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Taiwan's leader says increasing defense spending to 'deter war'
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan aims to "deter war" by increasing its defense spending, the democratic island's leader said Saturday, as China uses military pressure to assert its territorial claims. Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of an attack by China, which insists the island is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to annex it.
Sandara Park, Thalia offer supportive messages for Mindanao quake victims
MANILA, Philippines — Support for victims of the recent Mindanao earthquake is emerging from all corners of the globe, including from star-studded hands. Last Monday, June 8, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani, killing residents, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of the region.
World leaders offer aid, support after Mindanao quake
MANILA, Philippines — World leaders and partner governments have expressed solidarity with the Philippines and signaled readiness to extend aid after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan was prepared to assist the Philippines as authorities assessed the damage from the powerful quake. "Japan stands ready to provide all possible assistance that the Philippines may need," Takaichi said in a post on X.
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan security officials said Saturday that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea and Western Pacific. The deployment began before US President Donald Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing and increased to more than 100 after the summit ended, a security official told AFP on the condition of anonymity.
Taiwan group in PH warns of China 'coercion' in airspace
MANILA, Philippines — A Taiwan-based group in the Philippines has accused China of “weaponizing” international airspace after African countries denied overflight clearance to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to Eswatini (former Swaziland). In a statement, the Taiwanese Association of the Philippines said the incident reflected “political coercion” and warned that such actions could undermine international norms governing global commons. “This is not diplomacy.
Japan seizes China fishing boat, arrests captain
TOKYO — Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants. The episode on Thursday off southern Japan came three months after Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae suggested that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Taiwan by force.
Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain
TOKYO, Japan — Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China by suggesting that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Taiwan by force. "The vessel's captain was ordered to stop for an inspection by a fisheries inspector, but the vessel failed to comply and fled," Japan's fisheries agency said.
American daredevil free-climbs Taiwan's tallest building
TAIPEI, Taiwan — An American climber took on Taiwan's tallest building on Sunday, becoming the first person to scale Taipei 101 without a rope, harness or safety net. Hundreds of spectators gathered at the base of the 101-storey tower to watch Alex Honnold, 40, embark on his daredevil feat, which was also broadcast live on Netflix. After an hour and a half, he successfully made it up 1,667 feet (508 meters) before triumphantly rappeling down to reunite with his wife, Sanni McCandless Honnold.
‘Reunification of our motherland unstoppable’: Xi Jinping’s message as Taiwan drills end; region on edge
China’s President Xi Jinping said that the “reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable” in his 2026 New Year message, delivered just hours after Beijing announced the conclusion of large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan. Xi’s remarks came as China’s military said it had “successfully completed” exercises designed to simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island and strikes on maritime targets.
China says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'
BEIJING, China — China "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets, its military said on Wednesday. Beijing launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels on Monday and Tuesday around Taiwan's main island.
Taiwan police rule out 'terrorism' in metro stabbing
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan police on Sunday ruled out "terrorism" in a metro stabbing in the capital Taipei, where an attacker killed three and wounded 11. A 27-year-old man, identified by police by his family name Chang, set off smoke bombs at Taipei Main Station metro on Friday afternoon before launching into a three hour stabbing spree. The attacker then moved to a shopping district near Zhongshan station, authorities said.
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