Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
June 2013 - Taiwan Special Weapons News
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- Taipei, Manila winding down mutual legal aid in shooting case CNA 30 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and the Philippines have entered the final stage of a deal to give each other legal assistance in investigating the May shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman.
- Taiwan urges dialogue in East China Sea CNA 29 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairsurged all parties involved in territorial disputes in the East China Sea to replace confrontation with dialogue.
- Presidential Office denies military reshuffle report CNA 27 Jun 2013 -- The Presidential Office denied that there will be a reshuffle of senior military personnel in the near future.
- Taiwan will lift sanctions on Philippines if requests met CNA 26 Jun 2013 -- President Ma said that the government will lift its sanctions on the Philippines if Manila responds positively to Taiwan's requests.
- Taiwan pres touts safety of nuclear power plants CNA 25 Jun 2013 -- President Ma touted the safety of Taiwan's nuclear power plants.
- Democracy is universal: Chen Guangcheng CNA 24 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan's democratic system proves that the values of democracy and human rights are not exclusive to West Chen Guangcheng said.
- Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Visits Taiwan VOA 24 Jun 2013 -- Chen, a blind lawyer who had angered Chinese authorities with civil rights and anti-corruption work, arrived in Taiwan Sunday for an 18-day visit.
- Taiwan expects similar results from Philippine investigative report CNA 23 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan hopes that the results of the investigation reports by Taiwan and the Philippines on death of a Taiwanese fisherman by a Philippine government vessel will have no major differences.
- Nuclear rector to be back on line after shutdown CNA 23 Jun 2013 -- A reactor at Taiwan's second nuclear power plant will be back in service later Sunday following an automatic shutdown.
- Taiwan, China to review agreements already signed CNA 21 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and China have agreed to hold a meeting later this year to review how well previous agreements signed between the two sides have been carried out.
- Taiwan, China sign service trade pact CNA 21 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and China signed a service trade pact Friday in Shanghai to open the service sectors on both sides, a move designed to deepen ties across the Taiwan Strait.
- `One China' not relevant to fishery talks with Philippines: MOFA CNA 20 Jun 2013 -- Fishery talks between Taiwan and the Philippines have nothing to do with Beijing's "one China" policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Anna Kao said.
- Taiwan to continue negotiating fishing disputes with Philippines CNA 18 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan said that it will press on with negotiations with Manila on fishing issues to protect Taiwanese fishermen still vulnerable to arrest in waters claimed by both Taipei and Manila.
- U.S. stance on Taiwan unchanged after Obama-Xi summit CNA 18 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan's representative to the United States said that the U.S.'s stance toward Taiwan remains unchanged following President Barack Obama's meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
- Taiwan's fishing boats still vulnerable despite talks with Manila CNA 17 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and the Philippines may have agreed on preliminary steps to avoid violence in fishing disputes, but Taiwanese fishing boats intruding in Philippine waters will still be arrested.
- China unveils 31 measures to promote exchanges with Taiwan CNA 16 Jun 2013 -- China announced a total of 31 measures aimed at promoting further exchanges with Taiwan Sunday, with emphasis on facilitating travel and assistance to Taiwanese job seekers and businesses in mainland China.
- Taiwan, Philippines agree to avoid further shootings CNA 15 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and the Philippines have agreed to avoid use of force when policing their fishing grounds to prevent a recurrence of the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard officers in May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday.
- Taiwan aims to sign fishery pact with Philippines: minister CNA 15 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan is aimed at signing a fishery agreement with the Philippines to prevent a recurrence of the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard officers in May, Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lin said Saturday.
- 'One China' is Republic of China: Taiwan CNA 14 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan's top China-policy agency said Friday that no matter how cross-Taiwan Strait relations are described, the government's stance is clear - the "one China" is the Republic of China.
- High-level cross-strait talks planned for June 20 CNA 14 Jun 2013 -- The ninth round of high-level talks between Taiwan and China in five years will be held in Shanghai June 20-22.
- Taiwan, Philippines reach initial consensus on fishery talks CNA 14 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and the Philippines reached an initial consensus during a preparatory meeting for fishery talks between the two countries.
- U.S. congressman presses for sale of submarines to Taiwan CNA 14 Jun 2013 -- A United States congressman has renewed a call for Washington to sell conventional submarines to Taiwan.
- President hails completion of demining efforts CNA 14 Jun 2013 -- President Ma: Taiwan has succeeded in removing all landmines on the former frontline islands of Kinmen and Matsu after seven years of demining work.
- Taiwan entitled to decide whether to admit Snowden: official CNA 12 Jun 2013 -- The Republic of China government can decide whether to open doors to a U.S. citizen who leaked top-secret documents about a U.S. surveillance program known as PRISM, a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) official said Wednesday.
- Improved cross-strait ties in interests of Taiwan, U.S., China: Ma CNA 10 Jun 2013 -- President Ma hailed the explicit support for the progress made in improving cross-Taiwan Strait relations expressed by United States President Barack Obama.
- Obama reiterates U.S. obligation to provide Taiwan with arms CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- United States President Barack Obama told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during their summit in California that the U.S. was clear about its commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), 'including to provide for Taiwan's self-defense needs,' an Obama aide said Saturday.
- Taiwan relieved Xi-Obama summit not affecting its interest CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan was relieved Sunday to find that while China's stance on issues related to the island remains unchanged, the United States remains firm on its commitment to help Taiwan defend itself.
- Xi's call on arms sales not expected to affect Taiwan-U.S. ties CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for the United States to end arm sales to Taiwan is not expected to affect Taiwan-U.S. relations, local scholars said Sunday.
- China's stance on Taiwan issues unchanged: Taiwan official CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- China's stance on issues related to Taiwan remains unchanged, a Taiwanese official said Sunday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping asked the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan.
- Defense Ministry urges U.S. to continue arms sales to Taiwan CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- The Ministry of National Defense urged the United States on Sunday to keep its commitment to sell Taiwan defensive weapons after Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the U.S. to end the practice.
- Obama reiterates U.S. obligation to provide Taiwan with arms CNA 09 Jun 2013 -- United States President Barack Obama told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during their summit in California that the U.S. clearly understood its commitment to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, including its obligation to provide Taiwan with arms to protect itself, an Obama aide said Saturday.
- Obama-Xi summit not to affect Taiwan-U.S. ties: MOFA CNA 08 Jun 2013 -- The ongoing summit between U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping is not expected to affect the relations between Taiwan and the United States, Foreign Minister David Lin said Saturday.
- Taiwan watching development of Obama-Xi summit CNA 08 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan is monitoring closely the development of the first summit between U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.
- Taiwan asserts sovereignty over Diaoyutai Islands CNA 07 Jun 2013 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Friday that the Diaoyutai Islands and their surrounding waters are inherent parts of the territory of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
- President calls for 3-way fishery talks with China, Japan CNA 06 Jun 2013 -- President Ma Ying-jeou called Thursday for three-way talks with China and Japan on fishing and the development of natural resources in the East China Sea, and the shelving of their sovereignty disputes over the Diaoyutai Islands.
- Taiwan hopes to join South China Sea dialogue: MOFA CNA 06 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan looks forward to taking part in a South China Sea-related dialogue and mechanism, and working with other countries in the area to maintain regional peace and stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday.
- Taiwan team goes over investigation findings with Philippines CNA 06 Jun 2013 -- Taiwanese investigators arrived in Manila Thursday to share with the Philippine authorities results of their probe into the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard personnel, as the two sides have concluded their respective investigations.
- U.S. knows about Navy's routine missions in Spratlys: MND CNA 04 Jun 2013 -- The United States is familiar with Taiwan's regular missions to the Spratly Islands, Vice Defense Minister Andrew Yang said Tuesday, dismissing reports of possible distrust between the two countries.
- Former president attempts suicide CNA 03 Jun 2013 -- Former President Chen Shui-bian tried to hang himself Sunday night, apparently disillusioned over snags in his bid to rejoin his former party and the Legislature's move to absolve politicians of abuses of taxpayer funds, the Ministry of Justice said.
- Taiwan not planning to cut military personnel to 120,000 CNA 03 Jun 2013 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Monday that it has no plans to cut the country's military personnel to 120,000 from the current approximately 260,000.
- Kuang Ta Hsing shot in overlapping economic zones: Philippines official CNA 02 Jun 2013 -- A Philippines official, who is close to the probe related to the May 9 shooting of a Taiwanese fishing boat by a Philippines maritime patrol vessel, confirmed on Saturday for the first time that the incident took place in the overlapping economic zones between the two countries, a Filipino newspaper reported Sunday.
- U.S. supports improved Taiwan-China relations: U.S. defense secretary CNA 01 Jun 2013 -- United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Saturday the U.S. strongly supports the efforts made by Taiwan and China over the past few years in improving bilateral relations, adding that U.S. relations with China is an 'essential part' of its 'Return to Asia' policy.
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