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[Breaking News]Military exercise in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 13 Kyodo - A Taiwanese soldier hides behind a motorcycle during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack. (Kyodo)

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (C) observes a large-scale air-raid drill by citizens in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier aims a gun during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier hides behind a motorcycle during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Taiwan holds drill to repel China landing

Taiwan holds drill to repel China landing

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (C) observes an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 8, 2026, simulating an attempted amphibious landing by Chinese forces.

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Military drill in Taiwan

Military drill in Taiwan

A Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol vessel (back) and a Navy missile ship (front L), take part in an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 8, 2026, simulating an attempted amphibious landing by Chinese forces.

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Military drill in Taiwan

Military drill in Taiwan

A Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol vessel (back) and a Navy missile ship (front L), take part in an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 8, 2026, simulating an attempted amphibious landing by Chinese forces.

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Scramble drill in Taiwan

Scramble drill in Taiwan

Taiwanese Air Force personnel conduct a fighter jet scramble drill in preparation for a potential Chinese invasion at an air base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Scramble drill in Taiwan

Scramble drill in Taiwan

Taiwanese Air Force personnel equip a fighter jet with a missile during a scramble drill held in preparation for a potential Chinese invasion at an air base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Taiwan's local elections in Nov.

Taiwan's local elections in Nov.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech at a convention of his Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei on July 19, 2026.

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Taiwanese president addresses party convention

Taiwanese president addresses party convention

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te makes a speech during the annual convention of his Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei on July 19, 2026.

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Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows the Model A electric vehicle developed by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and possibly targeting the Japanese market, displayed on the final day of the three-day Taiwan Expo in Tokyo. Over 150 Taiwanese companies took part in the Taiwanese government-sponsored exhibition showcasing Taiwan's cutting-edge technologies.

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New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

A passenger ferry is docked at Keelung on May 28, 2026, ahead of the inauguration later in the day of its regular service between the northern Taiwanese city and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

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Taiwanese President Lai

Taiwanese President Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference in Taipei on May 20, 2026.

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Ceremony in Taiwan in memory of Japanese engineer

Ceremony in Taiwan in memory of Japanese engineer

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks during a memorial ceremony for Yoichi Hatta (1886-1942) in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on May 8, 2026, in honor of the Japanese engineer's contribution to the building of hydraulic facilities in then Japanese-ruled Taiwan.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun (back, C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun (back, C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, is surrounded by photographers after a press conference she held in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks hurler Shuto Ogata pitches in a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks hurler Naoyuki Uwasawa pitches in a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is pictured during a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks starter Naoyuki Uwasawa (top) gives up a run to Sung Cheng-Jui of Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers in the first inning of a friendly game at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks rookie Hsu Jo-Hsi of Taiwan speaks to the local media ahead of a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks hurler Naoyuki Uwasawa pitches in a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks hurler Haru Matsumoto pitches in a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Firefighters (front) head to rescue a Taiwanese diver who suffered a seizure while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster in Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 7, 2026. The diver was later confirmed dead.

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Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Firefighters head to rescue a Taiwanese diver who suffered a seizure while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster in Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 7, 2026. The diver was later confirmed dead.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

The Taiwanese military conducts an exercise in Taichung, Taiwan, on Jan. 27, 2026.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Photo taken on Jan. 27, 2026, shows a high mobility artillery rocket system during a Taiwanese military exercise in Taichung, Taiwan.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

Taiwanese Singer Sam Lee

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - Taiwanese singer Sam Lee holds a concert at the Taipei Arena in Taipei, China on December 26, 2025.

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Ex-Japan foreign minister in Taipei

Ex-Japan foreign minister in Taipei

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono holds a press conference in Taipei on Dec. 26, 2025, following talks with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.

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Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Tourists from Taiwan pose for a photo in front of a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, a famed 19th-century historic figure who played a key role in Japan's transition from feudal rule to modern statehood during the Meiji Restoration, in Kochi, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Tourists from Taiwan pose for a photo in front of a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, a famed 19th-century historic figure who played a key role in Japan's transition from feudal rule to modern statehood during the Meiji Restoration, in Kochi, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Tourists from Taiwan listen to a guide in front of a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, a famed 19th-century historic figure who played a key role in Japan's transition from feudal rule to modern statehood during the Meiji Restoration, in Kochi, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2025. ==Kyodo

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