The drills were the latest show of force by China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has protested Western support for the island.
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Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.
Taiwan Closes Schools and Workplaces as Typhoon Krathon Nears
The storm has already injured 46 people and forced thousands of evacuations, the authorities said, warning that torrential rain could cause landslides and flooding.
Typhoon Krathon Nears Taiwan After Lashing the Philippines
The storm is expected to bring torrential rain this week to Taiwan’s south, including Kaohsiung, the island’s third-largest city.
Taiwanese Company Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Attack
The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that it said was licensed to use its brand.
Top Biden Aide Holds Rare Talks With Chinese Military General
Jake Sullivan also met with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, who said the United States should “find a correct way for the two major countries to get along.”
Is Taiwan Ready for War With China? A Show Has People Asking.
Some think the drama, “Zero Day,” helps Taiwan confront an increasingly plausible scenario. Others say the show is alarmist and a tool of the government.
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan
There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the island’s fire department warned of the risk of landslides in mountainous areas.