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Air Defence Identification Zone

Air Defence Identification Zone
The Air Defense Identification Zone is airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of civil aircraft over land or water is required in the interest of national security. China's Defence Ministry announced its ADIZ over a vast area in the East China Sea on November 23, 2013, which covers the area around the Diaoyu islands, controlled by Japan and known as the Senkaku Islands. The establishment of this zone drew strong opposition from Japan, the US and South Korea, becoming a flashpoint in East Asian politics and security.
A PLA social media account posted imagery showing Taipei 101, purportedly taken from a PLA military drone during military exercises around Taiwan this week. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?

Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken.

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China’s military drills

2 Chinese, 7 Russian jets enter South Korean air defence zone near Japan

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Taiwan

Taiwan says its medical evacuation flight ‘intimidated’ by Beijing’s warplanes

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China's military weapons

China aims JY-27V radar at stealthy targets, such as US fifth-gen fighters

The CETC radar works with VHF radio waves and can be truck-mounted and folded for rapid set-up and evacuation.

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The truck-mounted JY-27V radar was unveiled at a radar expo in Hefei, Anhui province, this week. Photo: thepaper.cn
South China Sea

China accuses Philippine ships of violating sovereignty after latest collision

Both sides have accused the other of being to blame for the incident which took place near the Philippine-held Tithu island.

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Taiwan

PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.

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Taiwan

PLA sends planes, ships near Taiwan as Lai’s speech continues to cause ripples

Taipei’s defence ministry reports that in 24 hours to 6am Friday, the PLA sent at least 20 aircraft and 10 vessels to patrol near island.

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In his first National Day speech since assuming office in May, Taiwan’s leader William Lai said the People’s Republic of China “has no right to represent Taiwan”. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan

Taiwan probes fighter jet crash after latest incident involving Mirage planes

Island’s air force launches task force to investigate why warplane lost power while returning to base after routine training mission.

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Taiwan

PLA drones circled Taiwan for hours, island’s defence ministry says

Rare report from island on PLA drone activity comes day after first Japan-Philippines drills in contested South China Sea.

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China’s military

China, Russia bombers enter Alaska air defence zone in military first: Norad

The two countries’ warplanes entered the area at the same time and were intercepted in international airspace, the joint US and Canadian military command said.

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A Chinese H-6 bomber, similar to the PLA warplanes, was detected along with Russian aircraft in the Air Defence Identification Zone off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
China’s military

Rare sighting of mainland Chinese helicopter points to test of Taiwan defences

Helicopter drill may be part of anti-sub exercise as 23 PLA aircraft and seven vessels detected near strait in 24 hours from Sunday morning.

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A photo from December shows a PLA helicopter during a maritime training exercise. Taiwan reports helicopters among PLA aircraft flying near the island this week. Photo: PLA
Taiwan

Harder to respond: why Beijing may prefer a blockade to armed conflict on Taiwan

PLA exercise was planned before William Lai’s inauguration and calibrated to ‘signal displeasure, but hopefully not escalate’, says analyst.

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Japan

Tokyo ‘extremely concerned’ over rising tensions with Beijing in East China Sea

Japan deployed airborne early warning aircraft and at least one marine destroyer in response to Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islands in the East China Sea.

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Taiwan election 2024

Taiwan elections: Beijing accuses DPP of ‘hyping’ PLA threat to win votes

The island will elect its next president in January, with William Lai, the independence-leaning party’s candidate, currently ahead in the polls.

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Beijing has accused William Lai’s DPP of hyping up the threat from the mainland. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan

PLA sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan

The PLA sent 37 aircraft and 7 navy vessels around Taiwan between 6am on Friday and 6am on Saturday, Taiwan’s defence ministry said.

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China’s J-10 fighter jets. The PLA sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, towards Taiwan, the island’s defence ministry said on Saturday. Photo: AP
China’s military

Record 16 PLA ships sent near Taiwan in one day, island’s defence ministry says

Number tops the previous high of 14 warships sent towards Taiwan as Beijing reacted to Nancy Pelosi’s visit in August.

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Taiwan

Beijing should avoid ‘acting blindly’ on Taiwan: former mainland official

The remarks by Sun Yafu, an influential figure for cross-strait policy, offer a rare glimpse into mainland China’s strategy regarding strained ties with Taipei.

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Taiwan

‘We thank US’: Washington-Taipei arms deal goes ahead despite China’s warnings

Taiwan’s defence ministry says the missiles are needed to help deal with threats and provocation from the PLA.

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The Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency said the US$619 million arms sale to Taiwan would not alter “the basic military balance in the region”. Photo: US Air Force
Taiwan

Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring

A balloon that came down on remote Taiwanese-held Dongyin island, close to mainland China’s coast, had no audiovisual recording equipment on board and was carrying only meteorological recording instruments, Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said.

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China’s military

China outlines J-20 stealth fighter’s role in intercepting foreign jets

State broadcaster interviews J-20 stealth fighter pilots about encounters with rival forces and their readiness to risk their own lives.

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Taiwan

Mainland China sends 4-6 warships off Taiwan every day, island says

Beijing responds to Tsai Ing-wen’s Double Tenth Day speech, accusing her of distorting cross-strait relations, exaggerating threats and sabotaging ties.

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In August, the PLA Eastern Theatre Command staged joint training exercises off Taiwan and in their air space. Taiwan’s defence minister says the mainland has sent warships daily since August. Photo: Weibo
Taiwan

Taiwan’s air force seeks record US$1 billion for equipment maintenance

The figure is nearly double the amount allocated in 2016, when Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen took office, and observers say the sharp increase is a response to the PLA’s attempts to intimidate the island.

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Taiwan’s air force has scrambled jets and deployed missiles in response to the PLA’s increased military activity around the island in recent months. Photo: AFP
China’s military

Has China’s PLA expanded air control to ‘previously unreachable’ areas?

An article in the Chinese military’s official newspaper says the air force has been operating in ‘previously unreachable areas’.

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Taiwan

Taiwanese President Tsai observes live-fire drill from warship

Island’s leader watched on from a destroyer off the northeast coast and said the armed forces had shown their determination to defend Taiwan.

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Taiwan

Taiwan to hold island-wide air raid drills simulating PLA attacks

Annual event will run from July 25 to 28 and will test sirens and include emergency rescue and evacuation exercises.

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An indigenous defence fighter jet takes off from a motorway in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, during the last Han Kuang military drill in September. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Patrols near Taiwan ‘necessary action against US collusion’, PLA says

Eastern Theatre Command statement accuses US of hypocrisy and betrayal of its alignment with the one-China policy.

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Chinese military aircraft pictured during a 2016 drill. PLA jets made more than 30 sorties near Taiwan on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

PLA aircraft put on show of force as US delegation lands in Taiwan

Nine types of planes, including two Su-35s, enter the island’s air defence zone as part of the biggest mainland patrol in four months.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s radio enthusiasts tune in as PLA, US warplanes crowd the skies

A band of Taiwanese civilians has been keeping an ear on Beijing’s air force missions and publishing the recordings online.

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