Taiwan to extend compulsory military service to one year from 2024 amid rising China threat
Amid rising incursions in the seas and skies around Taiwan from neighour China, president Tsai Ing-wen announced to extend its compusory military service from four months to one year from 2024.
Dec 27, 2022, 15:33 PM IST
China's four warplanes, five naval ships cross Taiwan Strait median line as tensions with Taipei simmer
Taiwan tasked Combat Air Patrols (CAP), Navy ships, and air defence missile systems to monitor and respond to the Chinese activities, while also issuing radio warnings.
Sep 04, 2022, 06:59 AM IST
Taiwan-China tension escalates, Taipei fires at drones flying near Chinese coast
Taiwan forces stated that the action was taken after Chinese drones were seen flying over the Kinmen island group in Taiwan
Aug 31, 2022, 17:14 PM IST
Restraint does not mean Taiwan won't 'counter' China, warns president
China claims Taiwan as its territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei. Beijing has carried out military exercises around the island after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Aug 30, 2022, 17:04 PM IST
Marsha Blackburn becomes latest US lawmaker to visit Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China
Marsha Blackburn will be visiting Taiwan on Friday amid tensions between Taiwan and China over region ownership
Aug 26, 2022, 07:47 AM IST
Taiwan Air Force showcases missile-equipped F-16V fighter jet amidst China’s aggression
As seen in the videos shared by the Taiwan Air Force, a rare nighttime exercise was performed by the ROCAF, demonstrating the F-16V fighter’s payload with a US-made anti-ship missile AGM-84 Harpoon.
Aug 22, 2022, 13:22 PM IST
