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China Launches Military Drills Near Taiwan, Escalating Tensions Over Independence Rhetoric

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, Oct 14: China has launched “Joint Sword-2024B” drills near Taiwan, warning against “separatist acts” by Taiwan independence forces. This move, ChinaPerspective reported, is China’s response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s speech, which Beijing condemned for stating China has no right to represent Taiwan. The drills, conducted in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas, simulate sea-air combat, blockades, and missile launches, drawing condemnation from Taiwan and the US.

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Taiwan Warns of Escalating Chinese Military Drills, Simulated Attacks 

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, 26 Sept: Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported an alarming surge in Chinese warplane activity off its eastern, western, and southern shores on Thursday over a 24-hour period. This surge comes amid suspicions that China is conducting simulated attack drills to prevent foreign assistance in the event of a conflict, as reported by The Economic Times.

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Paris Museum Apologizes for Replacing ‘Tibet’ with ‘Xizang’ After Protests

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, 26 Sept: In a diplomatic victory for Tibetans and Tibet supporters, the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris has formally apologised for sparking mass outrage and controversy by replacing the term ‘Tibet’ with ‘Xizang Autonomous Region’ in exhibit descriptions after campaigns and protests by Tibetans and Tibet supporters.

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