Taiwan Strait News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Chinese satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence
Taipei, March 27: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday stated that a Chinese satellite launched Wednesday night posed no threat to Taiwan due to its high altitude, as reported by Taipei Times.
US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as brazen, irresponsible
Washington DC, March 19: A spokesperson from the United States Department of State heavily criticised China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, calling them as "brazen and irresponsible threats," while reaffirming the United States' long-standing support for Taipei (capital city), as reported by Taipei Times.
Taiwan detects 'massive' Chinese military presence in region
Taipei, March 18: Amid growing security concern and aggressive posturing of China, Taiwan stated on Tuesday that it has detected a number of Chinese aircraft and warships operating around the country over the past 24 hours that crossed the meridian line of the Taiwan Strait and entered air defence identification zone.
Japanese destroyer Akizuki sails through Taiwan Strait
Tokyo, Mar 1: The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force's (MSDF) destroyer Akizuki sailed through the Taiwan Strait recently in an attempt to counter the growing Chinese influence in the region, local media reported on Saturday.
Taiwan reports increase in Chinese military activity around region
Taipei, February 26: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported detecting 11 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels and two official ships near the island on Wednesday.
China says Taiwan inalienable part of its territory as two US vessels sail across Taiwan Strait
Beijing February 13: Following the recent transit of two US ships through the Taiwan Strait, Beijing reiterated its position on Taiwan, emphasised that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and stated that it "opposes any country challenging or threatening China's sovereignty and security under the pretext of freedom of navigation."
US, Japan oppose China's unlawful maritime claims, call for peace in Taiwan Strait
Washington DC, February 9: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have strongly opposed China's actions, reiterating their firm stance against any attempts by the country to alter the status quo in the East China Sea through force or coercion.