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Chinese vessels entered prohibited/disputed waters around a Taiwan‑controlled island in the South China Sea for the first time on Thursday.
Chinese vessels entered prohibited/disputed waters around a Taiwan‑controlled island in the South China Sea for the first time on Thursday.
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Chinese vessels entered disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday.
Chinese vessels entered disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday.
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Typhoon Bavi was near Guam on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te wants to increase defence spending to 5 % of GDP by 2030, from around 3 % currently.
The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April.
Raymond Greene said Taiwan needs to become a “hornet’s nest” of drones.
China’s coast guard conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan.
China’s coast guard conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan.
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The patrols were carried out in response to Japan‑Philippines maritime boundary delimitation talks.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made a statement at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made a statement at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday.
A satellite image from NOAA shows Typhoon Bavi nearing Guam on Sunday July 5, 2026.
Chinese vessels entered prohibited or restricted waters near the Taiwan‑controlled Itu Aba Island in the South China Sea for the first time.
Chinese vessels entered prohibited or restricted waters near the Taiwan‑controlled Itu Aba Island in the South China Sea for the first time.
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China launched a coast‑guard patrol or special maritime operation in waters east of Taiwan.
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Chinese vessels entered waters around Itu Aba Island, a disputed island in the South China Sea, on Thursday.
Chinese vessels entered waters around Itu Aba Island, a disputed island in the South China Sea, on Thursday.
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The incident was the first recorded entry of Chinese vessels into the waters around Itu Aba Island.
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Chinese vessels entered prohibited/disputed waters near Itu Aba island on Thursday, the first such incident.
Chinese vessels entered prohibited/disputed waters near Itu Aba island on Thursday, the first such incident.
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Taiwan deployed vessels to respond to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island, which Taiwan said violates international law.
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China deployed coast guard vessels, including its largest patrol ship, to waters east of Taiwan.
China deployed coast guard vessels, including its largest patrol ship, to waters east of Taiwan.
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China said the patrols were a response to Japan‑Philippines maritime boundary delimitation talks.
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China enacted a law called the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress (also referred to as the ethnic unity law) that came into effect on July 1 2026.
China enacted a law called the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress (also referred to as the ethnic unity law) that came into effect on July 1 2026.
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Rights groups, Taiwan, the United Nations and other overseas critics warned that the law could threaten the freedoms of Uyghurs and Tibetans and could lead to forced assimilation.
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The US embassy said the US approach to the Taiwan issue is misguided and risks triggering conflict with China.
Beijing described the Chinese ships’ activity as a “law enforcement operation”.
Beijing described the Chinese ships’ activity as a “law enforcement operation”.
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Chinese vessels entered prohibited/restricted waters near Itu Aba Island for the first time on Thursday.
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The law came into effect on July 1, 2026.
The law came into effect on July 1, 2026.
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China has enacted a law called the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress (also known as the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law).
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Raymond Greene is the de facto U.S. ambassador / top U.S. diplomat / director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the top U.S. representative to Taiwan.
Raymond Greene is the de facto U.S. ambassador / top U.S. diplomat / director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the top U.S. representative to Taiwan.
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Raymond Greene said Taiwan needs to become a “hornet’s nest” of drones or should rapidly expand its drone capabilities to strengthen deterrence against China.
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Raymond Greene said drones represent a “game‑changing opportunity” to enhance Taiwan’s security.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a joint press conference in Tokyo.
Cheng Li-wun is chairwoman (leader) of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT).
Cheng Li-wun is chairwoman (leader) of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT).
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Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved approximately two-thirds of the US$40 billion in additional defense budget requested by President Lai Ching-te.
Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman/leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party.
Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman/leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party.
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The Chinese embassy in the US stated that the US approach to the Taiwan issue risks triggering conflict with China.
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te hopes the new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te hopes the new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
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Taiwan's government has been focusing on drones and other low-cost, effective weapons to modernize its military.
China conducted patrols east of Taiwan in response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations.
China conducted patrols east of Taiwan in response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations.
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The China Coast Guard conducted patrols east of Taiwan in response to negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime delimitation in the area.
The China Coast Guard conducted patrols east of Taiwan in response to negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime delimitation in the area.
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China regards Taiwan as an inalienable part of its territory.
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The US misguided approach to Taiwan issue risks triggering conflict with China.
Taiwan’s military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week.
Taiwan’s military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week.
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Taiwan's military has begun basing some of its drills on a scenario in which China suddenly turns one of its regular exercises around the island into an actual attack.
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Taiwan’s military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week.
Taiwan’s military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week.
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Taiwan’s military has begun basing some of its drills on a scenario in which China suddenly turns one of its regular exercises around the island into an actual attack.
indiaother
Taiwan’s military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week.
Taiwan’s military will hold a five-day combat readiness drill this week.
indiaother
Taiwan’s military has begun basing some of its drills on a scenario in which China suddenly turns one of its regular exercises around the island into an actual attack.
indiaother
Chinese vessels entered restricted waters near Itu Aba Island in the South China Sea.
Chinese vessels entered restricted waters near Itu Aba Island in the South China Sea.
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China called its maritime activity a "law enforcement operation".
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Lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) launched impeachment proceedings against President Lai Ching-te after President Lai and his premier refused to sign off on a revenue-sharing bill passed by Parliament.
Lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) launched impeachment proceedings against President Lai Ching-te after President Lai and his premier refused to sign off on a revenue-sharing bill passed by Parliament.
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An impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te failed to meet the constitutional threshold in the Legislature on May 19, 2026.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te wants to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 from around 3% currently.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te wants to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 from around 3% currently.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he would 'not give up' on increasing defence spending after Parliament passed only two-thirds of a US$40 billion supplementary budget.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te wants to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 from around 3% currently.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te wants to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 from around 3% currently.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he would 'not give up' on increasing defence spending after Parliament passed only two-thirds of a US$40 billion supplementary budget.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te wants to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 from around 3% currently.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te wants to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 from around 3% currently.
indiaother
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he would 'not give up' on increasing defence spending after Parliament passed only two-thirds of a US$40 billion supplementary budget.
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The Philippines and Japan upgraded their comprehensive strategic partnership.
The Philippines and Japan upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), said during her meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that the issue of 'reunification' was never discussed.
Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, said that during her recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the issue of 'reunification' was never discussed.
Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, said that during her recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the issue of 'reunification' was never discussed.
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Cheng Li-wun told NPR in an interview: "Due to the rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait, we really hoped that we'd be able to restart cross-strait dialogue and negotiation, and to create peace."
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Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 10, 2026.
Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 10, 2026.
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Cheng Li-wun said during her meeting with Xi Jinping that the issue of 'reunification' was never discussed.
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The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defence contractors to build thousands of their drones to defend yourself and allies.
Taiwan's government has been focusing on drones and other low-cost, effective weapons to modernize its military.
Taiwanese companies are forming international partnerships to sell more drones to the US military and other overseas buyers.
Taiwanese companies are forming international partnerships to sell more drones to the US military and other overseas buyers.
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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense proposed a special budget that would spend $6.6 billion over six years on buying drones made in Taiwan.
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Taiwan hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
Taiwan hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
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Taiwan is not provoking China.
Taiwan hopes a new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
Taiwan hopes a new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
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President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan’s safeguarding of its own national security and refusing rule by China’s Communist Party should not be seen as a provocation against China.
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Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf
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