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Taiwan Slams China’s Sovereignty Claim: Reaffirming Independence and Regional Stability In a recent development, Taiwan has strongly criticized China’s repeated claims of sovereignty over the island nation, restating its status as a sovereign and independent country . This statement from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) comes amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait and ongoing geopolitical dynamics between major powers like the US and China. Taiwan’s Response to China’s Claim Taiwan’s MOFA issued a sharp rebuke to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s assertion of sovereignty over Taiwan during a phone call with then-US President-elect Donald Trump. The Ministry emphasized that: Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are not controlled by one another . This distinction reflects the internationally accepted status quo , which has been observed for decades. Taiwan’s focus remains on strengthening its ties with the US to maintain peace, stability, and prosperit...

US and Japan Strengthen Security Pact from Over 60 Years Ago Amidst growing security concerns posed by China and North Korea, the United States and Japan are planning to enhance their security pact, originally inked over six decades ago. According to diplomatic sources cited by Kyodo news agency, the US military aims to reinforce the functions of its command headquarters in Japan to facilitate smoother cooperation with Japan's self-defence forces. Bolstering Response Capabilities Japan and the United States are also collaborating on further measures to strengthen their response capabilities. Japan had previously decided to acquire the capability to strike enemy bases, a significant move under its war-renouncing Constitution. Additionally, Japan plans to establish a joint headquarters to command its ground, maritime, and air forces by March 2025, aiming to deepen cooperation with the US military. Addressing Security Threats The decision to strengthen the security pact comes in respo...