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Taiwan Raises Alarm, Accuses China Of Plotting Invasion

Taiwan Raises Alarm, Accuses China Of Plotting Invasion

August 10, 2022 4:54 am

Following several days of sizable Chinese war drills, Taiwan’s top diplomat accused Beijing of plotting an invasion of the island as the island performed an artillery drill simulating defence against an attack.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, in a furious response to a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking American official to visit the autonomous island in decades, China staged its largest-ever air and naval exercises surrounding Taiwan.

Taiwan always fears invasion from China, which sees Taiwan’s neighbour as part of its territory that should one day be taken, by force if necessary.…

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Chinese Military Snubs Warnings, Continues Taiwan Exercises

August 8, 2022 8:43 pm

The Chinese military have on Monday snubbed all warnings by the United States, Taiwan and the International community while continuing their large-scale sea and air drills around Taiwan.

The drill is in spite of its initial announcement that Chinese manoeuvres around Taiwan would end on Sunday.

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China’s state television reported that the exercises were focused on “anti-submarine and sea assault operations.”

In announcing the manoeuvres to the north, south-west, and east of the self-ruled island last Tuesday, China had originally promised their conclusion on Sunday. So far, however, no …

U.S. Pissed Off By China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan

U.S. Pissed Off By China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan

August 7, 2022 2:39 am

The United States of Nigeria has called on China to desist from ‘provocative’ actions around Taiwan as tension heightens in the region following Nancy Pelosi’s visit last week.

The government of the United States is accusing the fellow world power of aggravation through its military drills warning it to discontinue the operation.

The White House had said China’s efforts ‘to change the status quo’ was a significant escalation.

‘They are provocative, irresponsible, and raise the risk of miscalculation’, a spokesperson told reporters in an interview.

‘They are also at odds with our long-standing goal of maintaining peace and stability across …

US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives Japan Following Taiwan Trip

US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives Japan Following Taiwan Trip

August 5, 2022 2:49 am

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi on Thursday, arrived in Japan for the final stop on her Asian tour, following a visit to Taiwan that has infuriated China.

In footage obtained by Africa Daily News, New York the politician was seen disembarking from her plane at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, before greeting the US ambassador and other officials with hugs and handshakes.

In an apparent reaction, Beijing had on Wednesday launched large-scale military drills in the waters around Taiwan after Pelosi this week became the highest-profile elected US official to set foot on the self-ruled …

Apprehension As Taiwan Detects Guided Missiles Fired By China

Apprehension As Taiwan Detects Guided Missiles Fired By China

August 4, 2022 10:46 am

The Taiwan Defence Ministry has on Thursday confirmed that the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had fired “several Tongfeng-class guided missiles” into the waters north-east and south-west of the island on Thursday afternoon.

A ministry spokesperson said shortly that Taiwan’s armed forces had also tracked the firings in real time after they were detected at 1:56 pm (0556 GMT) and had activated related defence systems.

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The ministry condemned “this irrational action that is undermining regional peace.”

The confirmation by the Defence Ministry appeared to be one of the …

Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Stop Provoking Us, China Warns U.S.

Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip: Stop Provoking Us, China Warns U.S.

August 3, 2022 5:39 am

The government of China has condemned the trip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in strong terms calling on Washington to stop proving them.

A statement on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York described Taiwan as ‘China’s region’.

The government stressed that Pelosi’s trip was in disregard China’s strong opposition and serious representations.

China had described it a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués.

‘It has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and …

Independence China Threatens All-Out War Over Taiwan

Independence: China Threatens All-Out War Over Taiwan

June 11, 2022 5:17 am

China has announced that it will ‘not hesitate to start a war’ and ‘smash to smithereens’ any efforts aimed at Taiwan’s independence, its defence minister warned his US counterpart in the pair’s first face-to-face talks.

‘If anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost,’ Defence Minister Wei Fenghe was quoted as saying during a meeting with Lloyd Austin on Friday.

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‘The PLA [People’s Liberation Army] would have no choice but to fight … and crush any attempt of Taiwan independence, safeguarding national sovereignty

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U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

June 9, 2022 5:56 am

The United States has given an approval which could be worth over $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry disclosed would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s ‘frequent activities’ near the island.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Thursday that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale, which was requested by Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington.

It said the sale covered unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, …

Biden Vows To Militarily Confront China If Taiwan Is Invaded

Biden Vows To Militarily Confront China If Taiwan Is Invaded

May 24, 2022 5:39 am

The President of the United States, Joe Biden has warned that China was ‘flirting with danger’ while vowing that the United States would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invades it as being speculated.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this is the second time in eight months he has made that vow.

‘That’s the commitment we made,’ he said when asked if Washington would intervene militarily against an attempt to forcibly take control of self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province to be unified with the mainland.

‘We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to …

US Announces $2.4bn Sale Of Coastal Defense Systems To Taiwan

US Announces $2.4bn Sale Of Coastal Defense Systems To Taiwan

October 27, 2020 8:18 am

The United States on Monday said it had approved a $2.4 billion sale of 100 Harpoon coastal defense systems to Taiwan, defying Beijing’s anger over a $1 billion missile deal last week.

The announcement came just hours after Beijing said it would sanction US firms involved in an earlier arms sales to the democratic self-ruled island.

The proposed sale of the Harpoon systems “will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance… and progress in the region,” the State Department said in a statement.

The deal involves 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems …

Taiwan’s Tsai Wins Landslide In Stinging Result For China

January 11, 2020 5:21 pm

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen won a landslide election victory on Saturday as voters delivered a stunning rebuke of Beijing’s campaign to isolate the self-ruled island and handed its first female leader a second term.

Tsai, 63, was greeted by thousands of jubilant flag-waving supporters outside her party headquarters, hailing a result which looks set to infuriate China.

“Today we have defended our democracy and freedom, tomorrow let us stand united to overcome all challenges and difficulties,” she told the cheering crowd.

Official results showed Tsai secured 57 percent of the popular vote with a record-breaking 8.2 million ballots, 1.3 million …

Taiwan’s Wheelchair Athletes Find Love On The Dance Floor

November 30, 2019 2:08 pm

Taiwanese athletes Vincent Kuo and Ivy Huang each discovered an electric talent for wheelchair dancing on their own — but it was when they were paired up together that the sparks really flew.

Part of the island’s last generation of polio survivors, they have spent years perfecting their dance routines.

Currently ranked world number two, the recently-married couple are in Germany this weekend to compete in the World Para Dance Sport Championship.

“I have always been interested in sports even if I can’t play them because of my disabilities,” Kuo told AFP during a break from practicing Latin dance moves …

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