The Latest Breaking News from Matsu Islands

China Warship Starts Live-fire Drills Near Taiwan

A Chinese warship in seas facing the Taiwan Strait began live-fire drills on Saturday as Beijing began military exercises it calls a warning against what it considers pro-Taiwan independence forces. The amphibious landing ship - capable of transporting troops, craft and vehicles - fired multiple rounds of artillery on Saturday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Chinese warship starts live-fire drills near Taiwan

A Chinese warship in seas facing the Taiwan Strait began live-fire drills on Saturday as Beijing launched military exercises it calls a warning against what it considers pro-independence forces in Taiwan.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2023

Taiwan fires flares to warn drones flying over outlying islands

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday that it had fired flares late on Friday to warn away seven drones flying over its outlying Kinmen Islands and to warn unidentified aircraft flying over its outlying Matsu Islands.

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022