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May 2017 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

  • Taiwan sticks to 'self-reliant defense' policy on new submarines CNA 31 May 2017 -- Taiwan's Navy said Wednesday that it has commissioned a Dutch company to assist in a program to upgrade its two submarines bought from the Netherlands in the 1980s, but stressed that the program is not related to a program for Taiwan to build its own submarines.
  • President: Arms sales benefit Taiwan, U.S., allies CNA 30 May 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday that United States' arms sales to Taiwan have not just been in the interest of Taiwan but also have benefited the U.S. and other like-minded countries.
  • U.S. lawmaker proposes bill on boosting military exchanges with Taiwan CNA 27 May 2017 -- The chairman of the Armed Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill earlier this week to help strengthen security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including continuing arms sales to Taiwan and expanding military exchanges.
  • China's obstruction of Taiwan at WHA hurts cross-strait ties: Tsai CNA 27 May 2017 -- China's efforts to block Taiwan's participation in this year's World Health Assembly (WHA) have damaged cross-Taiwan Strait relations to some extent, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Saturday.
  • Defense autonomy shows Taiwan's resolve to defend itself: president CNA 25 May 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday that building advanced jet trainers and submarines domestically are part of Taiwan's efforts toward defense autonomy that demonstrate the country's determination to defend itself.
  • Taiwan Military Drills Project Power in Face of Chinese Threat Sputnik 25 May 2017 -- Taiwan's renewed military drills in the Taiwan Strait are preparations for a possible invasion from one of the world's largest powers, which considers the island nation a breakaway territory.
  • Taiwan forces stage live-fire drill on Tamsui River CNA 24 May 2017 -- The ROC Army Sixth Corps conducted a live-fire exercise on Tamsui River in suburban Taipei on Wednesday, testing the military's defense capability against a simulated attack by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).
  • Taiwan drill tests defense capability against air attack by China CNA 23 May 2017 -- All three branches of Taiwan's military took part in a drill Tuesday to test the country's defense capability against a simulated attack by China, in the second stage of this year's Han Kuang series of military exercises, according to the military.
  • President affirms Taiwan's partnership with U.S. CNA 23 May 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) reiterated Tuesday that Taiwan will continue its role as a reliable partner of the United States in regional security and continue to work for regional peace and prosperity.
  • Taiwan has alternatives to U.S. for submarines: CSBC CNA 22 May 2017 -- No progress has been made by Taiwan in seeking cooperation from the United States to jointly build submarines, but there are other options for partners to build such vessels, the local shipbuilder commissioned to plan and design the submarines said Monday.
  • WHO decides against Taiwan's WHA participation CNA 22 May 2017 -- The general committee of the 70th World Health Assembly (WHA) on Monday ruled that a proposal on inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer will not be included on the conference's provisional agenda due to China's strong opposition.
  • MOFA rejects Beijing's 'one China' claim on WHA issue CNA 22 May 2017 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday rejected Beijing's claim that the "one-China principle" is the prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA).
  • Taiwan rejects China efforts to exclude it from global health system CNA 22 May 2017 -- Taiwan does not agree to and will never accept China's continued use of political reasons to prevent Taiwan from participating in the world health system, the Presidential office said Monday.
  • Live-fire drill to simulate repelling Chinese blitzkrieg CNA 21 May 2017 -- The live-fire phase of the annual Han Kuang exercises is set to kick off Monday, combining all branches of the armed forces in repelling a simulated blitzkrieg from China to test the the military's combat and defense capabilities.
  • Live-fire Han Kuang exercises simulating Chinese attack to begin CNA 14 May 2017 -- The live-fire phase of the annual Han Kuang military exercises will kick off May 22 and include a simulation on May 26 of an attack on Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in central Taiwan by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). The exercise aims to test the military's combat and defense capabilities.
  • Frigates arrive to beef up Taiwan's anti-submarine capability CNA 13 May 2017 -- Two Perry-class guided missile frigates purchased by Taiwan from the United States arrived in Kaohsiung on Saturday, an acquisition that Taiwan's Navy hopes will increase its anti-submarine capability.
  • Taiwan denounces exclusion from WHA meeting: MOFA CNA 12 May 2017 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday denounced Taiwan's exclusion from this year's World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting, saying that it goes against the purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • MND dismisses speculation about alleged espionage case CNA 11 May 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday dismissed speculation that former Air Defense Missile Command Commander Hsieh Chia-kang (謝嘉康) spied for China because he was unhappy at being removed from his post in January.
  • U.S. concerned about leaks in Taiwan espionage case: foreign minister CNA 10 May 2017 -- The United States is concerned about whether a high-ranking Taiwan military officer under investigation for alleged espionage has leaked information about U.S.-made missile systems, Foreign Affairs Minister David Lee (李大維) said Wednesday.
  • Tsai thanks allies for backing Taiwan's international participation CNA 10 May 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday that she was grateful for the support extended by Taiwan's diplomatic allies for its participation in international organizations and programs.
  • China accused of blocking Taiwan's WHA participation CNA 10 May 2017 -- Taiwan's government and citizens at home and abroad on Wednesday accused Beijing of obstructing Taiwan's efforts to attend this year's meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.
  • Senior officer in alleged espionage once headed missile command (update) CNA 09 May 2017 -- A high-ranking military officer being questioned by prosecutors Tuesday for alleged breach of national security has raised concerns because he once served as head of the nation's missile command.
  • Senior military officer probed for alleged national security violation CNA 09 May 2017 -- A high-ranking military officer is being questioned by prosecutors for alleged breach of national security.
  • Military conducts live-fire rehearsal in Penghu CNA 09 May 2017 -- Taiwan's military, including the Army, Navy and Air Force, conducted its first live-fire rehearsal on the shores of Penghu County on Tuesday.
  • Two Perry-class military frigates to arrive in Taiwan soon CNA 09 May 2017 -- Two Perry-class guided missile frigates Taiwan purchased from the United States are expected to arrive in Kaohsiung later this week and be commissioned into service next year, according to the military.
  • U.S. calls for constructive dialogue, flexibility across Taiwan Strait CNA 09 May 2017 -- The United States on Monday reiterated its support for Taiwan to expand its contributions to the world community and urged Taipei and Beijing to engage in dialogue as Taiwan looked set to be excluded from the World Health Assembly gathering later this month due to China's obstruction.
  • Tsai regrets exclusion from World Health Assembly CNA 09 May 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday tweeted a message criticizing the World Health Organization (WHO) for "excluding Taiwan from WHA" (World Health Assembly), saying such an act "contravenes the very founding principles of" the WHO.
  • Tsai policy to blame for Taiwan's absence at World Health Assembly People's Daily 09 May 2017 -- Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen tweeted nine times for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and claimed that "health issues don't stop at the border," but experts said she was playing politics to gain sympathy.
  • No 1992 consensus, no basis for Taiwan to attend WHA: China CNA 08 May 2017 -- As long as Taiwan refuses to accept the "1992 consensus," there will be no basis for its participation in this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), a senior China official said Monday, even as Taiwan continued its worldwide plea to be allowed to participate as an observer.
  • China's high-seas military training expected to expand: MND CNA 07 May 2017 -- High-seas training will become a fixture in the training of China's battle group headed by the aircraft carrier Liaoning, with exercises expected to expand to the "second island chain" in the Western Pacific, Taiwan's defense minister said Sunday.
  • Taiwan urges China to stop its fishermen from trespassing CNA 06 May 2017 -- Taiwan urged China on Saturday to step up the education of its fishermen and stop them from trespassing into Taiwanese waters, after two Chinese fishermen were injured while trying to resist inspection by Taiwan Coast Guard officials near the Penghu archipelago in the Taiwan Strait.
  • Taiwan's Southbound Policy not about competing with China: Tsai CNA 05 May 2017 -- Taiwan's "New Southbound Policy" is not about making a political statement or competing with China, but instead focuses on the island's advantages to promote mutually beneficial development in the region, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said on Friday.
  • Computerized war games kick off Han Kuang military exercises CNA 01 May 2017 -- A five-day stretch of computer-aided war games that will simulate a Chinese attack on Taiwan in 2025 opened the annual Han Kuang military exercises on Monday.
  • Taiwan has 'Plan B' if not invited to WHA: foreign minister CNA 01 May 2017 -- The government will implement its Plan B if Taiwan is not invited to attend the World Health Assembly (WHA) this year, Foreign Minister David Lee (李大維) said on Monday.



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