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August 2011 - Taiwan Special Weapons News
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- Taiwan military refutes claims of China's penetration CNA 31 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan's defense ministry denied claims that Taiwan's military has been penetrated by Chinese intelligence.
- Taiwan says China still a 'threat' despite improved ties CNA 30 Aug 2011 -- China still poses a national security threat to Taiwan despite a reduction in cross-Taiwan Strait tensions.
- Taiwan Considers Eco-Tourism to Assert Territorial Claims VOA 29 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan has been a relatively quiet player in the tense dispute about territorial claims in the South China Sea.
- Taiwan military forces put on standby for typhoon response role CNA 29 Aug 2011 -- Military forces have been ordered to engage in rescue and relief operations when informed of emergencies triggered by Nanmadol.
- China's military deployment a 'barrier': Taiwan official CNA 28 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan's top-ranking China policy official: China's military deployment against island constituted a barrier in relationship between the two sides.
- U.S. yet to decide F-16 C/D sales to Taiwan: official CNA 26 Aug 2011 -- The US is still mulling the sale of its advanced F-16 C/D jet fighters to Taiwan and has yet to make a decision.
- Government could limit years of draft deferment CNA 26 Aug 2011 -- The National Conscription Agency plans to hold a meeting to review Taiwan's military service regulations.
- Ex-president found not guilty of embezzling special state fund CNA 26 Aug 2011 -- Imprisoned former President Chen Shui-bian was acquitted of special state affairs fund embezzlement charges.
- Taiwan presses for U.S. arm sales to address imbalance CNA 25 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense again urged the U.S. government to speed up the sales of defensive weapons to Taiwan.
- No letup in Chinese drills simulating Taiwan attack CNA 25 Aug 2011 -- Former Deputy Defense Minister Lin: Despite showing goodwill and friendliness, China has never ceased its military exercises simulating attacks on Taiwan.
- Next round of Taiwan-China talks postponed due to differences CNA 24 Aug 2011 -- The seventh round of top-level talks between Taiwan and China will not take place this month as planned.
- SEF confirms existence of '1992 consensus' CNA 24 Aug 2011 -- The "1992 consensus" between Taiwan and China has actually existed even though the opposition Democratic Progressive Party has refused to accept it.
- F-16 pilot accused of damaging utility pole while landing CNA 24 Aug 2011 -- A resident of Sincheng Township in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan: F-16 fighter jet hit a utility pole while coming in to land.
- New Taipei to launch high-tech surveillance system CNA 24 Aug 2011 -- The New Taipei Police Department activated a brand new, cutting-edge Intelligence Integrated Center.
- Taiwan once wary about oil drilling with China: Wikileaks CNA 24 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan once worried about the possible threat to national security in cooperating with China to explore oil reserves in the Taiwan Strait.
- Taiwan MND rebuts as 'fictional' report of China's jet fighter intrusion CNA 22 Aug 2011 -- A newspaper report claiming that two of China's Su-30 jet fighters intruded into Taiwan's airspace in late June was not factual.
- Unit 2 at 3rd Taiwan nuclear plant suspended CNA 22 Aug 2011 -- Unit 2 at Taiwan's third nuclear power plant in southern Taiwan has been suspended for inspection and maintenance .
- Taiwan, U.S. finalize options for F-16 A/B upgrade: Defense News CNA 19 Aug 2011 -- The United States and Taiwan have finalized the price and availability options for a midlife upgrade package for Taiwan's existing F-16 A/B jet fighter fleet, according to a U.S. defense magazine.
- Weapons needed to counter China's carrot-and-stick tactic: official CNA 19 Aug 2011 -- China is adopting a 'carrot-and-stick' strategy toward Taiwan and the island needs to gain the ability to defend itself in times of danger, Deputy Defense Minister Andrew Yang said in an article published Friday on the Brookings Institute website.
- U.S. arms sales to Taiwan not on Biden's agenda in China: Ma CNA 17 Aug 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Wednesday that the United States has reaffirmed its commitments to Taiwan, particularly its pledge not to consult China on arms sales to Taiwan, ahead of Vice President Joe Biden's current visit to Beijing.
- Taiwan to continue U.S. F-16 bid: president CNA 16 Aug 2011 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday that Taiwan will continue its efforts to acquire F-16 C/D fighters and diesel-powered submarines from the United States despite improved ties with mainland China.
- Defense ministry denies report that F-16 C/D deal dead CNA 15 Aug 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has not received any message from the United States that it will not sell Taiwan advanced F-16C/D jet fighters, MND spokesman Lo Shao-ho said Monday, denying a report that said the sale will not be made.
- China turns down offers by 3 Taiwan allies to forge ties: president CNA 14 Aug 2011 -- Three of Taiwan's diplomatic allies recently offered to forge diplomatic relations with China but were turned down, President Ma Ying-jeou said Sunday.
- Cracks in Yunpao vehicle armor resolved: military CNA 12 Aug 2011 -- The military will continue to produce CM-32 Yunpao armored vehicles in conjunction with Taiwan-based China Steel Machinery Corp.
- Taiwan to realize nuclear-free goal in a pragmatic way CNA 12 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan's top environmental official: Taiwan will realize its goal of becoming nuclear-free in a pragmatic way.
- No consensus on cross-strait nuclear safety pact CNA 11 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan and mainland China have not reached a consensus over the signing of an agreement on nuclear safety cooperation.
- Taiwan keeping its eyes on China's aircraft carrier program CNA 10 Aug 2011 -- Taiwan's Defense Ministry closely monitoring the launch of China's first aircraft carrier and China's carrier development program.
- China's aircraft carrier has no direct impact on Taiwan CNA 10 Aug 2011 -- Former Taiwan Deputy Defense Minister Lin: The launch of China's first aircraft carrier is not expected to have a direct impact on Taiwan.
- Varyag's sea trial should not change Taiwan Strait status quo CNA 10 Aug 2011 -- Former head of Taiwan NDU's Graduate Institute of Strategic Studies: Inaugural sea trial of China's first aircraft carrier will not change the Taiwan Strait status quo.
- Taiwan-developed supersonic missile to go on display CNA 10 Aug 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense will display its latest weaponry at a defense technology exhibition in Taipei.
- Taiwan urges U.S. to approve F16s sale to avoid conflict CNA 09 Aug 2011 -- The US can avoid direct involvement in maintaining cross-strait peace if it decides to sell fighter jets and other weapons to Taiwan.
- Taiwanese businessman sentenced for spying for China CNA 09 Aug 2011 -- a Taiwanese businessman working in mainland China was sentenced to 18 months in jail by the Taiwan High Court on charges of spying for China.
- Biden not to discuss with China arms sales to Taiwan CNA 08 Aug 2011 -- US Vice President Joe Biden will not touch on any topics related with arms sales to Taiwan during his upcoming visit to China.
- Florida governor lobbies Obama to sell F-16 C/Ds to Taiwan CNA 06 Aug 2011 -- Citing his state's dismal unemployment rate, Rick Scott, the governor of Florida, recently wrote to U.S. President Barack Obama asking the federal government to accept Taiwan's request to buy F-16 C/D jet fighters as soon as possible.
- Taiwan will not consult China on Spratlys issue: MND CNA 06 Aug 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Friday nixed the possibility of Taiwan consulting with China over the controversial Spratly Islands issue.
- Taiwan to add camps in Pratas islet to defend South China Sea claim CNA 06 Aug 2011 -- The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) will sponsor more ecosystem camps in the Dongsha Islands as part of the government's effort to defend sovereignty claims in the disputed South China Sea, the agency's head said Saturday.
- Taiwan will not consult China on Spratlys issue: MND CNA 05 Aug 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Friday nixed the possibility of Taiwan consulting with China over the controversial Spratly Islands issue.
- 'Smart power' strategy needed for South China Sea claims: scholar CNA 05 Aug 2011 -- A research fellow of Academia Sinica, Taiwan's highest research institute, said Friday that the government should use a 'smart power strategy' to defend Taiwan's South China Sea sovereignty claims.
- Military touts effective cyber-security measures CNA 04 Aug 2011 -- The military has taken many steps to ensure the security of its computer networks, Ministry of National Defense (MND) officials said Thursday.
- Military reiterates commitment to buy F-16 C/Ds CNA 03 Aug 2011 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) rejected Wednesday accusations that the government does not really intend to procure advanced F-16 C/D jet fighters and only wants to upgrade the existing F-16 A/Bs.
- 181 U.S. congressmen urge prompt sale of F-16 C/Ds to Taiwan CNA 02 Aug 2011 -- One hundred and eighty-one United States' congressmen have urged the U.S. to sell F-16 C/D jet fighters to Taiwan as soon as possible to help ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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