Taiwan Current Affairs, GK & News
US-Philippines Deal on Military access
The United States Government has built more than 750 military bases all over the world. And more than 120 military bases in Asia alone. However, the military presence between Australia and South Korea is very little. To counter the Chinese moves in the South China sea and to increase its presence in the region, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: China-US • Military Bases • South China Sea • Taiwan • US-Philippines
China’s largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan
China has started its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan, in the aftermath of visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Chinese media is tagging the exercise as rehearsal for ‘reunification process’. The drill is underway across six zones across Taiwan. China’s navy, air force and other departments are taking part in the drill. Highlights of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: China • Nancy Pelosi • Political status of Taiwan • Taiwan
Han Kuang military exercises 2022
First stage of the Han Kuang Military Exercises was concluded recently and its second stage started on July 25, 2022. Second stage will run until July 29. The exercises involve all branches of Military of Taiwan. During the Han Kuang Exercises; A hostile enemy tried to seize control of key waterway near to capital of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Political status of Taiwan • Taiwan
New Indian Mission in Lithuania
On 27th April 2022, the Union Cabinet gave its approval to a proposal for opening a new Indian embassy in Lithuania. This will be the first full-fledged embassy of India in the Baltic region. Overview: Lithuania is at the center of a diplomatic spat with China after it allowed the opening of a de-facto embassy ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Baltic region • China • Lithuania • Taiwan
China’s Lithuania Blockade
The Chinese Government recently launched import sanction on Lithuania. This means the Chinese companies should not import goods or raw materials from Lithuania. Earlier in 2021, Lithuania had recognised Taiwan as an independent state and had opened a Taiwan office in its soil. According to China, Taiwan is its integral part. The Chinese are doing ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: European Union (EU) • Germany • Taiwan • Trade war • World Trade Organization
India’s anti-dumping probe against China, Thailand and Vietnam
The Ministry of Commerce has recently initiated the anti-dumping investigation against China, Vietnam and Thailand. The investigation is against the import of solar cells from these countries. The investigation has been started by the Ministry following the application submitted by the Indian Solar Manufacturer Association. What is the issue? The solar cells are the basic ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Anti-dumping duty • Cheap Imports • Chinese Imports • India solar energy • Malaysia • Safeguard Duty • Solar cells • Solar Energy • solar module • Taiwan • Thailand • Vietnam