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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Begins Indigenous Submarine Construction
The Taiwanese navy held a keel-laying ceremony for its first indigenous submarine this week, a year after the eight-vessel project was launched.
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18 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Deploys First Advanced F-16V Fighter Squadron
Taiwan held a ceremony to commission the first squadron of its most advanced F-16 fighter.
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11 NovemberAsia Pacific
China’s Xi Warns of ‘Cold War-Era’ Tensions in Asia-Pacific
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.
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5 NovemberAsia Pacific
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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Oct- 2021 -28 OctoberAsia Pacific
Beijing ‘Firmly Opposes’ Military Contact Between US and Taiwan
Beijing opposed military ties between Washington and Taiwan, after President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed the presence of US troops on the island.
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27 OctoberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Unveils ‘Ironman’ Suit to Enhance Soldier Endurance
Taiwan has unveiled a locally-developed exoskeleton suit designed to enhance soldiers' physical endurance and mobility.
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26 OctoberAsia Pacific
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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22 OctoberAmericas
Biden Says US Would Defend Taiwan Against China Invasion
President Joe Biden said the United States would defend Taiwan if the island were attacked by China.
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8 OctoberAsia Pacific
US Special Forces Quietly Training Taiwanese: Official
US special operations forces have been quietly training Taiwanese troops for months, risking the ire of China.
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7 OctoberAsia Pacific
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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