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China releases TV documentary showcasing army's ability to attack Taiwan
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China releases TV documentary showcasing army’s ability to attack Taiwan

TAIPEI: China has released a new documentary about the army’s preparation to attack Taiwan and showcasing soldiers pledging to give up their lives if needed…

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'Air raid alert': Taiwan holds annual evacuation drill amid China tension
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‘Air raid alert’: Taiwan holds annual evacuation drill amid China tension

TAIPEI: Cities across northern Taiwan ordered cars off roads and people to stay indoors on Monday for an annual air-raid exercise as the island steps…

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As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island
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As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island

TAIPEI: China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s defence ministry said Saturday, marking a forceful display days before…

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Taiwan to conduct missile live-firing test
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Taiwan to conduct missile live-firing test

TAIPEI: Taiwan will kick off a two-day missile live-firing test on Monday ahead of its largest annual military exercises as the island ramps up preparations…

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China flies 38 warplanes near Taiwan, 6 navy vessels in area
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China flies 38 warplanes near Taiwan, 6 navy vessels in area

TAIPEI: China’s military flew 38 fighter jets and other warplanes near Taiwan, the Taiwanese defence ministry said Friday, in the largest such flight display since…

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Taiwan: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks fighter pilots as Chinese drills ebb
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Taiwan: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks fighter pilots as Chinese drills ebb

TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China’s air force during its drills around the island and pledged to…

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China practices blockades on last scheduled day of Taiwan drills
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China practices blockades on last scheduled day of Taiwan drills

TAIPEI: China’s military carried out aerial and naval blockade drills around Taiwan on Monday, its last scheduled day of exercises, with a Chinese aircraft carrier…

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China's military hardware for its drills around Taiwan
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China’s military hardware for its drills around Taiwan

BEIJING: China is brandishing a wide array of military equipment and weapons as it conducts drills around Taiwan intended to intimidate the self-ruled island.The three-day…

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US Host Taiwan President: US House speaker to host Taiwan president on Wednesday in California
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US Host Taiwan President: US House speaker to host Taiwan president on Wednesday in California

WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will host a meeting in California on Wednesday with Taiwan‘s President Tsai Ing-wen, his office said, part of a…

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In diplomatic win for China, Honduras establishes ties, breaks up with Taiwan
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In diplomatic win for China, Honduras establishes ties, breaks up with Taiwan

BEIJING: Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognised by only 13…

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