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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
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China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’
Taiwan’s Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
From: Inside Story
Will China use force against Taiwan?
Beijing has carried out its biggest-ever military drills off the self-governed island.
Published On 30 Dec 2025
From: Quotable
China’s drill around Taiwan shows it will “always respond forcefully”
“China would not be happy with anyone trying to help Taiwan strengthen its defences.”
Published On 30 Dec 2025
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How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?
China’s military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.
From: NewsFeed
China holds second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan
China is engaged in a second day of live-fire military exercises encircling Taiwan.
Published On 30 Dec 2025
China fires several rockets around Taiwan during live military drills
Day two of the ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.
From: NewsFeed
China launches live-fire military exercises around Taiwan
China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports.
Published On 29 Dec 2025
China launches drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces
Military carries out live firing around Taiwan, says more drills on Tuesday will simulate blockade of island’s ports.
Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported
The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore.
