Taiwan Strait

Taiwan Deploys Minelaying Ships to Defend Against China

The Taiwanese Navy has deployed two minelaying ships to bolster the country’s maritime defenses amid tensions with China.

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Taiwan Displays Indigenous Warships in Message to China

The Taiwanese military recently showcased some of its domestically-manufactured warships in what many see as a clear message to China.

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GOP Senators Push Annual $2 Billion in Military Aid for Taiwan

US Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to provide Taiwan with $2 billion in yearly aid to bolster the island’s defensive capabilities.

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Taiwan’s Combat Readiness Questioned Amid China Tensions

Taiwan's military is facing internal problems and other pressing concerns amid growing tensions with China.

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China J-16D Fighter Deployed Near Taiwan: Satellite Image

China has deployed its new J-16D electronic warfare aircraft to an eastern airbase near Taiwan, according to satellite imagery.

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Most of Taiwan’s Extra Arms Budget Going to Anti-Ship Weapons

Taiwan's defense ministry has announced that it will spend most of its $8.6 billion special defense budget on acquiring anti-ship weapon systems.

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Japan Unprepared for China ‘Military Unification’: Ex-Navy Chief

Japan may be caught unprepared if it gets involved in a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, a former navy chief said.

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UK Warship Makes Rare Transit Through Taiwan Strait

The Royal Navy said a British warship was sailing through the Taiwan Strait.

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Taiwan Allocates $1.4 Billion for New Warplanes

Taiwan will allocate $1.4 billion to purchase new warplanes next year to bolster the island’s defense capabilities amid increasing pressure from China.

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US OKs $750 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan

The US has approved the potential sale of $750 million in weapons and equipment to Taiwan in an effort to deter a possible Chinese invasion.

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