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Canadian warship completes mission around the world
Canada, a United States military ally, has completed an around-the-world military mission, with a warship sailing across several contested…
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US military aircraft detected near China
The United States Navy sent two aircraft into the disputed Taiwan Strait early Wednesday in a move likely to rankle China. Newsweek…
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Taiwan readies soldiers, civilians for largest China invasion drills
Taiwan began preparations this week for its annual Han Kuang military exercise in response to what its government describes as escalating…
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Trump sends US warship to China's coast
By John Feng is Newsweek's contributing editor for Asia based in Taichung, Taiwan. His focus is on East Asian politics. He has covered…
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China-Taiwan tensions: four key moments this week
Tensions across the narrow Taiwan Strait remain high following last week's Chinese military drills around Taiwan—the fourth time such…
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Would Donald Trump defend Taiwan?
China's latest round of military drills around Taiwan has once again drawn attention to one of the most consequential unknowns in global…
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China reacts to death of former US President Jimmy Carter
The Chinese government on Monday paid tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died the previous day at the age of 100, praising…
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Xi Visits Province Across From Taiwan After Military Drills
(Bloomberg) -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited the province directly across from Taiwan after the military he leads carried out more…
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Video shows one of Taiwan's F-16s tracking a Chinese J-15 fighter jet with its sniper pod during war games
A new video shows one of Taiwan's F-16 tracking a Chinese J-15 fighter jet. The video is from China's massive military exercise around…
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Taiwan leader defiant towards China in first National Day address
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday in his first National Day address that he would vow to resist any moves towards…
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Taiwan celebrates National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the…
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Taiwan's president vows to resist 'annexation'
President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan's self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since taking office…
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Germany Sails Warship in Taiwan Strait, First in 22 Years
(Bloomberg) -- Germany sent its first warship through the Taiwan Strait in 22 years, defying China’s warnings as relations between the two…
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Taiwan investigates how a Chinese fishing boat managed to enter a strategic river mouth
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese authorities are investigating how an alleged former Chinese naval officer sailed a small boat into a…