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Chinese ballistic missiles fired near Taiwan

We had confirmation a few hours ago from the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan that the Chinese forces finally launched ballistic missiles in areas near the island.Specifically, in a statement, the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan said:“The Chinese military has fired multiple DF ballistic missiles into our Northeast and Southwest waters since 13:56.…

August 4, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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“Do not play with fire”: Chinese warning to the USA

With a lengthy statement, China responded to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, threatening the USA and warning that they "shouldn't play with fire".Here is the statement by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs:On 2 August, in disregard of China’s strong opposition and serious representations, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi…

August 3, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan – What she said

Yesterday, Nancy Pelosi's plane landed in Taiwan despite strong military warnings from China, in a highly symbolic move by the US.With this move, the United States shows that it is not willing to back down in any way in the face of China's efforts against them, and that it ignores completely any military threat…

August 2, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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USA – CHINA: The latest military moves in the new crisis for Taiwan

After China's threats to the US on the occasion of Nancy Pelosi's upcoming visit to Taiwan were not just words but also military moves and a wider mobilization of Chinese amphibious forces, the US does not seem willing to back down.In particular, the battle group of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is located…

August 2, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Taiwanese armed forces exercised for a possible Chinese attack

During Taiwan's annual military drills on Tuesday, the entire island launched a simulated Chinese attack and virtually fought to defend itself against the approaching landing forces.Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen praised the "capability" of her military as she watched the drills from the deck of a Kidd-class destroyer.Dressed in military uniform, Tsai boarded the…

July 27, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Teng Yun 2: Taiwan’s UAV flew non stop for more than 10 hours

Last weekend, Taiwan-made Teng Yun 2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) achieved a major milestone in its development.It flew non-stop for more than ten hours and completed a patrol of the entire Taiwan Air Defense Recognition Zone (ADIZ).The Teng Yun 2, also known as the "Cloud Rider" of the Chungshan Institute of Science and…

June 29, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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China warns: “US undermines peace in Taiwan”

China protested strongly against the United States after a US destroyer entered the Taiwan Strait a few days ago.Photo by Official U.S. Navy Imagery"The USS Sampson Arleigh Burke-class destroyer made a crossing of the Taiwan Straits on April 26 through international waters in accordance with international law.The passage of the ship through the…

April 29, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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The CTS news media in Taiwan made an incredible mistake: “We are under attack from China”

"Communist forces (China) hit the New Taipei City with rockets," Taiwan's CTS television channel reported by mistake on Wednesday morning.PHOTO By 玄史生 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0The confusion attributed the channel to the wrong employees, when in fact the news referred to an exercise of readiness and not to a real attack by…

April 21, 20220Comments ByGEOPOLITIKI

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Chinese newspaper has threatened Nancy Pelosi with a “destructive strike”

A Chinese state-run publication has threatened that if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island nation, "fighter jets" will be deployed as a threat and a "destructive strike" will be launched.A trip by a US House speaker would be the first since 1997, and Pelosi's office has not confirmed any intentions for such a…

April 8, 20220Comments ByNewsTeam

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The United States approves $95 million Patriot systems’ support for Taiwan

The United States' State Department has approved a potential $95 million sale to Taiwan of equipment, training, and other services to help the island's security, marking the third arms deal approved by President Joe Biden since taking office a year ago.The Pentagon said in a statement to Congress that the approval covers the training,…

April 6, 20220Comments ByNewsTeam