one-China policy

Taiwan’s new M1A2T tanks expected to boost defences against PLA amphibious tactics

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Taiwan’s new M1A2T tanks expected to boost defences against PLA amphibious tactics

Taiwan has received its first M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States, which are expected to drastically improve the island’s ability to counter potential amphibious operations by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). A total of 38 of the armoured vehicles, known as the “world’s most powerful tanks”, arrived in Taipei on Sunday night and were … Read more

Taiwan’s vice-president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim courts mainland China’s wrath with visit to Czech Republic

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Taiwan’s vice-president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim courts mainland China’s wrath with visit to Czech Republic

The foreign ministry in Taipei confirmed on Tuesday that Hsiao, who will be inaugurated on May 20, is in the central European country, saying she was there to “meet friends” and “exchange views”. Lin Jian, a spokesman for Beijing’s foreign ministry, reacted by saying “the Chinese side firmly opposes any form of official exchanges” between … Read more