Coverage dated December 31, 2025

Taiwan’s President Pledges to Defend Island’s Sovereignty After Chinese Military Drills

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China recently wrapped up live-fire drills around Taiwan featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

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  1. Military.com

    Taiwan’s President Pledges to Defend Island’s Sovereignty After Chinese Military Drills (opens Military.com)

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    China recently wrapped up live-fire drills around Taiwan featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after China’s military drills (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s 'expansionist ambitions,' days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Taiwan president vows to defend country after China drills – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    President Lai Ching-te said the world is ⁠watching to see ‍whether the Taiwanese people possess the resolve to defend themselves. Meanwhile, Beijing said the eventual annexation of Taiwan is "unstoppable."

  4. Digital Journal

    Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills (opens Digital Journal)

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    Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to defend the democratic island's sovereignty in a New Year's speech, after China carried out military

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