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Every relevant headline on China – Taiwan Tensions, one of the 9 conflicts this tracker follows. This is the news its daily report is written from: the same sources, filtered the same way.
- 9 Oct · 04:00 UTC
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A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly Reputation
A patron at a well-known gay bar in Taipei recalls being extremely shocked and confused when around 30 police staged a dramatic raid on October 3 and took dozens of people away for questioning. The raid occurred just four weeks before Taipei's annual Pride…
- 8 Oct · 12:00 UTC
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How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan
Japan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China…
- 04:00 UTC
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US wraps up military mission in Iraq, giving Baghdad room to strengthen China ties
The US has ended its military mission in Iraq, a move analysts said could give Baghdad more room for diversified partnerships and indirectly benefit China’s energy and commercial interests. But they cautioned that the shift was unlikely to create a power…
- 7 Oct · 22:00 UTC
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The Strategic Implications of China’s Military Facility in Laos
China inaugurated an air force support and training center in Laos on September 29, marking China’s third overseas military facility. Analysts have noted that the arrangement could expand the People’s Liberation Army’s military presence in Southeast Asia and…
- 14:00 UTC
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Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos
New ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’ Satellite images show attack jets stationed at a new Chinese military facility in Laos , which opened last week and gives Beijing’s air force…
- 02:00 UTC
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Missing the Forest for the Trees in Taiwan’s Defense Preparations
In recent years, Taiwan’s military issues have received considerable discussion, from changes in Taiwan’s annual large-scale Han Kuang exercises to recommendations on equipment procurement. These are all quite important areas of change, but the most core…
- 6 Oct · 18:00 UTC
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Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at China-Laos base
Light attack aircraft and military vehicles have arrived at a new China-Laos joint training facility announced on Tuesday last week, according to satellite images reviewed by Reuters. The images, taken by commercial satellite provider Vantor, show what…
- 13:00 UTC
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US firm to make battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience
Two combat-tested American drones could become part of Taiwan’s expanding unmanned arsenal as the island seeks to build a “drone shield” against the People’s Liberation Army. California-based defence technology company Aevex Aerospace is working with Taiwan’s…
- 01:00 UTC
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Beijing’s policy advisers map out how post-reunification Taiwan could be governed
In 2019, President Xi Jinping became the first Chinese leader to publicly call for the exploration of detailed proposals for governing Taiwan after reunification. Seven years later, the first proposals from a handful of the mainland’s leading research…
- 5 Oct · 21:00 UTC
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Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats: survey
Mainland Chinese prefer coercion over military force to settle the “reunification question” with Taiwan, and their opinion of the US remains low, although they favour engaging with Washington on trade and security. These are the results from the latest survey…
- 18:00 UTC
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New Eswatini envoy pledges support for Taiwan’s int’l participation
Eswatini will continue advocating for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, the African country’s new ambassador to Taiwan said yesterday at a ceremony where he presented his credentials to President William Lai (賴清德). Eswatini is…
- 15:00 UTC
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New Eswatini envoy pledges support for Taiwan's int'l participation
Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) Eswatini will continue advocating for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, the African country's new ambassador to Taiwan said Monday at a ceremony where he presented his credentials to President Lai Ching-te…
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6 Taipei police officers disciplined over misconduct in gay bar raid
Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) The Taipei City Police Department has disciplined six officers over misconduct during a raid on a gay bar in the capital's Ximending area Saturday, city police Commissioner Lin Yen-tien (林炎田) said Monday. Four officers were found to have…
- 14:00 UTC
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What China's new military foothold in Laos means for Southeast Asia
Beijing says its new Laos facility will train pilots. Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia. China has opened a new military training and logistics facility in Laos , extending Beijing's security presence…
- 10:00 UTC
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Why the PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter is taking a bigger role at sea
Built to hunt tanks and support ground troops, the People’s Liberation Army’s main attack helicopter is increasingly being prepared for operations at sea. Crews of the Z-10 are training to fly from ships – a shift that could give Beijing extra firepower in an…
- 08:00 UTC
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US defence experts to work inside Taiwan military HQ under reported pact
A reported plan to station US defence personnel inside Taiwan’s military headquarters would take mutual cooperation into the heart of defence planning, potentially angering Beijing while raising questions over Taipei’s policymaking autonomy and military…
- 07:00 UTC
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Days after Xi-Trump summit, top Taiwan diplomat opens de facto consulate in US
Taipei’s foreign minister is in Arizona this week to open a de facto consulate and tour the state’s semiconductor corridor, just days after US President Donald Trump wrapped up the pageantry of a state visit for President Xi Jinping. Lin Chia-lung, Taiwan’s…
- 3 Oct · 18:00 UTC
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Taiwan confirms its patrol vessels monitoring Chinese ships near Philippines
Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) confirmed on Saturday that it had recently deployed three patrol vessels to waters in the overlapping exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with the Philippines to monitor three Chinese vessels. CGA…
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Drones developed by US-Taiwan collaboration unveiled
US-based AEVEX Aerospace on Friday showcased two drones developed in collaboration with Taiwanese drone maker Coretronic Intelligent Robotics (CIRC), and said it planned to expand operations in Taiwan. The two companies are technology-transfer partners…
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NSYSU designated southern Taiwan’s national drone center
National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) has been designated by the Ministry of Education as southern Taiwan’s only national drone center as the government seeks to bolster domestic drone development and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. The university…