Taiwan raises defense budget 14.9 pc amid escalating China tensions

Aug 25, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], August 25 : Taiwan proposed a budget of USD 17.3 billion in defence for 2023 on Thursday, a 14.9 per cent increase...

Taiwan claims detection of eight Chinese naval vessels amid rising military tensions

Sep 23, 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported eight Chinese navy vessels detected around Taiwan, marking a rise in military activity that raises concerns for regional...

Analyzing China's defense budget

Feb 02, 2021

Hong Kong, February 2 : Early March, during the annual National People's Congress (NPC), is when China typically announces its defense budget for the...

US congressmen reintroduce Taiwan Defense Act

Jun 17, 2021

Washington DC [US], June 17 : Members of the United States Congress have reintroduced a bill known as the Taiwan Defense Act in both...

18 Chinese military aircraft intrude Taiwan's air defense identification zone

May 06, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], May 7 : Taiwan on Friday reported that 18 Chinese military aircraft entered its air defense identification zone (ADIZ).

China's rebounding defense budget marches on

Mar 08, 2021

Hong Kong, March 8 : China announced its 2021 defence budget in the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing. The...