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Taiwan’s Military Plans New Drone Units in Preparation for Potential China Invasion
Taiwan is racing to overhaul its military in preparation for what it sees as a potential invasion by China as soon as 2027.
Taiwan ramps up combat readiness, braces for ‘war of endurance’ amid China threat
Defence Minister Wellington Koo has urged Taiwan to stockpile military supplies and enhance its defence capabilities, warning ...
In Trump Era, Taiwan Defense Chief Says U.S. Still Is a Check on China
Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its ...
China Airlines diverts Taiwan-Thailand flight to Hong Kong over abnormal signals
China Airlines diverted a Taiwan-to-Thailand flight to Hong Kong two hours after take-off on Saturday morning, reportedly ...
Taiwan deploys first army drone squads as China's Jiu Tian drone swarm tactic ups the ante
Responding to potential invasion threat by 2027, Taiwan announces new drone and sea-drone capabilities to thwart China's ...
'Ignorant' to call Taiwan a country, China says responding to Taipei's foreign minister
It is "arrogant and ignorant" to call Taiwan a country and its future can only be decided by China's 1.4 billion people, the ...
US General Details China Military Plans to Defeat US in Taiwan War
An invasion of the island democracy is "no longer distant or theoretical," retired General Charles Flynn told lawmakers.
Forget China’s navy, Chinese small boats landings on Taiwan are a new source of concern
China has long sought to intimidate Taiwan with its massive navy, air force and the world's largest standing army, but it's mere dinghies that are now causing the most consternation.
Taiwan president offers peace with China but says island must strengthen defences
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China but the government must continue ...
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The Risk of War in the Taiwan Strait Is High—and Getting Higher
JOHN CULVER is a Nonresident Senior Fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings. He served for 35 years as a ...
Taiwan alleges China is using cash to win developing nations to its stand on the island
Taiwan's foreign minister alleges China is using cash and other inducements to win over developing countries to its position on the self-governed island.