Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

This handout photo taken and released by the Taiwan Presidential Office on December 1, 2024 shows Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaking by phone with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, during his visit to Honolulu, Hawaii. | Photo Credit: AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed “China’s military threats” toward the island in a call with […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes approach

Since 2019, China and Russia have regularly flown military aircraft into South Korea’s air defence zone without prior notice, citing joint exercises. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: AP South Korea’s military said Friday (November 29, 2024) it scrambled fighter jets as five Chinese and six Russian military planes flew through its air defence zone, […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Sweden asks for China’s cooperation over Baltic Sea cables cut while Chinese ship was nearby

A view of the anchor of the Chinese ship, the bulk carrier Yi Peng 3, in the sea of Kattegat, near the City of Grenaa in Jutland, Denmark on November 20, 2024. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Sweden has formally asked China to cooperate in explaining the recent rupture of two data cables on the […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Armies of India, China making ‘great progress’ in implementing settlement: Chinese military spokesperson

In this image from the video, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian speaks during a Defense Ministry press conference held in Beijing on Thursday (November 28, 2024). | Photo Credit: AP Stating that the Armies of India and China are implementing the settlement reached between the two countries for disengagement and resumption of patrolling at […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Chinese warplanes track U.S. Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

The U.S. is Taiwan’s key supporter and arms provider, with American military vessels and aircraft frequently crossing the waters between China and Taiwan. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Beijing said, as the two nations […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea? | Explained

For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The story so far: Donald Trump, the President-elect of the U.S., has promised to impose tariffs of up to 60% on Chinese imports to correct the huge trade deficit the U.S. has with China and also as a punitive measure to make China reduce the subsidisation of its […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

G-20 summit: EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang discuss resumption of direct flights, return of journalists, tourists and pilgrims

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. | Photo Credit: PTI A month after India and China announced that they would disengage their troops along the Line of Actual Control, the two countries have agreed to discuss […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Chinese, Philippine forces again avoid clash in fiercely disputed shoal under rare deal

A dilapidated but still active Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre sits at the Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, at the disputed South China Sea on Aug. 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP The Philippine Navy transported food and other supplies to a territorial ship outpost in a shoal in the South […]

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Taiwan President discusses ‘Chinese threats’ with Pelosi

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as U.S. election nears

A model of the Chinese Fighter aircraft is seen in front of the Chinese and Taiwanese flag. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday (November 3, 2024) that it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island’s south on the way to exercises in the […]

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