Taiwan stages 1st war game amid rising China tensions

In a first, Taiwan's Presidential Office runs tabletop simulation on a China emergency
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Taiwan stages first war game amid rising China tensions
Taiwan receives world's most advanced tanks from US amid increasing tensions with China
Taiwan has received 38 M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States marking the first US tank delivery to the island in 23 years Radio Free Asia reported
Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets near the self governing island democracy.
Taipei mayor calls for reduced tensions during rare visit of Chinese officials
The mayor of Taiwan's capital told visiting Chinese officials on Tuesday he hoped for peace and wanted less of the "howls of ships and aircraft" around the island, saying dialogue trumps confrontation.
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Red panda diplomacy offers glimmer of hope even as China-Taiwan tensions soar
China hasn’t ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its sovereignty. Taipei's mayor, Chiang Wan-an, told the visiting Chinese delegation that he hoped for peace and wanted less of ...
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Ex-Taiwan leader says China visit to foster cross-strait peace
Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace", after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.
After days of military activity, China restates its hard line on Taiwan
China's defence ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was entitled to stage exercises and the military would "not be absent" if required to fight separatist forces.
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Legislature’s education committee grills MOE over China travel budget
A legislative committee yesterday froze NT$250,000 of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) travel budget for China over questions about its use ... day “Bluebird wintertime action” protests in Taipei, with organizers announcing that 8,000 people ...
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China’s small bookshops relocate across the world
Xinjiang killed 10 people and sparked a wave of historic protests across China, two dozen people gathered in a small bookshop in the Netherlands to reflect on the event. “When anger becomes infectious,
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A Visitors Guide to Taipei, Taiwan (China ROC)
Spread the loveIntroduction Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a vibrant city known for its bustling night markets, historic temples, and modern skyscrapers. With its rich cultural heritage and dynamic urban life,
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Taiwan's Presidential Office Runs War Games to Simulate a China Emergency
Taiwan's Presidential Office conducted its first ever tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China
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Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, on Tuesday called for less confrontation between the sides, even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets to ...
Makers of Taiwan's 'Zero Day' TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China
A Chinese war plane goes missing near Taiwan. China sends swarms of military boats and planes for a blockade as Taiwan goes on a war footing. The premise of "Zero Day", a new Taiwan TV drama envisioning a Chinese invasion,