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Taiwan Responds with Heightened Military Readiness Amid Chinese Provocations
Taipei, April 3, 2025 – China has escalated military incursions near Taiwan, with numerous warplanes crossing the Taiwan Strait’s median line and warships conducting maneuvers close to Taiwan’s waters. This move comes amid Beijing’s increasing opposition to Taiwan’s growing ties with Western nations.In response, Taiwan has boosted its military readiness, deploying air and naval forces for surveillance. The United States and its allies have...
World Sees Lowest Coal Capacity Addition in 20 Years, But Asia Surges Ahead
Zhangjiakou, April 3, 2025 – The world added just 44 gigawatts (GW) of new coal power capacity last year, the lowest in two decades, indicating progress in clean energy efforts. However, China and India continue expanding coal use, with China starting a record number of new plants and India proposing more projects.The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts global coal demand will plateau between 2024...