Taiwan, Pacific

Taiwan president sets to leave for Pacific tour amid growing Chinese pressure
Analysts say Taiwan can use Lai’s trip to show its commitment to its Pacific allies and Taipei can contribute to the fight against climate change in the Pacific region
Taiwan holds air defence drill ahead of president's Pacific trip
Taiwan's military held an early morning air defence drill on Thursday to test its response and engagement procedures, ahead of a trip by President Lai Ching-te at the end of the week to the Pacific that will include U.
Taiwan president's plan to stop over in Hawaii, Guam angers Beijing
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during a trip to three Pacific island nations, the Presidential Office said Thursday.Lai will spend two nights in Hawaii and one night in Guam,
Palau reaffirms commitment to Taiwan amid growing Chinese influence in Pacific Island nations
Envoy of Palau to Taiwan, David Orrukem, stated that Taiwan has the potential to be a dependable partner for the Pacific Island region as per a report in Taiwan News. Orrukem expressed deep concern over China’s increasing influence in the Pacific Island nations,
Taiwan conducts air drill amid China pressure
Taiwan staged an air defense exercise as tension simmers over President Lai Ching-te's upcoming Pacific trip. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry also reported two Chinese balloons near the island.
Taiwan Holds Air, Sea Drills As Chinese Balloons Reported
Taiwan's military deployed aircraft, ships and air defence missile systems in a drill on Thursday, as its defence ministry reported the detection of two Chinese balloons near the island.
China could launch military drills near Taiwan over president's Pacific visit, sources say
By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te's upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S.
Taiwan holds air defense drill ahead of president's Pacific trip
China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using Lai's upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security officials.
China may hold drills near Taiwan over leader’s Pacific visit
TAIPEI >> China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security officials.
Taiwan Carries Out Air Defense Drill Ahead of President's Pacific Trip - TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan has carried out an air defense drill ahead of President Lai Ching-te's first overseas trip since taking office. There are expectations that China could launch its own military exercises following his stopovers in U.
New missile plan by US-Japan eyes Chinese invasion of Taiwan
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Ahead of Taiwan president's Hawaii trip, China says it will defeat secessionism
China's military on Thursday vowed to defeat all attempts at secessionism and urged the United States not to send the wrong ...
U.S. Navy aircraft shadowed by Chinese warplanes as it flies over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as ...
Opinion - Trump can deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan — if he has the will
Donald Trump can show deterrence actually works, and thereby save the world from a catastrophic Chinese miscalculation.
Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the Taiwan Strait
A P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flew through the strait’s international space “in accordance with international law, ...
Activists revive Taiwan language
The disappearance of Tâi-gí, a variety of Hokkien, “is tied to a long history of colonization,” The Dial wrote.
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More people realize Washington harming, not protecting Taiwan
An increasing number of people in Taiwan have realized that the United States is harming the island, not protecting it, a ...