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China could seize Taiwan’s outlying islands, US intelligence report warns

Experts warn Taiwanese archipelagos of Kinmen and Matsu are particularly vulnerable to Chinese capture

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Front line Taiwanese island drills for a Chinese attack

Emergency workers on a Taiwan-controlled island next to China's coast practiced responding to a simulated Chinese attack on Thursday, a little more than a week after Beijing staged war games around the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

China Warship Starts Live-fire Drills Near Taiwan

A Chinese warship in seas facing the Taiwan Strait began live-fire drills on Saturday as Beijing began military exercises it calls a warning against what it considers pro-Taiwan independence forces. The amphibious landing ship - capable of transporting troops, craft and vehicles - fired multiple rounds of artillery on Saturday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

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'Nowhere to hide' if war comes to Taiwan's front-line islands

On Taiwan's windswept Matsu islands, close to China's coast, one topic has been driving conversations in recent days: prospects of an invasion by China since it began military exercises in response to visits to Taiwan by U.S. lawmakers.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Taiwan defence ministry: China launched missiles from near Taiwan's outlying Matsu islands

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday the Chinese military launched missiles from near Taiwan's Matsu islands earlier in the day, adding troops on the islands will continue to enhance their alertness level.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

Taiwan spots two Chinese missiles launched in drill near outlying islands- report

Two missiles were launched by China near Taiwan's Matsu islands, which lie off the coast of China, at around 2 p.m. local time and headed in the direction of the no.2 and no.3 drill zones announced by China, according to an internal Taiwan security report seen be Reuters and confirmed…

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

On Taiwanese island, drills underscore strategic importance and vulnerability

Taiwan held live fire drills in its northernmost territory on Wednesday, putting the spotlight on a remote island that is strategically located at a chokepoint near China - and potentially vulnerable to attack.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

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Taiwan says Chinese plane flew close to remote island

A small Chinese civilian aircraft flew very close to a remote Taiwanese-controlled island next to China's coast earlier this month, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday, adding China may be trying a new strategy to test its reactions.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2022

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