China-Taiwan tensions – Charm

china-taiwan tensions: Is China on the verge of attacking Taiwan? Japan unveils emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 as war fears reach a boiling point

Cs news3 months ago08 mins

Japan has sent shockwaves through the region by announcing an emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 residents on islands near Taiwan. The plan, revealed by Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, is designed to protect islanders in the event of an armed conflict between China and Taiwan. With mounting fears that China could escalate tensions to…

China’s naval ships spotted, sparking concerns over potential Taiwan conflict

Cs news4 months ago04 mins

New images circulating on social media suggest that China has developed ‘invasion barges’—designed to transport troops and equipment. These developments raise concerns about Beijing’s preparations for a possible invasion of Taiwan. New imagery and satellite evidence Recent footage shows three jack-up barges deployed in tandem on an unidentified beach. Satellite imagery from Guangzhou Shipyard International…

Taiwan’s President on TSMC’s $100 billion US chip investment: The government did not … |

Cs news4 months ago03 mins

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has defended Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company‘s (TSMC) decision to invest $100 billion in the United States, insisting at a joint news conference that the move was driven by business necessity rather than political pressure from the Trump administration.“TSMC’s decision is necessary for its future development. The government did not face pressure…

China Ramps Up Military Activity Around Taiwan, 37 Chinese Jets Detected

Cs news8 months ago02 mins

Taipei: Taiwan said it detected 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the self-ruled island on Sunday as Beijing carried out “long-distance” training flights. China has ramped up military activity around Taiwan in recent years as Beijing pressures Taipei to accept its claims of sovereignty over the island. The Chinese aircraft were spotted…

China’s Xi Jinping pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan

Cs news8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to change the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the private conversation. During last November’s Biden-Xi meeting near San Francisco, Xi and his aides asked Biden and his team to tweak…

China Vows “Countermeasures” Over US Arms Sales To Taiwan

Cs news8 months ago03 mins

Beijing: China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government said, lambasting a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States to Taiwan. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant…

Xi Jinping orders Chinese troops to boost war preparedness

Cs news9 months ago03 mins

Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. Xi made his comments while visiting a brigade of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force on Thursday, according to state-run broadcaster CCTV. Xi said the…

US lawmakers visit Taiwan for bilateral talks as China tensions escalate | World News

Cs news9 months ago04 mins

The US representative also attends the National Day celebration in Taiwan. Photo: pexels 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 8:23 AM IST US Representative Debbie Lesko along with fellow representatives Andy Biggs and Carol Miller arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for bilateral talks with government officials, Taiwan News reported. …

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around territory | External Affairs Defence Security News

Cs news9 months ago04 mins

This latest Chinese military activity adds to a series of similar provocations by Beijing in recent months. 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 8:24 AM IST Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 27 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan from 6 am…