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Taiwan Says China's Pressure Campaign Has Become the 'New Normal'
NPR·Thursday, 18 June 2026
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said scholars had their passports and mobile phones confiscated and were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave. Taiwan described ongoing Chinese pressure over the island as the 'new normal'. The incident highlights the reach of Beijing's campaign against Taiwan beyond just the Taiwan Strait.
Why It Matters
India watches China-Taiwan tensions closely — any escalation in the region affects trade routes, semiconductor supply chains, and India's own strategic calculations with Beijing.
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