Over the past 15 years, the Chinese navy’s East Sea Fleet has been fortifying its military hardware in preparation for a fight against Taiwan. Along with the steady expansion of the fleet, huge investments have gone into modernizing and upgrading navy bases.
In particular, submarine bases and airport facilities have undergone major revamping. Satellite photos have [...]

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“After decades of considering Pakistan their principal enemy, Indian defence officials are beginning to see China as a more serious long-term threat, and they don’t want to be caught unprepared again. Washington is embracing India as a rising power that can be a valuable ally to stand with this country, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and [...]

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China’s air force has substantially reinforced its air defense posture in Jiangxi province in the past year. There are indications that China has completed its second-line air defense operational deployment against Taiwan centered on Fujian and Jiangxi provinces. This has greatly expanded the depth of China’s air defense coverage.
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has [...]

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The United States Air Force had considered a plan to drop nuclear bombs on China during a confrontation over Taiwan in 1958 but it was overruled, declassified documents showed Wednesday.
When he learned about it, President Dwight Eisenhower instead required the Air Force to initially use conventional bombs against Chinese forces if the crisis escalated, according [...]

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Sensitive intelligence reports obtained by the U.S. over the past several months indicated that military commanders in China thought they had authority to use military forces without first seeking permission from Beijing’s leaders, the officials said.
The reports indicated the specific issue for China’s military was Taiwan’s March 22 nationwide referendum on whether to seek membership [...]

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China’s growing wealth is good for the world, and there will come a time when the influence of the United States shrinks to the level of its share of the world population, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said on Friday.
Asked at a meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank in Miami whether he regarded China’s growing influence [...]

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Sources in Chinese military circles claim that during the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis, when China shot missiles over the island to send a warning ahead of presidential elections, China had also formulated a plan to take over one of the small islands of Jinmen or Matsu. The Taiwan Strait confrontation that took place in 1958 [...]

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For the first time, the Hsiung Feng (HF)-3 (Brave Wind) anti-ship missile and the Tien Kung (TK)-3 (Sky Bow) anti-tactical ballistic missile (ATBM) were paraded past dignitaries and journalists.
The supersonic HF-3, with a range of 300 kilometers, has been under development by the military-run Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology for more than 10 years. [...]

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China’s military forces have received the order to be fully prepared for engagement by the end of this year in the event of a change for the worse across the Taiwan Strait. China is highly concerned about Taiwan’s plans to hold a national referendum on applying for U.N. membership in the name of Taiwan, which [...]

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Editorial: Chen renews attitude of defiance
Taipei Times, Taiwan - 1 hour ago
Turning his attention to China Chen demanded that Beijing “immediately withdraw missiles deployed along its southeastern coast and targeted at Taiwan, …
Taiwan Flexes Military Muscles at China AHN
Taiwan Military Parade Is Revived After 16 Years Wall Street Journal
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China and Taiwan flex military muscles
International Herald Tribune, France - 13 hours ago
This system is a direct challenge for self-governing Taiwan as it seeks to counter the mainland’s growing military power. China regards the democratic …
Taiwan’s military parade a warning for China ABC Online
Taiwan flexes military muscle Aljazeera.net
Taiwan slams China military build-up PRESS TV
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Taiwan pulls controversial missile from parade: source
Reuters - 2 hours ago
Taiwan has been pushing ahead with development of missiles to ward off the growing threat from China’s massive military buildup and has taken steps to boost …
Taiwan to demonstrate military prowess at National Day parade International Herald Tribune
Hsiung Feng won’t be displayed: MND Taipei Times
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China’s potential strategy centers on a punishing bombardment of Taiwan rather than a full-scale amphibious invasion. The combined tonnage of ballistic and cruise missiles, airstrikes and naval gunfire would focus specifically on the Taiwanese military’s command-and-control infrastructure, with the objective of obliterating Taipei’s ability to meaningfully coordinate a defense of the island. It appears China [...]

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BEIJING (Reuters) - China cannot compromise on its claim to Taiwan and is ready for “grave” scenarios, a top adviser said, days after the island’s ruling party resolved to recommend a new constitution, with implications of independence from China.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) approved the controversial “Normal Country Resolution” on Sunday, calling for a new [...]

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Taiwan likely to show off new cruise missile during National Day …
International Herald Tribune, France - 1 hour ago
Defense experts say Taiwan is developing its cruise missiles to counter China’s aggressive military buildup in recent years. Taiwanese leaders say the …
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Taiwan has in recent months tested a land attack cruise missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, or 621 miles, that could carry a 400-kilogram warhead to targets as distant as Shanghai, according to military analysts.
Some Taiwanese military specialists have argued for decades that Taiwan should develop offensive weapons, including missiles, as a deterrent to [...]

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Taiwan’s war of Words with the US
TIME - 2 hours ago
It’s a provocative moniker: unlike previous applications under its official name, the Republic of China, the use of Taiwan is meant to drive home Chen’s …
China protests against proposed US weapons sales to Taiwan AFP
Why isn’t Taiwan in the UN? Jerusalem Post
Taiwan UN bid [...]

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Chinese President and General-Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Hu Jintao (胡錦濤) told US President George W. Bush at this year’s APEC summit that the next two years will be “a highly dangerous period” for the Taiwan Strait.
Late last month, the Chinese government pointedly expressed, through pro-Chinese media in Taiwan, its strong opposition [...]

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Taiwan Criticizes Lack of US Support
Washington Post, United States - 14 hours ago
Beijing has threatened to attack if Taiwan declares independence, and has stationed hundreds of missiles opposite the island. In 1971, the UN seat Taiwan …
Taiwan leader criticizes US saying Washington would rather improve … International Herald Tribune
Shanghai holds air-raid drill with eye on Taiwan Mail [...]

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (UPI) — A recent report from the Washington-based Cato Institute says the United States could be dragged into war with China because of its alliance with Taiwan.
A Cato policy analysis report titled “Taiwan’s Defense Budget: How Taipei’s Free Riding Risks War” released Thursday says Taiwan’s reliance on the United States for military [...]

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Taiwan — China has increased the number of ballistic and cruise missiles aimed at Taiwan to more than 900 along with improved guidance and targeting systems, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) said in a 2007 report to the Legislative Yuan on Chinese military strength and Taiwan’s five-year military consolidation plan.
The report, citing military intelligence, [...]

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