July 16, 2025

Japan Decries China Threat After String of Risky Encounters

Tokyo: The Japanese government has labeled China as “an unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” in its latest defense white paper, marking a significant shift in tone from previous reports. This new stance highlights escalating tensions in the region, as Japan and its allies confront what they perceive as growing

Japan Decries China Threat After String of Risky Encounters

Tokyo: The Japanese government has labeled China as “an unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” in its latest defense white paper, marking a significant shift in tone from previous reports. This new stance highlights escalating tensions in…

Army Conducts Successful Tank Field Maintenance Drill During Han Kuang Exercises

Taipei: The Army on Wednesday conducted a field repair drill simulating a tank malfunction during the ongoing Han Kuang military exercises, highlighting the importance of battlefield maintenance in sustained combat operations, the military said. On the eighth day of the 10-day live-fire portion of the exercise, the Army’s 584th Armored

Kaohsiung Residents Participate in Extensive Urban Resilience Drills

Kaohsiung: The streets of Kaohsiung were deserted as residents took cover during an air-raid alert on the second day of urban resilience exercises, which were held in Kaohsiung and Pingtung County on Wednesday. These exercises featured air-raid drills, evacuation exercises, and disaster response training. According to Focus Taiwan, after the

Military Conducts In-Depth Defense Drill in Taichung

Taichung: As part of the ongoing Han Kuang military exercises, the Fifth Theater of Command on Wednesday conducted a deep defense combat drill in Taichung. The exercise simulated luring enemy forces into a predesignated kill zone, and involved the deployment of TOW missile vehicles and tactical short-range unmanned aerial vehicles

U.S. Dollar Up in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$29.348 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking an increase of NT$0.046 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this rise in the U.S. dollar’s value comes amid ongoing fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. Traders and investors are