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Iranpress: Young Americans oppose increasing U.S. troops in Asia

Young Americans oppose increasing U.S. troops in Asia

Friday, 07 October 2022 07:50

American voters between the ages of 18 and 29 are the least supportive of increasing U.S. troop presence in Asia, believing that their forward-deployment risks escalating rather than deterring China's response, a new survey has found.

Iranpress: U.S., Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait, second in a year

U.S., Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait, second in a year

Wednesday, 21 September 2022 08:23

A U.S. Navy warship and a Canadian frigate carried out a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the U.S. and Canadian militaries said, an operation which comes amid heightened military tensions between Beijing and Taipei.

Iranpress: China says military presence continues around Taiwan

China says military presence continues around Taiwan

Sunday, 11 September 2022 01:41

The Chinese military said on Wednesday it had completed its exercises around Taiwan but would conduct regular patrols and exercises in the area, clearly confirming that Beijing continues a closer military presence.

Iranpress: Taiwan fires warning shots at three Chinese drones over Kinmen

Taiwan fires warning shots at three Chinese drones over Kinmen

Thursday, 01 September 2022 06:28

The Taiwanese military said it used live fire for the first time to repel ‘civilian’ drones from the Chinese mainland that were hovering over Taiwan-controlled islands near the city of Xiamen.

Iranpress: US sends 2 warships through Taiwan Strait in escalating move after Pelosi trip

US sends 2 warships through Taiwan Strait in escalating move after Pelosi trip

Sunday, 28 August 2022 15:15

US has sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait, further escalating tensions with China following the controversial visit of the US house speaker to the Chinese Taipei.

Iranpress: Taiwan to increase military budget, buy fighters

Taiwan to increase military budget, buy fighters

Thursday, 25 August 2022 19:42

Taiwan plans to increase its defense budget to a record high, focusing on buying fighter jets.

Iranpress: China says US Taiwan actions akin to Beijing backing Alaskan independence

China says US Taiwan actions akin to Beijing backing Alaskan independence

Saturday, 20 August 2022 06:27

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin compared US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan to China supporting Alaskan independence, during a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

Iranpress: China not to allow US to impose law of jungle: Ambr.

China not to allow US to impose law of jungle: Ambr.

Wednesday, 10 August 2022 21:15

"I would like to say to the United States directly that Chinese people will never let foreign forces to intimidate, harass or enslave us," China's Ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui, addressed the US administration.

Iranpress: Taiwan is Chinese territory, not a part of US: China

Taiwan is Chinese territory, not a part of US: China's FM

Monday, 08 August 2022 06:21

Chinese foreign minister said on Sunday that Taiwan is not part of the United States but Chinese territory, in the latest diplomatic invective against US policy since a visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker.

Iranpress: China sanctions US House Speaker after Taiwan trip

China sanctions US House Speaker after Taiwan trip

Saturday, 06 August 2022 05:31

China's Foreign Ministry has announced sanctions against the US House Speaker after her visit to Taiwan this week prompting anger. Beijing accused the prominent Democratic politician of undermining sovereignty.

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