June 2021 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 56 new COVID-19 cases, Delta variant cluster grows to 15 CNA 30 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 56 new cases of COVID-19, including one new case in an infection cluster caused by the Delta variant of the virus in Pingtung County, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives another batch of 410,000 Moderna vaccine doses CNA 30 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday took delivery of a third shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine it bought from the U.S. drugmaker, containing 410,000 doses.
Taiwan-U.S. trade talks touch on supply chains, vaccine production CNA 30 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan and the United States held bilateral trade talks Wednesday on issues that included the strengthening of supply chains, market access for U.S. pork producers, and the possibility of Taiwanese companies serving as authorized manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines.
Navy to take delivery of new Tuo Chiang-class corvette in July CNA 30 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's latest Tuo Chiang-class corvette, the Ta Chiang (PGG-619), is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in July, and a commissioning ceremony for the ship will be held in August, a military source said Wednesday.
Taiwan deploys 6 new Black Hawk helicopters for rescue operations CNA 30 Jun 2021 -- Six UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters received last year by the National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) will be deployed in July for rescue missions after completing a six-month training program, the NASC said Wednesday.
US' resuming talks with the island of Taiwan severely disturbs cross-Straits stability: experts Global Times 30 Jun 2021 -- After a five-year hiatus, the island of Taiwan had the video meeting with the US for the Trade Investment Framework Talks (TIFA) on Wednesday, which have been criticized by experts and residents of the island as a platform to bow to the US' endless demands at the cost of the people in Taiwan and may further disturb the cross-Straits stability.
Why China's PLA Keeps Putting up Posters to Threaten War Against Taiwan VOA 30 Jun 2021 -- The Chinese military's use of colorful, strongly worded posters hinting at war with old political rival Taiwan are aimed more at keeping its own troops on edge and making the Communist Party look strong than at riling the Taiwanese, some experts say.
Taiwan reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more Delta infection CNA 29 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 54 new cases of COVID-19 and confirmed that another case in a cluster in Pingtung County was caused by the infectious Delta variant of the virus, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Hospital identified as possible site of transmission in Pingtung Delta cluster CNA 29 Jun 2021 -- Authorities in Pingtung County said Tuesday that six people from a cluster of COVID-19 cases involving the highly infectious Delta variant recently visited Fangliao General Hospital, raising concerns that some of them may have been infected there.
Taiwan, U.S. to discuss vaccine import, export simplification: President CNA 29 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan and the United States will discuss the simplification of vaccine import and export procedures during upcoming trade talks on Wednesday, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday.
China urges Japan to clarify ties with Taiwan island, condemns politician's statement aimed at 'military deregulation' Global Times 30 Jun 2021 -- China has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese government and urged it to clarify on the matter and make ensure it will not happen again, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, after Japan's deputy defense minister vowed to protect the island of Taiwan "as a democratic country."
Acting head of Taiwan office in Macao forced home CNA 29 Jun 2021 -- The acting head of Taiwan's representative office in Macau has been forced to return home after the Macao government refused to grant him a visa extension, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Monday.
Taiwan sees daily COVID-19 cases drop to 60, lowest in over one month CNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 60 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest in more than one month, and three deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to receive more Moderna vaccine doses Wednesday CNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) confirmed on Monday that another 410,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to Taiwan on June 30.
No new confirmed cases linked to Pingtung COVID cluster: CECC CNA 28 Jun 2021 -- No new cases of COVID-19 originating from a cluster outbreak in Pingtung featuring the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus were reported Monday, indicating that it has been contained, the Central Epidemic Control Center (CECC) said Monday.
Taiwan's bid to procure Novavax vaccine uncertain CNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan has made inquiries with American biotechnology company Novavax about vaccine procurement but whether it can secure the vaccine quickly enough is uncertain, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Monday.
Taiwan Marine Corps stages amphibious landing drill CNA 28 Jun 2021 -- Members of Taiwan's Marine Corps recently conducted an amphibious landing exercise in the south of the country, as part of their routine combat readiness training, the Navy Command said Monday.
US 'Looks Forward' to Trade Talks with Taiwan Amid China's Objection VOA 28 Jun 2021 -- The United States said it looks forward to this week's trade talks with Taiwan as the two economies continue to strengthen bilateral trade ties, despite China's objection.
Taiwan reports 89 COVID-19 cases; more Delta variant cases confirmed CNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan reported 89 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, and confirmed that two more previously reported cases involved the highly infectious Delta variant of the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
2nd Taiwan COVID vaccine maker to apply for EUA on Phase 2 data CNA 27 Jun 2021 -- Taiwanese vaccine maker United Biomedical Inc. (UBI) Asia announced Sunday that it will seek emergency use authorization (EUA) in Taiwan for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate before the end of June after unveiling the interim results of its Phase 2 clinical trials.
Taiwan reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths (update) CNA 26 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 80 new cases of COVID-19, all but two of which were domestic infections, as well as 13 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
First locally transmitted Delta variant cases confirmed in Pingtung CNA 26 Jun 2021 -- Six cases of the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Pingtung County, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday, but the number could increase.
Taiwan's Taoyuan hospital battling growing COVID-19 cluster CNA 26 Jun 2021 -- Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital in northern Taiwan announced on Saturday that it will suspend inpatient and outpatient services, and stop taking emergency admissions and giving vaccine shots amid a growing cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the hospital.
Mainland spokesperson slams DPP official's provocative remarks People's Daily 26 Jun 2021 -- Attempts by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority secessionists to seek "Taiwan independence" through force will only end in a devastating failure, a mainland spokesperson said Friday.
Taiwan Coast Guard takes delivery of second missile corvette CNA 25 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Friday took delivery of a new missile corvette, the Chenggong (成功艦), which will be deployed in eastern Taiwan to protect Taiwan's maritime rights and the interests of local fishermen.
Over-17 adults in Taiwan may now obtain leftover vaccine doses: CECC CNA 25 Jun 2021 -- People in Taiwan 18 years old and over are now eligible to receive leftover doses of COVID-19 vaccines, but must register ahead of time, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
Taiwan to further expand access to Moderna vaccine CNA 25 Jun 2021 -- Starting July 1, the rollout of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be expanded to include more people who are on the government vaccine priority list as well as individuals who have received their first shot of the same brand, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
Arrivals from 5 countries to face stricter quarantines CNA 25 Jun 2021 -- Starting Sunday, travelers arriving in Taiwan from five countries will be quarantined in government facilities, because of concerns over more infectious coronavirus variants, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) announced.
CECC seeks to contain COVID-19 cluster at Taipei wholesale markets CNA 25 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday that it is working to quickly identify and isolate new COVID-19 cases amid a growing infection cluster involving wholesale vegetable markets in Taipei City.
Japan to donate another 1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan CNA 25 Jun 2021 -- Japan will soon give Taiwan a second donation of 1 million COVID-19 vaccines, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday.
China firmly opposes military contacts between U.S., Taiwan People's Daily 25 Jun 2021 -- China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges and military contacts between the United States and Taiwan, said a Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday.
Cross-strait peace is U.S. national security interest: top general CNA 24 Jun 2021 -- Maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait is of critical importance to the United States, the top U.S. general said at a House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday.
China urges US to stop official exchanges and military contacts with Taiwan：Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 24 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affairs. China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchanges or military contacts between the US and Taiwan, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 130 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths (update) CNA 24 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 130 new cases of COVID-19--129 domestic infections, one imported case--and six deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan extends level-3 COVID-19 alert to July 12 People's Daily 24 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will extend its level-3 COVID-19 alert by two more weeks until July 12 in response to the continued risk posed by local transmission of cases, the island's disease monitoring agency said Wednesday.
Taiwan condemns forced closure of Hong Kong's Apple Daily CNA 24 Jun 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), Taiwan's top government agency handling relations with China, and legislators across party lines on Thursday condemned the forced closure of Apple Daily, a pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong, slamming the move as oppression of press freedom.
Taiwanese Groups Join Growing Calls to Boycott Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2021 -- Calls are growing for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, with campaigners around the world citing the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s rights abuses in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong.
Taiwan extends national Level 3 COVID-19 alert to July 12 CNA 23 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's nationwide Level 3 COVID-19 alert has been extended to July 12, in response to the continued risk posed by domestic transmissions of the disease, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Wednesday.
Taiwan VP urges Beijing to stop oppressing Hong Kong's press CNA 23 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday called on Beijing to stop oppressing the media in Hong Kong, where the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily is facing a shutdown after a crackdown by police.
U.S. navy makes sixth transit through Taiwan Strait under Biden CNA 23 Jun 2021 -- A United States Navy destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, making it the sixth transit by an American warship through the waterway in five months.
PLA on alert during US warship's latest Taiwan Straits provocation Global Times 23 Jun 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command tracked and monitored a US warship as it sailed through the Taiwan Straits with the aim of stirring up trouble in the region on Tuesday, the command's spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Chinese military denounces US destroyer's provocation in Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 23 Jun 2021 -- The USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) sailed through the Taiwan Strait and hyped it publicly on June 22. Air Force Senior Colonel Zhang Chunhui, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command (ETC), denounced the US provocative move in a written statement on Wednesday.
Beijing Blames 'One Power' for Global Chaos, Says it Won't Let Taiwan Be 'Torn Away' From China Sputnik 23 Jun 2021 -- Chinese officials have been fighting a war of words with their US counterparts in the Biden administration in recent months amid the latest escalations of China-US tensions over Taiwan. Beijing considers the island to be an integral part of China and has threatened to take action against both its "separatist" politicians and their foreign backers.
Beijing Decries US Warship's Passage Via Taiwan Strait as Threat to Regional Peace Sputnik 23 Jun 2021 -- China has expressed protest in connection with the latest passage of a US Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, Air Force Senior Colonel Zhang Chunhui, the spokesman for the Chinese army's Eastern Theater Command, said on Wednesday.
Decision on possible change in Level 3 COVID alert to come Wednesday CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will announce Wednesday whether it plans to extend the current Level 3 COVID-19 alert beyond June 28 when it expires, after it reported under 100 new cases for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan thanks Lithuania for pledged COVID-19 vaccine donation CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), Taiwan's government and legislators across party lines expressed appreciation after the Lithuanian government pledged to donate 20,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Tuesday.
Netherlands to open borders to travelers from Taiwan on June 24 CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- Travelers from Taiwan will be allowed to visit the Netherlands without having to quarantine or present a negative COVID-19 test result beginning June 24.
Taiwan to expand COVID vaccine access to seniors over 64, food deliverers CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will expand the coverage of its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program from July 1 to include seniors aged between 65-74, postal workers, food deliverers and others, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Tuesday.
Taiwan to expand COVID vaccine access to seniors over 64, food deliverers CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- Foreign nationals who are 75-years-old and above, hold a Taiwanese residency permit and currently live in Taipei, will be allowed to make online appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccination jab from Wednesday, city officials announced Tuesday.
All arrivals to Taiwan to be tested for COVID before quarantine ends: CECC CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- All travelers arriving in Taiwan will be tested for COVID-19 on the last day of their mandatory 14-day quarantine, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 22 Jun 2021 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit June 22 (local time) through international waters in accordance with international law.
U.S. voices support for Taiwan amid Hong Kong office woes CNA 22 Jun 2021 -- The United States will stand by Taiwan as it faces intimidation from China, State Department spokesman Ned Price said Monday, after Taiwanese staffers at the country's representative office in Hong Kong were forced to return home due to visa issues.
DPP urged to cease all actions disrupting Hong Kong People's Daily 22 Jun 2021 -- A mainland spokesperson on Monday urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan to end the illusion of colluding with external forces to seek "Taiwan independence," and to immediately cease all actions aimed at disrupting Hong Kong under the guise of "assisting Hong Kong."
DPP's political manipulation over vaccines harms Taiwan people: spokesperson People's Daily 22 Jun 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Monday that Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority is harming the lives and health of the Taiwan people by conducting its political manipulation over vaccines.
Taiwan's Hong Kong office to continue with single officer CNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's representative office in Hong Kong will continue to operate even though most Taiwanese posted at the office have been forced home due to visa issues, the chief of Taiwan's top agency handling relations with China said Monday.
Taiwan reports 75 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths CNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 75 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 COVID-related deaths, the first time the daily number of cases has dipped below 100 since May 19 when the country issued a nationwide Level 3 COVID-19 alert, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 75 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths CNA 21 Jun 2021 -- Another COVID-19 case related to the Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital was reported on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases linked to the hospital to 14.
85 nursing, care facilities in Taiwan report 339 COVID cases CNA 21 Jun 2021 -- COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported at 85 nursing homes or care institutions around Taiwan, involving a total of 339 confirmed infections, including 48 at a nursing home in Taipei's Shilin District, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Taiwan Welcomes More COVID Vaccine Doses From US VOA 21 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan has welcomed the arrival of about 2.5 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine from the United States, a gesture that was met angrily by China.
DPP slammed for disrupting Hong Kong and seeking "Taiwan independence" People's Daily 21 Jun 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for its attempts to disrupt Hong Kong and seek "Taiwan independence".
Taiwan to Keep Hong Kong Representative Office Despite Lack of Staff Radio Free Asia 21 Jun 2021 -- The democratic government of Taiwan said on Monday it will keep its representative office in Hong Kong manned by a single official, despite an ongoing row over visas.
Level 3 COVID alert to remain despite drop in new cases to 109: CECC CNA 20 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 109 new cases of COVID-19, marking its eighth straight day of daily case numbers below 200, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. donation of 2.5 million Moderna doses arrives in Taiwan CNA 20 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday received a shipment of 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine donated by the United States government, obtaining its single largest batch of COVID-19 vaccines in a single day since the pandemic began early last year.
President thanks U.S. for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donation CNA 20 Jun 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday thanked the United States for donating 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan, saying that the U.S. is a "true friend" who supports the Taiwanese people.
US Sending 2.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan VOA 20 Jun 2021 -- The United States says it is sending 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, substantially increasing its initial promise of 750,000 shots.
Taiwan reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, under 200 per day for 1 week (update) CNA 19 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 128 new cases of COVID-19, as well as 20 deaths, marking a full week in which the daily number of infections remained below 200, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. to deliver 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine to Taiwan Sunday CNA 19 Jun 2021 -- The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Saturday that 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to Taiwan Sunday as a donation from the United States.
Only 5 confirmed Delta variant cases found in Taiwan, all imported: CECC CNA 19 Jun 2021 -- The highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19, which has been spreading rapidly across the globe, has been confirmed in only five cases in Taiwan, all of which were imported, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.
Taiwan to start giving second AstraZeneca COVID-19 jabs soon CNA 19 Jun 2021 -- People who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca (AZ) COVID-19 vaccine before May 9 can now make appointments for their second shot, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.
US triples COVID vaccines for Taiwan amid tensions with China Press TV 19 Jun 2021 -- A senior US administration official says Washington will ship 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, more than tripling America's previous allocation of shots for the island, amid increasing tensions with China.
Three Chinese military vessels spotted off east coast of Taiwan CNA 19 Jun 2021 -- Three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) vessels sailed through the Pacific Ocean off the coast of eastern Taiwan's outlying Green Island on Friday, Taiwan's military personnel said Saturday.
Taiwan reports 188 new COVID cases, most patients freed from isolation CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 188 new cases of COVID-19, all but one of which were domestically transmitted, as well as 21 deaths, marking the sixth straight day with fewer than 200 cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan's legislature passes US$9 billion COVID-19 relief package CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's lawmakers passed a new round of COVID-19 economic relief on Friday, bringing the total relief budget to NT$679.39 billion (US$24.44 billion), as the impact from the past month of Level 3 near lockdown measures affects many businesses.
EU recommends lifting travel restrictions for Taiwan's residents CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Residents in Taiwan could soon be allowed to visit member-states of the European Union (EU) for fun after the regional bloc included Taiwan on its safe travel list on Friday.
Taiwan to authorize TSMC, Hon Hai to negotiate BNT jab purchases CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's government will authorize two of the country's top technology firms to represent it in negotiations to purchase up to 10 million doses of the BioNTech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. expects COVID-19 vaccine delivery to Taiwan soon CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- The 750,000 COVID-19 vaccines the United States pledged to donate to Taiwan are expected to be delivered soon, a senior State Department official said Thursday during a Senate hearing, but the official did not provide a firm date.
Gov't, Hon Hai, TSMC reach consensus on Pfizer-BNT vaccine purchase CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's government and two of the country's top technology firms reached a consensus on the procurement of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) COVID-19 vaccine after a three-way meeting held at the Presidential Office in Taipei on Friday.
Taiwan receives second batch of 240,000 Moderna vaccine doses CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan took delivery of the second shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine containing some 240,000 doses Friday afternoon.
China unlikely to try seize Taiwan in near future: top U.S. general CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- The top United States general claimed it was unlikely China would seek to seize Taiwan by force in the near term, saying on Thursday he saw "little intent" Beijing planned to pursue such a course of action.
Canada bill aimed at boosting ties with Taiwan passes 1st reading CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Proposed legislation aimed at creating a legal framework for efforts to strengthen relations between Canada and Taiwan unanimously passed its first reading in the Canadian House of Commons Thursday.
PLA J-7 fighters fly over Taiwan for first time, sparking interpretations PLA Daily 18 Jun 2021 -- The Taiwan air force published the PLA military aircraft dynamics on June 17, stating that one Y-8 stand-off jamming aircraft, two J-16 fighter jets, and four J-7 fighter jets entered the southwest airspace of Taiwan that morning.
Taiwan slams Hong Kong for arresting media executives CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan's top government agency handling China policy, on Friday slammed the Hong Kong government for the recent arrest of media executives, describing it as an attack on press freedom.
Taiwan health authorities urge elderly people to get COVID-19 shots CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) issued a call Thursday for elderly people in Taiwan to get vaccinated against COVID-19, citing the high mortality rate of the disease among patients over the age of 74.
U.S. ambassador to U.N. criticizes China's vaccine diplomacy CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- The United States ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday criticized Chinese use of "vaccine diplomacy" to pressure Taiwan's diplomatic allies, including Haiti, to change their allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.
Taiwan reports 175 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths (update) CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 175 new cases of COVID-19, all of which were domestically transmitted, as well as 19 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Seven Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 18 Jun 2021 -- Seven Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets, entered Taiwan's southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, the fourth consecutive day in which such incidents took place.
Taiwan announces two arms procurement deals with U.S. CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday announced that Taiwan has signed two arms procurement contracts with the United States, buying two weapon systems that boost the nation's defense capabilities.
U.S. congressmen reintroduce Taiwan Defense Act CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- Members of the United States Congress on Wednesday reintroduced a bill known as the Taiwan Defense Act in both the Senate and House of Representatives as part of efforts to prevent what they see as a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
U.S. can 'deter and defeat' Chinese aggression: Pentagon nominee CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- The United States has the ability to "deter and defeat" Chinese aggression, and will continue to ensure that U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation is "commensurate with the threat" posed by China, a senior Pentagon nominee said Wednesday.
Japan may be willing to help maintain Taiwan Strait peace: experts CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- Japan's decision to mention the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait in its upcoming annual defense report for the first time shows that Tokyo is standing beside the United States and may be willing to help maintain cross-strait peace, scholars said on Wednesday.
U.S., Japan, Taiwan host global discussions on trade secrets protection CNA 17 Jun 2021 -- A virtual global workshop on trade secrets protection and digital piracy prevention got off the ground Thursday, hosted by offices representing the United States, Japan and Taiwan.
Brewing 'Taiwan Peace and Stability Act' an irresponsible political provocation, may worsen cross-Straits ties: experts Global Times 17 Jun 2021 -- While US lawmakers announced a hardline pro-Taiwan bill, Chinese experts view it as an irresponsible political provocation that would put the Biden administration under pressure. And if the bill passes, it would run contrary to its name.
COVID situation stable as Taiwan reports 170 new cases, 18 deaths: CECC CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday recorded 170 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths, marking the fourth straight day with fewer than 200 cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan makes no quarantine concessions for flight crews vaccinated abroad CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- Crew members arriving on long-haul flights are still required to quarantine for at least five days, unless it is proven that they have been fully vaccinated in Taiwan against COVID-19, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Taiwan to start phase 2 rollout of Moderna vaccine Friday CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will start administering another 73,200 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, reserving them for people in its top three priority groups, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Taiwan to be added to EU's safe travel list soon CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- The member counties of the European Union have agreed to add Taiwan and seven other nations and territories to the EU's "white list" of countries with low COVID-19 rates, which allows nonessential travel from outside the bloc, according to foreign news reports Wednesday.
Hawley, Colleagues Reintroduce Taiwan Defense Act Office of Senator Josh Hawley - Missouri 16 Jun 2021 -- "Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will reintroduce the Taiwan Defense Act (TDA), following new signs of China's increasing belligerence in the Asia-Pacific and imperial ambitions worldwide. Sen. Hawley's bill ensures the United States is able to defeat any attempted Chinese invasion of Taiwan."
China's growing coercion of Taiwan increases risk of miscalculation: U.S. CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- China's growing military coercion near Taiwan has increased the risk of miscalculation, the U.S. Department of Defense said, after Beijing sent a record-high number of military aircraft into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday.
U.S. nominee for East Asia affairs vows stronger ties with Taiwan CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- Daniel Kritenbrink, the nominee for United States assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, said Tuesday he will work to strengthen ties with Taiwan if he is confirmed for the post.
Macao office in Taipei suspends operation following HK office closure CNA 16 Jun 2021 -- Macao's representative office in Taiwan on Wednesday announced the indefinite suspension of its operations starting Saturday, but gave no reason for the decision.
Macao's decision to suspend office in Taipei following HK shows resolution to safeguard national solidarity with legal weapons: experts Global Times 16 Jun 2021 -- The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced on Wednesday that it will suspend the operations of the Macao Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan, following the ceasing of operations of a similar Hong Kong SAR office in the island in May.
Macau follows Hong Kong in closing office in Chinese Taipei Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- China's semi-autonomous city of Macau says it is closing its representative office in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), a month after neighboring Hong Kong made the same move to protest Taipei's interference in its affairs.
Macau Shuts Down Representative Office in Democratic Taiwan Amid Souring Ties Radio Free Asia 16 Jun 2021 -- The formerly Portuguese-run city of Macau, which has been under ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) control since 1999, is shutting down its representative office in democratic Taiwan, the city government said on Wednesday.
Beijing says will respond to foreign 'collusion' over Chinese Taipei Press TV 16 Jun 2021 -- China has once again stated its opposition to foreign intervention in the affairs of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), stressing that any such acts of "collusion" will receive a strong response.
Beijing Blasts Foreign Meddling in Taiwan's Affairs, Flies Over Two Dozen Military Jets Near Island Sputnik 16 Jun 2021 -- The Taiwan issue reemerged as a major sore point in relations between China and the United States as soon as President Biden stepped into office in January, with the decision to invite the island's de-facto ambassador to the president's inauguration slammed by Beijing and resulting in an escalation of tensions.
More Than Two Dozen Chinese Warplanes Enter Taiwan's Airspace VOA 16 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's defense ministry said China flew 28 warplanes within its airspace Tuesday.
Record PLA exercise 'warns Taiwan secessionists, US carrier activity' Global Times 16 Jun 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly dispatched on Tuesday a record-breaking fleet of warplanes to conduct an exercise surrounding the island of Taiwan, with analysts saying on Wednesday that the drill indicated a stronger control over the Taiwan Straits by the PLA, and sent a strong signal to the Taiwan secessionists and their Western supporters following recent provocations, as well as to the activity by a US aircraft carrier near the region.
New COVID-19 cases under 200 for third consecutive day CNA 15 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 135 new cases of COVID-19, marking the third straight day with fewer than 200 cases and indicating that the outbreak continues to ease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan thanks Japan for mulling another vaccine shipment CNA 15 Jun 2021 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday thanked Japan for considering the possibility of sending more COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan, after making its first donation of 1.24 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses on June 4.
Taiwan's Miaoli reports 18 new COVID-19 cases at 4 high-tech firms CNA 15 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's Miaoli County on Tuesday reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 involving four local tech companies, including for the first time one from flat panel maker Innolux Corp.
President Tsai urges senior citizens to get COVID-19 jabs soon CNA 15 Jun 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday appealed to senior citizens in Taiwan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible, as priority is being given to that vulnerable group amid an outbreak of domestic cases.
Twenty-eight Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 15 Jun 2021 -- As many as 28 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets, entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, two days after the Group of Seven (G7) highlighted the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan's COVID case number below 200 for second straight day CNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported a daily total of below 200 new COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day for the first time since May 15, indicating the outbreak is easing, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan tightens quarantine rules for unvaccinated flight crew CNA 14 Jun 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Monday announced tightened quarantine rules for flight crew members who are unvaccinated against COVID-19, as well as mandating antibody tests for those who are fully vaccinated.
Taiwan mulls implementing rapid PCR tests at COVID-19 hotspots CNA 14 Jun 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Monday said it was mulling implementing rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests at COVID-19 hotspots across Taiwan in order to eliminate diagnosis delays.
Taiwan reports 175 COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths Sunday People's Daily 14 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 175 COVID-19 cases, including 174 local infections, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
President welcomes G7 mention of Taiwan Strait CNA 14 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's president and Presidential Office welcomed the latest G7 communique, which, for the first time in the group's history, called for the peaceful resolution of cross-Taiwan Strait issues.
Democratic Taiwan Welcomes G7 Name-Check as China Hits Out at Communique Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2021 -- The democratic government of Taiwan on Monday welcomed its inclusion in a G7 communique following the leadership summit in the U.K., interpreting the move as a sign of "unwavering support" in the face of China's efforts to isolate it.
China denounces G7's criticism on issues concerning internal affairs People's Daily 14 Jun 2021 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK expressed on Monday strong opposition to a joint communique issued by the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) in which the group of nations criticized Beijing over issues concerning China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Taiwan.
Beijing slams G7 statement as gross interference in Chinese affairs Press TV 14 Jun 2021 -- China has denounced a joint statement by the Group of Seven (G7) leaders critical of Beijing as a gross interference in its internal affairs and meant to slander its reputation.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout starts in Taiwan's armed forces CNA 13 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's military has started to administer the 45,000 doses of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine it was allocated by the central government, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Sunday.
Minister hopes Chinese firm will not interfere with vaccine purchase CNA 13 Jun 2021 -- Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Sunday that he hoped the Chinese firm Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Co., which reportedly holds the distribution rights to the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the Greater China area, will not interfere with Taiwan's attempts to purchase vaccines from the German company.
Taiwan's daily COVID case count dips below 200 for first time in weeks CNA 13 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 175 new cases of COVID-19, the first time the daily total has dropped below 200 since May 15 when 180 new cases were reported, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 175 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths CNA 13 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 175 new cases of COVID-19, all but one of which were domestically transmitted, as well as 26 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
G7 communique underscores importance of cross-strait peace, stability CNA 13 Jun 2021 -- A communique from the Group of Seven summit in the United Kingdom on Sunday underscores the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, among a range of other pressing issues such as ending the COVID-19 pandemic and reinvigorating the economies of G7 countries.
Biden, Suga discuss Taiwan Strait situation at G7 Summit CNA 13 Jun 2021 -- United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Saturday discussed the Taiwan Strait situation, among many global challenges, on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in the United Kingdom.
Chinese firm asserts right to distribute BNT vaccine to Taiwan: report CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., the distributor of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the Greater China area, has insisted that any sale of the vaccine to Taiwan, either to the government or a private company, will have to go through its distribution network, according to a report on a Chinese investment and trading platform.
Taiwan begins administering AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Japan CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Several cities and counties in Taiwan, including New Taipei, Tainan and Kaohsiung, on Saturday began administering the AstraZeneca vaccine received last week from Japan.
Taiwan FDA approves imports of COVID-19 home test kits CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Imports of two types of COVID-19 home test kits to Taiwan have been approved, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Saturday.
Taiwan reports 251 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths (update) CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 251 new cases of COVID-19, all but one of which was domestically transmitted, as well as 26 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan expands rollout of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan is expanding the rollout of its Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to cover everyone listed at the top of the vaccination priority list, including non-medical personnel at government quarantine centers, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.
U.S. Secretary of State urges China to stop pressuring Taiwan CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to halt its "pressure campaign" against Taiwan during a telephone meeting on Friday with the Chinese government's top diplomat and Politburo member Yang Jiechi (楊潔篪).
Top military officer says U.S. capable of defending Taiwan CNA 12 Jun 2021 -- Mark Milley, chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed earlier this week during a congressional hearing that the country is capable of defending Taiwan in the event of a People's Liberation Army invasion from China.
Taiwan reports 287 COVID-19 cases; holiday travel advised against CNA 11 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan reported 287 new COVID-19 cases Friday and 24 new deaths while Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) repeated a call for people not to travel on the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend holiday that starts Saturday.
Taiwan to administer vaccines donated from Japan starting Saturday CNA 11 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will be able to start administering the 1.24 million shots of AstraZeneca vaccine it received last week from Japan beginning Saturday, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said on Friday.
Taiwan's President Tsai apologizes for COVID-19 deaths CNA 11 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Friday apologized for the lost of lives in the country due to the COVID-19 outbreak and vowed that her government will make necessary adjustments to win the battle against the new coronavirus.
Taiwan's way of granting EUA for local COVID vaccines unprecedented: Minister CNA 11 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's alternative approach to evaluating the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine candidates has not been used by any other country in the world as the basis for granting Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) acknowledged on Friday.
Taiwan reports 266 COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths Thursday People's Daily 11 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 266 COVID-19 cases and 28 deaths, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwanese Panic About Health Amid COVID Surge, Vaccine Shortage VOA 11 Jun 2021 -- People in Taiwan, which had held off COVID-19 throughout most the global pandemic, are panicking about their health and income this month as the island grapples with its first major outbreak and shutters businesses amid limited vaccine supplies.
Taiwan reports 266 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths (update) CNA 10 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 266 new COVID-19 cases -- 263 domestic, three imported -- and 28 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 275 COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths Wednesday People's Daily 10 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 275 cases of COVID-19 and 25 deaths, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan postpones annual live-fire drills to September CNA 10 Jun 2021 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Thursday that the live-fire component of this year's Han Kuang exercises has been postponed to September, due to the current COVID-19 situation in Taiwan.
U.S., Taiwan commit to restarting trade talks in coming weeks CNA 10 Jun 2021 -- The United States and Taiwan have committed to restarting talks under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) mechanism in coming weeks, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said on Thursday.
Taiwan reports 275 new COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths (update) CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 275 cases of COVID-19, all but one of which were domestic infections, as well as 25 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Air Force reports six COVID-19 confirmed cases CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- The Air Force Command Headquarters said on Wednesday six of its personnel tested positive for COVID-19 recently and were placed in isolation for treatment.
Seniors eligible to receive AstraZeneca vaccine from June 15: CECC CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will soon start administering the 1.24 million shots of AstraZeneca vaccine it received last week from Japan, and seniors 75 years old and over will be included in the categories of eligible people, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Three found dead in Taipei apartment confirmed as having COVID-19 CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Three members of a family found dead in their apartment in Taipei's Beitou district on June 4 have tested positive for COVID-19 after a family member who lived with them tested positive , Taipei City government confirmed Wednesday.
Taipei hospital suspends most ER services as 8 staffers contract COVID CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Taipei City Hospital's Yangming Branch has temporarily stopped almost all emergency room (ER) services, as eight of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Taiwan company to present Phase II trial data for its COVID vaccine CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a Taiwan-based biopharmaceutical company, said Wednesday it is ready to present the data from the Phase II clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Taiwan reports 219 COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths Tuesday People's Daily 09 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 219 cases of COVID-19, all of which were local infections, as well as 22 deaths from the disease, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan applauds U.S. Senate's passage of China competition bill CNA 09 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday commended the United States Senate for passing an expansive bill to counter China's growing economic influence.
China's defense ministry slams 3 U.S. senators' visit to Taiwan region PLA Daily 09 Jun 2021 -- On Tuesday, Chinese defense ministry strongly condemned the visit of three U.S. senators to Taiwan region, calling it an abominable political provocation that challenges the one-China principle and aims to achieve the end goal of "containing China."
Taiwan reports 219 COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths (update) CNA 08 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 219 cases of COVID-19, all of which were domestic infections, as well as 22 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Moderna vaccine rollout to start with medical personnel on Wednesday CNA 08 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will start its rollout of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, with the vaccine prioritized for medical workers at hospitals where COVID-19 patients are being treated, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Taiwan extends level-3 COVID-19 alert again People's Daily 08 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan will extend its level-3 COVID-19 alert to June 28, as the recent outbreak has shown no signs of easing, the island's disease monitoring agency said Monday.
U.S. hints at possible resumption of TIFA talks with Taiwan CNA 08 Jun 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested Monday that the United States could resume trade and investment talks with Taiwan that have not been held since 2016.
US' Taiwan card extends to economy Global Times 08 Jun 2021 -- With the use of the Taiwan card, the US' provocation of the Chinese mainland has extended to the field of trade and economy, just one day after three US senators' visit to the island.
China urges U.S. to sever official, military ties with Taiwan People's Daily 08 Jun 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to cut off any form of official exchanges and military contact with China's Taiwan.
Beijing warns US against trade deal with Chinese Taipei Press TV 08 Jun 2021 -- Beijing has issued a stark warning against Washington's plans to begin yet another trade deal with Chinese Taipei during a recent visit by a US delegation there.
Beijing Blasts US Senators' 'Vile Political Provocation' in Taiwan Sputnik 08 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan, which is regarded by China as part of its territory, was visited on Sunday by a bipartisan group of American senators arriving on a US military plane. The lawmakers announced that they would donate 750,000 coronavirus vaccine doses to the island.
'Very vicious political provocation,' says defense ministry in response to US senators' visit to Taiwan island by military plane Global Times 08 Jun 2021 -- China's Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday slammed the visit of three US senators to the island of Taiwan by military plane, condemning the move as "very vicious political provocation" and warned secessionists on the island they would ultimately get burned by tying themselves to foreign forces.
PLA conducts amphibious landing drills amid latest US provocation on Taiwan question Global Times 08 Jun 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army and Navy recently held joint amphibious landing exercises in Southeast China's coastal regions, with landing ships transporting a large number of armored vehicles, assault units, troops and supplies. Experts said on Tuesday that the drills built a concrete basis for winning possible future battles against Taiwan secessionists, following the latest US provocation by sending a military transport aircraft to the island of Taiwan.
Taiwan reports lowest number of COVID-19 cases in three weeks CNA 07 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 214 cases of COVID-19, including 211 domestic infections and three imported ones, the lowest single-day number of cases the country has seen in over three weeks.
Taiwan extends national Level 3 COVID-19 alert to June 28 (update) CNA 07 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's nationwide Level 3 COVID-19 alert will be extended to June 28, as the recent domestic outbreak has shown no signs of easing, the Cabinet announced Monday.
Taiwan to begin Moderna vaccine rollout Wednesday CNA 07 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan's inspection of a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipment it received on May 28 will be completed Monday evening, and it will start giving shots Wednesday, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Taiwan reports 343 local COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths Sunday People's Daily 07 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 343 local COVID-19 cases, including 335 new infections and eight backlogged local cases, the island's disease monitoring agency said, noting that 36 new deaths were registered.
US Senators Pledge COVID-19 Vaccines to Democratic Taiwan Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2021 -- China on Monday hit out at a visit by three U.S. Senators to democratic Taiwan, as the U.S. pledged to deliver a large tranche of COVID-19 vaccines to the island.
China: US Senators' visit emboldens separatist forces in Chinese Taipei Press TV 07 Jun 2021 -- China has lambasted a recent visit by American senators to Chinese Taipei, saying it will embolden "separatist forces" in the self-governed island.
US Donates 750,000 COVID Shots to Taiwan VOA 06 Jun 2021 -- The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported early Sunday that the global count of COVID-19 cases has reached 173 million, while the death toll is approaching 4 million.
Taiwan reports 343 COVID-19 cases; Miaoli passes Taipei in new cases CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 343 cases of COVID-19, all of which were domestically transmitted, and 36 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S.' vaccine donation a sign of strong support for Taiwan: MOFA CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- The United States' pledge to donate 750,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan has sent a strong and clear message of its support for the country, and the government is grateful for that, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday.
Migrant workers in Miaoli COVID clusters to be quarantined CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- Miaoli-based migrant workers at three tech companies that have reported COVID-19 cluster infections have been ordered to be quarantined with pay, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Sunday.
Taoyuan seeking to prevent COVID infections among migrant workers CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- Taoyuan authorities plans to work with local companies that employ foreign workers to prevent COVID-19 infections among them after migrant workers with electronics companies in nearby counties came down with infections, the city's mayor said Sunday.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to be completely free from Monday CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- People who get vaccine jabs under the government-subsidized vaccine program will no longer have to pay administrative surcharges such as registration fees starting Monday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. to donate 750,000 COVID vaccine doses to Taiwan: visiting senator CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- United States Senator Ladda Tammy Duckworth announced upon her arrival in Taipei on Sunday that the U.S. will donate 750,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, as part of its plan to share at least 80 million vaccines doses globally.
Taiwan reports 511 local COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths Saturday People's Daily 06 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 511 local COVID-19 cases, including 476 new infections and 35 backlogged local cases, as well as 37 new deaths, according to the island's disease monitoring agency.
In visit to Chinese Taipei, US senators promise COVID vaccines in defiance of Beijing Press TV 06 Jun 2021 -- The United States will donate 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) amid the latter's row with China over access to the shots, US Senator Tammy Duckworth announced after arriving on the self-governed island along with two fellow senators.
U.S. will not let Taiwan stand alone: visiting senator CNA 06 Jun 2021 -- The United States will not let Taiwan stand alone and will help the people of Taiwan in getting to the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said during a brief visit to Taipei on Sunday.
COVAX will help decide how many U.S. vaccine doses Taiwan will get CNA 05 Jun 2021 -- After the U.S. announced plans to allocate an initial 7 million COVID-19 vaccines to countries in Asia, including Taiwan, a U.S. State Department official said on Friday that the decision on how many vaccines each country will get will be made in consultation with the global vaccine-sharing program COVAX and the governments of the relevant countries, and that it will be based on where they are most needed and can be effectively used.
Migrant worker movements restricted amid surge in COVID cases CNA 05 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan has suspended transfers of migrant workers to different employers and took other steps Saturday to restrict their movements, after dozens of migrant workers at two electronics companies in Miaoli County came down with COVID-19.
Migrant worker movements restricted amid surge in COVID cases CNA 05 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 511 new cases of COVID-19, one of its highest totals in over a week, driven by a cluster of infections at an electronics company in Miaoli County, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan confirms another COVID cluster involving migrant workers CNA 05 Jun 2021 -- Nine migrant workers employed at an electronics company in Taiwan's Miaoli County have been infected with COVID-19, comprising the second cluster infection detected among migrants in the county this week, Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) spokesman Chuang Jen-hsiang (莊人祥) said on Friday.
Taiwan passes 10,000 total COVID-19 cases (update) CNA 04 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 474 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths, pushing the total number of cases in the country to over 10,000 since the outbreak began early in 2020, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan thanks Washington for COVID-19 vaccine pledge (update) CNA 04 Jun 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) is grateful that the United States will send 7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan and other Asian countries, especially at a time when Taiwan is facing its worst outbreak, Presidential Office spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵) said Friday.
Taiwan thanks Japan for 'timely' COVID-19 vaccine donation CNA 04 Jun 2021 -- A shipment of 1.24 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, donated by Japan, arrived Friday in Taiwan, which has been struggling to procure vaccines amid a spike in domestic cases.
Japan ships 1.24 million vaccine doses to Taiwan CNA 04 Jun 2021 -- A donation of 1.24 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Japan will arrive in Taiwan Friday afternoon, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
U.S. to send COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan in June CNA 04 Jun 2021 -- The United States announced Thursday that it plans to send 25 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to countries around the world, including Taiwan, by the end of June.
Chinese military early warning plane enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 04 Jun 2021 -- A Chinese military aircraft entered the southwest corner of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Friday, the second day in a row such incursions have taken place.
Japan, US Look Set to Supply Vaccines to Democratic Taiwan Radio Free Asia 03 Jun 2021 -- The Japanese government is making final arrangements to provide Taiwan with about 1.2 million doses of the AstraZeneca jab, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday, citing government sources, while the country will likely receive an allocation of U.S.-made jabs via the COVAX sharing scheme.
Taiwan may be nearing new peak with Thursday's 585 COVID cases: CECC CNA 03 Jun 2021 -- Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Thursday said that Taiwan seems headed for a new peak in COVID-19 cases, as 585 new infections and 17 deaths from the disease were reported earlier in the day.
Taiwan reports 585 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths CNA 03 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 585 new cases of COVID-19, including 583 domestic infections, two imported ones, and 17 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Japan to provide vaccines to Taiwan as soon as Friday: reports CNA 03 Jun 2021 -- Japan's government is ready to announce the provision of 1.2 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan as soon as Friday, a report from the country's public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday.
Taiwan Cabinet allocates billions in new funding for COVID-19 vaccines CNA 03 Jun 2021 -- The Cabinet said Thursday that it has allocated an additional NT$79.2 billion ($2.87 billion) for the procurement and development of COVID-19 vaccines, under a broader relief budget it has approved to fund Taiwan's efforts to contain a recent domestic outbreak of the disease.
Japan working to provide Taiwan with COVID-19 vaccine: report CNA 03 Jun 2021 -- Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Thursday said during a legislative session that Japan's government is working to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan this month, according to a report from Kyodo News Japan.
Taiwan COVID vaccine maker says it had wanted to do stage 3 trials CNA 03 Jun 2021 -- United Biomedical, a Taiwan biopharmaceutical firm developing COVID-19 vaccines, on Thursday said it had initially planned on following international norm and entering phase 3 clinical trials before seeking government approval for its COVID-19 vaccine.
CECC urges caution as Taiwan reports 549 COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths CNA 02 Jun 2021 -- Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) on Wednesday urged people to continue to follow disease prevention measures, as Taiwan reported 549 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan aiming to soon administer 1 million COVID-19 shots per week CNA 02 Jun 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday it is preparing to set up thousands of community vaccination stations across the country in the next few months, with the goal of administering 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine per week, as part of a large-scale inoculation plan to combat the pandemic.
President Tsai calls for unity amid COVID-19 challenges CNA 02 Jun 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Wednesday urged the public to stand united in the fight against the current COVID-19 outbreak and said her government will spare no effort to contain the disease.
Germany says Taiwan-BioNTech negotiations out of its hands CNA 02 Jun 2021 -- Germany's top envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said whether Taiwan and Germany's BioNTech can reach a deal on COVID-19 vaccines is out of the hands of his government, even if the government is doing its best to facilitate an agreement.
Taiwan reports 332 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths (update) CNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 332 new cases of COVID-19, including 327 domestic infections and five imported ones, with 13 fatalities, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Roll-out plan for 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to be announced CNA 01 Jun 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Tuesday said it will announce a roll-out plan for the 2 million vaccine doses that are expected to arrive in Taiwan before the end of this month.
Taipei's rapid test positivity rate at 6.3%, outbreak numbers flat: Ko CNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Taipei's COVID-19 rapid testing stations on Monday reported an overall positivity rate of 6.3 percent, appearing to show that containment measures have led to a "stalemate," Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Tuesday.
16% of Taiwan's 7,431 recent domestic COVID cases deemed severe: CECC CNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Since April 20, Taiwan has confirmed 7,431 domestic COVID-19 cases, 16.3 percent of which have been categorized as severe, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
What cities, counties are doing to avoid crowding at markets CNA 01 Jun 2021 -- Local governments across Taiwan are urging residents to shop for groceries less frequently at a time when strict control measures have been adopted under a Level 3 COVID-19 alert in the hope of curbing a rising outbreak.
Mainland urges DPP to stop endangering health of Taiwan people People's Daily 01 Jun 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority to stop harming the life and health of people in Taiwan.

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