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November 2013 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

  • Submitting flight plans to China for security only: CAA head CNA 30 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan agreeing to provide flight plans to China is based on security concerns and does not involve sovereignty issues, Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) Director-General Jean Shen said Saturday.
  • ROC naval ship reaches Philippines with relief supplies CNA 29 Nov 2013 -- A Republic of China Navy vessel arrived in Cebu in central Philippines on Friday carrying 530 tons of relief supplies and equipment to help victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan.
  • Taiwan expresses 'serious concern' over China's ADIZ CNA 29 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan's Executive Yuan on Friday expressed 'serious concern' over China's demarcation of an air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the Cabinet's first official indication of Taiwan's stance since China claimed the zone last Saturday.
  • China's aircraft carrier Liaoning passes through Taiwan Strait People's Daily 28 Nov 2013 -- China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, passed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday morning on its way to a training mission in the South China Sea.
  • Taiwan conveys position on China's ADIZ to U.S. CNA 28 Nov 2013 -- Taipei has conveyed its position on China's newly declared air defense identification zone (ADIZ) to Washington, Taiwan's deputy representative to the United States said Wednesday.
  • Taiwan's military on top of regional developments: MND CNA 27 Nov 2013 -- The military has been keeping a close eye on the latest regional developments and has a clear picture of the situation in East Asia, Ministry of National Defense spokesman Luo Shuo-he said Wednesday.
  • Conflict over Diaoyutais more likely with China's ADIZ: expert CNA 26 Nov 2013 -- China's demarcation of an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea has increased the chances of a conflict between China and Japan or even the United States over the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, a Hong Kong expert said Monday.
  • China's ADIZ not connected to sovereignty: president CNA 26 Nov 2013 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday that China's establishment of an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over an area of the East China Sea does not involve air space or territorial sovereignty, but he added that Taiwan will express its serious concerns to China and other parties.
  • Taiwan 'deeply concerned' about China's air defense zone claim CNA 26 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan is 'deeply concerned' about China's recent demarcation of an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) that includes the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, which are also claimed by Taiwan and Japan, an official said Tuesday.
  • Taiwan in contact with U.S., Japan over China's ADIZ claim CNA 25 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan's government has been in contact with the United States and Japan over China's demarcation of an air defense identification zone in an area that includes the disputed Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea, Foreign Minister David Lin said Monday.
  • ROC naval ship heads for Philippines on aid delivery CNA 25 Nov 2013 -- A Republic of China Navy vessel departed from Zuoying Naval Base in southern Taiwan Monday to deliver relief supplies to the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, the first time a Taiwanese warship has visited that country in 10 years.
  • Taiwan to dispatch Navy vessel to deliver supplies to the Philippines CNA 24 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan will send a Navy vessel on Monday to transport relief supplies to the Philippines' Cebu City in the wake of Super Typhoon Haiyan, an official from the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Sunday.
  • Taiwan concerned about China's new air defense zone in East China Sea CNA 24 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan's government said Saturday it is concerned about the developments in East Asia following China's demarcation of an East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) that includes the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, which are also claimed by Taiwan and Japan.
  • China should avoid military action in territorial dispute: MAC CNA 23 Nov 2013 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan's top China policy planning body, said Saturday that China should shelve the territorial dispute over the Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea and should not try to resolve the issue by military means.
  • Taipei voices regret over Beijing's air defense zone in E China Sea CNA 23 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan's government expressed regret Saturday that Beijing issued a map earlier in the day of an East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone that includes the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, which are also claimed by the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Japan.
  • Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation stronger than ever: Ma CNA 22 Nov 2013 -- Despite no diplomatic ties between them, Taiwan's security cooperation with the United States has reached an all-time peak, President Ma Ying-jeou said Friday.
  • Taiwan to take delivery of two Perry-class warships in 2015 CNA 21 Nov 2013 -- The first two Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates purchased by Taiwan from the United States are expected to be delivered in 2015, Navy Chief of Staff Kao Tien-chung said Thursday.
  • U.S. House committee backs sale of warships to Taiwan CNA 21 Nov 2013 -- The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously agreed to introduce legislation Wednesday that, if it passes Congress, will clear the way for the U.S. president to transfer Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates to 'certain foreign recipients,' including sales of the guided missile warships to Taiwan.
  • Taiwan terminates diplomatic ties with Gambia CNA 18 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan terminated diplomatic relations with The Gambia Monday, three days after the West African state abruptly announced a break-off of bilateral diplomatic ties.
  • China to work with Taiwan to keep ties warm: spokesman CNA 18 Nov 2013 -- China did not directly comment Monday on Taiwan's recent loss of a diplomatic ally, saying only that it was prepared to work with Taiwan to maintain the current positive trend in the bilateral relationship.
  • Taiwan still talking with Gambia over ties: foreign ministry CNA 17 Nov 2013 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) is still communicating with The Gambia through diplomatic channels over relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday, two days after the West African nation's unilateral decision to break off diplomatic ties.
  • Taiwan sends officials to Gambia to communicate on ties CNA 16 Nov 2013 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent officials 'of an appropriate level' to The Gambia for direct communication after President Yahya Jammeh said the west African country was severing ties with Taiwan, sources said Saturday.
  • Former President Lee found not guilty of embezzlement CNA 15 Nov 2013 -- Former President Lee Teng-hui was found not guilty Friday in an embezzlement and money laundering case while a protégé of Lee, Liu Tai-ying, was convicted and sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
  • Premier regrets Gambia's decision to cut ties with Taiwan CNA 15 Nov 2013 -- Premier Jiang Yi-huah expressed 'deep shock and regret' Friday after The Gambia announced its decision to break off diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan).
  • Gambia's severance of diplomatic ties regrettable: MOFA CNA 15 Nov 2013 -- The Republic of China government is shocked at The Gambia's announcement of the severance of bilateral diplomatic relations and finds the decision regrettable, Deputy Foreign Minister Simon Ko said Friday.
  • Taiwan to continue airlifting relief supplies to Philippines CNA 13 Nov 2013 -- Two C-130 military cargo planes will continue delivering relief supplies to the storm-ravaged Philippines Wednesday.
  • Taiwan delivers more relief supplies to Philippines CNA 13 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan delivered an additional 15 tons of relief supplies to the typhoon-ravaged Philippines on Wednesday after sending about 13 tons of relief goods a day earlier, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
  • Foreign ministry to step up security of overseas missions CNA 13 Nov 2013 -- Foreign Affairs Minister David Lin said Wednesday the ministry will step up communications security at overseas missions to guard against electronic eavesdropping.
  • C-130 planes set off for Cebu on relief mission CNA 12 Nov 2013 -- Two C-130 transport planes loaded with relief supplies departed from northern Taiwan for the Philippines Tuesday afternoon.
  • Relief aid from Taiwan arrives in Philippines CNA 12 Nov 2013 -- Two Taiwanese C-130 military cargo planes carrying relief supplies arrived in the central Philippine city of Cebu Tuesday evening to distribute supplies to victims of the devastation wrought by Super Typhoon Haiyan.
  • Taiwan acts quickly on Philippines relief effort CNA 12 Nov 2013 -- Charitable organizations in Taiwan showed a quick response to the government's call to contribute to disaster relief in the Philippines, contributing NT$50 million (US$1.6 million)-worth of supplies in a single day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
  • Defense Ministry to seek compensation for suspect edible oils CNA 12 Nov 2013 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) will demand compensation from edible oil manufacturers that supplied adulterated cooking oils to the military and file a criminal complaint against the vendors.
  • Female military officer to set Taiping Island milestone CNA 11 Nov 2013 -- Taiping Island, located some 1,600 kilometers southwest of Taiwan, will get its first ever female officer this week, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Monday.
  • President reiterates Taiwan, China in special relationship CNA 11 Nov 2013 -- President Ma Ying-jeou reiterated on Monday that cross-Taiwan Strait relations are not state-to-state relations, and that the Chinese mainland cannot be considered by Taiwan as a foreign country.
  • President reaffirms '92 consensus' as basis of cross-strait ties CNA 11 Nov 2013 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Monday his administration hopes to continue to develop Taiwan's relations with mainland China on the basis of the '1992 consensus,' which allows 'one China, different interpretations.'
  • DPP willing to normalize Taiwan-China relations CNA 09 Nov 2013 -- Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Su Tseng-chang said Saturday that his party is willing to enter political talks with China.
  • Taiwan to take delivery of Black Hawks in late 2014 CNA 07 Nov 2013 -- The United States will start delivering 60 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to Taiwan in late 2014, Taiwan's Army said Thursday after showing off recently delivered AH-64E Apache copters at a base in Tainan.
  • Army demonstrates newly acquired Apache chopper CNA 07 Nov 2013 -- The Army demonstrated the capabilities of an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter Thursday, three days after taking delivery of the first six Apaches from a total 30 on order.
  • Army finishes assembling Apache choppers CNA 06 Nov 2013 -- The Army has finished assembling the country's first six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, purchased from the United States, Army Command Headquarters said Wednesday.
  • Taiwan's RIMPAC participation a matter of policy: U.S. commander CNA 06 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan's inclusion in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) depends on a policy decision, the chief commander of United States forces in the Pacific said Tuesday.
  • Construction work to begin on Taiping Island early 2014 CNA 05 Nov 2013 -- Construction work of a new dock and improvements to a runway will begin early in 2014 on the largest island of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea and is expected to be completed in two years, authorities said Tuesday.
  • Navy christens new fast combat support ship CNA 05 Nov 2013 -- The Navy christened a self-made fast combat support ship Tuesday in Kaohsiung, with the aim of putting the vessel into service by the end of the year, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
  • Taiwan takes delivery of first Apache choppers CNA 04 Nov 2013 -- Taiwan's first six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, purchased from the United States, have been delivered, Defense Minister Yen Ming said Monday.
  • La Fayette frigates' missile upgrade set for 2017 CNA 04 Nov 2013 -- The surface-to-air missiles on the Navy's fleet of La Fayette Class frigates will be replaced with a more advanced system starting in 2017, a senior Naval officer said Monday.
  • Taiwan to get first Apache helicopters Nov. 4 CNA 02 Nov 2013 -- The first six Apache attack helicopters purchased from the United States will arrive in Taiwan Nov. 4, the military said Saturday.
  • Apache choppers to bolster Taiwan's combat capability: expert CNA 02 Nov 2013 -- The six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to be delivered to Taiwan on Monday will significantly bolster the military's capability to mount rapid attacks once they are commissioned into service, a military expert said Saturday.



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