TAIWAN RELATIONS

Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used their aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, to play a game of sorts, pretendin...

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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 as separate from mainland China. The drills come after Taiwan's presid...

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Record Military Drill Near Taiwan: A Closer Look

On Monday, China set a new record with its military exercises near Taiwan. Over 150 Chinese warplanes, including fighter jets and drones, were spotted around Taiwan. This isn't just a show of force; it's a way for China to keep the pressure on Taiwan and test its military responses. The Chinese planes buzzed right up to an imaginary line in the Taiwan Strait, ca...

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Leader Visits Province Near Taiwan After Major Military Drills

China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This visit happened right after China's military held large-scale exercises. The drills involved the navy, air force, missile force, and land troops. They simulated a blockade of Taiwan, an island that China claims as its own territory. China's goal is to take control of Taiwan by ...

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