October 2020 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwanese returning from India latest confirmed COVID-19 patient CNA 31 Oct 2020 -- A 60-year-old Taiwanese man returning after working in India was confirmed to be the latest COVID-19 case recorded in Taiwan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.
President reiterates willingness to engage with Beijing on equal terms CNA 31 Oct 2020 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said during a meeting of senior national security officials on Saturday that she remains willing to engage in "substantive dialogue" with the Chinese leadership on equal terms, but cautioned that cross-Taiwan Strait peace will not be achieved by showing weakness or making concessions.
Bipartisan U.S. support 'top objective' for Taiwan: Presidential Office CNA 31 Oct 2020 -- The Presidential Office said Saturday that maintaining U.S. support is its top objective in Taiwan-U.S. relations, days before Americans head to the polls Tuesday to select a new president.
Taiwan confirms new imported COVID-19 case from the Philippines CNA 30 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed a new case of COVID-19 Friday when a Philippine national who recently returned to work in the country tested positive while in mandatory quarantine, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Military to replace F-5s at Taitung base within 3 years: defense minister CNA 30 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's defense minister said Friday that the Air Force will replace the 33 F-5 fighter jets at Taitung's Zhi-Hang Air Base within three years, one day after a pilot was killed when a plane from the fleet crashed off Taiwan's east coast.
Three Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 30 Oct 2020 -- Three Chinese military aircraft entered the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday, the 29th such maneuver since mid-September, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
PLA capable of, determined in safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity: spokesperson People's Daily 30 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has always been capable of and determined in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as defeating separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence" in any form, said a military spokesperson on Thursday.
Taiwan Marks 200 Days Without New Domestically Transmitted COVID-19 Cases VOA 29 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control reported Thursday the nation has now gone 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19, highlighting the island's continued success at keeping the virus under control even as cases surge in other parts of the world.
Taiwan reports 3 COVID-19 cases, marks 200 days without local infection CNA 29 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed three new imported cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and marked 200 days since its last reported domestic infection on April 12, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan's Air Force grounds F-5s pending crash probe CNA 29 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Air Force on Thursday temporarily suspended the operation of all its F-5 fighter jets following an incident off Taiwan's east coast earlier the same day that resulted in the death of a pilot.
F-5E fighter crashes off eastern Taiwan, killing pilot CNA 29 Oct 2020 -- An F-5E fighter jet crashed during a training mission off the coast of Taitung County in eastern Taiwan Thursday morning, killing the pilot.
Taiwan jet crashes, pilot dies after parachuting into sea Global Times 29 Oct 2020 -- A Taiwan one-seat F-5E combat jet crashed two minutes after taking off Thursday morning, and the pilot onboard died after ejecting and parachuting into the sea, Taiwan-based media China Times reported.
Pilot killed in fighter jet crash off eastern Taiwan People's Daily 29 Oct 2020 -- An F-5E fighter jet crashed during a mission off the coast of Taitung County in eastern Taiwan Thursday morning, killing the pilot, the island's defense department said.
New research shows China's interference in recent Taiwan elections CNA 29 Oct 2020 -- China has been found to be one of the most active states worldwide engaged in cyber operations over the past decade to disrupt elections and referendums in other countries, including Taiwan, according to a report released Wednesday by an Australian government-funded think tank.
China lodges solemn representations over Canadian warship's sailing through Taiwan Strait: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 29 Oct 2020 -- China has lodged solemn representation with Canada on the sailing of the Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait during China's National Day holiday, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense，at the regular press conference in Beijing on October 29.
Defense ministry responds to recent military deployment near Taiwan PLA Daily 29 Oct 2020 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) of China, reiterated the warning towards the secessionist forces who wanted to seek so-called "Taiwan independence" with force when commenting on the PLA's recent moves near Taiwan at a regular MND press conference in Beijing on October 29, 2020.
Taiwan Company Pleads Guilty to Trade Secret Theft in Criminal Case Involving PRC State-Owned Company US Dept. of Justice 28 Oct 2020 -- The Department of Justice today announced that United Microelectronics Corporation, Inc. (UMC), a Taiwan semiconductor foundry, pleaded guilty to criminal trade secret theft and was sentenced to pay a $60 million fine, in exchange for its agreement to cooperate with the government in the investigation and prosecution of its co-defendant, a Chinese state-owned-enterprise.
CECC reports 1 new COVID-19 case; 3 test positive after leaving CNA 28 Oct 2020 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Wednesday reported one new imported case of COVID-19 and said it had received notifications from Japan and Thailand of three people who were diagnosed with the disease after arriving from Taiwan.
China aircraft intrusions deemed to constrict Taiwan's drill space CNA 28 Oct 2020 -- A military expert on Wednesday urged the government to stay on high alert against the repeated intrusions by Chinese aircraft into Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ), even if such intrusions have become a common occurrence for Taiwanese people.
Chinese sand dredging vessels dispersed near Matsu CNA 28 Oct 2020 -- Chinese sand dredgers are prohibited from entering Taiwan's waters and those illegally operating near Taiwan-held islands have been forcibly dispersed, Ocean Affairs Council Minister Lee Chung-wei (李仲威) said on Wednesday.
Is PLA planning to take Dongsh Island? Spokesperson shrugs off the question as 'hypothetical' Global Times 28 Oct 2020 -- Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson with the Taiwan Affairs Office of State Council, declined to comment on a "hypothetical question" raised during Wednesday's press conference on whether the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was planning to take Dongsha Island. She stressed that the mainland is capable of and determined to frustrate any provocation by separatist forces.
Taiwan authorities slammed for 'inhumane act' of driving away mainland boats seeking shelter Global Times 28 Oct 2020 -- The State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office has slammed the relevant authorities on the island of Taiwan as inhumane after they "savagely drove away" mainland fishing boats that were seeking shelter from gales, calling the act "infuriating."
Chinese military urges U.S. to revoke Taiwan arms sales plan People's Daily 28 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military spokesperson on Tuesday voiced firm opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging the United States to immediately stop military contact with and arms sales to the island.
DPP's collusion with external forces 'root cause' of severe cross-Straits situation Global Times 28 Oct 2020 -- The root cause of the increasingly complicated and serious cross-Straits situation is the Democratic Progressive Party authority's collusion with separatist and external forces, and their provocations, said Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.
Taiwan researchers develop multi-functional COVID-19 rapid test CNA 27 Oct 2020 -- Researchers at Taiwan's National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) have developed a COVID-19 rapid test that can detect the stage of an individual's infection and produce results in less than five minutes, the university said Tuesday.
China strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson PLA Daily 28 Oct 2020 -- China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and has lodged solemn representations to the US side, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday.
Chinese electronic warfare aircraft enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 27 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military electronic warfare aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, the 17th day such an incursion has occurred in October alone, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Coastal missiles will boost asymmetrical warfare ability: experts CNA 27 Oct 2020 -- A proposed coastal defense missile system sale approved by the U.S. Monday will be complementary to the nation's existing anti-ship missile system and boost Taiwan's asymmetrical warfare capabilities, local military experts said Tuesday.
US arms sales to Taiwan 'offensive, but useless' Global Times 27 Oct 2020 -- The US has announced plans for a new round of arms sales to arm the secessionist Taiwan authorities with offensive Harpoon missiles that can attack the Chinese mainland, shortly after the Chinese central government announced on Monday sanctions against US military industrial firms and individuals involved in the arms sales to Taiwan.
China warns of measures to uphold sovereignty over US arms sales to Taiwan Press TV 27 Oct 2020 -- China has again called on the United States to halt its weapons sales to Taiwan, reiterating that it will take all the measures necessary to uphold its sovereignty and security interests.
China to impose sanctions on U.S. firms, individuals, entities over Taiwan arms sales People's Daily 27 Oct 2020 -- A foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday China has decided to impose sanctions on relevant U.S. enterprises involved in the latest arms sales to Taiwan as well as individuals and entities playing a "vile role" in the process, as "necessary steps" to protect its national interests.
U.S. announces sale of coastal defense systems to Taiwan CNA 27 Oct 2020 -- The United States government announced Monday that it has approved a possible sale to Taiwan of up to 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems (HCDS) and related equipment for approximately US$2.37 billion.
China slaps 2 reciprocal sanctions on US Global Times 27 Oct 2020 -- China announced two reciprocal sanctions on the US over its latest arms sales to the island of Taiwan and its crackdown on Chinese media on Monday a week ahead of the US presidential election.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) - RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Surface Launched Block II Missiles DSCA 26 Oct 2020 -- 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 (TECRO) of up to one hundred (100) Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems (HCDS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.37 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Trump administration approves nearly $2.4 billion in arms sales to Taiwan Press TV 26 Oct 2020 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved nearly $2.4 billion in arms sales to Taiwan despite opposition from China.
Taiwan Says Chinese Warplanes Are Crossing a Median Line, But Is There a Median Line? VOA 26 Oct 2020 -- A median line cited by Taiwan's military, when it wards off Chinese fighter jets, has never become a formal agreement, giving the Chinese side license to cross it without violating any agreement, analysts in Taipei say.
Army to replace aging M41A3 tanks in Lieyu garrison CNA 26 Oct 2020 -- The Army Command Headquarters on Monday confirmed that it has plans to replace the existing aging fleet of M41A3 tanks stationed at the Kinmen Defense Command's Lieyu Garrison Battalion by June 2021.
'Combat readiness week' kicks off to test military preparedness CNA 26 Oct 2020 -- A five-day, four-night "combat readiness week" kicked off late Monday at military bases across the country to test the Armed Forces' combat preparedness, a military source said Monday.
Taiwan 'deeply regrets' China's threat against U.S. arms suppliers CNA 26 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday expressed "deep regrets" in response to Beijing's threats to sanction American companies that participate in the United States' latest round of arms sales to Taiwan.
Taiwan supply plane completes trip to Pratas following row with Hong Kong CNA 26 Oct 2020 -- A civilian aircraft from Taiwan chartered by the military successfully completed a flight to the Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea Monday, 11 days after a previously scheduled trip was cut short by Hong Kong air traffic controllers for no apparent reason.
Beijing Says It Will Impose Sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon Over Arms Sales to Taiwan Sputnik 26 Oct 2020 -- Last week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry vowed an appropriate and necessary response after the United States had approved arms sales to Taiwan worth about 1.8 billion dollars.
China slaps sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon over arms sales to Taiwan island Global Times 26 Oct 2020 -- China has decided to sanction firms including Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense, Raytheon as well as individuals and entities that are involved in arms sales to the island of Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
China may restrict rare-earth imports, issue financial blockades over US arms sale to Taiwan: analysts Global Times 26 Oct 2020 -- China announced to sanction firms including Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense, Raytheon as well as individuals and entities that are involved in arms sales to the island of Taiwan.
China to sanction Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon over US Taiwan arm sales Press TV 26 Oct 2020 -- China and the United States seem to be headed toward a new high in tensions, with Beijing announcing plans to slap sanctions on major American firms involved in arms sales to Taiwan
KMT's Retrocession Day celebrations not linked to 'one-China': Ma CNA 25 Oct 2020 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said Sunday that his party, the Kuomintang (KMT,國民黨), is holding a series of events to mark the 75th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession to highlight the close links between the Republic of China and Taiwan.
Secessionist DPP, colluding with the US, pushes cross-Straits to brink of war: observer Global Times 25 Oct 2020 -- The specter of military conflicts has blanketed the island of Taiwan, and increasingly so in the past few weeks, as Taiwan secessionist forces, led by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority, continue to pursue the opposite of peaceful development of cross-Straits ties and provoke the Chinese mainland with desperate dependence on the US, who offers nothing but empty promises and constantly creates deliberate chaos in the region, observers warned on Sunday.
Hong Konger involved in 'following' democracy activists deported CNA 25 Oct 2020 -- A Hong Konger who employed private investigators to follow and photograph Hong Kong activists in Taiwan was deported on Sunday after his residency permit was revoked by the National Immigration Agency (NIA).
Taiwan records two new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 24 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed two new imported cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number in the country to 550 since the outbreak began at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
'Travel bubble' plan with Palau postponed: CECC CNA 24 Oct 2020 -- A plan to create a travel bubble between Taiwan and Palau has been postponed because of the Pacific ally's decision to not relax quarantine rules for Taiwanese travelers, Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.
PLA could send jets over Taiwan to defend sovereignty if US military jets fly over island Global Times 24 Oct 2020 -- Early Saturday morning Beijing time, US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tony Wickman, director of public affairs for US Pacific Air Forces, said the US Air Forces' original statement that an RC-135W spy plane had flown over the northern end of the island of Taiwan "was incorrect." Wickman's statement came after the island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities had twice denied, on Wednesday and Friday, that the plane had flown over the island.
DPP's arms-sales statement sends provocative message, but leads nowhere: spokesperson Global Times 24 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said that a recent statement by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan on its latest arms deals with the United States is a thinly-veiled military provocation and threat against the mainland.
China urges U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 23 Oct 2020 -- China urges the United States to cease arms sales to and military contact with Taiwan, and cancel relevant arms sales plans, to avoid further damages to China-U.S. ties and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, a spokesperson with the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
Taiwan records 4 new imported COVID-19 cases CNA 22 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed four new imported cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, two of them from Indonesia and one each from the Philippines and Turkey, bringing the total number in the country to 548, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Local COVID-19 vaccine ready by mid-2021 at earliest: expert CNA 22 Oct 2020 -- A Taiwan-developed COVID-19 vaccine will be available by the middle of next year at the earliest, Academia Sinica President James C. Liao (廖俊智) said Thursday.
Biden vows deeper ties with Taiwan in new op-ed CNA 22 Oct 2020 -- U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden pledged to deepen ties with Taiwan in an op-ed that ran Thursday in America's largest Chinese-language newspaper.
U.S. announces sale of three arms packages to Taiwan CNA 22 Oct 2020 -- The U.S. government on Wednesday announced plans to sell Taiwan three packages of weapon systems worth a total of US$1.81 billion, including standoff land attack missiles and HIMARS rocket launchers.
Taiwan welcomes latest U.S. arms sales CNA 22 Oct 2020 -- The government on Thursday welcomed the U.S. State Department's latest approval of arms sales involving three batches of weapons systems and said it believes the deals will strengthen Taiwan's defense capabilities.
New U.S. arms sales will boost Taiwan's counterstrike ability: analysts CNA 22 Oct 2020 -- A proposed arms package sale approved by the U.S. State Department Wednesday will help Taiwan to improve its long-range counterstrike capability, in the event of an attack, according to Taiwanese security analysts.
China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson PLA Daily 22 Oct 2020 -- China resolutely opposes the United States selling weapons to Taiwan and urges the U.S. side to stop its military contacts with the island, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday.
China threatens US with 'legitimate response' over arms sales to Taiwan Press TV 22 Oct 2020 -- China has censured the United States' approval of advanced arms sales to Taiwan as interference in its domestic affairs and warned of a "legitimate response."
Beijing Calls on US to Cancel Arms Sale to Taiwan Sputnik 22 Oct 2020 -- In response to the latest round of US arms sales to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the United States to cancel the proposed deal on Thursday.
Pompeo Vows No Change on US Policy in Taiwan Strait VOA 21 Oct 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that the State Department is not changing its Taiwan policy amid calls to depart from a long-standing strategic ambiguity in the Taiwan Strait.
Indonesian student tests positive for COVID-19 CNA 21 Oct 2020 -- An Indonesian student who recently arrived in Taiwan has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in Taiwan to 544, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Three Taiwanese test positive for COVID-19 in Japan CNA 21 Oct 2020 -- Three Taiwanese nationals, including two infants, have tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Japan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Wednesday.
South Korea re-designated 'low-to-moderate' COVID-19 risk CNA 21 Oct 2020 -- Business travelers from South Korea will once again be able to enjoy shortened quarantine periods after arriving in Taiwan, as the country has been returned to Taiwan's "low-to-moderate" risk list for COVID-19.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) - HIMARS, Support, and Equipment DSCA 21 Oct 2020 -- 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 (TECRO) of eleven (11) High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) M142 Launchers and related equipment for an estimated cost of $436.1 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 (TECRO) - AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) Missiles DSCA 21 Oct 2020 -- 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 (TECRO) of one hundred thirty-five (135) AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.008 billion. 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 (TECRO) - MS-110 Recce Pod System DSCA 21 Oct 2020 -- 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 (TECRO) of six (6) MS-110 Recce Pods and related equipment for an estimated cost of $367.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
US State Department Approves Costly Missile Arms Sales to Taiwan Sputnik 21 Oct 2020 -- The US State Department approved on Wednesday the sale of roughly $1 billion in long-range cruise missiles and $436 million in rocket artillery vehicles to Taiwan, just the latest incident of Washington supplying advanced weaponry to a government China considers to be a province in rebellion.
Taiwan's indigenous UAV conducts rare long-range tests in Taitung CNA 21 Oct 2020 -- A long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that was developed in Taiwan was launched on a rare test flight over the ocean off the east coast of the country Tuesday.
U.S. Congress introduces two bills concerning Taiwan CNA 21 Oct 2020 -- Members of the United States Congress introduced two bills concerning Taiwan on Tuesday, one of which was a bundle of acts targeting China, the other a new act titled the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act.
Retired military officer detained for passing intel to China (update) CNA 21 Oct 2020 -- The Taipei District Court on Wednesday afternoon granted a prosecutors' motion to detain a retired colonel from the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) as part of an ongoing investigation into espionage allegations targeting at least three former MIB officials.
Taiwan records three new COVID-19 cases from Philippines CNA 20 Oct 2020 -- Two Philippine nationals and a Taiwanese national who recently traveled from the Philippines to Taiwan have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of total cases in Taiwan to 543, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Three Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 20 Oct 2020 -- Three Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, the 21st day such incursions have occurred since mid-September, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan's deputy military chief visits Dongsha Islands following plane row CNA 20 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's deputy military chief on Tuesday made a visit to the Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea, in what is believed to be an attempt to dispel doubts about Taiwan's ability to maintain supplies to the islands after a recent row with the Hong Kong air traffic control.
Taiwan key to freedom of Indo-Pacific: former U.S. defense official CNA 20 Oct 2020 -- The survival and safety of Taiwan is key to the United States' ability to secure freedom and openness in the Indo-Pacific region, former U.S. defense official Randall Schriver said Monday.
Fiji given evidence of Chinese diplomats' assault: Taiwan foreign minister CNA 20 Oct 2020 -- Evidence relating to an incident in which Chinese diplomats allegedly assaulted a staff member of a Taiwan office in Fiji has been submitted to that country's authorities, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Tuesday.
Chinese FM urges India to take caution with the Taiwan question after reported trade talks push Global Times 20 Oct 2020 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on India to adhere to the one-China principle and handle the Taiwan question "prudently and properly," after media reports suggested that some in New Delhi were pushing for formal talks on a trade agreement with the island of Taiwan.
Five new imported COVID-19 cases recorded in Taiwan CNA 19 Oct 2020 -- Five new imported cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Taiwan on Monday, bringing the total number in the country to 540 since the pandemic began at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
PLA's hypersonic missile to target 'foreign military intervention' in reunification-by-force Taiwan operation Global Times 19 Oct 2020 -- Media reports in and outside Taiwan have been hyping that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is preparing to strike the Taiwan island with new weapon deployment, and Chinese military experts believe weapons like hypersonic missile, the DF-17, should actually target foreign military forces if they intervene in PLA's reunification operations, and that targeting the island would be a waste.
Taiwan Lodges Protest Over Assault by Chinese Diplomats at Fiji Reception Radio Free Asia 19 Oct 2020 -- The democratic island of Taiwan said on Monday it had lodged a protest with Fiji after it emerged that one of its diplomats was taken to hospital following an assault by Chinese officials who gatecrashed an event in Suva earlier this month.
Taiwan separatists stir up conflicts in Fiji to attract attention of US, Australia Global Times 19 Oct 2020 -- Chinese authorities denounced the allegations by the separatist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on the Taiwan island of Chinese Embassy diplomats in Fiji attacking DPP representatives on the ground.
Taiwan donates 100,000 masks to Yazidis in Iraq CNA 18 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan has donated 100,000 surgical masks to the Yazidi people in Sinjar, northern Iraq, through an international nonprofit organization, to help with the COVID-19 response there, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday.
China beefing up coastal missile deployment to target Taiwan: report CNA 18 Oct 2020 -- China has been building up its coastal missile deployment in preparation for a possible invasion of Taiwan, Hong Kong media reported Sunday.
Rumored PLA deployment of DF-17 hypersonic missiles near Taiwan Straits could deter US meddling in China's internal affairs: analysts Global Times 18 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed its most advanced hypersonic missile, the DF-17, to the Chinese mainland's southeast coast near the island of Taiwan, Hong Kong media reported on Sunday, sparking fear on the island. Although the reports are merely speculation, the PLA missile that is impossible to be intercepted can effectively deter Taiwan secessionists, control the Taiwan Straits and keep foreign interventions away, Chinese mainland analysts said on Sunday.
'Tough' for China to make amphibious landing in Taiwan: U.S. official CNA 17 Oct 2020 -- A top official from the White House said on Friday that it would be "tough" for China to carry out an invasion of Taiwan through an amphibious landing operation.
China may try to restrict Taiwan's air access to outlying islands: expert CNA 17 Oct 2020 -- A retired Taiwan Air Force general warned Saturday that an incident on Thursday, in which Hong Kong turned back a Taiwan military-chartered supply plane en route to the Dongsha Islands, may have been the first move in a broader campaign by China to restrict air access to Taiwan's outlying territories.
Experts warn of risks to shipping on the Indian Ocean following India's close contact with island of Taiwan Global Times 17 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese Embassy to India lodged strong representation and firm opposition over an Indian media interview advocating "Taiwan independence," which Chinese experts said was India's latest move intended to use the Taiwan question as a bargaining chip in border negotiations with China.
Taiwan records four new imported COVID-19 cases CNA 16 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed four new imported cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number in the country to 535 since the pandemic began at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said that day.
Chinese anti-submarine plane enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 16 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday morning, the 19th such maneuver since mid-September, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
Chinese military aircraft nears Taiwan again, 18th time in a month CNA 16 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Thursday night, the 18th such incursion since mid-September, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan releases records to rebut HK's claim it abandoned its flight plan CNA 16 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) on Friday disclosed a full transcript of the communications between Taiwanese and Hong Kong air traffic controllers, rebutting the latter's claim that one of its planes had voluntarily abandoned its flight plan, and insisted that it was the Hong Kong side that had denied permission for the plane to proceed to the disputed Dongsha Island claimed by both sides.
China urged to respect rules after denying entry of Taiwan plane CNA 16 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's defense minister called on Beijing on Friday to respect international aviation rules and refrain from undermining the international aviation order after an incident close to the Hong Kong Flight Information Region (FIR) a day earlier.
Mainland blasts DPP for distorting facts of espionage cases Global Times 16 Oct 2020 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Friday blasted the mainland affairs council on the island of Taiwan for distorting facts of recently revealed espionage cases in an ill attempt to deflect responsibility and blame the mainland.
Taiwan's First Female President Starts Talking Gender Equality Radio Free Asia 16 Oct 2020 -- While Taiwan's Oct. 10 National Day celebrations were being punctuated by incursions from Chinese military jets, the democratic island's president Tsai Ing-wen was busy giving shout-outs to the nation's women.
Taiwan reports one new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 15 Oct 2020 -- A migrant worker from the Philippines has been confirmed as Taiwan's latest case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 531 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Government to buy more flu vaccines as supplies may soon run out CNA 15 Oct 2020 -- The government is currently in talks with four local vaccine companies with the aim of buying more influenza vaccines to meet rising demand, as existing supplies are running out, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Thursday.
Chinese Military Aircraft Fly Repeatedly Near Taiwan Outpost in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2020 -- China's air force has conducted an unprecedented number of flights into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone near the isolated Pratas atoll, one of Taiwan's few outposts in the South China Sea, according to the self-governing island's defense minister.
Taiwan Needs More Homegrown Military Efforts to Counter China, Experts Say VOA 15 Oct 2020 -- The reported U.S. plan to go ahead with three sales of advanced weapons to Taiwan is not likely to prepare Taiwan to deal with China as well as additional homegrown arms and stronger training of soldiers would, military experts say.
U.S. confirms that Navy destroyer passed through Taiwan Strait CNA 15 Oct 2020 -- The U.S. Navy confirmed Wednesday that the USS Barry, an Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyer, sailed through the Taiwan Strait that day.
US warship transit through Taiwan Straits to instigate secessionists, attempt to obstruct China's reunification futile: experts Global Times 15 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) had a US warship under surveillance when it made a provocative transit in the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, as the PLA was conducting live-fire exercises near the region. The US' high profile move was meant to lend support to Taiwan secessionist forces, but its attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs and obstruct China's reunification will be futile, Chinese mainland experts said on Thursday.
PLA monitors US warship transiting in Taiwan Straits: spokesperson Global Times 15 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized naval and air forces and tracked and monitored the USS Barry destroyer for the entire course when the US warship sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, the command announced on Thursday.
PLA warns US to stop stirring up trouble in Taiwan Straits People's Daily 15 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese military urged the United States to stop indulging in rhetoric and negative actions related to the Taiwan Straits, senior colonel Zhang Chunhui, spokesman of the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command, said on Thursday.
US is urged to stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces PLA Daily 15 Oct 2020 -- The US destroyer, USS Barry, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on October 14, and the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent the naval and aerial forces to conduct whole-process tracking and monitoring on the US destroyer, said Senior Colonel Zhang Chunhui, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command on Thursday.
China warns US against 'provocative actions' in Taiwan Strait Press TV 15 Oct 2020 -- China has warned the United States to stop its "provocative actions" in the Taiwan Strait, after an American Navy destroyer sailed through the strategic waterway.
Taiwan supply plane denied entry to 'dangerous' airspace over Pratas CNA 15 Oct 2020 -- A civilian aircraft from Taiwan chartered by the military was advised by Hong Kong air traffic controllers Thursday not to enter the airspace over a group of islands in the South China Sea because "dangerous activities" were in progress in the area, according to the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA).
HK rejects Taiwan charter plane carrying 'defense personnel,' reflects one-China principle: observer Global Times 15 Oct 2020 -- A charter plane carrying Taiwan personnel from "coast guard and defense authority" was reportedly rejected and forced to return by the management authority at Hong Kong's flight information region (FIR) in the South China Sea on Thursday, which observers said reflects the one-China principle and cross-Straits tensions.
Mainland warns Taiwan not to become part of Trump's 'October Surprise' Global Times 15 Oct 2020 -- "Don't say you have not been forewarned!" The Chinese phrase, which has been used by the Chinese mainland previously before going to war, reappeared on Thursday in a commentary posted on the flagship newspaper of the Communist Party of China, the People's Daily. The commentary demanded that Taiwan intelligence organs stand on the right side of history, and not to serve the Trump administration to create any "October Surprise" before the November US presidential election.
'Don't say we didn't warn you': People's Daily commentary issues stern warning to Taiwan secessionists Global Times 15 Oct 2020 -- "Don't say we didn't warn you." China's national newspaper the People's Daily addressed intelligence agents on the island of Taiwan in a commentary published on Thursday, urging them to cease rampant spying activities on the Chinese mainland or face consequences.
Taiwan's govt insists HK sign accord before it accepts murder suspect CNA 15 Oct 2020 -- The Mainland Affairs Council on Thursday reiterated its stance that Taiwan and Hong Kong must first clarify jurisdiction-related issues between the two sides before Taiwanese authorities accept a Hong Kong murder suspect who wants to turn himself in for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Taiwan in 2018.
Taiwan demands correction of designation as 'Province of China' by IMF CNA 15 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan said Thursday that its designation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a "Province of China" was regrettable, and it called for an immediate correction.
US Seriously Undermining Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait, China Says Sputnik 15 Oct 2020 -- The statement follows a recent escalation in the Taiwan Strait after the American guided-missile destroyer USS Barry conducted what it called a "routine Taiwan Strait transit", but was monitored with suspicion by the Chinese military.
3 arrivals from Taiwan test positive for COVID-19 in Japan CNA 14 Oct 2020 -- Three people tested positive for the COVID-19 virus upon arrival in Japan from Taiwan recently, although they were asymptomatic, officials from the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) told a news conference Wednesday following notification from Japan.
U.S. Navy destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait: defense ministry CNA 14 Oct 2020 -- A United States Navy destroyer transited through the Taiwan Strait Wednesday, marking the 10th such passage this year, the Ministry of National Defense said in a statement.
US moves forward on arms sales to Taiwan despite Chinese opposition Press TV 14 Oct 2020 -- The United States is reportedly moving forward with three advanced weapons sales to Taiwan in a move that is likely to enrage China and increase tensions between the two world powers.
Latest US arms sale to Taiwan 'cannot change PLA edge' Global Times 14 Oct 2020 -- The US is making another arms sale to the island of Taiwan, featuring aerial drones and anti-ship missiles, a day after it moved ahead with the sales of a truck-based rocket launcher, long-range air-to-ground missiles and F-16 sensor pods.
US raising risk of conflict with China by advancing drone, missile sales to Taiwan: Report Press TV 14 Oct 2020 -- The Trump administration is raising the risk of conflict with China by selling more sophisticated military equipment to Taiwan.
Taiwan confirms first imported COVID-19 case from China in 8 months CNA 13 Oct 2020 -- A Taiwanese national returning from China was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday, becoming the first case recorded since February that the virus has been imported from that country, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan condemns China as another alleged Taiwanese spy 'confesses' CNA 13 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan on Tuesday condemned China for forcing another Taiwanese national accused by Beijing of spying for Taiwan's government to publicly "confess" on Chinese state television the previous day.
Taiwan spies use cross-Straits exchanges, mainland think tank meetings to gather intelligence: sources Global Times 13 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's separatist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority has increased its intelligence gathering activities against the Chinese mainland. Sources with the state security agency of the mainland told the Global Times that two Taiwan spies have been detained in the mainland for providing intelligence about mainland officials, think tank experts and journalists to Taiwan intelligence agencies, and for prying the mainland's internal documents.
Exposing Taiwan spying a warning, not a prelude to war: observers Global Times 13 Oct 2020 -- Three consecutive days of media exposure of hundreds of espionage cases involving spies from the island of Taiwan serves to warn Taiwan separatist forces, rather than a prelude to the use of force in efforts to reunify Taiwan with the mainland, observers said on Tuesday.
Taiwan awaiting formal notice of new arms deals from U.S.: foreign minister CNA 13 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Tuesday that Taiwan has not received any notice from the U.S. regarding another round of arms sales to Taiwan.
US attack arms sales shows strategic ambiguity on Taiwan fading: experts Global Times 13 Oct 2020 -- The US remains persistent in pushing forward the sales of several types of attack weapons to the island of Taiwan, which experts say shows the US strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is fading, and its policy is gradually leaning toward Taiwan secession.
US moves forward on arms sales to Taiwan despite Chinese opposition Press TV 13 Oct 2020 -- The United States is reportedly moving forward with three advanced weapons sales to Taiwan in a move that is likely to enrage China and increase tensions between the two world powers.
Taiwan Slams China's Televised 'Confessions' by Its Nationals Radio Free Asia 13 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan hit out on Tuesday at the airing on Chinese state TV of "confessions" by two of its nationals accused by Beijing of spying for the democratic island.
Taiwan tells China to stop political manipulation CNA 12 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan urged China on Monday to stop engaging in political manipulation to avoid hurting cross-Taiwan Strait relations at a time when bilateral ties have dipped to a new low.
Minister inspects NASC after delivery of final six Black Hawks CNA 12 Oct 2020 -- Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) on Monday inspected the National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) base in Kaohsiung after it received a final delivery of six Black Hawk helicopters for use in rescue missions last week.
Two new imported COVID-19 cases reported in Taiwan CNA 12 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed two new imported cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number in the country to 529 since the outbreak began at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan spy used Europe academic post to infiltrate mainland, harm China-Europe ties: sources Global Times 12 Oct 2020 -- Sources in the Chinese mainland's state security agency recently provided details to the Global Times of the case against a Taiwan spy who used his academic post in Europe as a cover to collect intelligence, recruit mainland personnel to become Taiwan spies, and sow discord between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other nations.
Nearly 2 million doses of flu vaccine used so far in 6 days: CDC CNA 11 Oct 2020 -- Nearly 2 million doses of influenza vaccine purchased by the government to provide free shots to vulnerable people have been administered so far, six days after the annual vaccination program was launched Monday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Sunday.
State security agency uncovers hundreds of Taiwan espionage activities against mainland Global Times 11 Oct 2020 -- Sources with the Chinese mainland's state security agency recently revealed to the Global Times that a member of a Taiwan separatist group who had been arrested in Shenzhen in 2019 for endangering national security spied on the mainland's armed police deployment in Shenzhen, and sent photos and videos he took of the deployment to the Taiwan separatist group.
Chinese military aircraft again enters Taiwan's southwest ADIZ CNA 11 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Sunday, marking the 17th such incursion by the Chinese military into the nation's ADIZ in less than a month.
PLA holds amphibious landing drills to 'show firm will against Taiwan secessionists' Global Times 11 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted large-scale joint amphibious landing drills off the Chinese mainland's southeastern coast amid increasingly rampant Taiwan secessionist moves, including hundreds of espionage attempts on the Chinese mainland and collusion with the US. Chinese mainland analysts said on Sunday that the PLA drills again demonstrate the mainland's strong capability and firm will against Taiwan secessionists and push for reunification, following PLA aerial and naval exercises and patrols in the Taiwan Straits that have continued for nearly a month.
China Holds Military Invasion Drill Amid Tensions With Taiwan VOA 11 Oct 2020 -- China staged a large-scale island invasion military exercise during Taiwan's National Day as President Tsai Ing-wen called for "meaningful dialogue" with Beijing.
Chinese military aircraft enters airspace near Taiwan CNA 10 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military anti-submarine (ASW) aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, while the country was celebrating its National Day, also known as Double Ten Day.
President Tsai says Taiwan willing to hold dialogue with Beijing CNA 10 Oct 2020 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday expressed willingness to hold "meaningful dialogue" with the leadership of Beijing to have peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. will fulfill its commitments to Taiwan's defense: Pompeo CNA 10 Oct 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that the U.S. will "fulfill (its) commitments" to Taiwan, amid rising calls on the American right for the U.S. to explicitly commit to defending Taiwan in the event that it is attacked by China.
Political parties divided on Tsai's remarks on cross-strait relations CNA 10 Oct 2020 -- The ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan on Saturday gave mixed reactions to President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) National Day speech on cross-Taiwan Strait relations, with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) accusing her of not practicing what she preaches.
Taiwan's foreign minister thanks India after National Day spat with China CNA 10 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Saturday thanked India for its support after the country rebuked the Chinese embassy in New Delhi for attempting to manipulate media coverage of Taiwan's Double Ten National Day.
Taiwan president wants 'meaningful dialogue' with China amid rising military tensions Press TV 10 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has expressed desire to engage in "meaningful dialogue" with China on what she termed an equal basis.
Three new imported COVID-19 cases recorded in Taiwan: CECC CNA 09 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan reported three new imported cases of COVID-19 on Friday, two of them from the Philippines and one from Ukraine, raising the total number of infections to 527 since the outbreak began, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
No impact on Taiwan as China joins COVAX: CECC CNA 09 Oct 2020 -- China's joining of the global United Nations-backed COVID-19 vaccine alliance COVAX has not had any effect on Taiwan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
Amid tank accident, president highlights new tank purchases CNA 09 Oct 2020 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Friday the military is planning the purchase of the most advanced tanks to speed up the pace at which it replaces old models while remembering a soldier killed in a tank accident in Kinmen County.
Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ on eve of national day CNA 09 Oct 2020 -- Two Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday, a day before the country marks its Double Ten National Day.
Taiwan's military drills 'a futile cover-up show' against PLA operations Global Times 09 Oct 2020 -- The military on the island of Taiwan reportedly started on Friday a set of exercises off the coast where the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the mainland have been frequently conducting drills and patrols since mid-September. While analysts on the island claim the exercises were designed to counter those of the PLA, many recent events indicate weaknesses of the Taiwan military and mainland experts say Taiwan drills shall yield no significant changes to the overwhelming advantage the PLA has over it.
Taiwan Pulls Out of Tourism Trade Event Over Name Change Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's Tourism Bureau has withdrawn from an international trade trade show after the host organization changed its name on the official website without prior notification.
Taiwan reports one new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 08 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan confirmed one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 524 since the pandemic began, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
One killed, one injured in Army tank accident in Kinmen CNA 08 Oct 2020 -- One soldier was killed while another was injured when a tank crashed into an embankment following a drill in the offshore island county of Kinmen on Thursday, military sources said that day.
MND confirms U.S., Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan CNA 08 Oct 2020 -- A U.S. MC-130J military aircraft flew along the median line of the Taiwan Strait that separates China and Taiwan Thursday, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed that same day.
O'Brien speech suggests Taiwan has only itself to rely on Global Times 08 Oct 2020 -- By putting forward a so-called "porcupine" strategy and asking the island of Taiwan to buy more weapons, Washington is sending a clear signal that it is reluctant to sacrifice its own interests to battle against Beijing for the sake of Taiwan if a military conflict bursts out, Chinese experts said amid US officials' recent calls for the island to spend more on its own defense.
Quarantine extended for Sri Lanka, Malaysia business travelers to Taiwan CNA 07 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan on Wednesday revised its COVID-19 travel risk classifications for Sri Lanka and Malaysia, citing a recent uptick in the number of confirmed cases in the two countries, which means arriving business travelers will have to quarantine for longer periods than before.
Taiwan tracing contacts of 4 possible domestic cases of COVID-19 CNA 07 Oct 2020 -- Health authorities in Taiwan are trying to track down the contacts of four people who tested positive for COVID-19 after their recent departure from the country, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Two new imported COVID-19 cases reported in Taiwan CNA 07 Oct 2020 -- Two new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Taiwan on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 523 since the outbreak began at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Make smart investments amid China threat: U.S. official to Taiwan CNA 07 Oct 2020 -- A senior Pentagon official on Tuesday called on Taiwan to invest in cost-effective systems to achieve a multiple deterrent capability in light of the growing military threat from China.
KMT Reversal Prompts Fresh Chinese War Threat Against Taiwan VOA 07 Oct 2020 -- A stunning reversal by members of Taiwan's leading opposition party — long seen as supporting friendly relations with Beijing — has given fresh impetus to Chinese calls for the use of military action to bring the self-governing territory to heel.
Taiwan to continue with 'cautious balance' in U.S. relations: envoy CNA 07 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's top envoy to the United States said on Tuesday that Taiwan will continue its cautious and balanced approach to Taiwan-U.S. relations, after Taiwan's Legislature passed earlier that day a resolution in support of "actively pursuing" formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Taiwan confirms three new imported cases of COVID-19 CNA 06 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan on Tuesday confirmed three new cases of COVID-19, all Taiwan nationals who returned from overseas Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Vice defense minister urges U.S. arms sales amid rising China threat CNA 06 Oct 2020 -- Vice Defense Minister Chang Guan-chung (張冠群) on Monday urged the United States to continue providing Taiwan with weapons to meet its defense needs, in light of a growing military threat from China.
President Tsai urges military to be better to face down 'rumors' CNA 06 Oct 2020 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) visited a wing of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force on Tuesday and encouraged the troops to perform well so that "groundless rumors" about Taiwan's military "collapse on themselves."
KMT's latest proposals are of 'Taiwan independence' nature: analysts Global Times 06 Oct 2020 -- Regardless of its intentions, the Kuomintang (KMT)'s latest proposals against the Communist Party of China (CPC), and promoting the Taiwan island's relationship with the US, will not only tarnish KMT, but also severely harm cross-Straits relations, observers said.
Taiwan records one new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 05 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan recorded one new imported case of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 518 since the outbreak of the disease at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said that day.
Taiwan military sends over 4,000 warplane sorties on patrol this year CNA 05 Oct 2020 -- Taiwan's armed forces have deployed more than 4,000 sorties of military aircraft so far this year to conduct patrol missions, a 20 percent increase compared with the same period of last year.
Taiwan 'to Issue Wish List of Weapons From the US' Amid Rising Tensions With Beijing Sputnik 05 Oct 2020 -- Tensions between the People's Republic of China and the government of the self-declared Republic of China in Taipei have escalated in recent years: the United States' support for Taiwan has included repeated arms sales to the island which has led to criticism from Beijing.
Czech reaffirms One-China principle in positive move to save ties soured by Senate leader's Taiwan trip Global Times 05 Oct 2020 -- The Czech Republic reaffirmed its long-standing position to the one-China principle after refusing the head of the Czech Senate Milos Vystrčil to join a foreign policy meeting due to his unwarranted and unauthorized visit to the island of Taiwan, which was a dangerous move seen as seriously violating bilateral ties between China and Czech.
Experts urge Taiwan to prepare for war of attrition with China CNA 04 Oct 2020 -- Two local military experts recently called on Taiwan's armed forces to be prepared for a war of attrition with China, following an increase in Chinese military maneuvers near Taiwan in recent months with the aim of wearing down the nation's military.
PLA continues drills, patrols in Taiwan Straits during national holidays Global Times 04 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is apparently continuing its combat-oriented exercises and combat readiness patrols in the Taiwan Straits, as it reportedly sent warplanes to the region again on Sunday, marking the fourth consecutive day since the start of the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn holiday period on Thursday. It also seems as if the PLA's sorties are wearing out the military on the Taiwan island, observers said on Sunday.
MND confirms Canadian warship, PLA plane active around Taiwan CNA 03 Oct 2020 -- A Canadian warship has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed Saturday, while noting that a Chinese Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft again intruded into Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) that day.
Chinese military vessel spotted near Taiwan: military sources CNA 03 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese military vessel has been observed operating in international waters 30 nautical miles (55.5km) off Taiwan's east coast for more than a day since early Friday, military sources told CNA on Saturday.
Cruise ship outbreak decisive in Taiwan COVID-19 policy: health minister CNA 03 Oct 2020 -- Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) on Saturday said the mass outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in February was pivotal in shaping Taiwan's approach to the disease, by showing that strict quarantine can be even more effective than testing as a means of containment.
Taiwan reports two new imported cases of COVID-19 CNA 02 Oct 2020 -- Two new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Taiwan on Friday, both of them returning Taiwanese who has been working overseas for some time, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Chinese military plane enters Taiwan's ADIZ on Moon Festival CNA 01 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine patrol plane entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, as the Chinese world celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival.
U.S. Congress task force suggests name change for Taiwan office CNA 01 Oct 2020 -- A report published by a U.S. Congress task force on Wednesday said that the U.S. should allow Taiwan to change the name of its office in the country to the "Taiwan Representative Office" or a similar title, in reflection of the "broad, substantial relations" it shares with Taiwan.
China to require COVID-19 test for limited cross-strait travel CNA 01 Oct 2020 -- Starting Oct. 12, people allowed to travel between Taiwan and four major cities in China will be required to show a negative COVID-19 test on arrival and departure, Chinese authorities said Wednesday.
One new imported COVID-19 case reported in Taiwan CNA 01 Oct 2020 -- One new imported case of COVID-19 was reported in Taiwan Thursday, bringing the total of confirmed cases in the country to 515 since the outbreak of the disease at the end of last year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.
Taiwan protests renaming of contested islands by Japanese locality CNA 01 Oct 2020 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday protested the renaming, by a Japanese local government, of the administrative designation of a group of islands claimed by Taiwan, China and Japan.
Gangster receives 18 months for attempted espionage CNA 01 Oct 2020 -- A known member of the Tian Tao Meng gang who fled to China after being involved in an unlawful death case in Taiwan, and was recruited to spy for Beijing while there, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for attempting to acquire military intelligence by the Taiwan High Court Wednesday.

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