BEIJING – The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), Cheng Li-wun, is set to visit China in April after accepting an invitation from President Xi Jinping, in a move that could impact already delicate cross-strait relations. Read More: One-China Consensus of International Community According to a statement from the KMT, Cheng will travel […]
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China pulls back after Taiwan drills
China has withdrawn its warships from waters surrounding Taiwan following massive military drills designed to project power, signal resolve, and warn both separatist forces and external actors. The exercises, named Justice Mission 2025, involved intense live fire activities across key maritime zones. Chinese forces practiced encirclement tactics meant to simulate blockades of strategic sea lanes […]
China launches largest military drills near Taiwan
China began its largest military drills around Taiwan on Monday, showcasing its ability to block foreign support in a conflict. The exercises involve dozens of aircraft, naval vessels, and missile units. Taiwan’s military is on high alert as the drills continue. The drills, named “Justice Mission 2025,” are led by China’s Eastern Theater Command. They […]
China launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI: China on Monday launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying army, naval, air force and artillery units as part of drills named “Justice Mission 2025”, prompting Taiwan to place its forces on high alert and reaffirm its resolve to defend democracy. Read More: Beijing sanctions signal rising Taiwan tensions China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre […]