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December 2015 - Taiwan Special Weapons News
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- Taiwan to negotiate with Japan over comfort women compensation CNA 30 Dec 2015 -- Japan is willing to negotiate with Taiwan over the issue of comfort women who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II, and the negotiations will start in early January, Foreign Minister David Y.L. Lin (林永樂) said Wednesday.
- Hsia, Zhang launch new cross-strait hotline CNA 30 Dec 2015 -- A newly installed telephone hotline system connecting the heads of cross-Taiwan Strait affairs in Taiwan and mainland China was officially launched Wednesday, with the top cross- strait affairs officials conversing with each other and recognizing the recent achievements across the strait.
- China, Taiwan Establish Hotline as Ties Improve VOA 30 Dec 2015 -- China and Taiwan have officially set up a hotline that serves as an emergency tension-reducing mechanism, the latest effort to increase political dialogue between the two neighbors.
- Cross-strait hotline ready for use: MAC chief CNA 29 Dec 2015 -- A newly installed telephone hotline system connecting the heads of cross-Taiwan Strait affairs in Taiwan and China has completed testing and is almost ready to go, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) chief Hsia Li-yan (夏立言) said Tuesday.
- Chu urges Japan to address Taiwan's 'comfort women' issue CNA 29 Dec 2015 -- Ruling Kuomintang chairman and presidential candidate Eric Chu (朱立倫) urged Japan Tuesday to come forward and deal with the 'comfort women' issue in Taiwan after Japan and South Korea agreed to compensate South Korean comfort women a day earlier.
- After Japan-Korea comfort women deal, Taiwan wants one too CNA 29 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan again asked Japan on Tuesday to issue an apology to Taiwanese women who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese imperial military during World War II, known euphemistically as 'comfort women,' and offer them compensation.
- Taiwan: Japan owes apology over 'comfort women' Press TV 29 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan's President Ma Ying-Jeou has urged Tokyo to apologize and compensate the Taiwanese women who were forced to work as "comfort women" in Japan during World War II.
- Taiwan to continue to negotiate with Japan on 'comfort women' CNA 28 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan will continue to negotiate with Japan to have it apologize to Taiwanese comfort women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese imperial military during World War II, Presidential Office spokesman Charles Chen (陳以信) said Monday.
- Official warns against resurgence of diplomatic war with China CNA 28 Dec 2015 -- The Presidential Office on Monday warned of the danger of restarting a diplomatic war with China, following criticism by opposition presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) of President Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) foreign policy.
- Japan asked to give same treatment to Taiwanese, Korean comfort women CNA 28 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan asked Japan Sunday to apply any agreement reached with South Korea in scheduled bilateral talks over the 'comfort women' issue to victims in Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affair (MOFA) said Sunday.
- Government documents on Diaoyutais in China no longer secret: MOFA CNA 26 Dec 2015 -- Taiwanese government documents concerning the disputed Diaoyutai Islands recently displayed in exhibitions in China have already been declassified, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.
- Taiwan, China cannot afford conflict: Soong CNA 23 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan should push for participation in the regional economic integration in a pragmatic manner, using cross-strait detente as leverage, as neither Taiwan nor China can afford a conflict, People First Party presidential candidate James Soong (宋楚瑜) said Wednesday.
- Latest U.S. arms sale not enough to defend Taiwan: WSJ CNA 22 Dec 2015 -- The latest package of U.S. weapons to be sold to Taiwan is not enough for the island's defense, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said in its Opinion section Monday.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Demands US Stop Arms Supplies to Taiwan Sputnik 21 Dec 2015 -- The Chinese Foreign Minister informed the US Secretary of State that Beijing demands Washington to stop arms sales to Taiwan.
- National Airborne Service Corps to commission Black Hawks next March CNA 18 Dec 2015 -- Three of seven Black Hawk helicopters from the United States that were delivered to Taiwan on Thursday will be put into service next March as rescue aircraft, according to the National Airborne Service Corps (NASC).
- Beijing Warns DC of 'Increasing Consequences' After US-Taiwan Arms Deal Sputnik 18 Dec 2015 -- Following Washington's announcement that it will sell weapons to Taiwan, a Chinese state-owned newspaper warned that the United States would face 'increasing costs and consequences' if it got involved in a regional conflict.
- Taiwan-U.S. military cooperation now 'best in history': president CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said Thursday that the current level of military cooperation between Taiwan and the United States is the 'best in history.'
- Taiwan takes delivery of 3 U.S. Black Hawk rescue helicopters CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- Three Black Hawk helicopters from the United States were delivered to Taiwan on Thursday and will be put into service next March as rescue aircraft, according to the Ministry of the Interior (MOI).
- Defense analysts: newest arms sales reflect U.S. trust in Taiwan CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- Taiwanese defense analysts said Thursday that the new package of U.S. arms sales reflect that the U.S. administration trusts Taiwan, because the highly sensitive Stinger shoulder-fired missiles, once under strict export restrictions, were included.
- U.S. lawmakers respond warmly to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- Key U.S. lawmakers and business leaders expressed pleasure about the Obama administration's announcement Wednesday of a US$1.83 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, the first offered by the U.S. to the country in four years, but called for a more regular process for such transactions.
- Arms sales show support for Taiwan's self-defense: U.S. officials CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- The US$1.83 billion arms sales package for Taiwan announced Wednesday is in line with the Taiwan Relations Act and U.S. support for Taiwan's ability to maintain sufficient self-defense capability, U.S. officials said.
- Taiwan welcomes latest U.S. arms sales package CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan has welcomed the latest arms sales package announced by the United States, with both the Presidential Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) saying that it highlights the fact that U.S.-Taiwan relations have never been better.
- Arms sales to Taiwan irrelevant to politics, elections: Tsai CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), chairwoman of the Democratic Progressive Party and the party's presidential candidate, said Thursday that the United States has said repeatedly that arms sales to Taiwan are based on the country's defensive needs and are not related to politics or elections.
- Jubilation in Taipei as US Announces Taiwan Arms Sale VOA 17 Dec 2015 -- The United States announced Wednesday its intent to make a landmark sale of advanced weapons to Taiwan. The Department of State's notification to Congress of its plans met with jubilation in Taipei, which relies mostly on U.S. support for defense against its much larger rival China. But Beijing expressed outrage at the proposal.
- China Threatens Sanctions Over US Arms Sale to Taiwan VOA 17 Dec 2015 -- The Obama administration's Wednesday announcement that it plans to sell $1.83 billion in arms to Taiwan has drawn official protest from China, which is threatening arms manufacturers with sanctions.
- U.S. announces new arms sale to Taiwan CNA 17 Dec 2015 -- The administration of the United States on late Wednesday (Taipei time) notified Congress of a proposal to sell Taiwan two warships and other weapons worth US$1.831 billion.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for the sale, refurbishment, and upgrade of two (2) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates (FFG-7) being provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA) for an estimated cost of $190 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) for an estimated cost of $375 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Javelin Missile DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Javelin Missiles estimated to cost $57 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States - Block I-92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles and Related Equipment and Support DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Block I-92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $217 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System (TATDLS) and Link-11 Integration DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System (TATDLS) and Link-11 Integration. The estimated value is $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Follow-On Support DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of follow-on life cycle support to maintain the Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT-1) and Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) previously procured. The estimated value is $120 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – MK 15 Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 CIWS Guns, Upgrade Kits, Ammunition, and Support DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for MK 15 Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) Guns, Upgrade Kits, Ammunition, and Support. The estimated cost is $416 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - TOW 2B Aero Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71F-Series), Support and Training DSCA 16 Dec 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for TOW 2B Aero Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71F-Series), support and training. The estimated cost is $268 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- US arms sale to Taiwan seen as symbolic People's Daily 16 Dec 2015 -- The reported US government authorization to sell two frigates to Taiwan, a year after President Barack Obama signed an act to allow the sales, will be more symbolic than substantial, analysts said Tuesday.
- Obama authorizes $1.8 billion arms deal with Taiwan Press TV 16 Dec 2015 -- US President Barack Obama has authorized a $1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan, a move China strongly condemned within hours.
- US Approves $217 Million Sale of Stinger Missiles to Taiwan Sputnik 16 Dec 2015 -- China Opposes US Plans to Sell 2 Missile Frigates to Taiwan
- President dismisses claims that Taiwan's Taiping Island is only reef CNA 15 Dec 2015 -- President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) has dismissed allegations that Taiping Island - the largest of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea and controlled by Taiwan - is not an island, but a reef.
- China urges U.S. to stop arms sale to Taiwan People's Daily 15 Dec 2015 -- China on Tuesday urged the United States to stop arms sale to Taiwan and do something more conducive for China-U.S. relations.
- US expected to sell guided missile frigates to Taiwan: Source Press TV 14 Dec 2015 -- The White house is said to be authorizing sale of guided missile frigates to Taiwan as soon as this week, congressional sources tell Reuters as tensions soar in the South China Sea, whose sovereignty is claimed by Beijing.
- U.S. urges Taiwan to contribute to peace in South China Sea CNA 13 Dec 2015 -- The U.S. government on Saturday called on all the claimants of the South China Sea to work to reduce regional tensions and said it hoped that a visit by Taiwan's Interior Minister Chen Wei-zen (陳威仁) to Taiping Island in the area that day would contribute to the peace objective.
- Anticipated U.S. arms sales to Taiwan send signal to Beijing CNA 10 Dec 2015 -- Amid reports that Washington is about to announce new arms sales to Taiwan for the first time in more than four years, a panel of scholars on Asian affairs said Wednesday that the move would be of great significance and would serve as a signal to Beijing.
- Taiwan committed to making friends with African nations: minister CNA 09 Dec 2015 -- Taiwan remains committed to making friends with African countries and will continue to inform them of the kind of assistance it can offer, Foreign Minister David Lin (林永樂) said Wednesday.
- Taiwan reiterates dual approach to acquiring submarines CNA 02 Dec 2015 -- The head of Taiwan's defense mission in the United States said Tuesday that the country's two-pronged approach to acquiring new submarines remains unchanged and that the U.S. defense industry is interested in Taiwan's local submarine program.
- American military reaffirms U.S. policy on arms sales to Taiwan CNA 02 Dec 2015 -- The United States military has reaffirmed the country's policy of providing arms to Taiwan for its self-defense as it introduced an annual day planner for 2016 published by a military-funded think tank.
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