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Russia will equip and train Chinese air battalion, leaked documents reviewed by think tank show
World
September 27, 2025
Russia will equip and train Chinese air battalion, leaked documents reviewed by think tank show
Hong Kong — Russia has agreed to help China equip and train an airborne battalion, according to leaked documents reviewed…
Most powerful storm on earth this year lashes Philippines. Hong Kong, Taiwan and southern China on alert
World
September 22, 2025
Most powerful storm on earth this year lashes Philippines. Hong Kong, Taiwan and southern China on alert
The strongest storm anywhere in the world this year is passing over the northern Philippines with destructive winds and torrential…
Taiwan unveils first missile jointly developed with American arms company
World
September 18, 2025
Taiwan unveils first missile jointly developed with American arms company
Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan has unveiled a prototype cruise missile, developed jointly with a US arms maker and set to…
A celebrity draft-dodging scandal lays bare problems with Taiwan’s crucial reservist force
World
June 22, 2025
A celebrity draft-dodging scandal lays bare problems with Taiwan’s crucial reservist force
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — A draft-dodging scandal in Taiwan allegedly involving a number of actors, influencers, and musicians has cast…
China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan
World
April 2, 2025
China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan
The Chinese military staged a second day of exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday, launching live-fire strikes in the East China…
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed ship suspected of cutting undersea cable
World
February 25, 2025
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed ship suspected of cutting undersea cable
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s coast guard detained a cargo ship and its Chinese crew on Tuesday and said it…
Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup
World
February 17, 2025
Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup
Seoul, South Korea CNN — China is not ready for war, according to a contentious report from a US think…
Deadly gas explosion in Taiwan tears through shopping mall floor, kills at least five
World
February 13, 2025
Deadly gas explosion in Taiwan tears through shopping mall floor, kills at least five
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — A gas explosion at a shopping mall in Taiwan on Thursday killed at least five people…
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
World
January 21, 2025
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the…
Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
World
January 14, 2025
Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
CNN — Taiwan has seen a “significant rise” in the number of individuals charged with spying for China in recent…