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US-China defense chiefs meet for first time

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The defence chiefs of the US and China have met for the first time, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. The Chinese Minister of Defence General Wei Fenghe says the discussions went smoothly. Defense leaders from around the Asia-Pacific are in Singapore this week to debate the pressing security issues facing the region. Al Jazeera’s @Jessica Washington reports from Singapore. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #China #UnitedStates

China warns US over Taiwan

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China has warned the US president not to underestimate Beijing’s resolve on Taiwan. Joe Biden said he’d intervene, militarily, to defend the island from any invasion. He spoke in Tokyo – on an Asia trip he hopes will firm up relations with allies. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Tokyo. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #US #China #Taiwan #Japan

How hard would it be for China to invade Taiwan? | Project Force

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When Russian forces went into Ukraine, concern grew in Taiwan that an attack by China could be next. But how difficult would it be for China to invade Taiwan? @Alex Gatopoulos takes a look, in Project Force. @Al Jazeera English Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Taiwan #China #ProjectForce #Msn #ampproject

China fears: Taiwan considers extending army conscription

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Taiwan is considering extending mandatory military service for young people following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The defence minister says four months of service would not be long enough in the event of a conflict. Military drills have taken place on the Dongyin archipelago, a string of islands that are closer to mainland China than they are to Taipei. Al Jazeera’s @Andrew Chappelle reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #China #Taiwan #Ukraine

Taiwan conducts military drills after China warplane incursions

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Taiwan’s army has carried out military drills while tensions remain high with China. The exercises simulated the interception of enemy forces on an island off China’s coast. As war rages on the other side of the world in Ukraine, 23 million Taiwanese hope the status quo on their self-governed island will be maintained. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Taiwan #China

Why China and the US are at odds over Taiwan | Start Here

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Taiwan is caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between China and the US. What’s it all about? And where could it end up? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. Check out our other Start Here episodes https://bit.ly/3o0BEIW Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ And let us know in the comments if there’s a topic you find confusing and would like Start Here to cover ⤵️ #taiwan #china

Taiwan seeks arrest warrant for suspect in deadly train crash

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Officials in Taiwan say the death toll from Friday’s train crash could rise, as they search through the wreckage. Families of some of the 51 people known to have died so far held a vigil at the site. Prosecutors are now seeking an arrest warrant for a construction site manager whose truck rolled onto the tracks. Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Taiwan #TrainCrash

Dozens killed after Taiwan train derails in tunnel

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It Is Taiwan’s worst train disaster in about 40 years. At least 54 people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured after a train derailed in a tunnel. The accident happened just north of the city of Hualien. Al Jazeera’s Adrian Brown has more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Taiwan #TrainCrash

Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion

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0 Taiwan’s air force conducted drills to simulate a war scenario on Tuesday. The exercises took place just two days after the country’s air defence identification zone was breached twice by several Chinese planes. China is due to start a large-scale military exercise on Thursday in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. It comes at a time of increased tension with the neighbouring island of Taiwan as Beijing waits to see what impact the Biden administration will have on China-US relations. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: […]

Taiwan to strengthen defences as China tensions escalate

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Taiwan’s president says she is willing to hold talks with China if they are on an equal basis. Speaking at National Day celebrations, Tsai Ing-wen said she is open to “meaningful dialogue” with Beijing and hopes regional tensions can be resolved peacefully. Al Jazeera’s Divya Gopalan reports from Hong Kong. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Taiwan #China