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Taiwan faces intensifying pressure from China, while France supports Taiwan's defense through new legislation.
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Updated Jul 19
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Taiwan faces intensifying pressure from China, while France supports Taiwan's defense through new legislation.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A Lithuanian lawmaker urged Taiwan to increase defense spending, alongside observations on Russia-China cooperation.Sub-event
- China is applying political pressure on CSBC Corp., a Taiwanese shipbuilder, regarding its defense projects.Sub-event
- Chinese military incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) were reported on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
- A diplomatic row concerning potential Chinese intervention in Taiwan occurred on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
- China deployed frequent patrols around Taiwan and focused strategically on the East and South China Seas.Sub-event
- China views Taiwan as its own sovereign territory, supported by shared ferry service links between the two island economies.Sub-event
Taiwan faces intensifying pressure from China, while France supports Taiwan's defense through new legislation.1 source
China outlines aggressive aims for Taiwan, coinciding with limitations in US defense resources.1 source
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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Taiwan
administrative division of Taiwan (Republic of China)
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