Taiwan Earthquake: Videos show titled buildings, swaying bridges as powerful quake hits | Oneindia
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Taiwan Earthquake: Videos show titled buildings, swaying bridges as powerful quake hits | Oneindia
Today, Taiwan was struck by a massive earthquake, claiming the lives of seven individuals and leaving over 700 injured.
The seismic event also prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
Gripping visuals circulated on social media depict buildings trembling, bridges swaying, and civilians seeking refuge.
Measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, this earthquake stands as the most powerful to rock the island in a quarter of a century, with authorities cautioning of potential aftershocks in the coming days.
Taiwanese officials note that it surpasses the strength of the 1999 quake, which registered at 7.6 magnitude and resulted in the tragic loss of 2,400 lives.
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Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China.
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China's recent two-day military drills around Taiwan have sparked outrage and concern. Described as a "blatant provocation to the international order" by Taipei, the war games were launched just three days after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te took office. These extensive maneuvers, involving simulated strikes on Taiwan's leadership and critical infrastructure, have escalated tensions in the region. Watch as we delve into the details of the drills, Taiwan's response, and the broader implications for global peace and stability. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on this developing story.
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China Holds First-Ever , Military Drill Simulating a , Full-Scale Invasion of Taiwan.
BBC reports that China has opened two days of military
drills near Taiwan, calling the exercises "strong
punishment" for the self-ruled nation's "separatist acts.".
BBC reports that China has opened two days of military
drills near Taiwan, calling the exercises "strong
punishment" for the self-ruled nation's "separatist acts.".
News of the military exercises come
just three days after Taiwanese
President William Lai was inaugurated. .
News of the military exercises come
just three days after Taiwanese
President William Lai was inaugurated. .
Taiwan's defense ministry called the Chinese military drill
"irrational provocations," while deploying naval, air
and ground forces to "defend the island's sovereignty.".
According to Taiwanese military officials,
the latest Chinese drills are the first
simulated full-scale attack on the island. .
Maps released by China's People's Liberation
Army (PLA) showed that the exercises were
taking place all around Taiwan's main island. .
For the first time, the drills also targeted the Taiwanese islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu and Dongyin, all which lie near to the Chinese coast. .
According to the PLA, the drills are focused on
conducting joint sea-air combat-readiness
operations and precision strikes on critical targets.
The exercises will also run integrated operations
inside and outside the island to determine the
"joint real combat capabilities" of Tawian's forces.
China's foreign ministry defended the drills
as a "necessary and legitimate move" to
safeguard national sovereignty.
I need to stress that Taiwan is an
inalienable part of China's territory.
This is both a fact based on
history and the true status quo.
This will not change in the future.
Taiwan independence is doomed to fail, Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, via BBC
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5 , Surprising Facts About Selfies.
Everyone loves a good selfie, so in
celebration of National Selfie Day, , here are five facts about everyone's favorite pastime.
1, According to Selfiecity, a research project conducted
by OFFC, women take more selfies than men.
2. , ‘Time’ found that Makati City, Philippines,
is the selfie capital of the world.
3. , Selfies may seem like a modern trend, but actually date back to 1524 when artist Parmigianino painted his own reflection in "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror.".
4. , ‘Selfie’ was the word of the year in 2013 after its
usage increased by 17,000 percent in that
year alone.
5. , The average age of selfie-takers is 23.6, though preteens are rapidly gaining on millennials
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels near the strategic Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation occurred as Philippine forces attempted a critical resupply mission to marines stationed on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre.
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Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.
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A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
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During his visit to Manila, the Ukrainian president said that Russia is using Chinese diplomats to dissuade countries from attending the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
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Workers in the eastern Taiwan city of Hualien clear debris and try to stabilise buildings left leaning by a series of powerful tremors that struck overnight on April 22. The government says they were..
Following a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that claimed 14 lives, Taiwan was hit by a series of 80 earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 6.3 magnitude, centered in Hualien. Structural damage..
Watch the latest update on Taiwan's seismic activity, with over 80 earthquakes hitting the region, including a powerful 6.3 magnitude tremor. Despite buildings shaking in Taipei and a damaged..