PRC🇨🇳 ROC🇹🇼 | 2025

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Satellite imagery and AIS data show that at least three Chinese mobile drilling rigs have been active in the East China Sea near the median line with Japan, where Tokyo has protested Beijing’s oil and gas development.

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Beijing Keeps Busy in East China Sea Oil and Gas | Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

China constructed two new oil and gas platforms in the East China Sea in May and June, drawing formal protests from Japan. But in addition to these new permanent structures, satellite imagery and automatic identification system (AIS) data shows that at least three mobile drilling rigs have also...

amti.csis.org

 

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Four China Coast Guard vessels invade territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands.
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尖閣諸島沖合で中国海警局の船4隻が領海侵入 | NHKニュース

【NHK】15日午後、沖縄県の尖閣諸島の沖合で中国海警局の船4隻が相次いで日本の領海に侵入しました。海上保安本部は領海からただちに

news.web.nhk

 

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Russian Spy Plane Flies Near US Ally’s Territory​

Russian spy plane flies near US ally's territory

Russia continues to deploy Far East-based aircraft and ships near Japan despite the war in Ukraine.

www.newsweek.com

 

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If no one is going to stop them, what is going to stop them? Might as well cede the territory.

 

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The Executive Yuan approved a plan on Thursday to develop Taiwan's drone industry, pledging NT$44.2 billion (US$1.43 billion) in funding through 2030.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1978779402717561292

 

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China announced the expulsion of nine military officials, including two top generals, from the ruling Communist Party over corruption offenses, the Defense Ministry announced.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1979173499349488051

 

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Taiwan bans officials attending Chinese events to mark island's 'retrocession'.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1979179926835048519

 

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Two PLA Navy surface action groups transit the Miyako Strait while separate Chinese naval fleets conduct training and bilateral exercises in Thailand and Malaysia ahead of the ASEAN Summit.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1979301513874018437

 

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Chinese developers have showcased 60 mm and 82 mm mortar-caliber guided missiles that can also be launched from drones.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1979975561687544040

 

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China accuses the US of launching cyber attacks on the National Timing Center:

BEIJING, Oct 19 (Reuters) - China has accused the United States of launching a cyberattack on the country's National Time Center and stealing data, saying a large-scale breach could disrupt communications networks, financial systems, power supplies and international timekeeping.
China's Ministry of National Security said in a statement on its WeChat account on Sunday that the US National Security Agency launched a cyberattack on the National Timing Center over a prolonged period.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1980045732922147323

 

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Taiwan tracks 5 Chinese naval ships, 3 military aircraft.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980096512349831174

 

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China's GDP growth rate is 4.8%, showing clear signs of economic slowdown.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980099169307214031

 

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Taiwan Harpoon Coast Defense Missile Update

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980449280709075066

 

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Taiwan’s Air Force is procuring anti-UAV protective netting for Chiayi Air Base under the “嘉義基地無人機防護網採購案,” adapting lessons from Ukraine to protect flight ops and the F-16V squadrons based there.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980689144050577489

 

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Taiwan’s MOD says it will deepen military cooperation with the U.S.—more high-level dialogues, reciprocal visits, and exercise observation—amid sustained PLA pressure.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980926101703762400

 

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Taiwan FM Lin: the U.S. assured Taipei its interests won’t be harmed in ongoing U.S.–China talks.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980929175302316237

 

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Maariv: In a secret operation, Israel has transferred military technology to Taiwan to support a “Taiwanese Iron Dome” air-defense effort.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1981010685866971399

 

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Trump says talks with China on trade and other issues could lead to “some type of deal” on Taiwan. No terms announced; treat as exploratory comments.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1981120660555649472

 

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CCTV: LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable methalox rocket has entered final prep for its maiden flight after a full fueling rehearsal + static fire. A key step toward cheaper constellation launches and China’s reusable ambitions.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1981398073931702478

 

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Taiwan — New drone brigades

Taiwan’s Army will form dedicated drone brigades in each combat zone, all operational by July 2026, to expand ISR and strike capability.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1981455422096584853