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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Shows Off Military Might

December 29, 2025

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently watched a big military exercise. This wasn't just any drill. It involved long-range cruise missiles being launched. The event was reported by the country's official news agency, KCNA. Why is this important? Well, Kim has been very busy lately. He's b

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China's Military Moves: A Show of Force Around Taiwan

April 1, 2025

China's military recently announced a series of joint exercises around Taiwan. These drills involve the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, all working together from various directions. The goal is to test their ability to work as a team and to send a strong message to those who support Taiwan'

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Oops! South Korea's Military Mishap

March 8, 2025

Imagine this: South Korea's military had a major whoopsie. Two of their fighter jets dropped bombs on a civilian area by mistake. This happened during a live-fire drill near the border with North Korea. Nearly 30 people got hurt, two of them badly. The jets were supposed to be practicing for a big e

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Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

October 26, 2024

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

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China's Fire Drills Near Taiwan Spark Concern Amid Thawing Relations

October 22, 2024

Just a week after China's massive military exercise near Taiwan, the country is now holding live-fire drills in its southern Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This latest move is adding to the existing tension between the two nations. The drills, which took place from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. , were pa

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China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

October 18, 2024

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the

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China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

October 18, 2024

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

October 18, 2024

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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China's Record Military Drill Near Taiwan: A Closer Look

October 18, 2024

On Monday, China set a new record with its military exercises near Taiwan. Over 150 Chinese warplanes, including fighter jets and drones, were spotted around Taiwan. This isn't just a show of force; it's a way for China to keep the pressure on Taiwan and test its military responses. The Chinese

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China's Biggest Warplane Show Around Taiwan

October 15, 2024

On Monday, China pushed the limits by flying its largest number of warplanes around Taiwan during military drills. This move was a response to Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who spoke about protecting the island's sovereignty. The drills involved fighter jets, drones, warships, and coast guar