February 2021 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan confirms one new imported COVID-19 case CNA 28 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday recorded one new imported case of COVID-19 from Poland, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 955, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan confirms 3 new imported cases of COVID-19 CNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan reported three new imported cases of COVID-19 on Saturday involving arrivals from the United Kingdom, Vietnam and the Philippines, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
'One person per residence' quarantine rule to be expanded from March 1 CNA 27 Feb 2021 -- The "one person per residence" rule currently applicable to all arrivals in Taiwan since mid-January will be expanded to include those who need to undergo self isolation after having contact with individuals found to have COVID-19, starting March 1, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Saturday.
Taiwan's COVID infection, death rates far below global average: CECC CNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), the government body in charge of the nation's COVID-19 response, touted its efficacy in preventing the spread of coronavirus as it marked the one-year anniversary of its establishment Saturday.
Taiwan releases priority list for receiving COVID-19 vaccine CNA 27 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday published its COVID-19 vaccination priority list, as it prepares to begin a national immunization campaign sometime during March.
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine expected in Taiwan by April: premier CNA 26 Feb 2021 -- A total of 4.76 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine Taiwan has secured through the global vaccine-sharing initiative COVAX are expected to become available by April, Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) said Friday.
Taiwan reports 5 new imported cases of COVID-19 CNA 25 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan reported five new imported cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, all involving female migrant workers from the Philippines and bringing the total number to 951 since the pandemic began, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan slams China for tightening religious freedom through law CNA 25 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) slammed China on Thursday for clamping down further on religious freedom and vowed to cooperate more closely with the Vatican to defend such freedom after Beijing recently issued a set of rules on religious clergies.
China's 'gray-zone' warfare against Taiwan at highest level: scholars CNA 25 Feb 2021 -- China's "gray-zone" warfare targeting Taiwan is now at its highest level, which could signal a full-scale invasion, local military experts warned Thursday.
U.S. review of supply chains beneficial to Taiwan: scholar CNA 25 Feb 2021 -- A decision by U.S. President Joe Biden to launch a comprehensive review of the country's critical supply chains will be beneficial for Taiwan, as the U.S. has indicated that it will work with its allies in this regard, a Taiwanese scholar said Thursday.
Chinese military denounces US destroyer's provocation in Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 25 Feb 2021 -- "The USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) sailed through the Taiwan Strait on February 24. China is firmly opposed to it," said Senior Colonel Zhang Chunhui, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Thursday.
US undermining regional stability by sailing warships through Taiwan Strait: China Press TV 25 Feb 2021 -- China's military has slammed the United States for undermining regional "peace and stability," after a US Navy warship once again sailed through the Taiwan Strait, which separates self-ruled Taiwan from mainland China.
China Blasts US for Undermining Regional Peace as American Destroyer Sails Through Taiwan Strait Sputnik 25 Feb 2021 -- Earlier, the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur joined the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force replenishment ship JS Hamana and light frigate FNS Prairial to conduct a tri-lateral replenishment-at-sea.
Second U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait under Biden administration CNA 25 Feb 2021 -- A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer transited through the Taiwan Strait in a routine operation on Wednesday, the second by a U.S. battleship since President Joe Biden assumed office in January.
7th Fleet Destroyer transits Taiwan Strait US Navy Press Release 24 Feb 2021 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Feb. 24 (local time) in accordance with international law. The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows.
Taiwan records four new imported cases of COVID-19 CNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan reported four new imported cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, three from the United States and one from Malaysia, bringing the total number to 946 since the epidemic began, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan eases restrictions on entry of foreign visitors (update) CNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan will partially lift restrictions on the entry of foreign visitors starting from March 1, as well as allow transit flights through Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Taiwan extends mask mandate at large gatherings CNA 24 Feb 2021 -- People who attend large gatherings in Taiwan will continue to be required to wear masks and forbidden from eating or drinking anything other than water, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said on Wednesday.
Shortened quarantine for business travelers from certain countries CNA 24 Feb 2021 -- Short-term business travelers from countries deemed to be at low or low-to-moderate risk of COVID-19 will be able to apply for shorter quarantine periods again from March 1, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Chinese Aircraft Carry Out Exercises, Pressure Taiwan in South China Sea Region Radio Free Asia 24 Feb 2021 -- Chinese aircraft have conducted multiple exercises in the South China Sea region over the past few weeks, including maneuvers in Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), which experts see as a sustained pressure campaign against Taipei.
Flowery rhetoric dominates Taiwan-China exchange on cross-strait ties CNA 24 Feb 2021 -- The top offices responsible for cross- Taiwan Strait policy on both sides aired their grievances in uncharacteristically vivid and idiomatic terms this week, led by the new head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).
AstraZeneca vaccine doses to be administered at least 8 weeks apart CNA 23 Feb 2021 -- People in Taiwan who accept the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will receive their first and second doses at least eight weeks apart, in accord with recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and a new study, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Taiwanese team identifies 4 potential antiviral drugs for COVID-19 CNA 23 Feb 2021 -- A research team from a domestic university has identified four promising antiviral drug candidates that can inhibit the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the team leader said Tuesday.
Taiwan continues strict COVID-19 control measures People's Daily 23 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan will continue to impose strict epidemic control measures from March 1 as the COVID-19 pandemic remained severe across the world, the local epidemic monitoring agency said Monday.
Taiwan's new defense chief assumes post CNA 23 Feb 2021 -- Former intelligence chief Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) officially became Taiwan's Minister of National Defense on Tuesday in a ceremony held behind closed doors.
China's repression will not deter Taiwan's global outreach: MOFA CNA 23 Feb 2021 -- Beijing's repression will not stop Taiwan's efforts to expand its international engagement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Taiwan's new China affairs head pledges to break cross-strait impasse CNA 23 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's new top China affairs chief pledged during his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday to do his best to break the impasse with China without sacrificing the nation's sovereignty, but offered no specifics on how he planned to achieve that.
Taiwan likely to lift current ban on foreign visitors next month CNA 21 Feb 2021 -- The government is moving toward lifting its ban on foreign visitors to Taiwan next month, the health minister said Sunday, two months after the ban was introduced in January to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in response to a new variant of the coronavirus.
Arrivals from Brazil to be government-quarantined due to new variant CNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan will launch new quarantine rules for travelers from Brazil starting this week in response to arrivals from the country who have been confirmed with a new, seemingly more transmissible version of the COVID-19 virus that originated there.
Beijing to step up global influence campaign: Taiwanese expert CNA 21 Feb 2021 -- Beijing is expected to step up its global influence campaign after the Communist Party of China (CPC) issued revised regulations on united front work in early January, according to an expert from a government-funded think tank in Taiwan.
Taiwan scrambles jets after Chinese military exercises in South China Sea Press TV 21 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's air force has scrambled jets for two straight days after the Chinese military carried out drills in the South China Sea.
New China affairs head choice 'shows goodwill to Beijing': scholar CNA 20 Feb 2021 -- The appointment of Chiu Tai-san (邱太三) to handle China affairs should be seen as a friendly gesture toward Beijing, as Chiu is known to be dovish in his approach to cross-strait issues, Taiwanese scholar Chao Chun-shan (趙春山) said Friday.
Retired military officials indicted for alleged spying for China CNA 20 Feb 2021 -- Four former officials of the Military Intelligence Bureau were indicted on Saturday for alleged violation of the National Security Act and the National Intelligence Service Law by passing confidential intelligence to China after their retirement.
Taiwan authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine ahead of first shipment's arrival CNA 20 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine as it prepares to take delivery of its first 200,000 doses of the drug as early as next week.
Taiwan reports one new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 20 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan reported a new imported case of COVID-19 on Saturday involving a Filipino national who arrived in the country earlier this month to work, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Medical workers to get priority for COVID-19 vaccinations: CECC CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- About 332,000 health care workers across Taiwan will be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, which could arrive as early as the end of February, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports one new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday added one new imported case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 941, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan names new defense, intelligence, China affairs heads (update) CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office on Friday announced a reshuffle of three Cabinet-level officials, replacing the leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, the National Security Bureau and the Mainland Affairs Council.
Taiwan reshuffles top defense, intelligence, China affairs officials CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office on Friday announced a reshuffle of three Cabinet-level officials, replacing the leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, the National Security Bureau and the Mainland Affairs Council.
U.S. House introduces bill to back Taiwan's WHO observer status bid CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Nearly 40 members of the United States House of Representatives on Thursday led a bipartisan effort to back Taiwan's bid for observer status in the World Health Organization (WHO).
U.S. congressmen reintroduce bill to protect Taiwan from China attack CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Two members of the United States Congress reintroduced a bill on Thursday in the Senate and House of Representatives to deter the use of force by China against Taiwan.
Nine Chinese PLA planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ after U.S. bill submitted CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- Nine Chinese military planes entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday, including bombers and fighter jets, after U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill to help defend Taiwan from an attack by China.
Taiwan top flashpoint in U.S.-China relations: former officials CNA 19 Feb 2021 -- A number of former American officials and scholars ranked Taiwan the number one flashpoint in the United States-China relations with the potential to trigger military conflict, at a congressional commission hearing Thursday.
Health minister certain that BioNTech will sign COVID-19 vaccine deal CNA 18 Feb 2021 -- Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih- chung (陳時中) said Thursday that he was "certain" that BioNTech (BNT) will sign a deal to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan, just one day after he announced that such a deal fell through in December due to "outside interference."
Taiwan Affairs Office slams DPP authorities' conspiracy on failure to buy COVID-19 vaccines from BNT Global Times 18 Feb 2021 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council slammed rumors that the Chinese mainland pressured German Biotech company BioNTech (BNT) not to sell COVID-19 vaccines to the island, saying that the Taiwan authorities' complaint of a so-called difficult situation is untenable and results from its own anti-mainland political maneuvers.
Taiwan's Cabinet approves space development promotion act (update) CNA 18 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a draft act regulating space-based activities and promoting the development of space-related industries.
Taiwan's locally-developed military drone crashes; no one hurt CNA 18 Feb 2021 -- A locally developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed at a forest park in eastern Taiwan on Thursday evening. No one was reportedly hurt in the incident.
Taiwan island's intensive military exercises a political show to cover its weakness: analysts Global Times 18 Feb 2021 -- The island of Taiwan has reportedly arranged intensive military exercises in February and March in areas where aircraft of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the US military often visit.
Taiwan confirms 1 new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday confirmed one new imported case of COVID-19 involving a Taiwanese woman living in the U.S. who returned to Taiwan in November 2020 and recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Deal to buy BioNTech vaccine foiled by outside sources: minister CNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan was extremely close to securing 5 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine late last year, but the deal fell through at the last minute due to interference from outside sources, Taiwan's health minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Wednesday.
Taiwan coast guard ships add new livery to distinguish them from China's CNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's more-than 200 coast guard vessels will all soon be emblazoned with the word "Taiwan" to distinguish them from Chinese vessels.
Chinese spy planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ for 11th day in February CNA 17 Feb 2021 -- Two Chinese spy planes entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, the 11th day on which such intrusions have occurred in February.
Vietnam reports case of COVID-19 from Taiwan CNA 14 Feb 2021 -- Vietnam has reported a COVID-19 case that involved a recent arrival from Taiwan, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Sunday.
Taiwan reports 1 new imported case of COVID-19 CNA 12 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday confirmed one new imported case of COVID-19, a United States citizen in his 50s, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. think tank urges help for Taiwan to defend itself CNA 12 Feb 2021 -- The Joe Biden administration should make clear that Washington will not try to change Taiwan's status and work with its allies to plan against Chinese aggression and help Taiwan defend itself, scholars from a U.S. think tank said in a report released earlier this month.
Taiwan confirms one new imported COVID-19 case CNA 11 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday confirmed one new imported case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 936, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan thanks Biden after he raises concerns in call with Xi CNA 11 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's government expressed its thanks to U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday after Biden, in his first phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) since taking office, raised concerns about Beijing's increasing pressure against Taiwan.
U.S. tweet signals level of engagement with Taiwan seen under Trump CNA 11 Feb 2021 -- A meeting between Taiwan's top envoy to the United States and a senior State Department official on Wednesday and its public announcement may indicate continuing contacts with Taiwan at a high level under President Joe Biden's administration.
Taiwan to receive Moderna vaccine in 3-4 months: CECC CNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Over 5 million doses of vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical company Moderna Inc. are expected to be delivered to Taiwan between May and June, the country's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday, after Moderna announced a supply agreement with the Taiwan government.
Moderna to supply 5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan CNA 10 Feb 2021 -- American pharmaceutical company Moderna Inc. said Tuesday it has entered into an agreement with the Taiwan government for the supply of 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Taiwan reports 2 new imported cases of COVID-19 CNA 10 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday confirmed two new imported cases of COVID-19, one each from Myanmar and Indonesia, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China's unmanned vehicles a growing regional threat: analysts CNA 10 Feb 2021 -- China's aggressive development of unmanned air, ground and underwater vehicles is an increasing threat to Taiwan and the rest of region, according to analysts at a government-funded think tank in Taiwan.
Taiwan unveils plans to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations CNA 09 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan will prioritize the vaccination of roughly 990,000 health care workers and epidemic prevention personnel during the first phase roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 21st case in hospital cluster, four new imported cases CNA 09 Feb 2021 -- A family member of a nurse at Taoyuan General Hospital has been confirmed as having COVID-19, after previously testing negative five times for the disease, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Hospital visit bans in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan to be lifted CNA 09 Feb 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Tuesday announced that a ban on inpatient visits at hospitals in Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan in northern Taiwan will be lifted the following day.
Key to cross-strait peace lies in Beijing: President Tsai CNA 09 Feb 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday said the key to maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait lies in the hands of China, but she reiterated her administration's willingness to engage in "meaningful dialogue" with Beijing on equal terms.
COVAX to allot 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines doses to Taiwan in first roundCOVAX to allot 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines doses to Taiwan in first round CNA 08 Feb 2021 -- The global vaccine-sharing initiative COVAX will distribute around 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan during its first round of distribution, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday, although it did not say when they would be available.
Taiwan reports 1 new imported COVID-19 case; no new local infections CNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported one new imported case of COVID-19 but no locally transmitted cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Two Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ Monday night CNA 08 Feb 2021 -- Chinese aircraft entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) for a fifth consecutive day Monday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan reports 3 new imported COVID-19 cases, no new local infections CNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday confirmed three new imported cases of COVID-19, but recorded no additional domestic infections, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Military hackers not charged, were testing website's safety: MND CNA 07 Feb 2021 -- Prosecutors recently decided not to press charges against two military officers, who hacked into the defense ministry's website in 2017, as they had been instructed to do so to test the military's counter cyber attack capabilities, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Sunday.
Two Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 07 Feb 2021 -- A Chinese Y-8 tactical reconnaissance plane entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Xi calls for enhanced combat readiness from Chinese military during holidays Global Times 07 Feb 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the Chinese military to enhance its combat readiness during the upcoming Spring Festival holidays when he recently inspected an aviation division of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force. Experts said other militaries should not have the illusion that they can make provocative moves during the holidays without meeting PLA's countermeasures.
One new imported case of COVID-19 reported in Taiwan CNA 06 Feb 2021 -- A Taiwanese man, who returned from the United States on Jan. 8, was confirmed as the only new COVID-19 patient in Taiwan on Saturday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Blinken presses Chinese counterpart on regional issues, including Taiwan CNA 06 Feb 2021 -- United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that the U.S. and its allies will hold Beijing accountable for its efforts to threaten stability in the Indo-Pacific, including across the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese tactical reconnaissance plane enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 06 Feb 2021 -- A Chinese Y-8 tactical reconnaissance plane entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan reports 1 new domestic, 3 imported COVID-19 cases CNA 05 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday reported one new domestically transmitted case of COVID-19 and three imported cases of the disease, according to the latest update on the pandemic from the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Progress made on return of illegal kickbacks in Lafayette Frigate case CNA 05 Feb 2021 -- The Ministry of Justice on Friday confirmed that progress has been made in its pursuit of illicit kickbacks involved in the long-running Lafayette frigate scandal.
China blasts US 'old trick' as first warship sails near Taiwan under Biden Press TV 05 Feb 2021 -- China has denounced the US sending of yet another warship through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, saying the new US administration was using an old trick of "mixed manipulation" of the situation to deliberately create tensions in the region.
Taiwan reports ninth COVID-19 death, two new imported cases CNA 04 Feb 2021 -- A British man in his 70s has become the ninth patient in Taiwan to die of COVID-19, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.
Taiwan could receive COVID-19 vaccine in February at the earliest CNA 04 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan and other countries that are not United Nations members will be allotted 1.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the first round of vaccine distribution by the global vaccine-sharing initiative COVAX, with the earliest delivery date being February, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.
U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait, the first in Biden's presidency CNA 04 Feb 2021 -- A United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer on Thursday transited through the Taiwan Strait, the first by a U.S. warship since Joe Biden was inaugurated as president on Jan. 20.
First US warship under Biden sails through Taiwan Strait Press TV 04 Feb 2021 -- An American warship has passed through the strategically-sensitive Taiwan Strait, which separates self-ruled Taiwan from mainland China, the US navy says, the first such provocative voyage since US President Joe Biden assumed office last month.
First US Navy Warship Passes Taiwan Strait Since Biden Assumed Office Sputnik 04 Feb 2021 -- While officially adhering to the "One China" policy, the US has provided up to $13 billion in arms to the island state in the past four years, including missiles capable of hitting targets around the Taiwan Strait, and frequently conducts what it calls "freedom of navigation" operations in the region.
US move an old trick to "manipulate" cross-Strait situation: PLA Spokesperson PLA Daily 04 Feb 2021 -- "The US move to send warship to sail through the Taiwan Strait and hype it publicly is an old trick to "manipulate" the cross-Strait situation. China is firmly opposed to that," said Senior Colonel Zhang Chunhui, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement published on Thursday.
PLA monitors US warship transiting in Taiwan Straits, opposes US using old tricks to disturb regional stability: spokesperson Global Times 04 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command said Thursday it tracked and monitored the movements of the USS John S. McCain guided-missile destroyer as it sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Thursday and opposed the US repeating old tricks to deliberately create tensions and disturb regional peace and stability.
Two Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 04 Feb 2021 -- Two Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, the 30th day out of the first 35 days in the year in which Beijing has sent its aircraft into that airspace.
China's efforts toward national reunification won't stop, US should show sincerity through action, not words: expert Global Times 04 Feb 2021 -- US President Joe Biden might not be as provocative as the previous administration led by Donald Trump on the Taiwan question, as the State Department said that the so-called "one China policy" held by the US remained unchanged. Chinese experts noted that the new administration should convince China through actions, not words.
7th Fleet Destroyer transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 03 Feb 2021 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Feb. 4 (local time) in accordance with international law. The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows.
Two new imported COVID-19 cases recorded in Taiwan CNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported two new imported cases of COVID-19, both of which are Indonesian nationals employed as fishermen, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID measures drive drop in pneumonia, influenza deaths: study CNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Behavioral changes in Taiwan aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 have likely had a "positive spillover effect," driving deaths from pneumonia and influenza to their lowest levels in 10 years, according to the results of a recent study.
School openings after winter break to be delayed due to COVID-19 CNA 03 Feb 2021 -- The reopening of schools in Taiwan at the high school level and below following the winter break will be postponed for four days to Feb. 22 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Education Minister Pan Wen-chung (潘文忠) said Wednesday.
Taiwan military announces rule changes to reservist call-up system CNA 03 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan's military on Wednesday announced that beginning in 2022 it will introduce new rules governing the call up of reservists to improve the combat readiness of the country's reserve forces.
U.S. urges China to stop pressuring Taiwan CNA 03 Feb 2021 -- The United States has urged Beijing to stop putting pressure on Taiwan in multiple spheres in response to a senior Chinese official's comment that Washington should respect Beijing's position on Taiwan.
2 patients in Taoyuan COVID-19 cluster on respirators: CECC CNA 02 Feb 2021 -- Two of the 19 patients in a COVID-19 cluster linked to Taoyuan General Hospital are in intensive care units and on respirators, a Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) official said Tuesday.
Chinese spy plane enters Taiwan ADIZ, 12th straight day of incursions CNA 02 Feb 2021 -- A Chinese military spy plane entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday evening, the 12th consecutive day there have been intrusions, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan to play key role in U.S.' China containment policy: scholars CNA 02 Feb 2021 -- As the Biden administration seeks to contain China, Taiwan's strategic location makes it likely the country will play a pivotal role, Taiwanese scholars said Tuesday during a forum.
Taiwan confirms one new imported COVID-19 case, no new local cases CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday confirmed one new imported case of COVID-19 but reported no locally transmitted cases for the second consecutive day, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
CECC denies report that Taiwan has obtained Pfizer vaccines (update) CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday there is no truth to a media report that Taiwan has secured 100,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through "diplomatic sources" in the United States.
CECC to further expand testing to control Taoyuan COVID cluster CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) will expand the scope of COVID-19 testing later this week to cover all people working at Taoyuan General Hospital -- the epicenter of a cluster infection -- to make sure no coronavirus patient is missed.
Taiwan retires first locally designed guided-missile corvette CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- The Navy on Monday retired the ROCS Ching Chiang, the first of Taiwan's 12 locally designed guided-missile corvettes that has defended the country's territorial waters for more than two decades.
Another Chinese military aircraft enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- A Chinese aircraft entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Monday following frequent incursions in January, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
A New Weapon? Chinese Ships Dredge in Waters Claimed by Taiwan VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- Chinese civil aviation authorities are working on a new civilian airport on Dadeng Island, less than 10 kilometers from the Taiwanese-held island of Kinmen, and Chinese ships can be spotted in sea tracts uncomfortably close to Taiwan's turf, dredging for gravel.
Taiwan calls for peaceful resolution of political strife in Myanmar CNA 01 Feb 2021 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) called on Monday for a peaceful resolution of political unrest in Myanmar following reports of a suspected coup in the Southeast Asian country.

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