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WorldChina's military releases footage of live-fire drills near TaiwanChina says it is carrying out live-fire drills on maritime targets north and southwest of Taiwan, involving destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and drones.Watch30 Dec 05:37 PM
WorldChina holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockadeTaipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.29 Dec 06:27 PM
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WorldChina would destroy US military in fight over Taiwan, top secret document warnsReliance on costly arms has US exposed to China’s ability to mass-produce cheaper systems.10 Dec 10:32 PM
WorldJapan summons China envoy over fighter jet incidentJapan says Chinese J-15 jets twice locked fire-control radar near Okinawa.07 Dec 10:40 PM
WorldSatellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed watersMore than 100 Chinese naval and coastguard ships are now deployed in the area.06 Dec 03:02 AM
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WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
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WorldFive dead, 1m displaced as Typhoon Fung-wong batters PhilippinesMore than 1.4 million people were forced to flee their homes nationwide.10 Nov 05:37 PM
WorldTrump warns Xi on Taiwan, stays vague on US defenceHe told CBS he would not reveal if US forces would defend Taiwan.02 Nov 06:35 PM
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WorldTyphoon Ragasa slams China after leaving 14 dead in TaiwanHong Kong hospitals treated 90 injured as winds toppled trees and flooded homes.24 Sep 06:35 PM
WorldAt least 14 dead, 100-plus missing as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong Airport cancelled hundreds of flights as the storm battered the city.24 Sep 06:13 AM
WorldSuper Typhoon Ragasa forces mass evacuations across East AsiaHong Kong airport plans to halt passenger flights for 36 hours from today.22 Sep 07:07 PM
WorldSuper Typhoon ploughs towards Philippines, TaiwanWinds of 205km/h and gusts up to 250km/h were recorded.21 Sep 09:20 PM
WorldTrump halted $680 million in Taiwan military aidUS President does not support sending weapons as security aid, without payment.18 Sep 11:48 PM
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