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Taiwan's Future: No Outsiders Allowed, Says President

October 26, 2024

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f

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Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

October 25, 2024

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

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“Senator Ernst Calls Out Moldy Military Gear Sent to Taiwan”

October 25, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has raised concerns about the quality of military equipment sent to Taiwan by the Pentagon. She highlighted that body armor and tactical vests were found to be infested with mildew when they arrived. Ernst wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Ll

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Bad Gear Sent to Taiwan: GOP Lawmakers React

October 25, 2024

House Republicans recently sent a letter criticizing two federal agencies for delivering damaged defense equipment to Taiwan. This included moldy body armor and expired ammunition, which cost over $730, 000 to replace. The equipment was exposed to harsh weather conditions due to poor packaging. The

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China's Fire Drills Near Taiwan Spark Concern Amid Thawing Relations

October 22, 2024

Just a week after China's massive military exercise near Taiwan, the country is now holding live-fire drills in its southern Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This latest move is adding to the existing tension between the two nations. The drills, which took place from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. , were pa

technology

TSMC Joins the $1 Trillion Club: The AI Chip Giant's Story

October 21, 2024

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has just hit a massive milestone by becoming the latest member of the $1 trillion club. This achievement comes as no surprise, given TSMC's dominant position in the semiconductor industry. TSMC is a foundry, meaning it manufactures chips designed by

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China Warns Taiwan: More Trade Measures Coming

October 18, 2024

Taiwan and China are in a tense standoff over trade, with Beijing threatening further action against the island. This comes a few days after China criticized Taiwan's President Lai Ching-Te for his national day speech. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and dislikes Lai for promoting Taiwane

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China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning Shot

October 18, 2024

Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par

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China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Casual Look

October 18, 2024

Alright, so China's military held some war games near Taiwan. They said it was a message to stop Taiwan's independence dreams. This didn't go down well with Taiwan or the U. S. , who thought it was a bit much. The drills were happening around Taiwan, and the Chinese military even shared a map showin

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China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

October 18, 2024

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the