Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland

In rare disclosure, Taiwan’s defence ministry says US will send personnel to the island for specialised two-year training programme.

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan on Thursday demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese at-tack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland.

A total of 15 people were injured during a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted island of Taiwan at 12:17 am Tuesday (Beijing Time), CCTV news reported. The epicenter, with a depth of 14 km, was monitored at 23.

Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland KAOHSIUNG ...

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Thursday demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion ...

There are only a small number of beaches in Taiwan where China could invade and these could be heavily guarded, according to Naval News. These new barges would be a game-changer as the Chinese military could use the long bridges at the bow to skip over these beaches and move in tanks to firmer ground as Naval News explained.

Days away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a delegation headed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute met with Taiwan's president and other senior officials in Taiwan.

Taiwan's navy simulated on Thursday an effort to see off enemy ships as it wrapped up three days of New Year drills, sending

Taiwan demonstrated its sea defences against a potential Chinese attack on Thursday as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multi-tiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland.

Taiwan's navy conducted New Year drills, deploying advanced warships in a simulated defense against enemy ships. The exercise, involving Tuo Chiang-class corvettes and other vessels, underscores Taiwan's readiness amid ongoing Chinese military pressure.

Taiwan's navy simulated on Thursday an effort to see off enemy ships as it wrapped up three days of New Year drills, sending two of its newest and most advanced warships to lead a flotilla into the Taiwan Strait.