US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered a blistering warning to China that America stands ready to “fight and win decisively” if it seeks military conflict over Taiwan, declaring the…
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UK sends military chief to China for first visit in 10 years
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe head of the British armed forces has visited China for the first time in a decade. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed “issues of common concern” with China’s military leaders…
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A magnitude-5.0 earthquake hit northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, causing buildings to shake in the capital Taipei. The quake struck at a depth of nearly 70…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will continue to retaliate to the United States’ “arbitrary tariffs” and accused Washington of “meeting good with evil” in a press conference Friday…
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Advanced new Taiwan jet trainer crashes in setback for programme
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskOne of the Taiwan Air Force’s new, domestically developed advanced jet trainer aircraft crashed on Saturday after reporting engine failure, though the pilot safely bailed out, the military said. It…
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US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed issues including TikTok, trade and Taiwan in a phone call on Friday, just days before Trump takes office again promising…
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China, Russia always moving forward ‘hand in hand’, Xi tells Putin
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskChinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have always moved forward “hand in hand” on the right path, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, months after…
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Taiwan’s ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskKo Wen-je, a presidential contender, was indicted Thursday on corruption charges. The 65-year-old is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes involving real estate dealing during his term…
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Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defense ministry said Monday, reportedly the island’s first new tanks in 30 years. The M1A2 tanks —…
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A U.S. plan to deploy sophisticated missiles on a Japanese island chain close to Taiwan is prompting angry responses from both China and its close ally Russia. The United States…