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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Why China's Navy is Buzzing Around Taiwan

You know how China views Taiwan, right? They see it as part of their territory. Over the weekend, Taiwan's Defense Ministry spotted 14 Chinese warships, seven military planes, and even four balloons around the island. This isn't new; China often sends their forces near Taiwan. But this time, it's be

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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