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A man belonging to Taiwan's military stands on the deck of a military vessel and stares over the sea at a far Chinese ship through binoculars on May 23, 2024.
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China-Taiwan crisis

Differences over Taiwan's status have flared tensions between China and Taiwan. China sees the island, which is governed independently, as a breakaway province.

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View of a Chinese serviceman using binoculars on a Chinese vessel during the "Joint Sword-2024B" military drills conducted by China around Taiwan

China holds new round of war games around Taiwan

China holds new round of war games around Taiwan

China has ended a day of military drills around Taiwan — as a warning to the island's "separatist" forces.
PoliticsOctober 14, 202402:13 min
A Taiwanese Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet lands at the Hsinchu Air Base

China military drills ramp up pressure on Taiwan

China military drills ramp up pressure on Taiwan

China has said its latest round of military drills surrounding Taiwan was a warning to "separatists."
ConflictsOctober 14, 2024
An image of where the Chinese military is conducting exercises around Taiwan

China makes major show of force with war games near Taiwan

China makes major show of force with war games near Taiwan

China is sending planes and ships for military exercises around Taiwan. The self-ruled island condemned the drills.
ConflictsOctober 14, 2024
President Lai Ching-te waves to the crowd on national day to mark the 113th birthday of Taiwan

Taiwan celebrates national day amid threat from China

Taiwan celebrates national day amid threat from China

Beijing has no right to represent Taipei, Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te said, vowing to preserve democracy.
ConflictsOctober 10, 202401:50 min
A man looks through binoculars at the horizon, from the deck of a military frigate at sea

German frigate completes passage through South China Sea

German frigate completes passage through South China Sea

The voyage of the military ship has signaled Germany's increased military presence in the Indo-Pacific. DW was on board.
PoliticsOctober 4, 202403:21 min
A US-made howitzer fires during a 2022 military drill in Taiwan

US-Taiwan aid package a signal to China ahead of election?

US-Taiwan aid package a signal to China ahead of election?

Although aiding Taiwan enjoys bipartisan support, there are concerns over changes under a potential Trump presidency.
PoliticsOctober 4, 2024
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Taiwan's foreign minister hopes that "more European voices" will caution China against aggression toward the island.
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People take pictures of a Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000-5 aircraft landing at Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu, Taiwan

How are Taiwanese dealing with China threat?

Despite China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan, life across the island largely remains the same.
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