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Taiwan to allow women into reservist training for first time – Times of India

Smith Jan 17, 2023

TAIPEI: Taiwan's military announced plans Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year, as the island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.Self-ruled, democratic Taiwan lives under the…

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China renews threat against Taiwan as island holds drills – Times of India

Smith Jan 12, 2023

BEIJING: China renewed its threats Wednesday to attack Taiwan and warned that foreign politicians who interact with the self-governing island are “playing with fire.”A spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office said the country was…

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China’s air incursions into Taiwan zone doubled in 2022 – Times of India

Smith Jan 2, 2023

TAIPEI: China's warplane incursions into Taiwan's air defence zonenearly doubled in 2022, with a surge in fighter jet and bomber sorties as Beijing intensified threats towards the island democracy.Self-ruled Taiwan lives under constant…

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Taiwan issues first war survival handbook amid China threat – Times of India

Smith Apr 12, 2022

TAIPEI: Taiwan's military released a handbook on civil defence for the first time on Tuesday, giving citizens survival guidance in a war scenario as Russia's invasion of Ukraine focuses attention on how the island should respond to China's…