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Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid: Sirens wailed, roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan's capital ...
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Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack: Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and ...
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‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships: China is ramping up its presence around Taiwan, in a pattern that Taipei said is designed to ‘alter the ...
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Paid articlePaywallTaiwan says it will not provoke confrontation with China: Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and will not provoke confrontation, but Beijing's
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Key FactsTaiwan Upholds Peace Amid Rising Chinese Pressure
Jul 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Taiwan does not seek conflict with China and refuses to provoke any confrontation.
- China’s military aggression is viewed as harmful to opportunities for growth on both sides.
- Maintaining the current status quo is seen as a responsible choice for regional interests.
- Taiwan is simultaneously negotiating with the U.S. on tariffs to advance trade and technology cooperation.
We do not seek conflict; we will not provoke confrontation.— Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said this during a speech at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in Taipei, Taiwan.
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat: Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.
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Taiwan holds air raid drills as China threat looms: Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced thousands of people off the streets ...
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Taiwan kicks off military drills in face of China threat: Taiwan has kicked off its largest military drills with regular troops joined by a record mobilization ...
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Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered his support and encouragement to the armed forces on ...
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Taiwan says China's threats over president's US visit are counterproductive
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Key FactsTaiwan Critiques China's Threats as Counterproductive
Dec 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Taiwan's top China policymaker stated that military threats would further strain relations.
- China warned of a strong response to President Lai's visit to the U.S.
- The Mainland Affairs Council minister noted Lai's trip has public support in Taiwan.
- Taiwan's government rejects China's sovereignty claims and urges the international community to take threats seriously.
Taiwan war games to simulate repelling a Chinese drill that turns into attack: Taiwan's annual war games this year will practice
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OpinionTaiwan and the True Sources of Deterrence: Why America Must Reassure, Not Just Threaten, China
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Key FactsEnsuring True Deterrence to Preserve Taiwan Strait Peace
Dec 1, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
- China’s growing military power and assertiveness toward Taiwan complicate deterrence efforts in the Taiwan Strait.
- The United States should enhance Taiwan’s defense capabilities while offering credible assurances to reduce escalation risks.
- Lack of clear assurances increases Beijing’s mistrust, raising the possibility of a military conflict.
- A balanced approach combining deterrence and diplomatic guarantees is vital for sustaining long-term stability.
The combination of threats and assurances is crucial for effective deterrence.— Reid Pauly, political scientist, on the necessity of pairing threats with credibility.
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