Taiwan supporters celebrated their country's first gold medal at the Paris Games on Sunday during a badminton doubles final that took place without their national flag, as security staff enforced International Olympic Committee rules.

Paris Olympic 2024: Taiwanese fans celebrate badminton doubles gold over China but without political symbols

Taiwan warned it would treat any Chinese incursion into the island’s airspace as a “first strike,” as the island seeks to step-up its defenses in response to Beijing’s military pressure.

Taiwan: Incursion into airspace will be considered as first strike

Satellite images have revealed China is upgrading and reinforcing its airbases facing towards Taiwan along its southeastern coast, indicating Beijing may be stepping up its plans to take the island by force.

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Paris Olympic 2024: Taiwanese fans celebrate badminton doubles gold over China but without political symbols

Taiwan: Incursion into airspace will be considered as first strike

The tension between China and Taiwan at their highest

Gravitas Plus: Dear World, Taiwan needs your support