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Taiwan condemns 'dangerous' planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east

Taiwan condemns 'dangerous' planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east

TAIPEI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government has condemned "dangerous" planned Chinese navy drills with an Indonesian warship off the island's east coast, saying Beijing was trying to create a false impression to the international community that it controls those waters.

Pentagon official asks Asian allies to invest more in defense to deter aggression

Pentagon official asks Asian allies to invest more in defense to deter aggression

A Pentagon official has urged Asian allies to invest more in their defense to deter regional aggression

Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki anniversary ceremony over seating

Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki anniversary ceremony over seating

Taiwan's top economic representative in Japan says he boycotted this year’s memorial marking Nagasaki’s 81st anniversary of atomic bombing

Taiwan 'throttles' mobile internet for first time during annual war games

Taiwan 'throttles' mobile internet for first time during annual war games

By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAICHUNG/PENGHU, Taiwan, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan slowed the mobile internet in a large swathe of the central part of the island on Monday for the first time during annual war games, simulating communication disruption in the event of a Chinese attack or natural

Taiwan Urged to Strengthen US-Japan Ties Amid Security Concerns

Taiwan Urged to Strengthen US-Japan Ties Amid Security Concerns

In a recent dialogue held in Taipei, retired US Navy rear admiral Mark Montgomery emphasized the importance of Taiwan working closely with the US and Japan to enhance resilience against growing challenges. The event, co-hosted by the Formosa Republican Association and the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, included political-economic policy simulation exercises aimed at improving trilateral cooperation. The discussions focused on ensuring interoperability among government elements to effectively manage crises such as natural disasters. Montgomery praised Taiwan's efforts in building societal resilience but stressed the need for international support. Japanese Representative Akihisa Nagashima highlighted the importance of maintaining parliamentary exchanges between Japan and Taiwan, despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations.

In Taiwan, Chinese-born spouses face questions of loyalty and, some say, discrimination

In Taiwan, Chinese-born spouses face questions of loyalty and, some say, discrimination

Fear of a Chinese invasion is fueling suspicion toward the spouses of some of Taiwan's citizens

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

South Korea says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the sea, the second such weapons testing activity by North Korea in less than a week

US communications agency is the unlikely spearhead of Trump's China policy

US communications agency is the unlikely spearhead of Trump's China policy

By Michael Martina and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission, once better known for spectrum auctions and licensing television stations, has emerged as the unlikely leader of some of the Trump administration's most aggressive actions against China.

North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills

North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills

By Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 12 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday toward the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast, South Korean and Japanese authorities said, days ahead of major joint military exercises by Seoul and Washington long denounced by

Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports

Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports

TAIPEI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's cabinet will propose a 16% annual rise in defence spending for 2027 which will for the first time exceed T$1 trillion ($31 billion), the official Central News Agency reported on Sunday, as Taipei bolsters its military.

Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games

Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games

By Yimou Lee, Yi-Chin Lee and David Lague PENGHU, Taiwan, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on the strategically vital Penghu Islands on Monday, and will later in the day "throttle" mobile internet for the first time during annual war games.

Pentagon seeks plans to accelerate weapons production

Pentagon seeks plans to accelerate weapons production

The Pentagon has asked defense industry leaders for plans to speed weapons production as experts warn stockpiles have been depleted .