The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at a statement by Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, that its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan, the self-governing island that the world's second-biggest economy says must come under its rule
29 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | Hong Kong | APThe State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump, who made scant mention of foreign policy issues and did not speak about China or Taiwan at all
19 December,2025 07:19 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesTaiwan detected 17 Chinese military sorties and six naval vessels, with 10 sorties crossing the median line into northern and southwestern ADIZs. Taiwan monitors activity and strengthens defenses amid rising tensions with China and diplomatic friction involving Japan
27 November,2025 10:12 AM IST | Taipei | ANITaiwan detected 20 Chinese military sorties—14 crossing the median line—along with five naval vessels near its waters, escalating cross-Strait tensions as China also conducts live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea
26 November,2025 11:24 AM IST | Taipei [Taiwan] | ANIADVERTISEMENT