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January 2019 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

  • Taiwan calls on WHO to grant full participation CNA 31 Jan 2019 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) called on the World Health Organization (WHO) Thursday to grant the country full participation, saying it should operate without political interference.
  • U.S. intel warns of continued Chinese pressure on Taiwan CNA 30 Jan 2019 -- U.S. intelligence agencies indicated Tuesday that they expect Beijing to continue its efforts to force Taiwan to accept its "One China" framework and ultimately Chinese control.
  • Deploying surface-to-air missiles top defense priority: Tsai CNA 29 Jan 2019 -- Deploying surface-to-air missiles will be the top priority for Taiwan's military in beefing up its defense capabilities in response to China's growing threat, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday.
  • U.S. naval officer reaffirms right of passage in Taiwan Strait CNA 29 Jan 2019 -- The Taiwan Strait is international waters and U.S. warships have the right to pass through the waterway, Chief U.S. Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson reaffirmed on Monday.
  • China reacts after American warships sail through Taiwan Strait People's Daily 26 Jan 2019 -- Chinese authorities are calling on the United States to abide by the one-China policy, while at the same time, carefully handle any Taiwan-related questions.
  • Taiwan president urges faster mass production of missiles CNA 25 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has called on a key defense technology institute to lay a solid foundation for Taiwan's defense industry in the coming 50 years and expedite mass production of two models of sophisticated missiles.
  • Situation in Taiwan Strait under full control: MND CNA 25 Jan 2019 -- Amid increased muscle-flexing by parties concerned in waters near Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Friday that it is in full control of the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
  • US angers China by sailing warships through Taiwan Strait Press TV 25 Jan 2019 -- The US Navy has dispatched two warships through the Taiwan Strait in the third such operation in the past four months amid tensions with China, which regards Taiwan as a breakaway republic.
  • US Navy Vessels Sail Through Taiwan Strait Despite Beijing's Past Warnings Sputnik 24 Jan 2019 -- The US Navy sailed two of its vessels through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the US Pacific Fleet, which oversees operations in the area, and Taiwan's Ministry of Defense both confirmed.
  • MND confirms two U.S. Navy vessels sailed through Taiwan Strait CNA 24 Jan 2019 -- Two United States Navy vessels sailed through the Taiwan Strait Thursday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed that day.
  • Taiwan's efforts to expand international space continue: president CNA 24 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday that Taiwan is continuing to seek greater international space, particularly through the United Nations system.
  • Chinese Military Aircraft Flexes Muscles Flying Near Taiwan Sputnik 24 Jan 2019 -- On Tuesday, Chinese military aircraft flew over the Bashi Channel, a waterway between Taiwan and the Philippines, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
  • U.S. bill on Taiwan WHO observer status passes first hurdle CNA 23 Jan 2019 -- The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that directs the U.S. secretary of state to help Taiwan regain observer status at the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • MAC head proposes three tenets for stable cross-strait relations CNA 23 Jan 2019 -- Chen Ming-tong (陳明通), head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), on Tuesday put forth three proposals for maintaining peaceful and stable relations across the Taiwan Strait, which he said is the responsibility of both sides.
  • China's Strategy to Unify with Taiwan Sparks Anger VOA 21 Jan 2019 -- Last year some of the world's biggest airlines changed their websites, one by one, to label Taiwan as anything but an independent country. When passengers opened country-specific pages or menus, they often found the Western Pacific island linked instead to China. Each change angered the Taiwanese, who have enjoyed de facto autonomy since the 1940s even though China says the island belongs under its flag.
  • 'One country, two systems' is not viable for Taiwan: MAC CNA 18 Jan 2019 -- China's "One country, two systems" formula has long been a failed policy and is never going to work, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Friday.
  • US May Send Warship Through Taiwan Strait Amid China Tensions - Navy Chief Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- In late October 2018, the Pentagon sent two US Navy vessels through the Taiwan Strait, in the second such operation that year. Beijing voiced serious concern about the move, while Taiwanese officials claimed that the island's defence ministry was in full control of the situation and "has the ability to maintain the security of the seas".
  • Taiwan military stages joint anti-landing drill CNA 17 Jan 2019 -- The Republic of China military staged a joint forces anti-landing drill in Taichung Thursday, in a simulation aimed at eliminating invading Chinese forces as they attempted to land on a beach.
  • Taiwan condemns China's 'evil intent' to downgrade nation CNA 17 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan on Thursday condemned a proposal by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) that 66 foreign companies who have failed to label Taiwan as part of China's territory on their websites should be punished, saying the move demonstrates Beijing's "evil intent" to downgrade the nation's sovereignty.
  • Taiwan to closely monitor CPTPP membership discussions: MOFA CNA 17 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan will closely watch upcoming membership expansion discussions for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTTP) to be held this Saturday to prepare for its push to join the trade bloc, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said Thursday.
  • Japanese defense minister calls for peaceful cross-strait resolution CNA 17 Jan 2019 -- Japan's Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Wednesday in Washington that Japan would like to see cross-strait issues resolved through peaceful discussion and action, indicating that Tokyo and Washington would support such peaceful action.
  • U.S. voices opposition to changing cross-strait status quo CNA 17 Jan 2019 -- Chief U.S. Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson voiced Washington's opposition to any unilateral action to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, during a recent visit to China, an official said Wednesday.
  • Airforce showcases Mirage-2000 emergency takeoff capabilities CNA 16 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan's Air Force on Wednesday demonstrated its combat preparedness at a northern base during which French-built Mirage 2000s held an emergency takeoff exercise, amid rising cross-strait tension after Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) recently reasserted Beijing's right to use force to achieve reunification with Taiwan.
  • SEF reiterates it has final say on cross-strait matters CNA 16 Jan 2019 -- Following a proposal by China's Fujian Province that was welcomed by Kinmen's county magistrate, the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) reiterated Wednesday only it has the authority to negotiate with China.
  • Taiwan must cope firmly with changing circumstances: Tsai CNA 15 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday that her administration will resolutely safeguard the sovereignty and security of the Republic of China (Taiwan), adamantly protect Taiwan's democratic and free life style and strengthen Taiwan in the face of constantly changing circumstances.
  • Premier signs off on NT$25.1 billion budget for space development CNA 15 Jan 2019 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Tuesday signed off on a plan to spend NT$25.1 billion (US$814.32 million) over the next decade to develop the country's space technology sector.
  • Su Tseng-chang takes up post as premier (update) CNA 14 Jan 2019 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) and his Cabinet members were sworn into office Monday at a ceremony hosted by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) at the Presidential Office.
  • New Taiwanese Prime Minister Takes Oath, Assumes Office - Administration Sputnik 14 Jan 2019 -- New Taiwanese Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang took the oath and assumed office on Monday, the Taiwanese administration said in a statement.
  • US plays Taiwan card to contain China: experts Global Times 14 Jan 2019 -- A top US Navy officer's visit to China includes a stop in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, which Chinese analysts believe is a sign that the US is highlighting the island of Taiwan in its military talks with China.
  • Su Tseng-chang named as new premier CNA 11 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) announced Friday that former Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) will lead the new Cabinet, in a major reshuffle.
  • Lai's Cabinet resigns en mass ahead of major reshuffle CNA 11 Jan 2019 -- Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) led his Cabinet in a mass resignation Friday in preparation for a major reshuffle in which he will be replaced.
  • F-35s Unlikely, Taiwan Upgrades F-16s Fighters to Counter China VOA 11 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan is upgrading a fleet of American-made fighter jets, but may scrap ambitions to acquire the more advanced F-35 models, showing the limits of U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation despite a common interest of resisting China.
  • U.S. tells China to stop coercion, resume dialogue with Taiwan CNA 10 Jan 2019 -- The United States has made it clear to China it should stop coercion and resume dialogue with Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said Thursday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) recently reasserted China's right to use force against Taiwan.
  • Xi's recent address on Taiwan changes status quo: U.S. senator CNA 10 Jan 2019 -- U.S. Senator Cory Gardner said Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) recent speech on Taiwan changes the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and is a warning to the United States.
  • Military lays out drill plan for 2019 CNA 09 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan military on Wednesday made public its annual major drill plans for 2019 to boost its combat readiness a week after Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) reasserted China's right to use force against Taiwan.
  • White House urges Beijing to end coercion and talk with Taipei CNA 08 Jan 2019 -- A senior White House official on Monday called on China to stop its coercion of Taiwan and resume dialogue with Taiwan's government after Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) recently reasserted China's right to use force against Taiwan.
  • President did not use "welcome" for British base: Presidential Office CNA 08 Jan 2019 -- The Presidential Office issued a statement on Monday to clarify a report by a foreign media that stated President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) "welcomed" a British military base in the South China Sea.
  • Taiwan Proposes Ramping Up Biowar Defense Research With New Labs Sputnik 08 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has proposed a five-year program to improve the autonomous island's biological warfare defense capabilities, including upgrading existing labs to compete with new facilities opened on the Chinese mainland.
  • How a Dead Pig Is Further Soiling China-Taiwan Relations VOA 07 Jan 2019 -- A hog evidently tossed into the ocean from China washed up on New Year's Eve along Kinmen, an outlying Taiwanese-held islet. Local agricultural inspectors later tested the carcass positive for African swine flu, an infectious disease that has led to the slaughter of some 600,000 pigs in China.
  • Opposition parties back Tsai's stance on 'one country, two systems' CNA 05 Jan 2019 -- Three opposition parties -- the People First Party (PFP), the Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) and the New Power Party (NPP) -- voiced support Saturday for President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文)'s stance against the "one country, two systems" formula devised by China.
  • Tsai urges Taiwan political parties to reject 'one country, two systems' CNA 05 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday called on all political parties in Taiwan to reject the "one country, two systems" formula devised by China and forget about the "1992 consensus."
  • U.S. lawmakers voice support for Taiwan following threats by China CNA 05 Jan 2019 -- Several American lawmakers have expressed support for Taiwan and called on Beijing to stop its military threats against Taipei, in the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) warning Wednesday that China reserves the right to use force against Taiwan.
  • KMT chief clarifies contents of '1992 consensus' CNA 04 Jan 2019 -- Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Wu Den-yih (吳敦義) took issue Friday with the characterization of the "1992 consensus" by both Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) and President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) in recent speeches they made.
  • EU expresses support for Taiwan's system of governance CNA 04 Jan 2019 -- The European Union (EU) reiterated Thursday that it will continue to develop relations with Taiwan and support the shared values that underpin Taiwan's system of governance, following a recent speech in which Chinese president Xi Jinping (習近平) said China retains the right to use force to achieve reunification with Taiwan.
  • Most people in Taiwan do not accept '1992 consensus': poll CNA 03 Jan 2019 -- More than 80 percent of the people in Taiwan do not accept Beijing's definition of the "1992 consensus" and think that it is aimed at undermining the Republic of China's (Taiwan) sovereignty and squeezing its international space, according to a survey released Thursday.
  • MAC denies existence of '92 consensus,' says it castrates Taiwan CNA 03 Jan 2019 -- There has never been a "1992 consensus" between Taiwan and China, and Taiwan must not acknowledge it, to prevent from being castrated by China, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Chairman Chen Ming-tong (陳明通) said on Thursday.
  • French MP denounces China's threat of force against Taiwan CNA 03 Jan 2019 -- French parliamentarian Jean-François Cesarini said Wednesday that China's desire to go to war with Taiwan is unacceptable, referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) warning the previous day that China reserves the right to use force against Taiwan.
  • Taiwanese Navy Reveals Hsiung Feng-3 Anti-Ship Missile Sputnik 03 Jan 2019 -- A few hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech Wednesday emphasizing Taiwanese independence is destined for a "dead end," the Taiwanese Navy unveiled its latest supersonic cruise missile, fired from a futuristic-looking corvette.
  • Xi says "China must be, will be reunified" as key anniversary marked People's Daily 02 Jan 2019 -- President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China must be and will be reunified, as he addressed a gathering in Beijing to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chinese mainland's Message to Compatriots in Taiwan.
  • Taiwan will never accept 'one country, two systems' scheme: Tsai CNA 02 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday that she has never accepted the so-called "1992 consensus" and will never do so because it is tantamount to the "one China, two systems" formula devised by China to bring Taiwan under its control.
  • Taiwan-U.S. ties at best in 40 years: Taiwan's U.S. representative CNA 02 Jan 2019 -- Taiwan-U.S. relations are at their best since Washington cut formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan in 1979, Taiwan's representative to the United States Stanley Kao (高碩泰) said Tuesday, and he was confident the strong ties would continue in 2019.
  • Highlights of Xi's speech at Taiwan message anniversary event People's Daily 02 Jan 2019 -- President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a gathering held Wednesday in Beijing to commemorate the 40th anniversary of issuing Message to Compatriots in Taiwan.
  • In stern warning, China's President Xi says independence will bring profound disaster to Taiwan Press TV 02 Jan 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says Taiwan "will be and must be reunified" with mainland China, warning that independence will spell "profound disaster" for the self-ruled island.
  • Taiwan 'Will Never Accept' One Country, Two Systems Deal With China - President Sputnik 02 Jan 2019 -- In response to Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech earlier on Wednesday, in which he reiterated that China would "make no promise to renounce the use of force" in eventually unifying both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen has herself dug in, saying Taiwan "will never accept the concept of 'one country, two systems.'"
  • China May Use Force to Counter Foreign Meddling in Taiwan - President Xi Sputnik 02 Jan 2019 -- China won't promise to abstain from using force when countering foreign meddling and separatist movements in Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
  • Respect or Use of Force? China-Taiwan Divide Seen Getting Deeper VOA 02 Jan 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Taiwan Wednesday it's time for the two sides to unify and didn't rule out using force to make that happen. A day earlier, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told China to respect her government's existence and the democratic resolve of her self-ruled island's people. Tsai rejects Beijing's claim that both sides fall under one flag.
  • Chinese President Calls for Peaceful Reunification with Self-Ruled Taiwan VOA 02 Jan 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping say the self-governed island of Taiwan should abandon any thoughts of independence and accept that is part of the mainland.
  • Cross-strait ties depend on 'Four Musts' from China: president CNA 01 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday proposed for the first time the "Four Musts" as the basis for moving relations between Taiwan and China in a positive direction, and she vowed to establish mechanisms to safeguard Taiwan's national security.
  • U.S. president signs bill encouraging regular arms sales to Taiwan CNA 01 Jan 2019 -- President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation aimed at enhancing the United States' influence in the Indo-Pacific region and reaffirming Washington's commitment to Taiwan, particularly arms sales.
  • China's political formulas disallow ROC existence: MAC CNA 01 Jan 2019 -- The political formulas China is intent on forcing on Taiwan are not acceptable to the people of Taiwan because they allow no room for the Republic of China (ROC) to exist, according to a statement from Taiwan's top China policy agency released Tuesday.
  • Full text of President Tsai Ing-wen's New Year's Day Speech CNA 01 Jan 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday delivered her New Year's Day address, in which she proposed for the first time the "Four Musts" as the basis for moving relations between Taiwan and China in a positive direction.



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