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Taiwan is making extensive preparations for Super Typhoon Kong-rey, expected to hit the island with winds reaching up to 240 kilometers per hour (150 miles per hour). As the storm approaches, authorities have issued evacuation orders and warnings about potential floods, landslides, and severe coastal damage. With landfall predicted on Thursday afternoon, emergency plans and … Read more
Tensions are escalating in the Taiwan Strait as China conducted a large-scale joint combat readiness patrol involving fighter jets, drones, and other military assets around Taiwan. This display of military force came just hours after the U.S. approved a substantial $2 billion arms deal with Taiwan, which includes advanced defense equipment like surface-to-air missile systems … Read more
In a development that has sparked diplomatic tensions, South Africa has instructed Taiwan’s representative office to relocate from Pretoria to Johannesburg by the end of October 2024. The move is seen as aligning with China’s growing pressure on countries to minimize Taiwan’s international presence, as Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory. The South … Read more