January 2022 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 55 new COVID-19 cases, including 17 domestic CNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 55 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, consisting of 17 domestic and 38 imported cases, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
16 of 17 new domestic cases linked to known clusters, 1 source unknown CNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Sixteen of the 17 new domestic cases reported in Taiwan Monday have been linked to known cluster infections, but the source of one case reported in Kaohsiung remains unclear, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
We urge Russia to make clear it will stand down its troops UK FCDO 31 Jan 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
UK PM Johnson Says He Will Tell Putin to 'Step Back From the Brink' in Ukraine Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday ahead of a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will tell him that "we really all need to step back from the brink," adding that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be an "absolute disaster for the world".
Taiwan reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, including 14 domestic CNA 30 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 54 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, consisting of 14 domestic and 40 imported cases, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Large COVID-19 clusters easing in Taiwan: Health Minister CNA 30 Jan 2022 -- The large COVID-19 clusters reported in the past few weeks are gradually easing, though the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is still concerned about some smaller clusters where cases have continued to pop up, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Sunday.
Taiwan reports 48 new COVID-19 cases, including 15 domestic CNA 29 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 48 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, consisting of 15 domestic and 33 imported cases, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
9 of 15 new domestic COVID cases test positive in quarantine CNA 29 Jan 2022 -- Nine of the 15 new domestic COVID-19 cases reported Saturday in Taiwan tested positive after they were placed in quarantine as contacts of previously confirmed cases, which officials believe should help limit the spread of the virus.
China, U.S. should work together to contain separatist forces of Taiwan: Chinese ambassador People's Daily 29 Jan 2022 -- China and the United States should "work together to contain the separatist forces of Taiwan," Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang has said.
Chinese envoy to US warns of possible 'military conflict' over Taipei Press TV 29 Jan 2022 -- China's top envoy to the US has warned of a likely "military conflict" over persistent American efforts to urge officials of Taipei to seek independence from the mainland.
DPP authority sets itself against entire Chinese nation with provocative actions: spokesperson People's Daily 29 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority is setting itself against the entire Chinese nation with its provocative actions seeking "Taiwan independence," a mainland spokesperson said Friday.
European Union Rallies Behind Lithuania in Trade Fight with China VOA 29 Jan 2022 -- By filing a formal complaint against China at the World Trade Organization this week, the European Union is throwing its weight into support for member state Lithuania in what is being cast as a test of the EU's willingness to defend the interests of even its smallest members in the face of Chinese power and aggression.
Taiwan reports 71 new COVID-19 cases, including 27 domestic CNA 28 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 71 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, consisting of 27 domestic and 44 imported cases, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to resume COVID testing of travelers to offshore counties CNA 28 Jan 2022 -- Domestic travelers from Taiwan's main airports to its offshore territories will be required to show a negative COVID-19 test before they can board their flights, if they report symptoms of the disease, the Department of Navigation and Aviation (DNA) said Friday.
Most recent domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan are mild: CDC CNA 28 Jan 2022 -- Nearly 60 percent of domestic COVID-19 cases recorded in Taiwan this month have been mild infections, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Friday, urging doctors and members of the public and doctors to consider COVID-19 a possibility if flu symptoms are present.
Taiwan reports 71 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 28 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 71 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, 27 of which are locally-transmitted confirmed cases, while the other 44 are imported, the island's disease-monitoring agency said.
Chinese authorities urge US to stop official interaction with Taiwan Global Times 28 Jan 2022 -- Chinese authorities urged the US to stop official interaction with Taiwan island in any form after US Vice President Kamala Harris was reported to have talked with deputy regional leader of Taiwan Lai Ching-te in Honduras during their participation in the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro.
DPP authority sets itself against entire Chinese nation with provocative actions: spokesperson People's Daily 29 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority is setting itself against the entire Chinese nation with its provocative actions seeking "Taiwan independence," a mainland spokesperson said Friday.
Vice president invites Honduras' new president to visit Taiwan CNA 28 Jan 2022 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) invited Honduran President Xiomara Castro to visit Taiwan during a bilateral meeting held after Castro was sworn in on Thursday, according to Taiwan's Presidential Office.
Taiwan, U.S. vice presidents briefly interact in Honduras CNA 28 Jan 2022 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) exchanged brief greetings with his American counterpart Kamala Harris at the inauguration ceremony of Honduran President Xiomara Castro Thursday, making it the first time the vice presidents have interacted publicly.
Taiwan reports 64 new COVID-19 cases, including 21 domestic CNA 27 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 64 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, consisting of 21 domestic and 43 imported cases, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
21 new domestic cases reported; link found between two Taoyuan clusters CNA 27 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 21 new domestic COVID-19 cases, one of which has been found to be the link between two clusters of unknown origin in Taoyuan, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives first batch of Pfizer COVID-19 drug Paxlovid CNA 27 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday received its first batch of Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, as well as its final shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Local governments detail footprints of COVID-19 cases CNA 27 Jan 2022 -- Local governments in Taiwan on Thursday listed the locations visited by several individuals confirmed to have COVID-19, and the authorities urged people who may have been in those same areas to get tested if they develop symptoms of the disease.
VP meets with Honduran president-elect; U.S. torpedoes Harris rumors (update) CNA 27 Jan 2022 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) met with Honduras' President-elect Xiomara Castro Wednesday ahead of her inauguration, but Washington has ruled out the possibility of talks between Lai and U.S. counterpart Kamala Harris.
Conflicting statement on meeting with DPP official shows US concerns about China's response: expert Global Times 27 Jan 2022 -- US Vice President Kamala Harris has no plans to meet deputy regional leader of Taiwan Lai Ching-te during her trip to Honduras for the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro, after Lai arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a layover and talked with congressmen before his trip to Honduras, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 92 COVID-19 cases, including 46 domestic CNA 26 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 92 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, half of them domestically transmitted and half originating from abroad, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taipei, Yilan COVID-19 clusters confirmed as Omicron CNA 26 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 46 new domestic COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, and two clusters of unknown origin in Taipei and Yilan County have been confirmed as Omicron variant infections, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Lithuania should take real actions to correct mistakes: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 26 Jan 2022 -- State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday urged Lithuania to take real actions to correct its mistakes and reiterated that China firmly opposes any activities that jeopardize the one-China principle.
Lithuania won't smoothen China ties by mere name change Global Times 26 Jan 2022 -- Whether Lithuania seeks to change the name of the island of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the Baltic country has long overlooked the fact that the fundamental solution of smoothening frayed ties between Beijing and Vilnius is for the latter to acknowledge its mistake and eliminate the negative impact caused by its reckless actions, said Chinese experts, after media reported Lithuania was considering modifying the representation of the island of Taiwan.
Taiwan Vice President in Honduras to Shore Up Relations VOA 26 Jan 2022 -- Taiwanese Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of the first female president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, on Thursday in a move to shore up the relationship between Taipei and Honduras, one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
Taiwan's DPP urged to stop detainment of mainland fishing boats People's Daily 26 Jan 2022 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan to immediately stop seizing and detaining mainland fishing boats.
Taiwan reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 domestic CNA 25 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 38 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, consisting of 13 domestic and 25 imported cases, with zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Five of 13 new domestic COVID-19 cases of unknown source: CECC CNA 25 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 13 new domestic cases of COVID-19, of which five have unknown sources of infection, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Over 1.5 million Moderna doses arrive; booster shot booking to begin CNA 25 Jan 2022 -- More than 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Taiwan Tuesday, a day before the government's 1922 vaccination booking site opens again to accept appointments for a booster shot, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan still aiming for zero COVID-19 cases: Health Minister CNA 25 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan is still working towards zero COVID-19 cases, even though the Omicron variant has made achieving that goal more challenging, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Tuesday.
Slovenian Trade Group Reports Chinese Backlash After PM Praises Taiwan VOA 25 Jan 2022 -- A Slovenian business group has said its members are facing a Chinese backlash days after Prime Minister Janez Jansa publicly discussed his hopes for closer ties with Taiwan during an interview. It marks the latest case of China refusing to tolerate dissent on the issue of Taiwan's autonomy.
China sends electronic warfare planes into Taiwan's ADIZ Radio Free Asia 25 Jan 2022 -- China has kept up pressure on Taiwan by dispatching for the first time into the island's Air Defense Identification Zone its latest electronic warfare aircraft designed to disrupt radar systems, analysts said.
Taiwan Reports First Sighting of Two Chinese J-16D Electronic Warfare Aircraft Near Island Sputnik 25 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's de facto defense ministry said on Monday it had detected two advanced Chinese electronic warfare jets flying near the island for the first time. The fighters can jam enemy communications and radar systems, blinding air defenses to an incoming attack.
Taiwan reports 51 new COVID-19 cases, extends Level 2 alert CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 51 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, consisting of 15 domestic and 36 imported cases, and extended the Level 2 COVID-19 alert currently in place, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Level 2 COVID-19 alert extended; 4 more test positive at Yilan hotel CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday extended the current Level 2 COVID-19 alert to Feb. 7 and recorded four new positive cases at a hotel in Jiaoxi Township of Yilan County, whose source of infection is still unknown, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
1st batch of Merck's COVID-19 pills reach Taiwan CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- The first batch of 2,016 courses of the oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment molnupiravir arrived in Taiwan Monday morning.
First batch of Pfizer's COVID-19 pills to reach Taiwan soon CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan will receive a first batch of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill Paxlovid before the Lunar New Year holiday begins on Jan. 29, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Monday after the arrival of a shipment of another COVID-19 pill earlier in the day.
Taiwan records first imported COVID-19 cases from Palau CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported two imported COVID-19 cases from Palau, the first from that country, where the number of cases has been rising in recent weeks, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 89 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 24 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 89 new COVID-19 cases, consisting of 52 local and 37 imported cases, the island's disease-monitoring agency said at a press briefing.
PLA's J-16D electronic warfare aircraft spotted for 1st time near Taiwan Global Times 25 Jan 2022 -- The J-16D electronic warfare aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force was spotted for the first time in an apparent exercise near the island of Taiwan on Monday, right after two US aircraft carriers sailed from waters east of the island into the South China Sea a day earlier.
13 Chinese aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ, J-16D spotted for first time CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Thirteen Chinese military aircraft, including two Shenyang J-16D fighter jets that were spotted for the first time, flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Monday, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
China warplane incursions of Taiwan a show of strength to U.S., Japan: scholars CNA 24 Jan 2022 -- China's decision to send a large number of military aircraft to Taiwan's southwestern airspace Sunday was a display of muscle-flexing to the United States and Japan that were holding maritime drills nearby, two scholars told CNA Monday.
PLA holds large-scale exercise near Taiwan 'to counter US, Japanese drills' Global Times 24 Jan 2022 -- After a total of 39 aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted near Taiwan on Sunday in what seems to be the largest exercise in the region since this year, the PLA reportedly continued the drills on Monday by sending 13 aircraft to the region.
China Flies Dozens of Warplanes Toward Taiwan in Latest Incursions VOA 24 Jan 2022 -- More than 50 Chinese aircraft have flown into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in recent days, marking the sharpest escalation in military sorties since the year began.
Taiwan reports 89 new COVID-19 cases, including 52 domestic CNA 23 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Sunday 89 new COVID-19 cases, consisting of 52 domestic and 37 imported cases, and zero deaths, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
COVID cluster at Taoyuan Farglory Free Trade Zone climbs to 100 cases CNA 23 Jan 2022 -- An additional 30 people who work at the Farglory Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Taoyuan have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of cases reported there to 100, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taoyuan confirms a total of 70 COVID-19 cases at tech factory CNA 22 Jan 2022 -- Four new domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in a Taoyuan factory, bringing the total number of cases reported from the location to 70, Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan (鄭文燦) said on Saturday.
Taiwan reports 130 new COVID-19 cases, announces tightened rules CNA 22 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan confirmed 130 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, consisting of 82 domestic and 48 imported cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), which also announced tightened disease prevention rules in response to a rise in local transmissions of the new coronavirus.
COVID outbreaks in Taoyuan, Kaohsiung main threats in Taiwan: Minister CNA 22 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 82 domestic COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the highest number in a single day in 2022, with most of them linked to outbreaks in Taoyuan and Kaohsiung, which Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said are the main threats as the disease spreads in the nation.
Level 3 COVID-19 alert likely with widespread outbreaks: Health Minister CNA 22 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan will have to raise the COVID-19 alert to Level 3 if widespread outbreaks happen in the communities, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Saturday, noting the current spread of the disease remains under control.
U.S. lawmaker proposes bill to boost Taiwan's asymmetric defense capabilities CNA 22 Jan 2022 -- Mike Gallagher, a U.S. Republican House Representative from Wisconsin, on Friday introduced a bill aimed at increasing Taiwan's asymmetric defense capabilities against China's military aggression.
Taiwan reports 68 new COVID-19 cases, including 23 domestic CNA 21 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan confirmed 68 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, consisting of 23 domestic cases and 45 imported cases, with no deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Local COVID-19 cases surge to new high in latest outbreak CNA 21 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan confirmed 23 new domestic cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the highest daily figure since the beginning of an outbreak that originated among airport cleaning staff in early January, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives 16th Pfizer-BioNTech shipment CNA 21 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan took delivery of its 16th shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, numbering 994,500 doses, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Air Force unveils F-5 fighter jet with upgraded ejection seat CNA 21 Jan 2022 -- An F-5 fighter jet belonging to the 7th Flight Training Wing and its new ejection seat was showcased at an Air Force base in Taitung County during a visit by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Friday.
US Urges Lithuania to Rename Taiwan Representative Office to Ease Row With China, Reports Say Sputnik 21 Jan 2022 -- The United States has urged Lithuania to change the name of the Taiwanese official representative office in its capital, Vilnius, to narrow differences with China, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing sources.
Taiwan reports 37 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 domestic CNA 20 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan confirmed 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, consisting of 13 domestic cases and 24 imported cases, with no deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan introduces COVID vaccine mandate for some entertainment venues CNA 20 Jan 2022 -- Starting Friday, people will be required to show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being allowed to enter certain adult entertainment venues, and Taiwan's digital COVID-19 certificates will be more widely available, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Thursday.
Taiwan's F-16s back in service after being grounded following crash CNA 20 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's F-16 fighter jets were back in action on Thursday morning, more than a week after the whole fleet was grounded for safety checks following the crash of a F-16V in waters off the island's west coast on Jan. 11, killing its sole pilot.
Taiwan reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 domestic CNA 19 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan confirmed 54 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, consisting of 10 domestic cases and 44 imported cases, and no deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New COVID-19 case may be link between Taoyuan outbreak and Hsinchu cluster CNA 19 Jan 2022 -- One of the 10 new domestic COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday could be the missing link between a family cluster in Hsinchu City and an ongoing outbreak in Taoyuan, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan expands on-arrival COVID testing rules to short-haul flights CNA 19 Jan 2022 -- COVID-19 airport testing rules requiring passengers arriving in Taiwan on long-haul flights to wait for the result of their COVID-19 PCR tests at the airport will be expanded to short-haul arrivals from India and eight Southeast Asian countries starting Thursday, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) announced Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 66 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 19 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 66 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, 17 of which are locally-transmitted confirmed cases, while the other 49 are imported, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan military to buy mine delivery system from U.S.: source CNA 19 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan will soon send an official request to the United States to purchase a ground vehicle mine dispensing system that enables the quick delivery of land mines to large areas, an Army source told CNA Wednesday.
Taiwan denies residency to Hong Kong applicants born in mainland China Radio Free Asia 19 Jan 2022 -- Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents have been emigrating to the democratic island of Taiwan since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposed a draconian national security law on the city in July 2020, ushering in a crackdown on public dissent and political opposition.
China 'deeply shocked' as Slovenia's 'Trump' Janez Jansa plays Taiwan card for 'political gain' Global Times 19 Jan 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it is "deeply shocked" and "strongly opposes" Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa's move to challenge the one-China principle, including dangerous rhetoric in support of Taiwan secessionism and his plan to establish a representative office on the island of Taiwan.
Keywords mirror CPC's overall policy for resolving Taiwan question in new era People's Daily 19 Jan 2022 -- It has been 73 years since Taiwan and the Chinese mainland were separated in 1949, due to the civil war in China and the interference of foreign forces.
How China's National Security Law for Hong Kong Could Extend to Taiwan and Beyond VOA 19 Jan 2022 -- Analysts increasingly fear that Beijing's national security law, initially aimed at quelling dissent in Hong Kong, may be used to target people of any nationality or ethnicity who offend Chinese leaders.
Mainland spokesperson refutes DPP authority's separatist propaganda People's Daily 19 Jan 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday refuted the separatist propaganda relentlessly pushed by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority.
Taiwan reports 17 local COVID-19 cases, with source of five unknown CNA 18 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 17 new domestic cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, of which 12 have been linked to an outbreak in Taoyuan while the source of infection for the other five are currently unknown, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to expand airport COVID testing scheme to more flights CNA 18 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan will expand its current COVID-19 testing scheme, which currently requires passengers arriving on long-haul flights to test negative before clearing immigration, to more flights in the coming days, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Tuesday.
Taiwan secessionists will eventually come to an end and be left alone: Vice FM Le Yucheng Global Times 18 Jan 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng on Monday reaffirmed that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and China has indisputable sovereignty over the island. This is the premise and starting point for discussing all issues concerning Taiwan, he added.
Slovenia leader says Taiwan a 'country,' backs opening trade offices CNA 18 Jan 2022 -- Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has called Taiwan a "democratic country" and said his country is in talks with Taiwan to open trade offices in each other's territory.
'Matter of Time': After Nicaragua Switch, Chinese Deputy FM Warns Soon Taiwan Allies 'Will be Zero' Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The autonomous island of Taiwan is finding itself with fewer and fewer allies in recent years as nations switch their recognition of the Chinese government from Taipei to Beijing. The most recent shift, last month, was Nicaragua.
14 new COVID-19 cases in Taoyuan outbreak confirmed CNA 17 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday confirmed 17 new domestic cases of COVID-19, all but three of which were linked to a wider outbreak of the disease in Taoyuan, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 65 new COVID-19 cases, including 17 domestic CNA 17 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan confirmed 65 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, consisting of 17 domestic cases and 48 imported cases, and no deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Crashed F-16V's 'black box' found: Taiwan Air Force CNA 17 Jan 2022 -- The flight recorder of an F-16V jet that crashed in waters off southern Taiwan on Jan. 11 has been found and sent to aviation experts, raising hopes of finding clues to the cause of the accident that has confounded experts so far.
Taiwan sees 10 new domestic cases, including 1 disease control staff CNA 16 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Sunday reported 10 new domestic COVID-19 cases, including one person working in disease control at Taoyuan International Airport.
Taiwan reports 51 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 domestic infections CNA 16 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 10 new domestic cases of COVID-19, as well as 41 imported cases, and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 78 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 16 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported six new locally-transmitted cases of COVID-19 and 72 imported cases on Saturday, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan sees 6 new domestic COVID-19 infections; more Omicron cases found CNA 15 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Saturday reported six new domestic COVID-19 cases, while also announcing that three cases of the Omicron variant had been confirmed among previously reported infections involving bank workers in Zhongli District.
6 more COVID-19 cases linked to Taoyuan steakhouse reported CNA 15 Jan 2022 -- Taoyuan City has reported six more domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases linked to a Tasty steakhouse branch in the city's Zhongli district amid an increase in infections connected with a recent Taoyuan International Airport outbreak.
Taiwan to get first batch of Pfizer's COVID drug before March: Minister CNA 15 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan has signed a deal with Pfizer to procure 20,000 courses of the oral COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, with the first batch expected to arrive before March, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Saturday.
Over 750,000 appointments made for COVID-19 vaccine booster shot CNA 15 Jan 2022 -- More than 750,000 people had made an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in the first seven hours after the central government's 1922 vaccination website was relaunched Saturday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
10 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 15 Jan 2022 -- A total of 10 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets, flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Saturday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan reports 11 new domestic COVID-19 cases, all linked to Taoyuan CNA 14 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 11 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections, all linked to existing cases recorded in Taoyuan since Jan. 3, as well as 57 imported cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Imported Omicron cases continue to rise in Taiwan CNA 14 Jan 2022 -- A total of 140 individuals infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant arrived in Taiwan over the past week, bringing the total number of such cases to 278, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
Taiwan reports 68 new COVID-19 cases, including 11 domestic CNA 14 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 11 new domestic cases of COVID-19, as well as 57 imported cases and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 68 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 14 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 11 new locally-transmitted cases of COVID-19 and 57 imported cases, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan Navy establishes first minelaying squadrons CNA 14 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's Navy on Friday established its first two minelaying squadrons consisting of one minelayer each at Kaohsiung's Zuoying naval base.
Domestic COVID-19 cases linked to airport climb to 55 CNA 13 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday confirmed 14 new domestic cases of COVID-19, all but one of which were linked to a wider outbreak of the disease originating at Taoyuan International Airport, and one death from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives final shipment in AstraZeneca vaccine order CNA 13 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan took delivery of 1.4615 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, the last shipment in its total order for 10 million doses, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Shanghai-based pharma provides over 13 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 13 Jan 2022 -- Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma provided 13.33 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan in 2021, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 96 new COVID-19 cases, including four domestic CNA 12 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday confirmed four new domestic COVID-19 cases, of which three were linked to Taoyuan International Airport, and 92 new imported cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Contacts tested so far of recent COVID-19 cases all negative CNA 12 Jan 2022 -- All coworkers of six recent domestic COVID-19 cases employed at two Taoyuan factories have tested negative for the disease, Taoyuan health authorities announced Wednesday, the same day the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported four new domestic and 92 imported cases.
CECC revises quarantine rules to avoid hospital overload CNA 12 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Control Center (CECC) on Wednesday announced adjustments to current COVID-19 quarantine rules that will allow those at lower risk of spreading the disease to be released early from hospital to avoid straining capacity.
"Taiwan independence" irreversibly doomed: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 12 Jan 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday the doom of "Taiwan independence" is an irreversible historical trend.
People on both sides of Taiwan Strait should work together for national reunification: spokesperson People's Daily 12 Jan 2022 -- People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should work together toward the realization of national reunification, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Taoyuan factory closed, semester cut short due to COVID-19 cases CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- The 12 new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases reported in Taiwan on Tuesday have led to the closure of a factory in Taoyuan and the city ending the current school semester early, as the impact of the latest surge in cases spreads.
Merck's COVID-19 pill secures EUA from Taiwan CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- The oral antiviral pill, molnupiravir, made by drugmaker Merck, has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency said Tuesday.
Thailand becomes 5th country to recognize Medigen COVID-19 vaccine CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- Thailand has become the fifth country in the world to recognize the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Taiwan-based Medigen Vaccine Biologics, according to a list released by Thailand's government on Monday.
COVID-19 rate reaches 7.8% for long-haul flight arrivals by noon CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- A COVID-19 test positivity rate of 7.8 percent was reported for about 219 travelers arriving on five long-haul flights to Taiwan as of noon Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan airport cluster infections rise to 39 People's Daily 11 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 12 new locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, a daily record high for this year, along with 58 imported cases, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan grounds F-16 jets as search continues for aircraft, pilot CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan has grounded its F-16 fighter jet fleet as the search continues for an F-16V fighter and its pilot after the jet crashed into the ocean off Taiwan's eastern coast Tuesday afternoon, the Air Force said.
Taiwan Halts Training on US-Made F-16V Viper Fighters After Jet Crashes into Sea, Pilot Missing Sputnik 11 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's air force has grounded its entire fleet of F-16 fighters after one of its most advanced models plummeted into the sea on Tuesday afternoon, seemingly taking its pilot with it.
Legislature approves special budget for weapons purchases CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- The Legislative Yuan has passed a special budget that will provide NT$236.95 billion (US$8.55 billion) in funding over the next five years to buy weapons aimed at improving Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
Taiwan to establish Lithuania-related US$1 billion credit loan program CNA 11 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday announced that it will soon set up a US$1 billion credit fund to encourage Taiwan-Lithuania business cooperation and deepen bilateral economic ties, while also offsetting increasing Chinese economic pressure.
Domestic COVID-19 cases linked to airport climb to 30 (update) CNA 10 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday confirmed six new domestic COVID-19 cases, all linked to Taoyuan International Airport, and 26 new imported cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New COVID-19 testing rules for long-haul flight arrivals set to begin CNA 10 Jan 2022 -- New COVID-19 testing rules for travelers arriving on long-haul flights to Taiwan will be carried out starting at midnight Monday night, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan removes all 10 countries from "key high-risk" COVID-19 list CNA 10 Jan 2022 -- Ten African countries that were listed by Taiwan as "key high-risk" areas for COVID-19 in late November will be removed from the list on Jan. 12, allowing travelers more choice when deciding how to quarantine, but requiring them to cover the cost of their accommodation.
Taiwan showcases new warships in display of deterrence to China Radio Free Asia 10 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan has showcased some of its indigenous-built warships at an event designed to send a message of deterrence to China, local officials and analysts said.
Domestic COVID-19 cases linked to airport climb to 24: CECC CNA 09 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Sunday reported 10 new domestic COVID-19 cases linked to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, which brought the total number of infections connected to the airport to 24.
Visits to hospitals, care facilities restricted in northern Taiwan CNA 09 Jan 2022 -- Visits to hospital inpatients and long-term care facility residents in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan will be restricted, effective immediately, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Sunday.
Taiwan to change testing rules for long-haul flight arrivals CNA 09 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is planning to implement revised COVID-19 testing rules for travelers arriving on long-haul flights, amid a recent surge in COVID-19 infections.
New domestic COVID case leads to class suspensions for Taoyuan school CNA 09 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Sunday evening that a family member of a Taoyuan International Airport staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, and the elementary school he attends will suspend in-person classes for 14 days.
Taiwan airport cluster infections climb to 25 People's Daily 10 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 11 new locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total confirmed cases related to the Taoyuan International Airport cluster infections to 25, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan confirms 2 new domestic COVID cases related to airport CNA 08 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday confirmed two new domestic COVID-19 cases linked to Taoyuan International Airport, involving an airport security guard and a taxi driver responsible for transporting arriving travelers to quarantine locations.
Local governments to set up COVID-19 vaccination sites to boost uptake CNA 08 Jan 2022 -- Several local governments in Taiwan announced on Saturday the setting up of vaccination sites in the coming days to enable more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot, amid the growing number of locally transmitted cases.
Taiwan reports 44 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 domestic ones CNA 08 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 44 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, including two domestic infections linked to Taoyuan International Airport, but there have not been any new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New COVID-19 case added to Taoyuan airport cluster CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed another new case of COVID-19 in a cluster of infections originating at Taoyuan International Airport, and another potential case is still being checked.
Taiwan sees rise in imported Omicron cases last week: CECC CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- A total of 79 Omicron variant COVID-19 infections have been brought into Taiwan over the past week, bringing the total number of such cases to 138, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
CECC revises COVID-19 case count in Taoyuan airport cluster to 11 CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday adjusted the number of COVID-19 cases in a cluster at Taoyuan airport to 11, saying that genome sequencing had indicated one of them was not part of an infection chain linked to the cleaning staff.
Taiwan shortens booster shot interval to 12 weeks CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has decided to shorten the interval between getting a second COVID-19 vaccine shot and a booster shot in Taiwan to 12 weeks, effective immediately.
Taiwan reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 domestic CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 62 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, including four domestic infections linked to Taoyuan International Airport initially confirmed by Taoyuan City government Thursday evening, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
4 more cases confirmed in Taoyuan airport cluster, bringing total to 12 CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Taoyuan City government confirmed four additional domestic COVID-19 cases linked to a cluster at Taoyuan International Airport Thursday night, increasing the total number of infections related to the cluster to 12.
Navy displays military capabilities of new vessels CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy on Friday held a public event to display the tactical capabilities of its indigenously built corvettes and minelaying ships ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Domestic COVID airport cases climb to eight; fifth hotel cluster reported CNA 06 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 43 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, including three domestic infections linked to Taoyuan International Airport that were initially reported by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) Wednesday evening.
Taiwan military showcases urban terrain operations in Kaohsiung mock town CNA 06 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's military showcased its urban terrain operation capabilities Thursday in a round of exercises at a mock town inside an infantry training center in Kaohsiung City.
Taiwan pledges to invest US$200 million in Lithuanian high-tech sector CNA 06 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan announced the impending creation of a US$200 million fund to invest in Lithuania's high-tech sector Wednesday, in what Taipei's envoy to the Baltic state described as a concrete show of solidarity amid increasing Chinese pressure.
Lithuania should act to correct mistakes: FM spokesperson People's Daily 06 Jan 2022 -- Lithuania is right to recognize its mistake, but it is more important to take action to correct this mistake and get back to the right track of upholding the one-China principle, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Taiwan records new domestic COVID-19 case (update) CNA 05 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported one new domestic COVID-19 case involving a cleaner who works at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
COVID-19 cluster confirmed at Taipei quarantine hotel CNA 05 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Wednesday confirmed that two COVID-19 cases reported at a quarantine hotel in Taipei comprised a cluster infection.
Three more domestic COVID-19 cases at Taoyuan airport confirmed CNA 05 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed three more domestic COVID-19 cases linked to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, bringing the total reported this week to eight.
Newly commissioned F-16Vs perform 'elephant walk' at Chiayi base CNA 05 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's newly-commissioned F-16Vs performed an "elephant walk" at Chiayi Air Base for the first time on Wednesday, to demonstrate the Air Force's capability to launch combat-ready fighters at a moment's notice.
Taiwan air force stages drill amid tensions with China Press TV 05 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's air force has conducted a drill simulating a war situation to show the self-ruled island's combat readiness amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
Lithuanian government stands firm on 'Taiwanese' office opening CNA 05 Jan 2022 -- Lithuania "stands firm" on its decision to allow the opening of a "Taiwanese representative office," a government spokesperson told CNA Wednesday, a day after the Baltic state's president criticized the move that has led to sanctions by China.
DPP authority's attempts to disrupt Hong Kong will not go unpunished: spokesperson People's Daily 05 Jan 2022 -- The Chinese mainland will take resolute actions to foil any actions from Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority to disrupt Hong Kong, a mainland spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports four domestic COVID cases, including one Omicron (update) CNA 04 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported four new domestic COVID-19 cases, involving three employees at Taoyuan International Airport and a taxi driver, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Mask rules tightened, testing sites set up in Taoyuan amid COVID cluster CNA 04 Jan 2022 -- Stricter face mask rules have been introduced with immediate effect for people in Taoyuan, where several testing sites have been set up following the identification of a cluster of COVID-19 infections, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) announced Tuesday.
Taiwan's CECC suggests offering incentives to expedite COVID-19 vaccination CNA 04 Jan 2022 -- Local governments around Taiwan have been advised to offer incentives to people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the Omicron variant of the virus is causing new outbreaks worldwide, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Cabinet predicts stronger unification propaganda from Beijing CNA 04 Jan 2022 -- Beijing may take a more diverse approach to push its cross-Taiwan Strait unification propaganda in the post-COVID era, Taiwan's Cabinet said Tuesday in a report examining current Taiwan-China relations.
Proposal on strengthening Taiwan-Europe links coming soon: MOFA CNA 04 Jan 2022 -- A plan aimed at enhancing links between Taiwan and Europe in several fields is being discussed by several government agencies and will be unveiled in the near future, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said Tuesday.
Opening of 'Taiwanese' office a mistake: Lithuanian president CNA 04 Jan 2022 -- Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Tuesday that his country's decision to allow the opening of a Taiwan representative office there under the name "Taiwanese" was a mistake that has led to a series of retaliatory measures from China.
Taiwan confirms first domestic Omicron cases CNA 03 Jan 2022 -- Two COVID-19 cases reported in late December have been recategorized as domestically transmitted cases, making them the first domestic Omicron variant infections in Taiwan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Too early for chopper drills on new landing platform dock: MND CNA 03 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan's military is holding back on using choppers to test its new landing platform dock (LPD) despite a request by lawmakers, saying Monday such tests will not happen until the necessary evaluations and preparations are completed.
Taiwan reports 20 new COVID-19 cases, one from potential cluster CNA 02 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, including one from a potential cluster at a quarantine hotel in Taipei, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan likely to be limited to RIMPAC observer role: think tank CNA 02 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan will most likely be limited to observer status if it is invited to the United States-organized Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) military exercise, according to the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), a Ministry of National Defense (MND) think tank.
Mainland hopes for complete reunification People's Daily 02 Jan 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday expressed hope for the complete reunification of the motherland and denounced Taiwan authority's attempts to seek independence.
Taiwan reports 21 new COVID-19 cases, confirms 2 Omicron infections CNA 01 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, all of whom were Taiwanese nationals who contracted the disease overseas, with two previously recorded imported cases confirmed as Omicron variant infections, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Full text of President Tsai's 2022 New Year Day's address CNA 01 Jan 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) delivered her 2022 New Year's Day address Saturday, in which she outlined the four pillars of this year's plan for stable governance: continuing global engagement, maintaining economic momentum, strengthening social security network, and safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.
Tsai calls on Beijing to renounce use of force against Taiwan in New Year address CNA 01 Jan 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday called on China in her New Year address to renounce the use of force against Taiwan in resolving cross-strait differences, as military confrontation would severely impact the economies and people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Remarks on the Reopening Ceremony of the Chinese Embassy in Nicaragua PRC MofA 01 Jan 2022
China officially reopens embassy in Nicaragua after Taipei ties cut Press TV 01 Jan 2022 -- China has officially reopened its embassy in Nicaragua a few weeks after the two countries resumed their diplomatic relations.
China says ready to work with Nicaragua as Chinese embassy reopens in Managua Global Times 01 Jan 2022 -- China is ready to work with Nicaragua to enhance friendly exchanges, promote practical cooperation in various sectors and open up new prospects in bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said after the Chinese Embassy in Nicaragua held a solemn reopening ceremony on Friday (local time). The two countries resumed ties on December 10.

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