1 week ago US ‘decapitation’ strike on Venezuela sparks PLA copycat fears in Taiwan

The US “decapitation-style” operation against Venezuela’s leadership has heightened concerns in Taiwan that Beijing could one day attempt a similar strike against the island, even though Taipei has played down such a possibility. The anxiety has been amplified by the People’s Liberation Army’s two-day drills around Taiwan last week, parts of which simulated joint operations aimed at paralysing political and military command structures – a scenario analysts say echoes elements of leadership...

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2 w. ago Did a PLA stealth fighter approach a key Taiwan airbase? New video sparks debate

A video released by the People’s Liberation Army during a military drill this week has sparked debate about whether Taiwan failed to detect a J-20 stealth fighter and how close the aircraft might have come to a key military airport on the island. The video was released by the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command on Tuesday – the second day of the “Justice Mission 2025” joint military exercises around Taiwan. The footage shows a PLA J-20 flying near an unidentified landscape that some observers say...

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2 w. ago 'Halt Military Intimidation': US Draws Red Line for China as Beijing's War Drills Rattle Taiwan

'Halt Military Intimidation': US Draws Red Line for China as Beijing's War Drills Rattle Taiwan  Times Now

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2 w. ago U.S. urges Beijing to show 'restraint' after drills near Taiwan

U.S. urges Beijing to show 'restraint' after drills near Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

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2 w. ago Taiwan vows to resist Chinese aggression following Beijing’s military drills

Taiwan vows to resist Chinese aggression following Beijing’s military drills  The Telegraph

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2 w. ago Can Beijing and Washington shield their planned state visits from Taiwan tensions?

Tensions over the Taiwan Strait are likely to persist in 2026, but analysts expect Washington and Beijing to manage risks to ensure that reciprocal state visits planned for the new year are not derailed. Beijing launched massive live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday and Tuesday, less than a fortnight after Washington announced its largest-ever arms sale to the self-ruled island. The People’s Liberation Army said the drills served as a warning to “independence forces” and against external...

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2 w. ago Was PLA’s Taiwan drill testing ‘inexpensive’ ways to wear down island’s air defence?

The latest People’s Liberation Army drills around Taiwan may have been testing how to wear down the island’s air defences using rockets that are “cheap enough to be used in large quantities”, military observers said. On Tuesday, the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command wrapped up a two-day live-fire exercise named Justice Mission 2025. The exercise surrounded large parts of the island and came less than a fortnight after the United States approved a US$11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan – the...

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2 w. ago 'Reunification of our motherland is unstoppable,' says Xi, day after China's drills around Taiwan

'Reunification of our motherland is unstoppable,' says Xi, day after China's drills around Taiwan  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of drills around Taiwan

Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of drills around Taiwan  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Taiwan coastguard says Chinese ships 'withdrawing' as Beijing announces drills' completion

Taiwan coastguard says Chinese ships 'withdrawing' as Beijing announces drills' completion  France 24

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2 w. ago Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of PLA drills around Taiwan

Beijing has hit back against concerns raised by foreign countries, including Japan, over its military drills around Taiwan, accusing critics of being “extremely hypocritical”. The foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Japan, Australia and European governments had turned “a deaf ear” to the efforts of “Taiwan independence” forces using military means, while ignoring external interference in Beijing’s internal affairs. Beijing launched massive live-fire drills and blockade exercises around...

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2 w. ago China’s Taiwan Military Drills Is a Reminder of Beijing’s Hostile Intent

China’s Taiwan Military Drills Is a Reminder of Beijing’s Hostile Intent  The Daily Signal

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2 w. ago US envoy hosts Quad meeting in Beijing as PLA’s drills around Taiwan continue

US envoy hosts Quad meeting in Beijing as PLA’s drills around Taiwan continue  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China fires missiles on second day of war games around Taiwan

China fires missiles on second day of war games around Taiwan  The New Arab

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2 w. ago FEATURE | China fires rockets and deploys assault ships off Taiwan on day two of its largest

FEATURE | China fires rockets and deploys assault ships off Taiwan on day two of its largest-ever war games  Baird Maritime

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2 w. ago Two U.S. Aircraft Carriers Operate In Western Pacific As Beijing Intimidates Taiwan With Massive Military Drills On The 2nd Day

Two U.S. Aircraft Carriers Operate In Western Pacific As Beijing Intimidates Taiwan With Massive Military Drills On The 2nd Day  EurAsian Times

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2 w. ago China Flexes Blockade Capabilities Near Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills

China Flexes Blockade Capabilities Near Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills  U.S. News & World Report

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2 w. ago Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live

Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live-fire drills enter second day  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Taiwan condemns Beijing's provocations as PLA conducts drills with amphibious assault ships

Taiwan condemns Beijing's provocations as PLA conducts drills with amphibious assault ships  Washington Times

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2 w. ago Beijing threatens to block ships carrying US arms as PLA holds more drills near Taiwan

The People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale drills around Taiwan, including live-firing at targets in waters to the north and south of the island. Mainland China’s coastguard also threatened to block cargo ships carrying US-made weapons to the island in a poster it released on Tuesday. In a statement, the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said troops would conduct exercises simulating attacks on maritime targets and carry out anti-air and anti-submarine operations. The...

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