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Chinese Y-8 spotter plane enters Taiwan's air defense identification zone

A Chinese Y-8 ELINT spotter plane entered southwest of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) during Wednesday (March 16), according to the Ministry of National Defense.

Taiwan invasion not easy, poses several challenges for China: Report

Reports say that China may emulate Russia and may attack Taiwan, but, it's not as simple as it appears, as there are strategic, geographical issues making it hard for Chinese forces to enter Taiwan

War with China will be a disaster for all sides, says Taiwan minister

A conflict with China, which threatens to invade Taiwan, would be a disaster for all sides regardless of the outcome, the island's defense minister said on Thursday

Taiwan studies Russia-Ukraine war for own battle strategy with China

Taiwan's military strategists have been studying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the country's resistance, for the island's own battle strategy in the event China ever makes good threat

China says Taiwan, Ukraine issues not comparable

China views Taiwan, a self-ruled island, as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force

We do whatever we can to deter China: Australian Defence Minister

Amid rising tensions with China, Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has indicated that his country may send weapons to Taiwan in response to any future Chinese military aggression.

Mike Pompeo unofficially urges US to give diplomatic recognition to Taiwan

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on a non-official visit to Taiwan called for the US to give diplomatic recognition to the self-ruled island China claims as its own territory

US Senators propose bill to sanction Beijing in event of Taiwan invasion

Amid China's growing military aggression towards Taiwan, 3 US senators have proposed a bill that would allow for the imposition of financial sanctions against China in event of an attack on Taiwan

It is never a good bet to bet against Americans: Joe Biden to Xi Jinping

US President Joe Biden has said that he has told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that it is never a good bet to bet against the American people.

US stands firm behind its commitments: Biden's delegation to Taiwan

The United States stands firm behind its commitments to Taiwan and allies in the region, a delegation of former senior U.S. defence and security officials sent by President Joe Biden said on Wednesday

US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia

Russia, China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow invading Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said

China warns US of 'heavy price' for backing Taiwan's independence

China on Tuesday warned the US that it will pay a "heavy price" for its attempts to show support to Taiwan's independence as a delegation of ex-American defence officials landed in Taipei

Taiwan sends medical supplies to help Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Taiwan says it sent 27 tons worth of medical supplies to Ukraine via a flight to Germany late Monday.

Asus 8z launched in India: Know price, specs of compact flagship smartphone

Priced at Rs 42,999, the Asus 8z will be available on home-grown e-commerce platform Flipkart on March 7

'Taiwan is not Ukraine', says China as island raises alert level

The remarks come after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson flagged the risk for Taiwan in a warning last week

Beijing denies Ukraine-like situation in Taiwan, says inalienable part

Reiterating its 'one-China principle', Beijing on Tuesday claimed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory.Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, stressed during a presser that there is but one China, claiming Taiwan as a part of its territory."This is an indisputable historical and legal fact. The one-China principle is a universally-recognized norm governing international relations," he said as per a press statement released by China's Foreign Ministry."The Chinese people have the strong resolve, determination and capability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.Wenbin's remarks came after a question comparing Russia's assertion of Ukraine not being a separate state to that of Beijing's claims on Taiwan.Notably, China continues to regard Taiwan as a breakaway province even after decades of separate governance. It has repeatedly issued threats against the island and vowed to militarily take over the island.However, on being ...

Taiwan says it's raising alertness, surveillance as Ukraine crisis grows

China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up military activity near the island over the past two years.

China sanctions Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin over Taiwan deal

China said it will impose new sanctions on Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin due to their arms sales to Taiwan

Taiwan to draft laws to save semiconductor industry from Chinese espionage

The official said Taiwan will set up special courts to facilitate any trials related to trade secret leaks and other cases of economic espionage, said Lauly and Cheng.

Taiwan, with eye on China, to boost protection for semiconductor secrets

The government also proposed tightening laws to prevent Chinese companies from illegally poaching Taiwan talent via firms set up in a third country