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Civilian drones will also participate in the drill for the first time to conduct surveillance and mark targets, while civilian telecom service providers will assist in maintaining communication and control, the ministry said. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Taiwan to stage live-fire drill simulating China 'invasion'

Taiwan's five-day drill, codenamed 'Han Kuang', which means 'Han Glory', will start from 4 June.

24 April 2018 11:38 AM GMT

Earlier this month, Beijing had denied requests for port visits to Hong Kong by the USS Green Bay and USS Lake Erie. (Photo: PTI)

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid trade tension with China

The USS Green Bay, an amphibious transport dock ship, was scheduled to visit Hong Kong on August 17.

24 Aug 2019 3:29 AM GMT

Peoples Liberation Army soldiers march to their barracks opposite the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (AFP File)

Taiwan says military under pressure from China as missions mount

China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its military activities near the island

6 Oct 2020 4:44 AM GMT

Taiwans AH-1W attack helicopters launch flares during the 36th Han Kung military exercises in Taichung City, central Taiwan, Thursday, July 16, 2020. (AP)

Taiwan holds military drills against potential China threat

The live-fire demonstrations were largely held to exhibit Taiwan's ability to defend in case of any Chinese invasion

16 July 2020 8:30 AM GMT

In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, a Chinese Peoples Liberation Army H-6 bomber is seen flying near the Taiwan air defense identification zone, ADIZ, near Taiwan on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. The second high-level U.S. envoy to visit Taiwan in two months began a day of closed-door meetings Friday as China conducted military drills near the Taiwan Strait after threatening retaliation. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)

Taiwan scrambles jets for second day as Chinese jets buzz island

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen pledged deeper ties with the US as 18 Chinese fighter jets crossed the midline of Taiwan...

19 Sep 2020 6:12 AM GMT

The United Nations remains the best platform for global discourse. (PTI Photo)

Unite for peace in the world and for the inclusion of Taiwan in UN

It is vital to make China and authoritarian governments aware that they will be held accountable & settle differences...

31 Aug 2023 6:35 PM GMT

The photos, taken on Monday, show what appear to be at least 40 ships and submarines flanking the carrier Liaoning in what some analysts described as an unusually large display of the Chinese militarys growing naval might. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Satellite images show Chinese navy's 'show of force' in S China Sea

Sailing in linear form, sign of visual publicity than hard military operations, the flotilla was headed by submarines,...

27 March 2018 1:34 PM GMT