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June 2011 - Taiwan Special Weapons News
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- Ex-President Lee Teng-hui indicted for corruption CNA 30 Jun 2011 -- Former President Lee Teng-hui was indicted Thursday on charges of embezzling state funds during his tenure in office from 1988 through 2000.
- Ex-president 'surprised' by indictment CNA 30 Jun 2011 -- Former President Lee Teng-hui was said to be shocked by a decision by local prosecutors to indict him Thursday on charges of embezzling state funds during his tenure in office from 1988 through 2000, according to one of his aides.
- Ex-president's lawyer questions legality of indictment CNA 30 Jun 2011 -- The lawyer representing former President Lee Teng-hui said Thursday the embezzlement charge against Lee was questionable because the state fund at issue was not handed to Lee in the first place.
- President hails IDF upgrade, vows to pursue warplane self-sufficiency CNA 30 Jun 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Thursday the mid-life upgrade of the locally built indigenous defense fighters (IDFs) marks a step forward in Taiwan's warplane manufacturing technology.
- Taiwanese lawmakers will travel to U.S. to lobby for arms sale CNA 29 Jun 2011 -- Several Taiwanese lawmakers are scheduled to visit the United States in July and will urge the U.S. government to approve the sale of F-16C/D fighters and a visa-waiver for Taiwan.
- Taiwan boat returns after standoff with Japanese ships near Tiaoyutais CNA 29 Jun 2011 -- A Taiwanese fishing boat, with some activists aboard, returned to Taiwan late Wednesday after a 25-minute standoff with Japanese coast guard ships in disputed Tiaoyutai waters.
- Ma repeats call for U.S. to sell Taiwan jet fighters CNA 28 Jun 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou urged the U.S. again Tuesday to approve the sale of advanced F-16 C/D jet fighters to Taiwan, saying that with China's continued military buildup, it was becoming increasingly crucial to maintain the military balance across the Taiwan Strait.
- No comment on spy report on China's ex-finance minister CNA 26 Jun 2011 -- Two government agencies declined to comment Sunday on an American Broadcasting Company (ABC) report that former Chinese Finance Minister Jin Renqing's sudden resignation in 2007 might have been linked to a woman spy from Taiwan.
- Air force to take delivery of upgraded IDF jet fighters CNA 25 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan will receive a boost to its air defense capability once the Air Force takes delivery of a first batch of upgraded Ching-kuo indigenous defense fighters (IDFs) late this month, military sources said Saturday.
- Ma's cross-strait strategy strengthens Taiwan sovereignty: ex-AIT head CNA 25 Jun 2011 -- Former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman Richard Bush said in Taipei Saturday that the various cross-Taiwan Strait agreements made since President Ma Ying-jeou took office have been helpful in consolidating Taiwan's sovereignty.
- U.S. rejected Taiwan's requests for F-16 C/D three times CNA 24 Jun 2011 -- The US has thrice rejected Taiwan's letters of request for procurement and acquisition of advanced F-16 C/D jet fighters.
- Taiwan's plan to buy F16C/D not going well: president CNA 24 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan's attempts at buying F16C/D jet fighters from the United States to replace its aging fleet have not been going well.
- Taiwan mulling steps to fortify claim to South China Sea: minister CNA 22 Jun 2011 -- Plans are in the works to better defend Taiwan's sovereignty claim over the South China Sea.
- Taiwan has set aside funds for arms procurement: president CNA 22 Jun 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou: Administration had allocated a budget for the procurement of weapons Taiwan needs to protect its security.
- Military rations contaminated with plasticizers CNA 21 Jun 2011 -- More than 700,000 packs of military rations likely contain plasticizers, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense confirmed.
- Taiwan appreciates U.S. congressional support for its cause CNA 18 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan is grateful for all the support voiced by U.S. lawmakers and scholars at a hearing sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on June 16, Taiwan's representative office in the United States said Friday in a statement.
- Defense Ministry denies reports on new Spratly Islands deployment CNA 17 Jun 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Friday that it has no plans to increase its military deployment on several islands in the South China Sea, despite recent increasing tension in the area.
- Travel agents urged not to take Chinese tourists to military bases CNA 17 Jun 2011 -- Local travel agencies should refrain from taking Chinese tour groups to military bases or barracks around Taiwan, the Air Force Command Headquarters said in a statement Friday.
- U.S. arms sale to Taiwan must be maintained: former premier CNA 16 Jun 2011 -- Defining Taiwan-China relations as 'domestic relations with international factors,' former Premier Hau Pei-tsun said Thursday U.S. arms sales to Taiwan were 'important international politics' that contributed to maintaining the status quo.
- Without Constitution, cross-strait ties will go nowhere: President CNA 16 Jun 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Thursday that the Republic of China Constitution is very important and remains the basis upon which the government deals with relations across the Taiwan Strait.
- Taiwan Develops Advanced Missiles VOA 16 Jun 2011 -- This year Taiwan started to deploy supersonic anti-ship missiles in response to China's growing naval arsenal. Those third generation Hsiung Feng missiles that are now positioned on some 20 ships point to a strengthening in Taiwan's normally low-key domestic missile production. But its military might is growing at a time when relations with Beijing are better than ever.
- Taiwan rejects further advanced radar system price hikes CNA 14 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan will no longer tolerate continuing price increases for two advanced long-range early warning radar systems being purchased from the United States, a Ministry of National Defense spokesman said Tuesday.
- Lawmaker calls for marines to be stationed on South China Sea islet CNA 12 Jun 2011 -- A ruling party legislator has called on the government to redeploy marines on Taiping Island in the South China Sea, where the Taiwan coast guard is now stationed, as claims by neighboring countries have grown louder recently.
- MND forms task force to monitor South China Sea as tension rising CNA 12 Jun 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has formed a special task force to monitor the situation in the South China Sea as tension is escalating in the disputed waters, military spokesman Lo Shao-ho said Saturday.
- Taiwan happy with French court ruling on frigate deal penalty CNA 10 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan's MND is pleased with a French court ruling that rejected an appeal by the French defense giant Thales against payment of damages.
- France to pay Taiwan penalty over warship deal CNA 10 Jun 2011 -- The French government and defense giant Thales will pay Taiwan a court-ordered fine of 630 million euros after losing an appeal in a case involving bribes.
- Thales: Republic of China (Taiwan) arbitration Thales 09 Jun 2011 -- Thales (NYSE Euronext Paris : HO) has been notified of the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal on 9 June 2011, rejecting the petition filed by the company to set aside the award handed down on 3 May 2010 in the arbitration against the Republic of China (Taiwan), in relation to the procurement of six Lafayette-class frigates.
- Taiwan: Set rules for ex-generals if they visit mainland China CNA 09 Jun 2011 -- President Ma has asked the Mainland Affairs Council and other authorities to draft a "code of conduct" for retired generals.
- Retired general denies making controversial 'China's army' remark CNA 09 Jun 2011 -- A retired Taiwan general denied that he had made controversial remarks that had reportedly "saddened" President Ma.
- Implementation of cross-strait agreements to be reviewed CNA 08 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan and China will hold their first meeting to review the implementation of previous agreements signed in high-level talks.
- Retired general widely criticized for 'China's army' remark CNA 08 Jun 2011 -- Retired Taiwanese general denounced for reportedly suggesting that the ROC Army and the PLA be called "China's Army."
- U.S. may announce F-16 upgrade deal with Taiwan soon CNA 06 Jun 2011 -- The US may allow its contractors to upgrade Taiwan's existing F-16 A/B jet fighters later this year or in 2012.
- Legislature passes bill encouraging spies to give themselves up CNA 03 Jun 2011 -- The Legislative Yuan passed a draft amendment Friday that will give pardons to Taiwan citizens who come forward voluntarily and provide a full account of their espionage activities against Taiwan.
- China ties provide Taiwan with line of defense: president CNA 01 Jun 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou identified Wednesday what he described as 'three lines of defense' for Taiwan, the first of which is institutionalized relations with mainland China.
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