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26 February

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Taiwan Dispatches Forces in Response to China ‘Live-Fire’ Drills off Island

Taiwan dispatched forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.

25 February

Asia Pacific

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Detains Chinese-Crewed Ship After Subsea Cable Cut

Taiwan detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship on Tuesday after a subsea telecoms cable was severed off the island, the coast guard said.

17 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

China Condemns US After ‘Taiwan Independence’ Cut From Govt Site

China condemned the US for removing a reference to the status of Taiwan from the State Department website, urging Washington to "correct its mistakes."

15 February

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Air Force Grounds Training Jets After Crash

Taiwan's air force grounded all training jets after one of the aircraft crashed due to "dual engine failure," with the pilot ejecting safely.

12 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Detects 62 Chinese Aircraft as US Ships Transit Waters

Taiwan said it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

10 February

Air

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Eyes Purchase of E-2D Early Warning Aircraft From US

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense intends to purchase six E-2D airborne early warning and control aircraft from the US defense company Northrop Grumman.

6 February

Asia Pacific