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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

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Taiwan on Tuesday recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 5 official ships and 7 sorties of PLA aircraft as per the Ministry of National Defence (MND). China’s claim over Taiwan is a complex issue rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. (Representational Photo/REUTERS) It further noted that 7 of the 7 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern part ADIZ and that the situation has been monitored and responded to. “7 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 5 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 7 out of 7 sorties entered Taiwan‘s southwestern part ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded”, MND said. Meanwhile, on Monday, it recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four official ships around its territory. “7 PLAN vessels and 4 official ships operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect #PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this timeframe”, MND said on …

Not weapon shortage over Iran war, but fear of Xi Jinping behind US pausing Taiwan mega arms deal?

Not weapon shortage over Iran war, but fear of Xi Jinping behind US pausing Taiwan mega arms deal?

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Published on May 27, 2026 09:35 pm IST As China–Taiwan tensions climb, Washington’s reported pause on a 14‑billion‑dollar arms package is raising hard questions about Trump’s real priorities. U.S. officials publicly blamed the Iran war, but experts told The Guardian that politics and Xi Jinping’s warning in Beijing are far likelier factors, with delivery timelines now drifting into the 2030s and Taiwan potentially left exposed.   Home / Videos / Not weapon shortage over Iran war, but fear of Xi Jinping behind US pausing Taiwan mega arms deal? Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan’s president

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan’s president

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a U.S. leader that could roil U.S. relations with China and maybe prompt more Chinese war games around the island. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, dispelling initial speculation that his first mention of it after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was a verbal slip. (AP) It was the second time in a week Trump had said he intended to speak to Lai, dispelling initial speculation that his first mention of it after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was a verbal slip. Taiwan said it would be happy for Lai and Trump to speak, though no details on when this might happen have been confirmed by either Washington or Taipei. China’s foreign ministry, referring to the possibility of a Trump-Lai call, said on Thursday the United States should “handle the Taiwan issue with extreme caution and stop sending wrong signals to the separatist …

‘Literature wields power’: Taiwan Travelogue, a 1930s romance just made International Booker Prize history | Books and Literature News

‘Literature wields power’: Taiwan Travelogue, a 1930s romance just made International Booker Prize history | Books and Literature News

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A novel about a Japanese writer who falls in love with her Taiwanese interpreter while touring a colonised island in the 1930s won the 2016 International Booker Prize, claiming one of literature’s most coveted honours for translated fiction for the first time for a Taiwanese author. The book, Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King, was announced as the winner at a ceremony at Tate Modern. The £50,000 (approximately Rs 65 lakh) prize, which is divided equally between author and translator, was presented by Natasha Brown. “We’re living through times when it can seem like nuance is in short supply,” Brown said, before presenting the award. “Times when empathy, understanding and even basic human decency is often cast as weakness. Books, I think, offer an antidote. They’re these little empathy machines.” She called the winning book “a shining example of nuanced, layered, sumptuous storytelling.” Taiwan Travelogue is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the International Booker Prize, and Yáng and King are the first Taiwanese and Taiwanese-American winners in …

Xi shuts up Trump on Taiwan, then refuses to change even one word on Iran? Big US failure in China…

Xi shuts up Trump on Taiwan, then refuses to change even one word on Iran? Big US failure in China…

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Published on May 15, 2026 10:02 pm IST Trump’s Beijing visit is facing mounting scrutiny after China appeared to hold firm on Iran and Hormuz despite days of high-level talks. Xi Jinping reiterated opposition to the militarization of the Strait of Hormuz while avoiding any concrete commitment to pressure Tehran. As Trump stayed largely silent on Taiwan during the summit optics, questions are growing over whether Washington left Beijing without major gains on either Iran or regional security.   Home / Videos / Xi shuts up Trump on Taiwan, then refuses to change even one word on Iran? Big US failure in China… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Import duty on gold, Storm and Withholding tax

Import duty on gold, Storm and Withholding tax

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Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.   Mains Examination: General Studies III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. What’s the ongoing story: AFTER HIKING import duty on gold, the government and the Reserve Bank of India are learnt to be considering multiple measures to attract foreign investment inflows including a cut in the withholding tax rate on government bonds, if not completely eliminating it. Key Points to Ponder: • What is Withholding tax? • What is foreign portfolio investment (FPI)? • What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) • What is the difference between FDI and FPI? • What is the primary objective behind reducing withholding tax? • Why does Government wants greater foreign participation in the financial and debt market? • What are the benefits and risks of increased foreign portfolio investment in India? Key Takeaways: • Withholding tax is akin to a tax deducted at source and is paid by foreign investors on interest income they receive on their holding of Indian bonds. At present, …

Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could trigger the very structural conflict the theory predicts.

Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could trigger the very structural conflict the theory predicts.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a state dinner with President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People. (Photo: AP) Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the idea of the “Thucydides Trap” during his high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, framing it as a defining challenge in ties between the world’s two largest powers. Ahead of their talks, Xi asked whether both countries could “overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major country relations,” according to reports cited by CNBC. The remark came alongside a warning on Taiwan tensions, with Beijing asserting that “‘Taiwan independence’ and cross-Strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water,” as per China’s foreign ministry. President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People. (Photo: AP) The reference underscores long-standing concerns that strategic rivalry between a rising China and an established United States could spiral into conflict if not carefully managed. What is the ‘Thucydides Trap’? The “Thucydides Trap” is a theory …

Trump Pushes for Market Access as Xi Warns Against ‘Taiwan Independence’

Trump Pushes for Market Access as Xi Warns Against ‘Taiwan Independence’

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President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People. (Photo: AP) US President Donald Trump was accorded an elaborate reception in Beijing as he met Chinese President Xi Jinping for a two-day summit marked by ceremony, symbolism and high-level talks. Trump arrived in the Chinese capital on Wednesday evening to a red-carpet welcome, greeted by officials and children waving US and Chinese flags. On Thursday, Xi hosted him at the Great Hall of the People with full state honours, including a gun salute and an inspection of troops lined in precise formation. The two leaders later held bilateral talks, with Xi noting the global significance of the meeting. “The whole world is watching our meeting,” he said, adding that rapid global transformations had made the international situation “fluid and turbulent.” President Donald Trump poses with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Temple of Heaven on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing (Photo/AP) Trump struck a more personal tone, describing the meeting as “an honour” …

Xi’s most aggressive move before trump visit: China’s PL-17 ‘AWACS killer’ now can wipe out Taiwan?

Xi’s most aggressive move before trump visit: China’s PL-17 ‘AWACS killer’ now can wipe out Taiwan?

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Published on May 13, 2026 12:56 am IST China’s integration of the PL-17 ultra long-range air-to-air missile onto J-10C fighter jets is raising alarm across the Indo-Pacific as tensions over Taiwan continue escalating. Analysts say the missile, reportedly capable of striking targets 300 to 500 kilometres away, is designed to target AWACS, tanker and ISR aircraft, threatening key U.S. and allied air operations near Taiwan. The development comes as concerns grow over depleted American missile stockpiles after the Iran war. Experts believe Beijing’s strategy now focuses on crippling enemy air networks rather than traditional dogfighting, potentially reshaping the balance of power across the Indo-Pacific region.   Home / Videos / Xi’s most aggressive move before trump visit: China’s PL-17 ‘AWACS killer’ now can wipe out Taiwan? Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Indian damru vs Taiwan horn speakers: Thomas Cup uses noise to drum up support | Badminton News

Indian damru vs Taiwan horn speakers: Thomas Cup uses noise to drum up support | Badminton News

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2 min readMay 1, 2026 02:47 PM IST Chou Tien Chen always has a one-person cheerleader in his coach’s corner chair. But Chinese Taipei are also travelling with their most labour-day of electronics- horn speakers used in factories or mines to signal shut ends. Except, this has a pre-recorded chant that keeps going between points, to keep the cheering levels high. Thomas Cup quarterfinals are not the best time for team members especially scheduled to play, to waste energy screaming. The arena has modest partisan support for either Taiwan or India and many empty chairs with sparse flag waving crowds. But the noise has been drummer up using an assortment of noise producing objects. There’s the pre-taped horns that are held aloft and keep going. Then there’s hand fan rattles and cones that are struck against each other to create a din. Lakshya Sen was 18-16 up in first singles, before Chou Tien Chen rode the frenzy with accurate point construction, using drops to take the first step. For India, the team has carried hand …