Tag: Taiwan
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China Conducts Major Military Drills Around Taiwan in Show of Force
Overview of the Maneuver China announced a broad mobilization of its armed forces around Taiwan, deploying army, navy, air and rocket units in a series of large-scale drills. The move, described by Beijing as a test of combat readiness, represents one of the most visible displays of military capacity since tensions over Taiwan increased. The…
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Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Taiwan’s Northeast Coast
Overview of the Event A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore, off the northeast coast of Taiwan. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred on December 27, 2025, at 1:54 p.m. EST (around 1:54 a.m. local time). The quake’s offshore location prompted early concerns about possible tsunamis and strong shaking on nearby coastal…
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Taiwan Offshore M6.6 Earthquake Shakes Northeast Coast
Overview A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore Taiwan, shaking the island’s northeast coast and prompting swift responses from local authorities and emergency services. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake occurred just off Taiwan’s northeastern shoreline on December 27, 2025, at 1:54 p.m. EST. Initial assessments indicate potential localized damage near coastal communities and…
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Taiwan Hit by Magnitude 6.6 Offshore Earthquake: What We Know
Overview A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The event occurred on December 27, 2025, and was felt in regions across the island as residents reported shaking that lasted several seconds. Initial assessments indicate the epicenter was offshore, with the quake occurring beneath…
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Taiwan Hit by Magnitude 6.6 Offshore Earthquake Near Yilan
Overview: A Powerful Offshore Quake Near Yilan A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, approximately 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan. The event marked a significant seismic disturbance that rattled…
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Taiwan 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Off Northeast Coast
Overview of the Tremor A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 6.6, struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday night. The epicenter was reported about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan, with the tremors felt across parts of northeastern Taiwan. The event occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, according to…
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Taiwan Braces After magnitude 6.6 offshore earthquake near Yilan
Overview of the quake A strong earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday, jolting residents and prompting immediate safety checks. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 6.6 event that occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, approximately 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan. The shallow…
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Suspect in deadly Taiwan knife attack planned it for over a year
Overview of the Taipei Attack A deadly knife and grenade attack in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, has brought renewed concern about public safety and terrorism-related policing in the region. Police reported that the suspect, a 27-year-old man, planned the assault for more than a year before carrying it out. The incident left three people dead and…
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Taiwan Knife Attack: Suspect Planned Over a Year
Overview A deadly knife and grenade attack in Taiwan’s capital has shaken the public and sparked a detailed police investigation. Officials announced that the suspect, a 27-year-old man identified as Chang W., is believed to have methodically planned the assault for more than a year. The attack left three people dead and 11 wounded, prompting…
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Taiwan Knife Attack: Suspect Planned the Brutal Assault for Over a Year
Overview of the Incident A deadly knife and grenade attack in Taiwan’s capital has prompted authorities to scrutinize both security protocols and the factors that enabled the assault. Three people were killed and 11 injured in what police described as a meticulously planned offense carried out in public spaces. The suspect, a 27-year-old, was identified…