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China Ready To “Forcefully” Stop Taiwan Independence, Says Defence Minister

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China Ready To “Forcefully” Stop Taiwan Independence, Says Defence Minister

Singapore: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to “forcefully” stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States. The remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore followed the first substantive face-to-face talks in 18 months between the two countries’ defence chiefs. “We have always been open … Read more

Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’ ahead of Beijing-Washington talks – National

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Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’ ahead of Beijing-Washington talks – National

Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level China-U.S. talks in Thailand. China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has over the past four years regularly sent warplanes and warships into the skies and waters … Read more