Taiwan

Pentagon Chief Warns China ‘Preparing’ to Use Military Force in Asia

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Taiwan to Test Attack Drone Boat, Host USV Demos in June

Taiwan is ramping up drone development in June with a combat evaluation of its drone attack boat and a demonstration of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) from various industry specialists. 

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Taiwan to Form First Army Drone Units as Invasion Threat Intensifies

Taiwan’s military is set to establish its first-ever army drone units later this year, part of a broader push to modernize its forces amid escalating threats from China.

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New Rules Target Taiwan Conscripts With China Ties

Taiwan has expanded its conscription rules for individuals with close ties to China, a move officials say is aimed at safeguarding national security amid continued cross-strait tensions.

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China Conducted Drills Near Taiwan on Lai’s One Year in Office: State TV

China conducted amphibious drills in some of its closest waters to Taiwan as the self-ruled island's president marked one year in office, state broadcaster CCTV said.

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Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses

Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.

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Taiwan Says ‘Urgent Need’ for Surveillance Tech After Chinese Boat Arrived Undetected

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday there was an "urgent need" for infrared thermal imaging and other technology to detect small boats off the island after it detained two Chinese nationals.

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Taiwan Test-Fires New Land Sword II Missile for First Time

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air defenses.

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Taiwan Holds First Live-Fire of US High-Tech Rocket Systems

Taiwan conducted its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the US.

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US Wraps Up Testing of Advanced Military Communication System for Taiwan

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced that its new military communication system has completed testing in the US and is expected to be delivered to the island nation soon.

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