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March 2019 - Taiwan Special Weapons News
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- Taiwan jets intercept Chinese war planes in Taiwan Strait CNA 31 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan's Air Force scrambled several fighter jets Sunday when two military aircraft from China crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- President slams China for seeking to alter cross-strait status-quo CNA 28 Mar 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) slammed China for seeking to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait during a video conference in which she participated in Honolulu Wednesday.
- 'One country, two systems' does not reflect cross-strait wishes: U.S. CNA 28 Mar 2019 -- The commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) said Wednesday that China's "one country, two systems" formula for unification with Taiwan does not reflect the wishes of the two sides.
- U.S. state secretary hints at more high-level U.S.-Taiwan visits CNA 28 Mar 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed Wednesday the importance of U.S. legislation that encourages high-level U.S. officials to visit Taiwan and vice versa.
- In US, Taiwan's Tsai says Washington to procure more arms Press TV 28 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen, who is in the United States, says Washington has agreed to Taipei's request for tanks and fighter jets to bolster its military, a move considered to be in open defiance of China, which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory.
- Taiwan Assurance Act introduced in U.S. Senate CNA 27 Mar 2019 -- A group of American senators across party lines introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday that would cement two-way ties with Taiwan and support its international presence with the Taiwan Relations Act set to mark its 40th anniversary.
- Han's visits to Beijing offices 'politically sensitive': MAC CNA 27 Mar 2019 -- Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chen Ming-tong (陳明通) said Wednesday that Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu's (韓國瑜) recent visits to Beijing's liaison offices in Hong Kong and Macau were "politically sensitive" and a first for a Taiwan politician.
- Two U.S. vessels pass through Taiwan Strait Sunday: MND CNA 25 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed Monday that two American vessels sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the third such transit this year.
- China protests US warships passing through Taiwan Straits Global Times 25 Mar 2019 -- China has paid close attention to and fully grasped US warships passing through the Taiwan Straits, and the country has made representations to the US side, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
- US Navy ships pass through Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China Press TV 25 Mar 2019 -- The US Navy has sent two ships through the strategic Taiwan Strait, in a move that is likely to aggravate Washington's already-high tensions with China, which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory.
- US Navy Sails Ships Through Taiwan Strait for Third Time in Three Months Sputnik 25 Mar 2019 -- In February, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Stethem, and a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, the USNS Cesar Chavez, sailed through the Taiwan Strait.
- Bill for referendum on cross-strait agreements being finalized CNA 25 Mar 2019 -- A bill that would create high legislative thresholds to pass any potential political agreement with China and subject such a deal to a national referendum is set to be approved by the Cabinet on Thursday and given priority in the Legislature's current session.
- '1992 consensus' key to stabilizing cross-strait ties: Han Kuo-yu CNA 25 Mar 2019 -- Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) said he "strongly supports" the "1992 consensus," describing it as a way of stabilizing cross-Taiwan Strait relations, during his meeting with a high-ranking Chinese official responsible for Taiwan affairs in Shenzhen, China.
- Nauru parliament passes resolution to reject 'one China' principle CNA 25 Mar 2019 -- The Parliament of Nauru passed a resolution Monday, rejecting Beijing's "one China" principle and "one country, two systems" framework, during a visit by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).
- Tsai, DPP slam Kaohsiung mayor over meeting with China official CNA 24 Mar 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and her ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday slammed Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) for his meeting with Beijing's top official in Hong Kong, warning it could be used by China to promote its "one country, two systems" formula for unification with Taiwan.
- Trump Advisers Reportedly Back Taiwan's Request for F-16s, China Cries Foul Sputnik 22 Mar 2019 -- This comes a week after Taiwanese Deputy Defence Minister Shen Yi-ming told reporters that his ministry asked Washington to supply an updated version of US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Taiwan in order to "demonstrate our determination and ability to defend ourselves".
- Pressured by China's Military Updates, Taiwan Asks US for More Weapons VOA 22 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan, faced with an increase in military spending by its main rival China, is seeking a range of new, advanced weapons systems from the United States, officials in Taipei confirmed this week.
- Taiwan to donate patrol boats to Palau, Nauru: MOFA CNA 21 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan will donate coast guard patrol vessels to Palau and Nauru, two of its diplomatic allies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed Thursday before President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) departed on a visit to the Pacific island nations.
- Why China's Financial Incentives for Taiwanese Flatlined VOA 20 Mar 2019 -- Just over a year ago the Chinese government announced 31 incentives for Taiwanese to work, study and invest in China, a market where salaries can run higher than in Taiwan and the number of consumers has no equal. The Taiwan government fretted then that China was trying to attract Taiwanese people as a way of pressing its case for political unification – a goal that Taipei opposes.
- President Tsai confirms Taiwan seeking to buy F-16Vs from U.S. CNA 19 Mar 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) confirmed Tuesday that her administration has made a formal request to the United States to purchase F-16 Viper fighter jets after an overall evaluation of Taiwan's defense needs.
- Tsai focuses on national issues amid presidency challenges CNA 19 Mar 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) urged her administration Tuesday to put more emphasis on national issues as she fights for a second term after an influential Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) member threw his hat into the ring for the 2020 presidential nomination.
- 2 nuclear power-related referendum proposals pass initial screening CNA 19 Mar 2019 -- The Central Election Commission (CEC) on Tuesday passed an initial screening on two referendum proposals related to a mothballed nuclear power plant in New Taipei, sending them to the next stage, which requires a check on their proposers by household registration offices.
- Taiwan blocks Chinese website over security concerns CNA 15 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) said Friday it has blocked a Chinese website promoting Beijing's "31 Measures," which are aimed at attracting more Taiwanese to work, study, live or start businesses in China.
- Supreme Court upholds 14-month prison sentence against Chinese spy CNA 14 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a high court ruling that sentenced convicted Chinese spy Zhou Hongxu (周泓旭) to 14 months in prison.
- Taiwan Again Asks to Buy Advanced F-16 Vipers From US Sputnik 12 Mar 2019 -- As Taiwan continues to upgrade its aging F-16A/B fleet, the self-governing island seeks to buy fresh F-16V models from the United States ‒ a request Washington previously denied.
- President Tsai lays out guidelines against 'one country, two systems' CNA 12 Mar 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday laid out several guidelines to help the government counter the so-called "one country, two systems" formula which China has proposed for unifying with Taiwan.
- Saudi tanker agrees to pay full damages to Taiwan Navy CNA 10 Mar 2019 -- A foreign oil and chemical tanker that accidentally collided with Taiwan navy vessel Ning Yang (FF-938) on March 9, signed a document promising to pay full compensation for damages caused, a source familiar with the matter said Sunday.
- Navy to seek compensation from foreign tanker after port mishap CNA 09 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan's Navy Command said Saturday it will seek compensation from a foreign-registered tanker that collided with one of its ships docked in the port of Keelung early Saturday morning.
- U.S.-Taiwan council supports Taiwan's request for F-16V fighters CNA 08 Mar 2019 -- The U.S.-Taiwan Business Council has expressed support for Taiwan's request to purchase a fleet of new fighter jets from the United States, saying it would be consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).
- Taiwan open to all fighter jet options: MND (update) CNA 07 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan is open to all possible fighter jet options as long as they help beef up the nation's air defense capabilities, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Thursday in response to media reports that it last week asked the U.S. to sell the country 66 F-16Vs.
- Lienchiang Cross-Strait Matters Forum focuses on sea transportation CNA 07 Mar 2019 -- The Lienchiang, Mainland-Lienchiang, Matsu Cross-Strait Matters Forum was held in Matsu on Tuesday to discuss issues of interest to both sides, particularly sea transportation.
- Taiwan makes official request to buy new American fighter jets CNA 06 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan has submitted an official request to the United States to purchase a fleet of new fighter jets to beef up its air defense capability, the Air Force confirmed Wednesday.
- Ministry reassures public after news of PLA bomber deployment CNA 05 Mar 2019 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reassured the public Tuesday that the ROC military is closely monitoring Taiwan's air space and territorial waters, after news broke on Monday of Beijing's latest bomber deployment.
- U.S. senators ask Trump to send Cabinet-level official to Taiwan CNA 05 Mar 2019 -- A group of American senators from across party lines have asked Presidential Donald Trump to send a Cabinet-level official to Taiwan to attend an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).
- Taiwan ready to share experience as victim of China's hostility: MOFA CNA 03 Mar 2019 -- As country that has been subjected to China's political belligerence for many years, Taiwan would be willing to share that experience with other nations that might be facing a similar problem, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in its latest report to the Legislature.
- Taiwan protests exclusion from WHO flu vaccine meeting in Beijing CNA 03 Mar 2019 -- Taiwan was unable to attend a recent World Health Organization (WHO) meeting on flu vaccines because of political interference from China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday, expressing dissatisfaction with the invitation process.
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