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Taiwan Hit By 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake: Buildings Shake In Taipei, No Major Damage Reported

Taiwan experienced a moderate 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Thursday, briefly shaking buildings across the capital city of Taipei. According to reports citing the island’s weather administration, the quake struck off the eastern coast, with its epicentre about 18 km from Hualien city at a depth of nearly 31.6 km. While the tremor was noticeable enough to cause concern among residents, officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Taipe

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18 Dec 2025 09:45 AM 297 views

Taiwan Hit By 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake: Buildings Shake In Taipei, No Major Damage Reported

Taiwan experienced a moderate 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Thursday, briefly shaking buildings across the capital city of Taipei. According to reports citing the island’s weather administration, the quake struck off the eastern coast, with its epicentre about 18 km from Hualien city at a depth of nearly 31.6 km. While the tremor was noticeable enough to cause concern among residents, officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Taipe

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Japan, China tensions rise as Russian and Chinese jets enter South Korea air zone

Tensions between Japan and China intensified further after a coordinated air patrol by Chinese and Russian military aircraft passed close to Japan and South Korea, prompting both Tokyo and Seoul to scramble fighter jets. According to Japan’s defence authorities, seven Russian aircraft and two Chinese aircraft briefly entered South Korea’s Air Defence Identification Zone, raising fresh concerns over the scale and frequency of joint operations by Beijing and Moscow in the Asia Pacific regio

Global Conflicts

10 Dec 2025 03:47 AM 447 views

Japan, China tensions rise as Russian and Chinese jets enter South Korea air zone

Tensions between Japan and China intensified further after a coordinated air patrol by Chinese and Russian military aircraft passed close to Japan and South Korea, prompting both Tokyo and Seoul to scramble fighter jets. According to Japan’s defence authorities, seven Russian aircraft and two Chinese aircraft briefly entered South Korea’s Air Defence Identification Zone, raising fresh concerns over the scale and frequency of joint operations by Beijing and Moscow in the Asia Pacific regio

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China denies Japan's interference claims amid rising regional strain

China has firmly rejected Japan’s claims regarding recent aerial encounters, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has widened to include political, economic, and regional security dimensions. A spokesperson for the Chinese navy, Colonel Wang Xuemeng, stated that Japanese aircraft had repeatedly approached Chinese vessels as they carried out previously announced carrier-based flight training east of the Miyako Strait. According to Wang, the operations were routine and transparent, and China

Global Conflicts

07 Dec 2025 23:30 PM 373 views

China denies Japan's interference claims amid rising regional strain

China has firmly rejected Japan’s claims regarding recent aerial encounters, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has widened to include political, economic, and regional security dimensions. A spokesperson for the Chinese navy, Colonel Wang Xuemeng, stated that Japanese aircraft had repeatedly approached Chinese vessels as they carried out previously announced carrier-based flight training east of the Miyako Strait. According to Wang, the operations were routine and transparent, and China

Global Conflicts

China warns Japan of “crushing defeat” as tensions rise over Taiwan dispute

Tensions between China and Japan escalated sharply this week after Beijing delivered a series of unusually forceful warnings against any potential Japanese involvement in the Taiwan Strait. China’s defence ministry declared that Japan would face what it called a crushing defeat at the hands of the People’s Liberation Army if Tokyo attempted to intervene militarily in a Taiwan conflict. The warning, issued on Friday, followed a similar statement from China’s foreign ministry a day earlie

Global Conflicts

14 Nov 2025 13:03 PM 426 views

China warns Japan of “crushing defeat” as tensions rise over Taiwan dispute

Tensions between China and Japan escalated sharply this week after Beijing delivered a series of unusually forceful warnings against any potential Japanese involvement in the Taiwan Strait. China’s defence ministry declared that Japan would face what it called a crushing defeat at the hands of the People’s Liberation Army if Tokyo attempted to intervene militarily in a Taiwan conflict. The warning, issued on Friday, followed a similar statement from China’s foreign ministry a day earlie

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Retired US generals push for F-35 and E-7 funding amid growing Taiwan tensions

A group of senior retired United States Air Force generals has issued an urgent appeal to lawmakers, warning that proposed cuts to advanced fighter jets and airborne command systems would critically weaken national defense at a time of rising geopolitical tension. Specifically, the generals are calling for full funding to procure 75 F-35A fighter jets and to restore investment in the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft in the next fiscal year. In a detailed letter sent

Global News

09 Jul 2025 13:14 PM 592 views

Retired US generals push for F-35 and E-7 funding amid growing Taiwan tensions

A group of senior retired United States Air Force generals has issued an urgent appeal to lawmakers, warning that proposed cuts to advanced fighter jets and airborne command systems would critically weaken national defense at a time of rising geopolitical tension. Specifically, the generals are calling for full funding to procure 75 F-35A fighter jets and to restore investment in the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft in the next fiscal year. In a detailed letter sent

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Taiwan Marathon Apologizes for Awarding Chinese Rifles as Trophies

Organizers of the Fongshan Marathon in southern Taiwan have issued an apology after mistakenly awarding Type 95 automatic rifle-shaped trophies, firearms used by China’s People's Liberation Army, to race winners. The incident, which sparked controversy, was acknowledged by the organizers on Sunday, according to the Taipei Times. The marathon took place in Kaohsiung's Fongshan District, with routes passing through three military institutions: the Military Academy, the Fongshan Ar

Sports & Games

17 Mar 2025 06:20 AM 1.17k views

Taiwan Marathon Apologizes for Awarding Chinese Rifles as Trophies

Organizers of the Fongshan Marathon in southern Taiwan have issued an apology after mistakenly awarding Type 95 automatic rifle-shaped trophies, firearms used by China’s People's Liberation Army, to race winners. The incident, which sparked controversy, was acknowledged by the organizers on Sunday, according to the Taipei Times. The marathon took place in Kaohsiung's Fongshan District, with routes passing through three military institutions: the Military Academy, the Fongshan Ar

Sports & Games

China Increases Defence Budget to $249 Billion Amid Military Expansion and Regional Tensions

China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2024, raising military spending to $249 billion as the country continues its aggressive modernization efforts amid escalating regional tensions. The budget, which was revealed in a draft report submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC) by Premier Li Qiang, underscores China’s strategic focus on military expansion in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and its border with India. This increase follows China’s

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05 Mar 2025 06:53 AM 1.41k views

China Increases Defence Budget to $249 Billion Amid Military Expansion and Regional Tensions

China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2024, raising military spending to $249 billion as the country continues its aggressive modernization efforts amid escalating regional tensions. The budget, which was revealed in a draft report submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC) by Premier Li Qiang, underscores China’s strategic focus on military expansion in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and its border with India. This increase follows China’s

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China's Failed Attempts to Take Taiwan: The Battle of Kinmen

Xi Jinping's Recent Speech and Military Drills Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year's speech included a stern message about Taiwan, emphasizing that China's reunification with the island is inevitable and unstoppable. To underline this position, China’s military, specifically the People's Liberation Army Navy, conducted a series of military drills near Taiwan's Kinmen and Matsu islands. These islands, which are closer to mainland China than to Taiwan, a

General

07 Jan 2025 11:02 AM 1.39k views

China's Failed Attempts to Take Taiwan: The Battle of Kinmen

Xi Jinping's Recent Speech and Military Drills Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year's speech included a stern message about Taiwan, emphasizing that China's reunification with the island is inevitable and unstoppable. To underline this position, China’s military, specifically the People's Liberation Army Navy, conducted a series of military drills near Taiwan's Kinmen and Matsu islands. These islands, which are closer to mainland China than to Taiwan, a

General

Xi Jinping's Threat Over Taiwan: "No One Can Stop Reunification"

In his New Year's Eve address, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his stance on Taiwan, declaring that "no one can stop the reunification" of Taiwan with mainland China. This declaration comes amidst heightened tensions, as Beijing has intensified military pressure on the island through numerous air force and naval drills in recent years. Taiwan, a democratic nation, stands in contrast to China’s communist government, with Beijing viewing Taiwan as an integral part of

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31 Dec 2024 11:23 AM 1.27k views

Xi Jinping's Threat Over Taiwan: "No One Can Stop Reunification"

In his New Year's Eve address, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his stance on Taiwan, declaring that "no one can stop the reunification" of Taiwan with mainland China. This declaration comes amidst heightened tensions, as Beijing has intensified military pressure on the island through numerous air force and naval drills in recent years. Taiwan, a democratic nation, stands in contrast to China’s communist government, with Beijing viewing Taiwan as an integral part of

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Taiwan Hit By 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake: Buildings Shake In Taipei, No Major Damage Reported

Taiwan Hit By 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake: Buildings Shake In Taipei, No Major Damage Reported

Japan, China tensions rise as Russian and Chinese jets enter South Korea air zone

Japan, China tensions rise as Russian and Chinese jets enter South Korea air zone

China denies Japan's interference claims amid rising regional strain

China denies Japan's interference claims amid rising regional strain

China warns Japan of “crushing defeat” as tensions rise over Taiwan dispute

China warns Japan of “crushing defeat” as tensions rise over Taiwan dispute

Retired US generals push for F-35 and E-7 funding amid growing Taiwan tensions

Retired US generals push for F-35 and E-7 funding amid growing Taiwan tensions

Taiwan Marathon Apologizes for Awarding Chinese Rifles as Trophies

Taiwan Marathon Apologizes for Awarding Chinese Rifles as Trophies

China Increases Defence Budget to $249 Billion Amid Military Expansion and Regional Tensions

China Increases Defence Budget to $249 Billion Amid Military Expansion and Regional Tensions

China's Failed Attempts to Take Taiwan: The Battle of Kinmen

China's Failed Attempts to Take Taiwan: The Battle of Kinmen

Xi Jinping's Threat Over Taiwan: "No One Can Stop Reunification"

Xi Jinping's Threat Over Taiwan: "No One Can Stop Reunification"

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