Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
US, China deepen media row as Donald Trump revokes Xinhua journalist’s visaAmerica has revoked the visa of a Chinese journalist working for Xinhua. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel a New York Times rep...
30 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 shipTaiwan's defense ministry reported Chinese military activity near its waters. Nine Chinese aircraft and seven vessels were detected on Mond...
25 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around itselfTaiwan's defense ministry reported sixteen Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels near its waters. Thirteen aircraft crossed the media...
23 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-teTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the i...
17 May, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Taiwan tops Beijing's agenda for Trump-Xi summitTaiwan faces uncertainty as U.S. President Trump prepares for a crucial meeting with China's Xi Jinping. Beijing insists Taiwan is central ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islandsTaiwan's defense ministry reported spotting two Chinese warships, a destroyer and a frigate, operating southwest of the Penghu islands. Tai...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation'China has strongly protested a Japanese military vessel sailing through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing views this move as a deliberate provocat...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'Beijing stands firm on the legitimacy of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, asserting that these drills are both reasonable and warrante...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Taiwan detects 36 Chinese aircraft sorties, 8 vessels near its territoryTaiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 36 Chinese military aircraft and 8 vessels near Taiwan, with 29 aircraft crossing into...
20 Feb, 2025, 07.54 AM IST
China sends fighter jets to warn US Navy plane in Taiwan StraitChina sent fighter jets to monitor a U.S. Navy patrol aircraft that flew through the Taiwan Strait. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan, w...
12 Oct, 2023, 02.23 PM IST
Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan straitA Chinese aircraft carrier group led by the vessel Shandong sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence minis...
21 Jun, 2023, 11.11 AM IST
China says US 'endangered' peace with Taiwan Strait fly-through"The U.S. side's actions deliberately interfered with and disrupted the regional situation and endangered peace and stability in the Taiwan...
27 Feb, 2023, 05.58 PM IST
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait describing it as a routine passage but enraging ChinaTies between Beijing and Washington have deteriorated in recent months, over issues including trade and Hong Kong, with the self-ruled isla...
15 Oct, 2020, 01.10 PM IST