China Conducts Major Military Exercises in Western Pacific
The drills, which appear to simulate a blockade of Taiwan, are believed to be in response to recent military drills between the United States and allies.
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China unveils Taiwan economic ‘integration’ plan as warships conduct manoeuvres off coast
Measures include making it easier for Taiwanese people to live and work in China, but the plan comes amid major military exercisesChina’s government has unveiled a “new path towards integrated development” with Taiwan, including proposals to make it ea…
India’s Military Studying Options For Any China War On Taiwan
India is reportedly considering its possible responses to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, following discreet inquiries from the US on how India could contribute in the event of a war. The Indian government has commissioned a study to examine the wider impact of a war over Taiwan that involves the US and its allies, and to explore what actions India could take in response. Possible options
Competition over the South China Sea explained in 30 seconds
China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have claims over the area, and tensions often threaten to boil overThe South China Sea is one of the most strategically and economically important waterways in the world. In 2016 more tha…
Japan Joins India, Other Nations To Protest Against 2023 Edition of China’s ‘Standard Map’
Tokyo: Since the release of its so-called "standard map," China has been questioned by various countries with many of them lodging protests against the nation. Japan is the latest country to join the others in rejecting Beijing’s map.According to Matsuno Hirokazu, chief cabinet secretary of Japan, the map’s description of the Senkaku Islands is based on Beijing’s claims.Hirokazu said the islands
Air Force, Space Force launch ‘major’ readiness revamp with threat of China in mind: Kendall
Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s letter didn’t specify what “broader and more comprehensive” changes officials are examining, though he did note the review is set to conclude by January 2024.
Taiwan presidential hopeful offers pets for pregnancies in push to boost birth rate
Terry Gou, who entered the race last week, said the island’s demographic crisis could be solved by giving expectant parents a cat or dogA billionaire presidential hopeful in Taiwan has proposed boosting the plummeting birthrate by offering couples free…
Taiwan Suspends Work, Transport and Classes as Typhoon Haikui Slams into the Island
The storm made landfall in Taitung county on the Pacific-facing east coast around 3 p.m.
India’s Plan To Counter China Shifts Into Action Mode
PM Modi, who turned ‘Look East’ into ‘Act East’, has asked diplomats to expand ties with the ASEAN countries. ‘Region-wise strategy is being worked out to corner and counter China,’ said officialsby Rajesh MehtaNew Delhi: By talking tough on border issues during a brief meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg last month, Prime Minister
More than 40 people injured as Typhoon Haikui sweeps across Taiwan
Tens of thousands of homes left without power and more than 7,000 people evacuated after storm makes landfallTyphoon Haikui moved across Taiwan on Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, accelerating winds and plunging thousands of households into dar…