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November 2016 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

  • Taiwan's sovereignty over South China Sea indisputable: official CNA 30 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan has indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea, the head of the Coast Guard Administration Lee Chung-wei (李仲威 ) reaffirmed on Wednesday amid protests by Vietnam that a drill conducted by Taiwan encroached on its sovereignty.
  • Analysts: China's Seizure of Singaporean Armored Vehicles Will Have Limited Impact VOA 29 Nov 2016 -- Singapore has found itself caught in China's crosshairs after its shipment of nine armored troop carriers was impounded last week in Hong Kong. The dispute has taken on a political tone with Chinese state media even suggesting the vehicles, which were used in a routine drill in Taiwan, should be melted down.
  • Taiwan holds rescue drill off Taiping Island in South China Sea CNA 29 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan staged a cross-agency humanitarian rescue drill in waters around Taiping Island in the South China Sea Tuesday, the first of its kind since President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) spoke of her government's intention to turn the island into a base for humanitarian assistance.
  • Taiwan protests Malaysia's sending of 21 fraud suspects to China CNA 29 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan lodged a strong protest with Malaysia Tuesday after it sent 21 Taiwanese telecom fraud suspects to China, saying that the Malaysian move violated the principle of "national jurisdiction."
  • China urges Singapore to strictly adhere to one-China policy People's Daily 28 Nov 2016 -- China Monday urged Singapore to strictly adhere to the one-China policy after nine Singaporean armored vehicles, reportedly used in military drills in Taiwan, were seized by Hong Kong customs last week.
  • China files protest with Singapore over joint exercise with Taiwan Press TV 28 Nov 2016 -- China has protested to Singapore over military maneuvers conducted earlier between the city-state and Taiwan.
  • Taiwan to stage disaster relief drill in South China Sea CNA 28 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan will stage a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise in the waters around Taiping Island in the South China Sea on Tuesday, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said on Monday.
  • Tsai's approval rating sinks to new low: poll CNA 28 Nov 2016 -- Public satisfaction with President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) handling of state affairs has dropped to its lowest since she took office in May, the latest survey by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation showed Monday.
  • Taiwan on top of China's military activity: MND CNA 27 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan has been staying on top of and is aware of China's military activity, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Sunday, after six Chinese military planes flew near Japan's Okinawa Islands two days ago.
  • Hong Kong seized armored vehicles from Taiwan on China tip: media CNA 26 Nov 2016 -- Hong Kong customs seized a shipment of nine armored vehicles aboard a ship originating in Kaohsiung and bound for Singapore that was transiting through Hong Kong on Nov. 23 after it was tipped off by China, Hong Kong media reported Saturday.
  • New military chief of general staff appointed CNA 24 Nov 2016 -- Army Commander Gen. Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) has been appointed as the military's chief of the general staff, replacing Gen. Yen Teh-fa (嚴德發), who is to retire on Dec. 1, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced Thursday.
  • Tsai feels Trump will maintain U.S. security commitment to Taiwan CNA 21 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Monday that she believes the United States' new government will continue to carry out its security commitment to Taiwan and that the two nations will continue to work closely together in several areas.
  • KMT to lay off hundreds amid financial difficulties CNA 21 Nov 2016 -- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) plans to lay off more than 400 employees as a result of its current financial predicament, an executive party member said on Monday.
  • No U.S role in humanitarian rescue drill in South China Sea: CGA CNA 20 Nov 2016 -- The United States will not play any role in a Taiwan drill scheduled to be held in the South South China Sea at the end of this month, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Sunday evening.
  • Military personnel jailed for spying to lose pensions CNA 18 Nov 2016 -- Military personnel will have their pensions revoked if they are jailed for national security or state secret offenses, according to an amendment that cleared the Legislative Yuan on Friday.
  • Law amendment passed to disband Special Investigation Division CNA 18 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan's Legislative Yuan on Friday passed an amendment to dissolve the Supreme Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division (SID), established in 2007 to investigate allegations of corruption by senior government and military officials.
  • Taiwan to upgrade four F-16s next year CNA 17 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan will begin the domestic upgrade of its F-16 fighter jets early next year, with four jets expected to be upgraded in 2017, the Air Force said on Thursday.
  • MND non-committal over troop deployments on Taiping Island CNA 17 Nov 2016 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) was non-committal on Thursday in the face of demands from lawmakers to send troops to Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island, the largest of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
  • Taiwan holds dialogue on establishing regular exchanges with ASEAN CNA 16 Nov 2016 -- The first meeting of the Taiwan-ASEAN Dialogue has been held in Taipei to establish a regular mechanism for dialogue between the two sides under Taiwan's "New Southbound Policy," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.
  • Tsai outlines goals of `New Southbound Policy' at forum CNA 15 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday that the government is moving steadily forward in line with its "New Southbound Policy," and that it will pool its resources to promote related work in the short term.
  • Defense costs could rise under new U.S. administration: NSB CNA 14 Nov 2016 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) believes the United States could ask Taiwan to upgrade its self-defense capabilities after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, leading to an increase in Taiwan's military spending.
  • Trump election seen as opportunity for U.S. to change Taiwan policy CNA 14 Nov 2016 -- The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president presents a "rare opportunity" for Washington to change its defense policy toward Taiwan, a former U.S. official said on Sunday.
  • China urged not to obstruct Taiwan's international engagements CNA 12 Nov 2016 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Saturday that China should not thwart Taiwan's efforts to participate in international organizations, on the basis of political factors.
  • President Tsai vows to lead Taiwan to 'soar on wings' CNA 12 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Saturday that her administration will continue its efforts to make improvements in Taiwan and help the country "soar on wings" like an eagle.
  • Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and exchanges unchanged: premier CNA 10 Nov 2016 -- Premier Lin Chuan (林全) said on Thursday that existing cooperation and exchange programs between government agencies from Taiwan and the United States will not be changed.
  • Taiwan congratulates Trump on winning U.S. presidency CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- The Taiwan government on Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on winning the United States presidential election and said it hoped for continued close cooperation with the U.S.
  • Taiwan to strengthen trade cooperation with U.S.: president CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said on Wednesday that Taiwan will continue to strengthen trade and economic cooperation following the victory of Republican Party candidate Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
  • U.S.-Taiwan relations will continue in positive direction: AIT CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- The development of Taiwan-U.S. relations will continue in a positive direction, said the director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Wednesday, as Donald Trump of the Republican Party appeared set to win the U.S. presidency.
  • Cross-strait situation 'lax outside, tense inside": NSB head CNA 07 Nov 2016 -- National Security Bureau chief Peng Sheng-chu (彭勝竹) on Monday described the cross-Taiwan Strait situation over the past five months as "lax outside, but tense inside," and he expected official exchanges to become even more limited.
  • Taiwan to hold humanitarian rescue drill in South China Sea CNA 06 Nov 2016 -- The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) and the Navy will hold a joint drill in the South China Sea at the end of this month, it was announced on Sunday.
  • U.S. official encourages Taiwan to expand international space CNA 06 Nov 2016 -- A U.S.official in charge of Taiwan related affairs has said that Washington supports Taipei's efforts to expand its participation in international activities in a constructive way.
  • Taiwan regrets exclusion from Interpol assembly CNA 05 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan on Saturday expressed its deep regret and discontent with the International Criminal Police Organization's (Interpol) rejection of its bid to attend the organization's upcoming general assembly.
  • China urged not to block Taiwan internationally CNA 05 Nov 2016 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Saturday urged China stop obstructing Taiwan's efforts to take part in international activities, after the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) rejected Taipei's request to attend its upcoming general assembly, apparently due to a objection from Beijing.
  • Taiwan opposition leader urges 'breakthroughs' in China ties Press TV 03 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan's opposition leader has emphasized the need for "breakthroughs" in relations with China as she concluded a five-day visit to Beijing.
  • Minister vows to protect fishing rights near Okinotori Atoll CNA 03 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan's top official in charge of fisheries on Thursday reaffirmed the country's fishing rights in the waters near Japan's Okinotori Atoll and vowed to protect those rights.
  • KMT-CPC forum ends in Beijing CNA 03 Nov 2016 -- The 11th annual meeting between Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded in Beijing on Thursday with statements by both parties on ways of maintaining peaceful development of cross-Taiwan Strait ties.
  • KMT vows to keep working to stabilize cross-strait ties CNA 03 Nov 2016 -- Hung Hsiu-chu (洪秀柱), chairwoman of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), said Thursday her party will continue its efforts to help stabilize relations with China.
  • U.S. reaffirms support for Taiwan's Interpol participation CNA 03 Nov 2016 -- The United States is committed to supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations such as the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the U.S. State Department reaffirmed Wednesday.
  • Defense minister gives assurances on U.S. arms sold to Taiwan CNA 02 Nov 2016 -- Facing lawmakers' doubts that the United States might have sold Taiwan weapons of poor quality, Defense Minister Feng Shih-kuan (馮世寬) gave assurances Wednesday that all of the weapons supplied met Taiwan's requirements.
  • KMT-CPC forum opens in Beijing CNA 02 Nov 2016 -- The 11th meeting between Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened in Beijing on Wednesday, with more than 200 people in attendance, including KMT Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu (洪秀柱).
  • KMT-CPC bridge 'too important to be cut off': KMT chairwoman CNA 02 Nov 2016 -- Hung Hsiu-chu (洪秀柱), chairwoman of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT), said Wednesday the bridge her party has built with the Communist Party of China (CPC) for exchanges between the two sides of Taiwan Strait is too important to be cut off.
  • Taiwan vows to protect its fishermen's rights near Okinotori CNA 01 Nov 2016 -- The Taiwan government vowed Tuesday to protect the country's fishing rights in the waters near Japan-controlled Okinotori Atoll and said it will continue to hold dialogue with Japan to address the issue.
  • Taiwan wants China to recognize it as ROC CNA 01 Nov 2016 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) urged Beijing Tuesday to "face the Republic of China squarely" and "respect mainstream opinion in Taiwan."
  • Political parties respond to Hung-Xi meet CNA 01 Nov 2016 -- Political parties reacted Tuesday in very different ways to main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu's (洪秀柱) meeting in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平), from nonchalance to deep suspicion.
  • President Tsai urges Beijing to recognize ROC's existence CNA 01 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has urged Beijing to recognize the existence of the Republic of China, Presidential Office spokesman Alex Huang (黃重諺) said Tuesday.
  • KMT head emphasizes 'peace platform' CNA 01 Nov 2016 -- Taiwan's main opposition party head said on Tuesday that her party plans to promote a "peace platform" aimed at facilitating cross-strait stability and prosperity, which she contrasted with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's "independence platform."
  • KMT chairwoman holds talks with CPC chief in Beijing CNA 01 Nov 2016 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu (洪秀柱) held talks Tuesday with Xi Jinping (習近平), China's president and leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC), as part of a visit to Beijing to attend a cross-Taiwan Strait forum.
  • Xi stresses adherence to 1992 Consensus People's Daily 01 Nov 2016 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday underscored the importance of adherence to the 1992 Consensus and called for maintaining the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.



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