By Lawrence Chung The runway at the Hualien base is the first of seven to be widened under a defence ministry programme. Source: Taiwan targets airbase runways for upgrades to keep jets flying under attack
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Almost every day, Chinese warships sail in waters around Taiwan and warplanes fly toward the island before turning back. What if they suddenly attacked? Taiwan’s military conducted a two-day exercise at sea, on land and in the air this week to practice defending against such a surprise attack. As journalists looked on from fast escort […]
By Jonaki Mehta Taiwan has endured colonial forces over centuries. The island’s Indigenous people have borne the brunt of this violent history and are still fighting for inclusion and acceptance. (Image credit: An Rong Xu for NPR) Taiwan has endured colonial forces over centuries. The island’s Indigenous people have borne the brunt of this violent […]