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China simulates mass missile strikes on Taiwan in show of strength – BBC News
China has carried out mass simulated missile strikes on Taiwan, in military exercises that included “sealing off” the island. Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state. China sees it as a breakaway province that will eventually be brought under Beijing’s control – by force, if necessary. Beijing began the exercises after Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met the US House Speaker in California, which China described as…
China begins three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait
China has launched military drills around Taiwan just days after the Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited the United States. She met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a move that angered Beijing. Taipei reported Saturday that more than seventy Chinese jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, the unofficial barrier between the two sides. Chinese state media say the military is rehearsing an…
Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year – BBC News
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has announced all men will be required to serve one year’s military service. The decision to extend the compulsory military service from four to 12 months comes amid growing tensions with China, which claims the self-ruled island as its territory. “Peace will not drop from the sky… Taiwan is on the front line of authoritarian expansion,” President Tsai said. The new…
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