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Taiwan tests new missile system

Visuals released by the MND showed the Land Sword II in action, with footage capturing the successful launch of the missile system in a test-firing exercise. Taiwan has conducted back-to-back military drills

May 15, 2025

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U.S. Lawmakers Reassert Taiwan Support with New Legislation

Republican John Curtis and Democrat Jeff Merkley introduced the bill on Monday for the fourth time…reports Asian Lite News Two U.S. senators have reintroduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, aiming to reaffirm

May 9, 2025

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China Controls Thai Press in Xinjiang Visit

The visit was part of Beijing’s effort to showcase the welfare of Uyghurs who had been deported from Thailand…reports Asian Lite News Chinese authorities closely monitored Thai journalists during a tightly controlled

March 20, 2025

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Taiwan’s first indigenous sub set for sea trials

Military spokesperson Sun Li-fang dismissed concerns that the project was facing setbacks due to power supply issues Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, Hai Kun, also known as Narwhal, is set to begin

February 27, 2025

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China’s Presence Near Taiwan Sparks Alarm

Three of the five Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country’s southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone. Taiwan on Monday said that it detected 10 Chinese naval

February 24, 2025

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Japan Snubs China, Recognizes Taiwan in Registry

Earlier, the only option in the family registry for Chinese and Taiwanese individuals was China…reports Asian Lite News In a significant policy shift seen as a diplomatic snub to China, Japan announced

February 18, 2025

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China Targets Retired Taiwanese Officers for Espionage

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reports a sharp rise in espionage prosecutions, with retired officers at the center of China’s infiltration strategy. Taiwan has revealed a disturbing trend in Chinese espionage activities, with

January 25, 2025

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French overwhelmingly support Taiwan

The findings reflect robust support for Taiwan’s democratic values, despite China’s persistent claims and threats regarding the island nation…reports Asian Lite News A majority of French respondents believe Taiwan’s future should be

December 17, 2024

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US delivers first batch of Abrams tanks to Taiwan

This marks the first new tank acquisition for Taiwan in three decades, with the remaining units expected by 2025 and 2026….reports Asian Lite News Taiwan has taken delivery of 38 advanced M1A2

December 16, 2024

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Taiwan defence funding gets House nod

The bill, passed in a 281-140 vote on Wednesday, aims to support Taiwan’s self-defence initiatives amid rising tensions in the region…reports Asian Lite News The House of Representatives has approved a $895

December 13, 2024

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