure they are properly stored across the island in case of a Chinese blockade.
-
US, Philippines Begin Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China
The armed forces of the United States and Philippines began large-scale joint exercises with key allies on Tuesday that will take place in several areas in the Philippines, including those facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.
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Taiwan Urges China To Avoid Escalation Amid Renewed Military Activity
Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat.
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US Lawmaker Pledges Support For Taiwan Against Chinese Aggression
A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president.
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China Begins Military Drills Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'
China on Thursday morning began two days of military drills around Taiwan, surrounding the island with navy vessels and aircraft as "strong punishment" for "separatist acts", state media reported.
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Taiwan's New President Sworn In Amid Growing Military Pressure From China
Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament.
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US Approves $75 Million Tactical Data Link Sale To Taiwan Amid China Tension
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Says Detected 10 Chinese Planes, 5 Naval Ships Around Nation
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that it has detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships around Taiwan in the past 24 hours, till 6 am (local time) on Saturday, Taiwan News reported.
