November 2021 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 5 new imported COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths CNA 30 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported five new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease Tuesday, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced at a daily press briefing.
Health minister details initial COVID-19 vaccine booster shot rules CNA 30 Nov 2021 -- Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) on Tuesday provided more details on COVID-19 booster vaccine shots after the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced a day earlier the rollout could start as early as Jan. 1, 2022.
Taiwan calls China 'overbearing' after Far Eastern Group fines CNA 30 Nov 2021 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Tuesday criticized China for trying to exert political pressure on Taiwanese companies after it fined two members of the Far Eastern Group last week for multiple violations at their factories in China.
Beijing 'hunts' Taiwan citizens overseas, gets hundreds sent to China: report Radio Free Asia 30 Nov 2021 -- China makes a point of 'hunting' citizens of democratic Taiwan held on criminal charges around the world and insisting they be extradited to the People's Republic of China, which has never controlled Taiwan, a rights group said on Monday.
South Korea Rejects Claim It Is Helping Taiwan With 'Indigenous Defence Submarine Programme' Sputnik 30 Nov 2021 -- China maintains the Taiwan question isn't open to negotiation and that it is still a central objective to reunify the renegade province with the mainland. Chinese President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Joe Biden during a virtual summit this month that forces advocating Taiwan's independence were "playing with fire".
Taiwan reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 29 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported eight new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Monday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Committee advises 2nd vaccine dose for 12-17 age group, booster shots CNA 29 Nov 2021 -- A government committee has recommended that those in the 12-17 age group receive a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and that certain at-risk groups get a third COVID-19 booster shot, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Arrivals from 4 more African nations to face stricter quarantine rules CNA 29 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan has added Malawi, Mozambique, Egypt, and Nigeria to its list of high-risk COVID-19 countries amid fears over a highly mutated COVID-19 variant, with arrivals required to spend their 14-day mandatory quarantine at centralized government facilities.
First indigenous trainer delivered to Air Force at eastern Taiwan base CNA 29 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Air Force took delivery Monday of the first indigenous advanced jet trainer (AJT) to roll off the production line, though poor weather caused the cancellation of a water salute ceremony originally scheduled to be held at Taitung Air Base to welcome the jet's arrival.
Taiwan confident of Honduras' diplomatic allegiance no matter who wins CNA 29 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's government is confident that its long-term diplomatic relations with Honduras will remain unchanged, no matter who wins its Nov. 28 presidential election, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Monday.
'We are here to express solidarity with you': Lithuanian MP to Tsai CNA 29 Nov 2021 -- The head of the Taiwan friendship group in the Lithuanian Parliament on Monday said he and members of Parliament (MPs) from the Baltic states are visiting Taiwan to show their support for the country amid the Chinese threat it faces.
Lithuania to 'pay a price' for Taiwan island office Global Times 29 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday warned Lithuania and Taiwan secessionists that China's sovereignty is inviolable and there will be a price for undermining China's sovereignty, after Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen met with lawmakers from three Baltic states and announced that Lithuania will set up an office in the island early next year, a further provocation after the Chinese authorities downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania as a warning.
Taiwan secessionists, US meddlers to suffer 'heavy blow' amid 'massive' turnout in Honduras election Global Times 29 Nov 2021 -- Initial results from the Honduras presidential election showed that Xiomara Castro, the presidential candidate of the opposition is leading by 20 percentage points over the conservative ruling party contender Nasry Asfura.
China Opposes Visit of Baltic Lawmakers to Taiwan Sputnik 29 Nov 2021 -- China opposes any formal contacts between Taiwan and countries which maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday, commenting on the visit of members of Baltic parliaments to Taipei.
Funding opposition, cultivating influence through cult: US, Taiwan island lurk in shadows of Solomon Islands riots Global Times 28 Nov 2021 -- Riots in the southern Pacific nation the Solomon Islands are yet to be brought under control, with Chinatown in the country's capital, Honiara, being burned and looted, seeing Chinese nationals suffer incalculable losses. But what the riots truly reflect are the scope of influence the US and the island of Taiwan have over the region considering the island nation's history as a geopolitical pawn.
Taiwan reports 10 COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 28 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported 10 new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to reserve rooms for high-risk nations' visitors due to Omicron CNA 28 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan will reserve some rooms at government quarantine facilities to increase capacity in the face of the potentially highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Sunday.
Aerial refueling variant of Y-20 debuts near the Taiwan Straits, 'to amplify PLA's air superiority' Global Times 29 Nov 2021 -- The refueling variant of the Y-20 large transport aircraft made its debut near the island of Taiwan in a massive exercise by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday, the same day a Lithuanian parliamentarian delegation arrived in the island, and shortly after a US congressional delegation visited Taipei on Friday.
First indigenous trainer to be delivered Monday CNA 28 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Air Force is scheduled to take delivery Monday of the first indigenous advanced jet trainer (AJT) to roll off the production line, a military source told CNA Sunday.
27 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 28 Nov 2021 -- Twenty-seven Chinese military aircraft flew into the southwestern and southeastern parts of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Sunday, including the aerial refueling version of a transport plane which was seen for the first time in the zone.
Taiwan reports 12 imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 27 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported 12 new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Saturday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Plan to buy COVID-19 pills unchanged despite lower efficacy: CECC CNA 27 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's plan to procure the oral antiviral drug, molnupiravir, remains unchanged, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Saturday, although the drug has been shown to be less effective in reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in its final analysis.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts patrol with combat readiness in Taiwan Straits as US congressional delegation visits island Global Times 27 Nov 2021 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has continued organizing naval and air forces to patrol with combat readiness in the Taiwan Straits, and such actions are necessary in response to the cross-Straits situation, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said on Friday.
PLA naval and air forces continue alert patrols in Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 27 Nov 2021 -- The Eastern Theater Command (ETC) of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continuously sent naval and air forces to conduct combat-readiness alert patrols in the direction of the Taiwan Strait on November 26, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Monday.
Taiwan reports 12 new imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 26 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported 12 new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Friday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to tighten quarantine rule amid mutant COVID-19 variant fears CNA 26 Nov 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Friday plans to tighten quarantine rules following the identification of a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant in parts of the world, requiring travelers from six countries to stay in government quarantine facilities for 14 days on arrival in Taiwan.
AIT director slams Beijing's military aggression, calls for dialogue CNA 26 Nov 2021 -- American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Taipei Office Director Sandra Oudkirk took a hard line on China during a keynote speech Friday, criticizing Beijing's military aggression and its attempts to isolate Taiwan internationally.
U.S. reps say China demanded they call off Taiwan visit CNA 26 Nov 2021 -- Members of a U.S. congressional delegation currently in Taiwan have said they defied "blunt" warnings from the Chinese embassy in Washington, which had demanded the trip be canceled.
US lawmakers' Taiwan visit a 'clumsy show' to be overwhelmed by China's reunification process Global Times 26 Nov 2021 -- After the virtual summit between top leaders of China and the US in which US President Joe Biden stressed it does not support Taiwan secessionism, the US once again sent a delegation to the island of Taiwan for a two-day visit, the second congressional delegation in November.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts patrol with combat readiness in Taiwan Straits as US congressional delegation visits island Global Times 26 Nov 2021 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has continued organizing naval and air forces to patrol with combat readiness in the Taiwan Straits, and such actions are necessary in response to the cross-Straits situation, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said on Friday.
Chinese PLA ready to smash "Taiwan independence" bids: spokesperson People's Daily 26 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is ready at all times to fight and smash any separatist attempts at "Taiwan independence," and to resolutely defend China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.
Taiwan reports 10 new imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 25 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported 10 new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
164,000 Pfizer-BNT, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine mixing doses administered CNA 25 Nov 2021 -- About 164,000 people have currently received doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as their second jab under the newly introduced mix-and-match vaccine program, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Thursday.
Second U.S. congressional delegation this month arrives in Taiwan CNA 25 Nov 2021 -- A United States bipartisan congressional delegation led by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs chair Mark Takano arrived in Taiwan late Thursday aboard a C-40 Clipper military transport plane.
Cabinet approves special budget for defensive weapons CNA 25 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposed special budget of NT$237.3 billion (US$8.53 billion) for procuring arms to strengthen the country's sea and air combat capabilities, with the lion's share of funding earmarked for shore-based anti-ship missiles.
U.S. urges Honduras to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan after election CNA 25 Nov 2021 -- The U.S. has recently told those vying for the presidency of Honduras that Washington wants the country to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, after one of the candidates previously pledged to recognize Beijing should she win the Nov. 28 election.
Properly handling Taiwan question precondition for restoration of China-Lithuania relations: Chargé D'affaires Office in Lithuania Global Times 25 Nov 2021 -- China's Chargé D'affaires Office in Lithuania expounded Chinese government's solemn position on China-Lithuania relations in a press meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing that properly handling the Taiwan question is the precondition and key to the restoration of bilateral relations.
PLA to smash any attempts for "Taiwan independence" with overwhelming power: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 25 Nov 2021 -- "We earnestly warn Taiwan's DPP authorities that confrontation will go nowhere and 'seeking independence by force' will prove a dead end," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a regular press conference on November 25, 2021.
Taiwan reports 5 new imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 24 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported five new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan first-dose vaccination rate hits 77%: CECC CNA 24 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's first-dose vaccination rate has passed 77 percent, while almost half of the population has received two doses, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported Wednesday.
10 Baltic lawmakers to visit Taipei, meet with Taiwan leadership CNA 24 Nov 2021 -- Some 10 parliamentarians from Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia will visit Taipei for a government-led forum in early December while also meeting with Taiwan's top government officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement Wednesday.
Despite punishing the financier of secessionists, mainland continues to welcome Taiwan enterprises: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 24 Nov 2021 -- After the Chinese mainland fined the Far Eastern Group (FEG), a Taiwan-based company operating in several mainland provinces, for violations of business regulations, Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday stressed that the mainland's position of welcoming and supporting Taiwan enterprises to invest and develop on the mainland. However, no one will be allowed to make money on the mainland while providing financial aid to the diehard secessionists.
Taiwan's extra military budget against reunification 'to meet dead end' Global Times 24 Nov 2021 -- Eyeing the Chinese mainland's military modernization, the island of Taiwan reportedly passed an extra military budget on Tuesday aiming to procure missiles, vessels and drones, but this is just a futile attempt to resist reunification by force and is bound to meet a dead end, Chinese mainland experts said on Wednesday.
Backing "Taiwan independence" while profiteering on mainland is never allowed: spokesperson People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- Enterprises and individuals acting as benefactors of diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists will never be allowed to make money on the Chinese mainland, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Mainland reiterates opposition to "Taiwan independence" acts, external interference People's Daily 24 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the mainland resolutely opposes separatist acts of "Taiwan independence" and interference from external forces.
China slams Taiwan's invite to Biden democracy summit, fines Taiwan firms Radio Free Asia 24 Nov 2021 -- China on Wednesday hit out at U.S. President Joe Biden's inclusion of democratic Taiwan in his forthcoming online democracy summit, with no invitation extended to Beijing, while fining Taiwanese companies that have donated to the island's "secessionist" Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Taiwan reports seven new imported COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 23 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported on Tuesday seven new imported cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Bill for arms procurements clears Legislature CNA 23 Nov 2021 -- A bill authorizing the government to draft a special budget of up to NT$240 billion (US$8.63 billion) for arms procurements over the next five years was passed by the Legislative Yuan on Tuesday.
U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait, 10th transit this year CNA 23 Nov 2021 -- A U.S. warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, marking the 10th time an American military vessel has transited through the narrow waterway separating Taiwan and China after President Joe Biden took office in January.
PLA monitors US warship's provocative Taiwan Straits transit, vows countermeasures Global Times 23 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored a US warship when the latter transited the Taiwan Straits in a risky and provocative move on Tuesday, despite US President's promise to not support "Taiwan independence" and his commitment to maintain peace and stability in the Straits made during the recent virtual meeting with China's top leader.
2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) US Dept. of State 23 Nov 2021 -- Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez led the second annual U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States, on November 22, 2021.
Will voyage of US warship through Taiwan Straits cast shadow over China-US ties? Global Times 23 Nov 2021 -- About a week after top Chinese and US leaders exchanged views on fundamental questions concerning China-US relations, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday had to track and monitor a US warship when it sailed through the Taiwan Straits.
Taiwan reports three new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 22 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported three new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Minister praises Lithuania for 'moral courage' in allowing Taiwan to open office CNA 22 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs (吳釗燮) on Monday praised Lithuania for its "moral courage" in allowing Taiwan to open a representative office in the Baltic state last week despite mounting pressure from China.
Taiwan reports nine new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 21 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported nine new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
1 million more doses of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Myanmar People's Daily 21 Nov 2021 -- Another batch of one million doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine donated by China arrived in Myanmar's Yangon on Saturday, according to a release from the Information Ministry.
China has no right to interfere with Taiwan-Lithuania exchanges: MAC CNA 21 Nov 2021 -- Beijing has no right to comment on exchanges between Taiwan and Lithuania, which are a matter between the two countries and nothing to do with China, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said in a statement on Sunday.
Taiwan reports 4 imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 20 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported on Saturday four new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New Coast Guard patrol boat dispatched to Penghu CNA 20 Nov 2021 -- The first of the Coast Guard's 4th generation 100-metric-ton patrol boats was launched and immediately dispatched to the Penghu Offshore Flotilla Saturday.
Mainland vows resolute measures against DPP's separatist attempts People's Daily 20 Nov 2021 -- A spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office Friday voiced firm opposition and vowed resolute measures against attempts to seek "Taiwan independence" by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority.
Taiwan reports 10 imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 19 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported on Friday 10 new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China vows to take all necessary measures to protect sovereignty after launch of 'Taiwan representative office' in Lithuania Global Times 19 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese government firmly opposes and protests against the "representative office" established in Lithuania by the Taiwan island, which severely violates the one-China principle, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday night. China will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and Lithuania will bear all the consequences by its own.
Experts warn of possible severing of diplomatic ties with Lithuania, as Chinese FM says 'wait and see' Global Times 19 Nov 2021 -- After the island of Taiwan opened its so-called representative office in Lithuania, sparking strong opposition and protest from the Chinese government, experts warned the most severe consequence the Baltic state will face could be severed diplomatic ties by China, and that more countermeasures by China such as sanctions and restrictions of business ties could be imposed on political figures from Lithuania, who have colluded with the secessionist DPP authority on the island and blatantly violated the one-China principle and international rules.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Lithuania's Approval of the Establishment of the So-called "Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania" by the Taiwan Authorities PRC MofA 19 Nov 2021
2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2021 -- On Monday, November 22, 2021, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will lead the second U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States.
Taiwan reports 3 imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 18 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported on Thursday three new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Upgraded F-16s a testament to solid Taiwan-U.S. partnership: Tsai CNA 18 Nov 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday that the commissioning of upgraded F-16Vs will boost Taiwan's modern warfare capabilities, describing it as a testament to the nation's solid partnership with the United States.
Taipei deploys advanced new F-16 fighter jets amid tensions with China Press TV 18 Nov 2021 -- The self-proclaimed government in Chinese Taipei has commissioned into service the most advanced version of F-16 fighter jets in an attempt to boost its military capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
Taiwan's office in Lithuania opens despite Chinese protests CNA 18 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday officially opened its new representative office in Lithuania despite retaliatory sanctions launched by China against the Baltic state over the latter's decision to allow the use of "Taiwanese" in the office's name.
U.S. gov't report calls for reforms to deter China in Taiwan Strait CNA 18 Nov 2021 -- A U.S. government report published Wednesday has called for improved military deterrence and arms sales to Taiwan in light of growing challenges posed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan reports five imported COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 17 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported on Wednesday five new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Biden seeks to clarify remarks on 'independent' Taiwan CNA 17 Nov 2021 -- The United States is not encouraging Taiwan independence, but it's up to Taiwan to decide, U.S. President Joe Biden said late Tuesday after generating confusion with a comment suggesting Taiwan is "independent."
Taiwan first domino for Beijing to reach global dominance: Cornyn CNA 17 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan should not be seen as the Chinese Communist Party's ultimate goal but as the "first domino in a quest to reach regional and global dominance," U.S. Senator John Cornyn said Tuesday in pushing for passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Taiwan media deceive themselves to believe Biden supports 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 17 Nov 2021 -- After the virtual meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Biden's ambiguous statement on the Taiwan question triggered self-deceiving interpretations in the island that Washington may be sending pro-secession signals.
Mainland firmly opposes any "Taiwan independence" attempt through "law amendment" People's Daily 17 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland has voiced firm opposition to any form of "Taiwan independence" attempts through "law amendment," saying such moves by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are being closely watched.
Biden clears the air, says Taiwan's independence up to Taiwan Press TV 17 Nov 2021 -- Clearing the air after his tongue-in-cheek remark earlier, US President Joe Biden Tuesday evening said he was not encouraging Chinese Taipei's "independence", and said it was up to the Taiwanese to decide.
Cornyn Calls for Congress to Support Taiwan After Leading Delegation to Southeast Asia Senator Cornyn 16 Nov 2021 -- Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the congressional delegation (CODEL) he led to Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) countries, including Taiwan, and the need for Congress to help combat China's overreach in the region by passing the National Defense Authorization Act. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here.
Taiwan records 2 imported COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 16 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported two new cases of COVID-19, both contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Xi warns US over support for Taiwan secessionism, 'Whoever plays with fire will get burnt' Global Times 17 Nov 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday at a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden that China will be compelled to take resolute measures, should the separatist forces for "Taiwan independence" "provoke us, force our hands or even cross the red line," and he also warned that the intention of some Americans to use Taiwan to contain China is "just like playing with fire" and that "whoever plays with fire will get burnt."
Navy holds ceremony to mark progress in indigenous submarine program CNA 16 Nov 2021 -- The Navy on Tuesday held a "keel laying" ceremony for an indigenously built submarine prototype a year after work began to signal the completion of the vessel's first construction phase.
Taiwan thanks Biden for supporting cross-strait status quo CNA 16 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's government on Tuesday expressed its gratitude to United States President Joe Biden after he voiced support for the cross-strait status quo in a virtual meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平), in the wake of challenges from Beijing.
Taiwan mum on reported high-level talks with U.S. after Biden-Xi meet CNA 16 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) refused to confirm a local media report on Tuesday that said Taiwan and the United States would be holding a round of high-level meetings following a virtual summit on Monday between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平).
China will be compelled to take resolute measures should "Taiwan independence" forces cross red line: Xi PLA Daily 16 Nov 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China will be compelled to take resolute measures, should the separatist forces for "Taiwan independence" "provoke us, force our hands or even cross the red line."
US, Chinese Leaders Share Differing Interpretations on Taiwan VOA 16 Nov 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held "an extended discussion" on Taiwan Monday night, broaching a long-running point of disagreement between the two that many worry remains a flashpoint for conflict.
Taiwan records nine imported COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 15 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported nine new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Visit to Taiwan aimed at learning how U.S. can support its defense: senator CNA 15 Nov 2021 -- A recent visit to Taiwan by a congressional delegation was aimed at learning how the United States can help support Taiwan's defense capabilities and to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade ties, according to a U.S. senator on Sunday.
Outgoing Honduras President Hernández concludes 3-day visit in Taiwan CNA 15 Nov 2021 -- Outgoing Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández left Taiwan on Sunday, ending a three-day trip that marked the 80 anniversary of diplomatic relations between his Central American country and Taiwan.
US statements on Taiwan question gone 'astray, out of tune' Global Times 15 Nov 2021 -- US statements on affairs related to China's Taiwan island have gone astray, out of tune and backward in the past 40 years, deviating from the consensus reached between China and the US when establishing diplomatic relations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, in response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's false comments on Taiwan question.
Taiwan's new submarine, warplanes cannot change widening military gap with mainland: experts Global Times 15 Nov 2021 -- The island of Taiwan will reportedly usher in new progress on several types of weapons and equipment, including the island's first indigenous submarine prototype, F-16V fighter jets and an advanced supersonic jet trainer. However, no matter how the island develops or purchases arms, the great disparity in military strength across the Straits cannot be changed, said experts, warning that resisting reunification by force is bound to meet a dead end.
Taiwan May Top Biden - Xi Call, But Experts Say Not to Expect Much VOA 15 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan is expected to top the agenda when U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet virtually late Monday in Washington to discuss how both countries can "responsibly manage" their ongoing competition, experts say.
Taiwan reports 8 new COVID-19 imported cases, zero deaths CNA 14 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan saw eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, all contracted overseas, including four breakthrough infections involving people who had been fully vaccinated, and no new deaths from the disease, said the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to commission F-16V combat squadron in Chiayi this week CNA 14 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's first F-16V (Viper) combat wing will be officially commissioned in a ceremony at the Air Force's Chiayi Base in southern Taiwan on Nov. 18, according to a military source.
U.S. to ensure that competition with China doesn't affect Taiwan: Hsiao CNA 14 Nov 2021 -- The United States will seek to ensure that its competition with China does not escalate into conflict and affect stability in Taiwan in an upcoming virtual meeting between the two countries' presidents, according to Taiwan's representative to the U.S.
Wang Yi talks to Blinken ahead of Xi-Biden summit, warns US not to support 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 14 Nov 2021 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on phone as both sides prepare for a virtual meeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden scheduled on November 16 Beijing Time. Wang stressed the importance of "meeting each other half way" and warned the US to not support "Taiwan independence."
US decries Beijing's 'military, diplomatic, and economic pressure' on Chinese Taipei Press TV 14 Nov 2021 -- The United States has expressed concerns about what it describes as China's "military, diplomatic, and economic pressure" on Taiwan.
US, China diplomats trade warnings over Taipei ahead of Biden-Xi summit Press TV 14 Nov 2021 -- The top diplomats from China and the United States have exchanged stern warnings over the issue of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) and Washington's support for pro-independence forces in the self-ruled island ahead of Monday's summit between their leaders.
Why Western Countries Back Taiwan Despite Their Pro-China Policies VOA 14 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan resident Freddy Lim has noticed his homeland has gotten an unusual amount of high-profile attention from other countries. Over the past four months, officials from two European countries, the European Parliament and the United States have made overtures to Taiwan. Lim, a member of the Taiwan parliament's foreign relations committee, suspects a record was set.
Taiwan sees 4 new imported COVID-19 cases, including 2 breakthrough infections CNA 13 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported four new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, including two breakthrough infections involving people who had been fully vaccinated, but no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Honduran president arrives in Taiwan, to meet Tsai Saturday CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- President Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras arrived in Taiwan on Friday evening on a visit with just two months left in his term and will meet President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday, according to the Presidential Office.
Visit to Taiwan by outgoing Honduran president a sign of Tsai's diplomatic desperation: experts Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- At the invitation of Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen, the outgoing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez landed the island on Friday and start a three-day visit, weeks before the presidential election in the Central American country. The leading candidate Xiomara Castro has pledged to "cut ties" with the island and turn to Chinese mainland.
Mainland spokesperson denounces DPP's comments on key CPC plenum People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority exposed its "vile nature" through distorted comments on a key plenum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a mainland spokesperson said Friday.
Taiwan reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 10 new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan takes Pfizer-BioNTech delivery; more Moderna vaccine to arrive CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan took delivery of a new shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) COVID-19 vaccine on Friday morning, comprising 926,600 doses, and expects to receive another batch of the Moderna vaccine later in the evening.
Chinese executives not indicted in national security case due to lack of evidence CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- Two executives from a Hong Kong company believed to have conspired with Chinese intelligence will not be indicted for violations of Taiwan's National Security Act due to a lack of evidence, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office said on Friday.
Taiwan reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 11 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported nine new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Government defense report says Taiwan deployed sub to South China Sea Radio Free Asia 11 Nov 2021 -- The Taiwanese Navy has deployed one of its two most advanced submarines in naval drills in the Spratly Islands, a report by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said without specifying the timing.
U.S. congressional delegation leaves Taiwan after three-day low-key visit CNA 11 Nov 2021 -- A United States congressional delegation wrapped up their low-profile visit to Taiwan on Thursday night as they departed on board a civilian airline.
Blinken's speech to "make sure Taiwan has the means to defend itself" violates facts, intl law Global Times 11 Nov 2021 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reiterated at a routine press conference on Thursday that China would never allow the US to infringe on China's national sovereignty and interfere in China's domestic issues.
Taiwan's DPP slammed for impeding cross-Strait exchanges People's Daily 11 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan for impeding cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation.
PLA's military activities near Taiwan fully justified: spokesperson People's Daily 11 Nov 2021 -- The military activities conducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) near Taiwan for safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity are fully justified as Taiwan is part of China, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Well-being of Taiwan people to improve after reunification: spokesperson People's Daily 11 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that all the wealth created by Taiwan people will be used to improve their well-being when China is reunited, and their welfare will be "fully elevated."
European Union 'driven by China's aggression' to pursue ties with Taiwan: analysts Radio Free Asia 11 Nov 2021 -- A recent visit by members of the European Parliament to democratic Taiwan shows that European countries are starting to take seriously China's threat of possible military invasion of the island, which has never been ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and whose 23 million people have no wish to submit to authoritarian rule by Beijing, analysts told RFA.
Taiwan reports five new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported five new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan inks deal for COVID-19 pills CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday it had signed a letter of intent (LOI) to procure supplies of the oral antiviral drug molnupiravir, which has been touted as a highly effective COVID-19 treatment.
Second Pfizer-BNT dose for 12-17 age group to be decided in two weeks CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan will decide in two weeks whether to allow the administering of second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 12-17, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Wednesday.
Taiwan mulls further loosening of quarantine rules for Lunar New Year CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- Travelers coming to Taiwan ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday could enjoy even looser quarantine rules than previously announced, allowing them to spend only seven days in a designated quarantine facility and the remaining seven days of the quarantine period at home.
Mainland reacts strongly to US lawmakers' Taiwan visit; Provocative moves may speed up reunification process: expert Global Times 11 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland has made stern warnings after a delegation of US lawmakers sneaked into the island of Taiwan via US military aircraft on Tuesday night, the second time since US President Joe Biden took office. Experts said that the US lawmakers' visit is driven by a mixture of political and business interests, as well as to embolden the pro-secession DPP authority, and it could also speed up the deployment of the mainland and the process of final reunification between the two sides of the Straits.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts combined cordon and patrol in Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- "The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted combined war-preparedness cordon and patrol in the Taiwan Strait on November 9, in order to test and improve the combat effectiveness of the troops of multiple services and arms in joint operations," said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command in a written statement released on Tuesday.
China holds combat readiness patrol after visit by US lawmakers to Taipei Press TV 10 Nov 2021 -- China has conducted a "combat readiness patrol" near the Taiwan Strait following a visit to Chinese Taipei by members of the US Congress, which sparked immediate condemnation from Beijing.
Taiwan offices mum on visits by U.S. congressional delegation CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office and Ministry of National Defense (MND) declined to comment Wednesday on reported visits by an American congressional delegation whose members were pictured leaving the two offices earlier in the day.
Congressional delegation visit to Taiwan on C-40 'routine': Pentagon CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- A Department of Defense spokesman has described visits to Taiwan by members of the United States Congress in American military aircraft as normal after a group of congressmen arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night in a C-40 Clipper transport plane.
China's gray zone threats aimed at 'seizing Taiwan without a fight': MND CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said in its latest report Tuesday that China's gray zone threats are an attempt to ultimately seize Taiwan "without a fight."
Mainland to strive for peaceful reunification with sincerity, but leaves no room for secessionist activities: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- In response to a series of questions regarding US senators' visit to Taiwan and speculations that a potential war across the Taiwan Straits may break out amid escalating tensions, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday said Chinese mainland is willing to strive for the prospect of a peaceful reunification with the utmost sincerity and efforts, but will not leave any room for any form of Taiwan secessionist activities.
Cross-Strait tensions not to ease until "Taiwan independence" provocations cease: spokesperson People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said tensions across the Taiwan Strait will not ease until provocative acts advocating "Taiwan independence" cease.
Taiwan's DPP slammed for abusing people's wealth to seek "cash diplomacy" People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for abusing the hard-earned wealth of Taiwan people to purchase weapons and seek so-called "diplomatic relations" through "financial aid."
Press Secretary Updates Media on Visit to Taiwan, Iranian-Backed Groups in Iraq DoD News 09 Nov 2021 -- During an informal press gaggle today, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby answered questions about a congressional visit to Taiwan, Afghan refugees and Iranian actions in Iraq.
MND: China firmly opposes U.S. congressmen's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 09 Nov 2021 -- "On November 9, the U.S. congressmen flew to Taiwan on military aircraft to pay visit, China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) in a written statement on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death CNA 09 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported six new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and one death from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Bookings for new COVID-19 vaccination round to start Nov. 11 CNA 09 Nov 2021 -- Around 3.86 million people eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine jab during the next round of vaccinations planned for Nov. 13-24, can book appointments starting Thursday, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said.
In a first, defense report released in Chinese, English simultaneously CNA 09 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's national defense report was released in Chinese and English simultaneously on Tuesday for the first time to boost communications between foreign countries and Taiwan amid efforts to combat the rising military threat from China.
'US military training Chinese Taipei to fight China as Biden continues Trump's porcupine strategy' Press TV 09 Nov 2021 -- US military forces have been present in Chinese Taipei for more than a decade to train the Taiwanese on hardware acquisitions and to help them in "repelling Chinese landings" in an event of a military confrontation, a new report has revealed.
Taiwan reports three new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 08 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Monday reported three new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Concerns grow as Japan eyes revising security strategy to include Taiwan question Global Times 08 Nov 2021 -- Japan is reportedly considering revising its National Security Strategy at the end of 2022, and Chinese observers believe the new version is very likely to include Taiwan question and Diaoyu Islands issues, while highlighting the need to strengthen the US-Japan alliance, and stronger cooperation with other "Quad" members.
'Taiwan independence' a dead end, 'dollar diplomacy' has no way out: FM Global Times 08 Nov 2021 -- "Taiwan independence" is a dead end and the "dollar diplomacy" has no way out, Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday warned sternly of the Taiwan secessionist authority over their recent reactions to the presidential election in Honduras.
Taiwan reports four new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths CNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported four new cases of COVID-19, all contracted overseas, and zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
International students barred from entry Dec. 15 - Feb. 11 CNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Non-resident international students will be banned from entering Taiwan between Dec. 15 and Feb. 11, with the Ministry of Education (MOE) urging those wishing to enter for the fall semester to do so on or before Dec. 14.
Consensus on Europe-Taiwan cooperation led to visit: EP delegation head CNA 07 Nov 2021 -- The head of a European Parliament (EP) delegation that visited Taiwan last week said in a recent interview that there is now a consensus among European political factions that cooperating with Taiwan is important for the bloc, and that he would continue to push for closer bilateral ties.
Taiwan's Combat Readiness Week to start Monday CNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's military is scheduled to kick off its five-day Combat Readiness Week drills Monday, a military source said Sunday.
Taiwan reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 06 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported two new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, both imported, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan shortens AstraZeneca vaccine interval to 8 weeks CNA 06 Nov 2021 -- Individuals who received their first AstraZeneca (AZ) COVID-19 vaccine dose eight weeks ago will be eligible to make an appointment directly with a designated medical facility to receive their second dose instead of having to wait until at least Nov. 20, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Saturday.
MAC mulls measures against China pro-independence prosecution threat CNA 06 Nov 2021 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the government agency handling cross-Strait affairs in Taiwan, said it was considering possible legal counter-measures against a Chinese vow to criminally prosecute Taiwanese independence supporters.
Diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists to be punished according to law: spokesperson People's Daily 06 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese government spokesperson on Friday sent out a stern warning to "Taiwan independence" diehards saying such separatist elements are on the mainland's list and will be punished in accordance with the law.
Taiwan reports 7 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 05 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Friday -- one contracted locally and six overseas -- and zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan takes delivery of new batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine CNA 05 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Friday received a new shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) COVID-19 vaccine, comprising 871,700 doses, from the manufacturer in Germany.
Taiwan will not be forced into talks by China: Defense chief CNA 05 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Friday affirmed the military's stance that China cannot force Taiwan into talks with military coercion and the armed forces will do everything it can to defend the nation from a Chinese invasion.
Mainland slaps punishment for diehard Taiwan secessionists; detailed measures showcase reunification irresistible Global Times 05 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Friday announced specific measures to punish diehard secessionists from the island of Taiwan, including prohibiting them and their families from entering the mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, and restricting their associated institutions from cooperating with organizations and individuals in the mainland for economic benefits, and they will be persecuted for life long for criminal liability.
Mainland to pursue criminal responsibility for diehard Taiwan secessionists, effective for life: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 05 Nov 2021 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said the mainland will punish diehard Taiwan secessionists, prohibit them and their families from entering mainland, HK and Macao, restrict their associated institutes from seeking business cooperation in the mainland.
China threatens to punish Taipei's pro-independence 'diehards' Press TV 05 Nov 2021 -- China has threatened to punish Chinese Taipei's pro-independence "diehard" politicians over criminal charges and warned to ban their visit to the mainland as tensions between the two sides spiked to their highest level in years.
China's propaganda chiefs quash war talk as Taiwan talks to European lawmakers Radio Free Asia 05 Nov 2021 -- State media and a social media account linked to China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) have moved to quell rumors that China is preparing to annex Taiwan, after the commerce ministry in Beijing told people to stock up on essential food items ahead of the winter.
Taiwan reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 04 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday -- one contracted locally and the other overseas -- and zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives 142,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine CNA 04 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan on Thursday took delivery of 142,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine purchased from the vaccine maker, the 12th vaccine delivery since the contract was signed.
Taiwan's first F-16V combat squadron to be commissioned Nov. 18 CNA 04 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's first F-16V combat squadron will be officially commissioned in a ceremony at the Air Force's Chiayi Base on Nov. 18, which will be presided over by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), a military source told CNA on Thursday.
Europe is standing with Taiwan in defending freedom: EP delegation CNA 04 Nov 2021 -- The head of the first-ever official European Parliament (EP) delegation to come to Taiwan told President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday that the visit is meant to send a clear message that Europe is standing by Taiwan in the defense of freedom.
EU delegation calls for 'high-level' exchanges with Chinese Taipei Press TV 04 Nov 2021 -- A European Parliament delegation that is on an official visit to Chinese Taipei has called for more "high-level concrete steps" to strengthen relations between the European Union and the Chinese territory, defying Beijing's warnings against direct ties with the self-ruled island.
Western politicians' 'roadshow' won't shake 'one-China principle' Global Times 04 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry defended China's sovereignty and territorial integrity vis-à-vis the Taiwan question, against the backdrop of a new anti-China roadshow from some Western politicians. Experts said the West's playing of the "Taiwan card" cannot shake the one-China framework and stop the reunification, and this shows the West only cares about its interests.
Firm determination to safeguard natl sovereignty can't be underestimated, FM says, responding to US general's claims to 'defend Taiwan' Global Times 04 Nov 2021 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the US not to send any wrong signals to the Taiwan secessionists so as not to seriously damage the China-US relations and the peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, in responding to the negative and false remarks from Mark Milley, chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Chinese mainland should keep 'strategic focus' despite token European politicians' visit Taiwan Global Times 04 Nov 2021 -- A 13-person delegation from the Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes (INGE) of the European Parliament (EP) arrived in the island of Taiwan on Wednesday amid rising cross-Taiwan Straits tensions.
US doomed to fail in playing 'Taiwan card' to contain China People's Daily 04 Nov 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent clamor for Taiwan's "meaningful participation throughout the United Nations system" has severely violated the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, breaking the previous promises Washington has made and constituting a gross breach of international norms.
US 'absolutely' capable of defending Taipei against potential Chinese attack, Commander claims Press TV 04 Nov 2021 -- US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says the country's military is "absolutely" capable of defending Chinese Taipei against a potential attack from China.
China sets 2027 military modernization goals to compel Taipei to talk: Pentagon CNA 04 Nov 2021 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has set a goal of modernizing its warfare capabilities by 2027 and developing military capacities to counter that of the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region, with the aim of forcing Taiwan into negotiations by then, according to a Pentagon report released on Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 7 COVID-19 cases, removes 3 nations from high-risk list CNA 03 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported seven new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all imported, with no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan seeking to produce COVID-19 vaccine for Moderna: minister CNA 03 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan is sparing no effort to pursue a deal with Moderna Inc. to manufacture its COVID-19 vaccine, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Wednesday, while admitting that goal could be hard to achieve.
Army helicopter accidentally drops missile launcher over Pingtung CNA 03 Nov 2021 -- An empty Hellfire missile launcher detached and fell from an Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopter during a midair test in Pingtung County Wednesday, with officials suspecting the launcher's release button may have been pressed accidentally.
EU delegation arrives in Taipei despite China warning Press TV 03 Nov 2021 -- A European Parliament delegation has arrived in Chinese Taipei despite Beijing's warnings that the move would undermine relations between mainland China and the European Union (EU).
China trolls democratic Taiwan with air-raid drills amid rising military tensions Radio Free Asia 03 Nov 2021 -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has begun air defense drills in some parts of the country, in a move commentators said was a bid to step up pressure on the democratic island of Taiwan, which the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) under Xi Jinping has threatened to annex.
Soviet-Era Memories Shape European Lawmakers' View of China and Taiwan VOA 02 Nov 2021 -- "My granduncle — cousin of my grandfather — was a Catholic priest who was put in the labor camp when the communist regime barbarically tried to destroy all the monasteries," said Miriam Lexmann, one of dozens of legislators from around the world who gathered in Rome last weekend on the sidelines of the G-20 summit.
Taiwan reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 02 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, all of which were imported, with no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Defense chief confirms Taiwan-U.S. joint marine training in Guam CNA 02 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) confirmed on Tuesday a media report that a group of Taiwanese marines have been sent to undergo one-month training in Guam as part of a Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation and exchange program.
Taiwan plans to boost combat capabilities of its reserve forces Press TV 02 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan is planning to boost combat capabilities of its reserve forces by increasing their training hours, as tensions between China and Taiwan continue to escalate dramatically.
Most Taiwanese don't think war in Taiwan Strait is probable: poll CNA 02 Nov 2021 -- Despite China's increased saber rattling towards Taiwan over the past two years, a vast majority of Taiwanese do not believe that war could erupt across the Taiwan Strait, according to survey results released on Tuesday.
European Parliament delegation departs for Taiwan CNA 02 Nov 2021 -- A delegation from the European Parliament departed Tuesday for Taiwan, according to a tweet earlier in the day from Georgios Kyrtsos, a member of the European Parliament taking part in the visit.
Taiwan Chip Giant to Expand to Japan VOA 02 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), one of the world's largest chipmakers, has announced plans to build a new plant in Japan, a move experts say may help revive Japan's declining chipmaking sector and bolster its economic security.
Taiwan reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths CNA 01 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan reported five new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all of which were imported, with no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Second batch of U.S.-donated Moderna doses arrives in Taiwan CNA 01 Nov 2021 -- A second batch of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by the United States arrived in Taiwan Monday, with officials from both countries on hand to greet the shipment at Taoyuan International Airport.
PLA sent nearly 200 aircraft near Taiwan in record month Global Times 01 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly sent nearly 200 aircraft to the aerial area near the island of Taiwan for exercises in October, in a move that experts said on Monday has deterred Taiwan secessionist provocations and foreign interference attempts.
China warns US on Taiwan question in Rome amid tensions Global Times 01 Nov 2021 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit in Rome, Italy, the first face-to-face meeting between the top diplomats of the two countries after Blinken made a provocative statement challenging China's sovereignty on the Taiwan question, saying the US will support the island's secessionist authorities "robust" participation in the UN system.
As reunification is inevitable, most important is not timetable, but timing Global Times 01 Nov 2021 -- With regard to several acute issues about the Taiwan Straits, I would like to make some comments.
DPP plays 'US card,' hypes military training ties amid rising cross-Straits tensions Global Times 01 Nov 2021 -- Amid the growing tensions across the Taiwan Straits, media in the island of Taiwan added fuel to the fire by revealing that a small contingent of US special forces will be stationed in the island for some time, and help train Taiwan troops.
Chinese FM urges U.S. to change its wrong China policy People's Daily 01 Nov 2021 -- Bilateral relations between China and the United States in the past few years have suffered an all-round impact due to the wrong China policy pursued by the United States, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Sunday during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
U.S. will make sure Taiwan has ability to defend itself: Blinken CNA 01 Nov 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the United States will remain committed to the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and make sure Taiwan has the ability to defend itself.

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