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Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels around territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it detected two PLA aircraft sorties, five PLAN vessels, and five Chinese balloons operating around Taiwan until 6 am (UTC+8) on Thursday, adding that the si
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels near its waters

Taiwan's MND reported detecting 12 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels on Wednesday, with 11 crossing the median line. A day earlier, 13 aircraft and 6 vessels were detected. US President Trump also held a call with China's Xi Jinping.
Mathrubhumi English

26 Chinese jets and 6 naval ships observed near Taiwan: Ministry of Defence

Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence reports 26 Chinese jet sorties & 6 naval ships near Taiwan. 18 crossed the median line into ADIZ.
Taipei Times

Taiwan ‘very important’ to Japan: academic

Taiwan is “very important” to Japan for three strategic reasons, a Japanese academic said on Friday while discussing scenarios under which the Japan Self-Defense Forces could be mobilized. The issue has drawn attention since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commented in November last year on what might constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan in the event of a Chinese naval blockade of Taiwan,
The Columbian

China announces it ‘successfully completed’ Taiwan military maneuvers

A Taiwan's Mirage 2000 fighter jet moves past airplane fort at an airbase in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) BEIJING — China’s People’s Liberation Army said Wednesday that it “successfully completed ...
Reuters

No room for compromise on Taiwan's security, president tells reservists

Taiwan's Lai sees reservists after announcing new spending plan Taiwan boosting military budget to deal with China Taiwan vice president thanks US for military training help YILAN, Taiwan, Dec 2 (Reuters) - There is no room for compromise when it comes to ...