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Taiwan spots Chinese balloons over island near major air base

TAIPEI, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Three Chinese balloons flew across Taiwan island on Tuesday and near an air base, the Taiwanese defence ministry said, the first time it has reported…

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Taiwan says eight Chinese fighter jets crossed strait’s median line

TAIPEI, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets crossing over the median line of…

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Chinese forces approached close to Taiwan coast to ‘intimidate’ voters before key elections – sources

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military drove away four attempts by Chinese forces to approach the island's sensitive contiguous zone last month, Taiwan security officials said,…

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Taiwan spots Chinese weather balloon in strait a month before election

TAIPEI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday that a Chinese weather balloon had crossed the Taiwan Strait median line on Thursday, about a month before Taiwan's…

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US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, describing the mission as a demonstration of the…

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Taiwan president: China too ‘overwhelmed’ to consider invasion

China's leadership is too "overwhelmed" with its internal problems to consider an invasion of Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said in an interview with the New York Times. China, which views…

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Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity as election nears

TAIPEI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan again reported Chinese warplanes and warships around the island on Thursday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing…

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Taiwan rattled by offshore earthquake, no reports of damage

TAIPEI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Sunday, the island's weather bureau said, briefly shaking buildings in the capital Taipei but with…

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War with China is not an option, Taiwan ruling party VP candidate says

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The vice presidential candidate for Taiwan's ruling party in a January election said on Thursday that war with China is not an…

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Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in sensitive Taiwan Strait

TAIPEI, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military has sent forces to keep watch on a Chinese naval formation led by the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait,…

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Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in Pacific

TAIPEI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military sent forces to keep watch on Thursday after a Chinese naval formation led by the aircraft carrier Shandong passed the island's south and…

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Taiwan sets up task force to study Israel-Hamas war

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, (Reuters) - Taiwan has set up a task force to draw lessons from the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, Defence Minister Chiu…

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Taiwan reveals first homegrown submarine in defence milestone

By Carlos Garcia, Walid Berrazeg and Sarah Wu KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a major step in a project aimed at strengthening…

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Taiwan raises concerns about situation ‘getting out of hand’ with China drills

TAIPEI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The increased frequency of China's military activities around Taiwan recently has raised the risk of events "getting out of hand" and sparking an accidental clash,…

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Taiwan says Chinese movements ‘abnormal’, flags amphibious drills

TAIPEI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Recent Chinese movements around Taiwan were "abnormal", the island's defence minister said on Friday, flagging amphibious exercises in addition to drills Taipei has observed in…

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Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military activities

By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday urged China to stop "destructive, unilateral action" after reporting a sharp rise in Chinese…

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Taiwan reports 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said it spotted 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone on Wednesday morning,…

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Taiwan warns of ‘sharp increase’ in tensions as Chinese planes cross median line

Taiwan's defence ministry warned on Tuesday of a possible "sharp increase" in military tensions after reporting renewed Chinese military activity including fighter jets crossing the sensitive median line of the…

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Taiwan vice president leaves on sensitive trip to United States

Taiwan Vice President William Lai left on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity…

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US announces Taiwan weapons package worth up to $345 mln

By Mike Stone and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States unveiled a Taiwan weapons aid package worth up to $345 million, a move likely to anger China even…

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Simulating enemy attack, Taiwan conducts military drill at main airport

By Ann Wang and Fabian Hamacher TAOYUAN, Taiwan, July 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan conducted an anti-aircraft landing drill at its main international airport for the first time on Wednesday, simulating…

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Taiwan probes alleged leak of classified reports, diplomatic cables

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI, July 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan is investigating a possible leak of official documents including diplomatic cables and classified reports on the island's sensitive bid to join…

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U.S. Navy plans flies through Taiwan Strait after Chinese drills

TAIPEI, July 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy patrol plane flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, following two days of Chinese military exercises to the south of the…

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Taiwan says Chinese air force, navy stage mass drill to island’s south

TAIPEI, July 12 (Reuters) - China's air force and navy staged another large-scale drill involving fighters, bombers and warships to Taiwan's south and southwest, the island's defence ministry said, as…

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Taiwan military holds live fire drills on strategic southern coast

By Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang FANGSHAN, Taiwan, July 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military carried out live fire drills on its strategically-located southern coast on Monday, firing missiles from highly…

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Taiwan says 11 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI, June 30 (Reuters) - Eleven Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday morning, an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan's defence ministry said,…

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Taiwan says it spots two Russian warships off its east coast

TAIPEI, June 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan spotted two Russian warships off its eastern coast on Tuesday and sent its own aircraft and ships to keep watch, the island's defence ministry…

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Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through strait

TAIPEI, June 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese aircraft carrier group led by the vessel Shandong sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, amid heightened military…

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Taiwan says 10 Chinese warplanes cross strait’s median line

TAIPEI, June 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's…

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Taiwan presses EU on investment deal as bloc courts tech companies

By Jeanny Kao and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan and the European Union should sign a long-stalled investment agreement if Europe wants long-term investment from the island,…

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China’s air force stages new mass incursion near Taiwan

TAIPEI, June 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan activated its defence systems on Thursday after reporting 37 Chinese military aircraft flying into the island's air defence zone, some of which then flew…

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US, Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait

TAIPEI, June 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, in a rare joint mission in the sensitive…

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Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition

GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan failed in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health Organization's annual assembly despite the island's claims that support was growing for…

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‘War is not an option’, Taiwan president says amid China tensions

TAIPEI, May 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China,…

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Photo Story: Truss in Taiwan

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech, during an event in Taipei, Taiwan, 17 May 2023. Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss is visiting Taiwan for five days…

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Founder of Taiwan’s Foxconn says China won’t attack if he’s president

TAIPEI, April 27 (Reuters) - The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island and would not…

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Taiwan says Chinese carrier group 120 miles off its southeast coast

TAIPEI, April 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the southeast of the…

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Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China’s latest Taiwan drills

By Yew Lun Tian and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI, (Reuters) - China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island…

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China’s military followed, monitored US destroyer in Taiwan Strait on Sunday

BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China's military followed and monitored U.S. guided-missile destroyer USS Milius that sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the army's Eastern Theatre Command said in…

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Macron comments leave senior Taiwanese official ‘puzzled’

TAIPEI, April 12 (Reuters) - Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan are puzzling, a senior Taiwanese politician said, wondering whether France's founding ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity…

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Taiwan determined to safeguard freedom, democracy, President Tsai says

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 12 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday that her recent overseas trip, which included the United States, showed the world Taiwan's determination…

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UPDATED: China military completes various tasks around Taiwan – China military spokesperson

Chinese jets, warships practice blockading Taiwan China holding last of three scheduled days of drills Chinese aircraft carrier also involved in drills Taiwan reports multiple Chinese aircraft nearby BEIJING, April…

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US Navy says destroyer conducts navigational rights mission in S. China Sea

Repeats to more subscribers, no change in text BEIJING, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said its guided-missile destroyer USS Milius conducted a navigational rights and freedoms mission in…

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Taiwan says 71 Chinese planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line as Chinese warship starts live-fire drills near Taiwan

TAIPEI, April 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said that 71 Chinese planes and nine ships crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line as of 4pm (0800 GMT) on Saturday, as…

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Chinese warship starts live-fire drills near Taiwan as Chinese warplanes cross Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI, April 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said that 42 Chinese planes and eight ships crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Saturday morning. Also, a Chinese warship in…

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Taiwan faces choice of ‘peace and war’, ex-president says after China trip

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, April 7 (Reuters) - Tension with China has escalated under Taiwan's government and the island will in future have to choose between "peace and war", former Taiwan President…

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China sends warships, aircraft near Taiwan for second day

China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Three…

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Taiwan watching Chinese movements but does not see escalation

Wary after Beijing denounces meeting with US Speaker Taiwan keeping close tabs on Chinese aircraft carrier Taiwan minister: U.S. carrier 400 miles from Taiwan coast China threatens to board ships…

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China sends carrier group off Taiwan coast

TAIPEI, April 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday that China's aircraft carrier is currently 200 nautical miles off Taiwan's east cost, after Taiwan President Tsai…

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Foxconn founder Gou says he will seek Taiwan presidency

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, April 5 (Reuters) - Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he would seek the presidential nomination for Taiwan's main opposition…

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UPDATED: Taiwan says nine Chinese planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI, March 31 (Reuters) - Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Friday carrying out combat readiness patrols, Taiwan's defence ministry said, days after Beijing threatened retaliation…

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Taiwan president defiant after China threatens retaliation for US trip

External pressure will not stop Taiwan engaging with the world, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday as she left for the United States, hitting a defiant note after China threatened…

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Former Taiwan president heads to China pledging peace

TAOYUAN, Taiwan, March 27 (Reuters) - Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou left for China on Monday on a landmark trip, saying he hoped to bring about peace and improve relations…

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Taiwan warns of China’s ‘repeated provocations’, China tells US not to cross red line

Taiwan will not allow "repeated provocations" from China, the island's defence minister said on Tuesday, as China's foreign minister said Taiwan was the "first red line" that must not be crossed in Sino-U.S.…

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Taiwan warns of China military’s ‘sudden entry’ close to island

TAIPEI, March 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for Chinese military's "sudden entry" into areas close…

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Taiwan says China should respect Taiwan people’s commitment to democracy

TAIPEI, March 5 (Reuters) - China should respect the Taiwanese people's commitment to the core concepts of sovereignty, democracy and freedom, Taiwan's government said on Sunday. China should deal with…

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Taiwan military to get $619 mln U.S. arms boost as China keeps up pressure

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, March 2 (Reuters) - The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet,…

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