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China increases military activity near Taiwan ahead of US elections

China increases military activity near Taiwan ahead of US elections

Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, near the island. The activity comes a few days before the US presidential election.

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China is concerned about Taiwan's president's statements

China is concerned about Taiwan's president's statements

The Chinese government has expressed concern over statements made by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, believing that they increase tensions in the region. Beijing insists that Taiwan is part of China, a claim denied by Lai and his government.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Taiwan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Taiwan

The second strong earthquake in a day occurred near the city of Hualien in Taiwan. The tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.

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China seizes Taiwanese fishing vessel

China seizes Taiwanese fishing vessel

China seizes a Taiwanese fishing vessel near an island controlled by Taiwan.

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Taiwan changes war games in line with China's escalating military threat

Taiwan changes war games in line with China's escalating military threat

Taiwan's annual war games this year will be more realistic than ever before and simulate real battles over the rapidly growing military threat from China, which considers Taiwan its territory.

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China launches newest military drone near Japan

China launches newest military drone near Japan

Japan has scrambled its fighter jets after detecting a new Chinese Wing Loong-10 reconnaissance and strike drone near Okinawa Prefecture.

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US, Taiwan navies quietly held drills - Reuters

US, Taiwan navies quietly held drills - Reuters

Last month, the U. S. and Taiwanese navies conducted joint exercises in the Pacific Ocean, which were not disclosed, practicing basic operations such as communications, refueling and resupply, Reuters reported.

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Taiwan's Defense Ministry detects 30 Chinese aircraft around the island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry detects 30 Chinese aircraft around the island

Thirty Chinese army aircraft were spotted around Taiwan. 20 of them came dangerously close to the northern part of the island, where the capital is located.

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Reuters: tsunami warning after 7.5 magnitude earthquake southwest of Japan

Reuters: tsunami warning after 7.5 magnitude earthquake southwest of Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7. 5 occurred in southwestern Japan, triggering warnings of a tsunami up to 3 meters high on the island of Okinawa.

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Tensions between China and Taiwan are growing: 5 Chinese ships enter "forbidden" waters off Kinmen Island

Tensions between China and Taiwan are growing: 5 Chinese ships enter "forbidden" waters off Kinmen Island

Five Chinese coast guard ships entered the restricted waters around Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, increasing tensions between China and Taiwan.

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US delegation arrives in Taiwan

US delegation arrives in Taiwan

A U. S. congressional delegation led by House China Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher arrived in Taiwan to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment, and regional security.

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China says Trump may leave Taiwan if he wins US election

China says Trump may leave Taiwan if he wins US election

China believes that if Trump wins the US election, Taiwan will turn into a bargaining chip and the US will abandon its promises to protect the island from a potential military attack by China.

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