Ahead of Taiwan’s National Day on 10 October, the Chinese embassy had reportedly issued a letter telling India’s media not to refer to it as a country or to Tsai Ing-wen as president.
Analysts have gamed out scenarios of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan for years. Most of them foresee China going for a quick knockout, in which the PLA overwhelms the main island.
China has stepped up military activities in the waterway, as Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen courts greater military and diplomatic support from the U.S. and its allies.
The move is likely to be denounced by Beijing, even though the US first signalled its plans to approve the sale a year ago in an informal notification to Congress.
The trip comes days after US President Donald Trump moved to ban WeChat and TikTok amid increased fears of a push for decoupling the world’s biggest economies.
China has disputes with Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Singapore, Brunei, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar and Tibet.
Hours after the Hong Kong's new security law came into effect Tuesday, Taiwan opened an office dedicated to making migration easier for residents and companies.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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