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2 days ago
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Taiwan detects 21 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its territory
Taipei [Taiwan], August 16 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 21 Chinese aircraft and seven Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on per the MND, of the 21 sorties, 13 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern a post on X, the MND said, '21 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 13 out of 21 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." Earlier on Friday, Taiwan detected seven Chinese aircraft and two Chinese naval a post on X, the MND said, '7 sorties of PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 7 out of 7 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Western nations to have 'courage" to stand with Taiwan and 'deepen" their economic partnership with the island nation as China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan, Taipei Times at the 9th Ketagalan Forum 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taipei on Tuesday, Johnson emphasised the importance of backing Taiwan's democracy and stressed the need for peaceful dialogue across the Taiwan Strait, asking why Beijing feels compelled to conquer a nation that poses no threat, and reiterated that his mission in Taiwan is to affirm Western solidarity. 'Why is it essential to conquer Taiwan… We are with you. We stand with you… As China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan, I hope that we all — the West, America, the UK and all Europeans — will have the courage not to tiptoe away, not to be cowed by our desire to be deferential to Beijing, but to stand with Taiwan and deepen our economic partnership," the former UK PM stated, as quoted by Taipei Times. (ANI)
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5 days ago
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Taiwan detects Chinese military activity around its territory
Taipei [Taiwan], August 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 14 Chinese aircraft, six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on MND said that six out of 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. In a post on X, the MND said, '14 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."On Tuesday, the MND detected 14 sorties of PLA aircraft, five PLAN vessels operating around its a post on X, MND said, '14 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 8 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Western nations to have 'courage" to stand with Taiwan and 'deepen" their economic partnership with the island nation as China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan, Taipei Times at the 9th Ketagalan Forum 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taipei on Tuesday, Johnson emphasised the importance of backing Taiwan's democracy and stressed the need for peaceful dialogue across the Taiwan Strait, asking why Beijing feels compelled to conquer a nation that poses no threat, and reiterated that his mission in Taiwan is to affirm Western solidarity. (ANI)
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06-08-2025
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Boris Johnson urges US, Western countries to stand with Taiwan
Taipei [Taiwan], August 6 (ANI): Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Western nations to have 'courage" to stand with Taiwan and 'deepen" their economic partnership with the island nation as China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan, Taipei Times at the 9th Ketagalan Forum 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taipei on Tuesday, Johnson emphasised the importance of backing Taiwan's democracy and stressed the need for peaceful dialogue across the Taiwan Strait, asking why Beijing feels compelled to conquer a nation that poses no threat and reiterated that his mission in Taiwan is to affirm Western solidarity.'Why is it essential to conquer Taiwan… We are with you. We stand with you… As China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan, I hope that we all — the West, America, the UK and all Europeans — will have the courage not to tiptoe away, not to be cowed by our desire to be deferential to Beijing, but to stand with Taiwan and deepen our economic partnership," the former UK PM stated, as quoted by Taipei Times.'Thank you, Taiwan. Thank you for your bravery and for standing up for freedom in a very difficult and dangerous part of the world," he event was hosted by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prospect to the Taipei Times, it was Johnson's first visit to Taiwan, during which he noted that he had only previously seen Taiwan's coastline on a screen during indoor cycling sessions. However, he was eager to learn more about the nation, particularly its advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), a transformative 21st-century a self-proclaimed AI enthusiast, highlighted Taiwan's crucial role in the sector, pointing out that approximately 95 per cent of chips used in AI are produced in Taiwan. He credited the island's technological edge to a strategic government vision, highly driven companies, and a vibrant commercial environment, coupled with the freedoms that allow individuals to innovate and invest confidently, the Taipei Times accused China of daily military incursions and efforts to intimidate Taiwan into submission, threatening its democratic system, expressing confidence that Taiwan will defend its freedom, calling its people 'lovers of liberty" whose spirit cannot be crushed.'The sad thing of what is happening now is that … Beijing is insisting without the slightest evidence that the current arrangement is somehow unsatisfactory," Johnson said, as quoted by Taipei Times. He warned that China's aggressive measures and contemplation of violence constitute a 'huge mistake" and 'madness", stressing that unilateral attempts to change the status quo could trigger uncontrollable parallels with Ukraine, Johnson cautioned that conflicts often have unforeseen outcomes, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated Ukrainian resistance and the extent of Western support, ultimately strengthening Ukraine's resolve for to questions about potential UK diplomatic recognition of Taiwan, Johnson cited the 1933 Montevideo Convention, asserting that Taiwan meets the criteria of statehood with a recognised government, defined boundaries, and a functioning democratic system, making its claim to recognition stronger than that of Palestine. (ANI)
