March 2022 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 239 COVID-19 cases, including 87 domestic CNA 31 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 239 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday -- 87 domestically transmitted and 152 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Keelung COVID-19 cluster linked to karaoke bar grows to 91 cases CNA 31 Mar 2022 -- The COVID-19 cluster linked to a karaoke bar in Keelung City increased to 91 cases on Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
200 U.S. House members call for Taiwan's inclusion in planned IPEF CNA 31 Mar 2022 -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives has petitioned for Taiwan to be included in the planned U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
Taiwan looking to deepen ties with Paraguay: Tsai CNA 31 Mar 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday expressed hope that Taiwan and Paraguay would further their bilateral ties in trade and other areas in the years to come, during a meeting with a visiting Paraguayan delegation.
11 Chinese warplanes seen near southern Taiwan amid U.S.-Philippines exercises CNA 31 Mar 2022 -- Eleven Chinese military aircraft flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Thursday, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said, as the United States and the Philippines hold their largest-ever joint exercises in nearby waters.
China Uses Multiple Fronts to Block Taiwan at UN: Report VOA 31 Mar 2022 -- China is making efforts to block Taiwan from the United Nations that run deep into the organization's bureaucracy, systematically blocking Taiwanese from engaging with the international organization, according to a German Marshall Fund report.
Chinese mainland decries DPP's "two states" comments as provocation People's Daily 31 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the latest attempt by certain Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) politicians in China's Taiwan to describe ties between the mainland and Taiwan as one between "two states" was nothing short of a provocative and impetuous action.
Taiwan adds 56 local COVID-19 cases, 13 linked to Keelung cluster CNA 30 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 56 new domestically-transmitted COVID-19 infections, including 13 linked to a cluster in Keelung City, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Mass COVID-19 testing in Keelung planned as domestic cases spike CNA 30 Mar 2022 -- Mass testing for COVID-19 is expected to be conducted imminently in Keelung City over a week-long period, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) Wednesday, as new cases in the city continue to climb.
U.S. Senate passes bill supporting Taiwan, but obstacles remain CNA 30 Mar 2022 -- The U.S. Senate on Monday (U.S. time) passed an omnibus competitiveness bill that includes provisions to enhance military, cultural, and diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but obstacles remain in having the bill enacted into law.
Taiwan reports 96 new COVID-19 cases, including 33 domestic CNA 29 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 96 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday -- 33 domestically transmitted and 63 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Keelung cluster involving karaoke bar, police officers, grows to 48 cases CNA 29 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 33 new domestically-transmitted COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, with a cluster in Keelung involving police officers and a karaoke bar increasing to 48 cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, including 34 domestic CNA 28 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 127 new COVID-19 cases on Monday -- 34 domestically transmitted and 93 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
'Taiwan is not Ukraine,' linking the two is to create new crisis across Taiwan Straits: Chinese FM Global Times 28 Mar 2022 -- The Taiwan question is fundamentally different from the Ukraine issue and linking the two is to intentionally create a new crisis across the Taiwan Straits, said Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, at a press conference on Monday.
Taiwan reports 203 new COVID-19 cases, including 83 domestic CNA 27 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 203 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday -- 83 domestic and 120 imported -- with no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan mandates 3 COVID shots for workers, patrons at clubs and bars CNA 27 Mar 2022 -- Customers and employees at licensed adult entertainment venues in Taiwan are now required to show proof of three COVID-19 vaccine shots, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Sunday.
Domestic COVID-19 cases spike in Taiwan as clusters grow CNA 27 Mar 2022 -- The number of new domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan jumped to 83 Sunday, with at least six clusters reported throughout the country, according to Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中).
Historian calls on Taiwan to build self-sufficient security plan CNA 27 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese-British history writer said Saturday Taiwan must learn from Ukraine and formulate a comprehensive and self-sufficient national security framework to defend against Chinese aggression.
Taiwan reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, including 21 domestic CNA 26 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday -- 21 domestically transmitted and 82 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
MOFA receives Lithuania application to open office in Taiwan CNA 26 Mar 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday confirmed it has received an application from Lithuania to open a representative office in Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 136 new COVID-19 cases, including 14 domestic CNA 25 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 136 new COVID-19 cases on Friday -- 14 domestically transmitted and 122 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports new COVID-19 cases at New Taipei factory and Keelung CNA 25 Mar 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday said it was still looking into the sources of domestically-transmitted COVID-19 infections at a technology plant in New Taipei's Shulin District and in Keelung City, northern Taiwan.
Taiwan reports record 124 imported COVID-19 cases in one day CNA 24 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 124 new COVID-19 infections that originated overseas -- its highest number of imported cases ever in a single day -- and 15 domestic cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
CECC looking into new COVID-19 cluster at Kaohsiung plant CNA 24 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 15 domestic COVID-19 cases on Thursday, 13 of which were from a new cluster at a chemical plant in Kaohsiung, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan to receive 2 million Novavax vaccine doses from COVAX CNA 24 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Thursday that Taiwan has ordered around 2 million doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine through the global vaccine sharing initiative COVAX.
Salvage of Mirage 2000 jet will begin when weather improves: Air Force CNA 24 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Air Force said Thursday it was waiting for the weather and sea conditions to stabilize before starting work on the salvage of a Mirage 2000 fighter jet that crashed earlier this month off the country's east coast.
China unlikely to invade Taiwan this fall: intelligence chief CNA 24 Mar 2022 -- It is "highly unlikely" that China will invade Taiwan this autumn even though an alleged leaked document from Russian intelligence suggests that President Xi Jinping (習近平) is considering doing so, Taiwan's intelligence chief said in the Legislature Thursday.
Taiwan National Security Bureau Director: China Not Planning Reunification Law Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- Beijing previously told President Joe Biden that it is "sincere" in seeking a peaceful reunification with Taiwan and is in no rush to take the island. The comments came after the Gen. Mark Milley told Congress China wants the capability to take Taiwan militarily by 2027, though he stopped short of saying China plans to invade by that date.
Why Taiwan Came Up During Ukraine-Related Call Between Biden, China's Xi VOA 24 Mar 2022 -- The presidents of China and the United States discussed Taiwan during a video call last week, prompting suggestions that Beijing may be seeking a trade-off in response to U.S. President Joe Biden's demand that his counterpart Xi Jinping withhold material support for Russian's war effort in Ukraine.
Taiwan reports 97 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 domestic CNA 23 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 97 new COVID-19 cases -- two domestically transmitted and 95 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 97 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 23 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 97 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, including two locally transmitted infections and 95 imported infections, said the island's disease monitoring agency.
Military to present report this year on extending military service CNA 23 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's defense ministry will present an evaluation report within this year on whether or not to extend the existing four-month mandatory military training for conscripts, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said on Wednesday.
Taiwan's Army Considers Extending Conscription Time, Adding Asymmetric Warfare Training Sputnik 23 Mar 2022 -- The de facto defense ministry of Taiwan is considering extending the duration of mandatory military service in the self-governing island's defense force after having shortened it several years ago.
'Taiwan is not Japan's business.' Chinese FM protests Abe's call with Tsai Ing-wen Global Times 23 Mar 2022 -- Some politicians in Japan are openly colluding with Taiwan secessionists and pointing fingers at the Taiwan question, which China is firmly opposed to and strongly dissatisfied with, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, noting that China has lodged solemn representations with Japan after former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen spoke on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 89 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 domestic CNA 22 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 89 new COVID-19 cases -- 10 domestically transmitted and 79 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan says it won't militarize island in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan has no intention of militarizing Taiping Island - the biggest island under its control in the South China Sea - the Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-Cheng said Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 98 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 domestic CNA 21 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 98 new COVID-19 cases -- five domestically transmitted and 93 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Some 722,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Taiwan about to expire CNA 21 Mar 2022 -- Around 722,000 doses of Taiwan's COVID-19 vaccine stock will expire in March and will have to be discarded if they are not used by then, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Longer compulsory military service 'necessary': DPP legislator CNA 21 Mar 2022 -- A senior lawmaker from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said Monday that the country needed to extend its mandatory military service period, while raising the possibility that conscription could eventually be expanded to include women.
As Ukrainians resist Russian troops, Taiwan looks to its own defenses Radio Free Asia 21 Mar 2022 -- Calls are growing for the government of Taiwan to focus on homeland defense in order to better prepare the democratic island for a possible Chinese invasion.
Taiwan reports 121 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 21 Mar 2022 -- The Taiwan region of China reported 121 new COVID-19 cases, including three locally transmitted infections and 118 imported cases, the island's disease monitoring agency said on Sunday.
Taiwan reports 126 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 20 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 126 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, including six locally transmitted infections and 120 imported ones, marking the highest daily number of cases originating overseas since the pandemic began, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Taiwan reports 121 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 domestic CNA 20 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 121 new COVID-19 cases -- three domestically transmitted and 118 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
COVID-19 in Taiwan weekly review: March 14-March 20 CNA 20 Mar 2022 -- Domestic COVID-19 case numbers in Taiwan remained low over the past week and the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced changes in testing rules for individuals arriving in the country.
Chinese military slams US warship's transit through Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 20 Mar 2022 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson sailed through the Taiwan Strait on March 17 and hyped it up publicly. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent its forces to track and monitor the US warship's passage in the whole course, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement released on Saturday.
China slams 'provocative' passage of US warship through Taiwan Strait Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- China has denounced the "provocative" passage of the US destroyer Ralph Johnson through the strategically-sensitive Taiwan Strait, which separates the self-ruled island from mainland China.
Taiwan reports 120 imported COVID-19 cases, setting new high CNA 19 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Saturday six new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases and 120 imported ones, the highest number of cases originating overseas recorded since the pandemic began in early 2020, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Four Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 19 Mar 2022 -- Four Chinese military aircraft, two fighter jets and two bombers, flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Saturday, the Ministry of National Defense said.
Biden's comments on Taiwan a signal to China: scholars CNA 19 Mar 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden's comments regarding Taiwan during a telephone call with his Chinese counterpart were meant to discourage Beijing from making any rash moves on Taiwan amid the Ukraine crisis, a Taiwanese professor said Saturday.
Biden raises concerns about tensions in Taiwan Strait during call with Xi CNA 19 Mar 2022 -- United States President Joe Biden expressed concern about China's "provocative actions" during a video call with China's leader Xi Jinping (習近平) on Friday, according to the White House.
Improper handling of Taiwan issue to influence Sino-US ties: Xi to Biden Press TV 19 Mar 2022 -- China's President Xi Jinping has warned his American counterpart, Joe Biden, that improper handling of the thorny issue of the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) will negatively impact the already strained Sino-US relations.
Taiwan records 75 new COVID-19 cases, including one domestic CNA 18 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 75 new COVID-19 cases on Friday -- one domestically transmitted and 74 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan confirms Chinese aircraft carrier transit in Taiwan Strait CNA 18 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed, adding that it had a full grasp of the situation in the sensitive waters.
Aircraft carrier Shandong's Taiwan Straits transit routine, not linked with talks between Chinese, US top leaders: FM Global Times 18 Mar 2022 -- The alleged transit of the Shandong, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's second aircraft carrier, through the Taiwan Straits on Friday is likely a routine arrangement and should not be linked with the communication between the Chinese and US heads of state, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Taiwan records 91 new imported COVID-19 cases CNA 17 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 91 new imported COVID-19 cases, and zero new domestic cases Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan Affairs Office says it listens, studies proposal on natl reunification law to deter Taiwan secessionists Global Times 17 Mar 2022 -- In light of developments and changes in the situation, China will strengthen the use of the rule of law to combat Taiwan secessionist forces and advance the process of national reunification, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday, in response to a question regarding the proposal submitted by a political advisor during the just concluded two sessions that suggests the country formulate a law on national reunification to deter Taiwan secessionists.
Mainland denounces DPP authority exploiting Ukraine situation People's Daily 17 Mar 2022 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for taking advantage of the Ukraine situation to deliberately raise the rhetoric of cross-Strait confrontation and "Taiwan independence."
Why Taiwanese are Donating Food, Money and Medical Supplies to Ukraine VOA 16 Mar 2022 -- Taiwanese citizens and their government are sending donations to war-torn Ukraine as a show of extra sympathy, analysts say. They argue that many on the Asian Pacific island fear they could become the next place to be targeted by a major military power.
Taiwan reports 90 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 domestic CNA 16 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 90 new COVID-19 cases -- three domestically transmitted and 87 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan question is fundamentally different from Ukraine issue: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 16 Mar 2022 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority recently has been hyping up the situation in Ukraine and the so-called threat from the Chinese mainland, deliberately increasing cross-Straits confrontation and preaching wars, which exposes their hypocricy, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
Taiwan's future cannot rely on "empty promises" from external forces: spokesperson People's Daily 16 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the future of China's Taiwan region, as well as Taiwan compatriots' security and wellbeing, lies in the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait and national reunification, rather than "empty promises" from external forces.
China's Anti-Secession Law to continue playing vital role deterring "Taiwan independence": spokesperson People's Daily 16 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese government spokesperson on Wednesday warned that the crackdown on separatist elements advocating "Taiwan independence" will be intensified through the power of law.
China: Taiwan Using Ukrainian Crisis for 'Political Manipulations' Sputnik 16 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan is taking advantage of the situation in Ukraine for political manipulations, Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council, said on Wednesday, adding that such actions are bound to fail.
Taiwan holds live-fire military drills on islands close to mainland Radio Free Asia 16 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan held live-fire drills Wednesday on two of its islands not far from mainland China, part of a series of exercises to be held to boost combat readiness.
Taiwan reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases, 39 imported CNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Tuesday for the second time in March, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New round of COVID-19 booster shot reservations to start Wednesday CNA 15 Mar 2022 -- The government's 1922 COVID-19 vaccination booking website will begin accepting appointments Wednesday for booster shots to be administered from March 21-27, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Mirage 2000 crash not due to spare parts shortage: defense minister CNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Monday's Mirage 2000 crash was not due to a spare parts shortage, Taiwan's Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said on Tuesday, though he admitted that the military was considering upgrading or replacing the aging French-made jets that have been in service for 25 years in Taiwan.
In meeting, U.S. voices concerns over China's actions in Taiwan Strait CNA 15 Mar 2022 -- U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns about Beijing's "provocative" activities across the Taiwan Strait during talks with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi (楊潔篪) on Monday, according to a senior Biden administration official.
China criticizes US' inconsistency on Taiwan question at Yang-Sullivan meeting as US fails to impose its Ukraine stand Global Times 15 Mar 2022 -- China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in the Italian capital of Rome on Monday, elaborating on China's position on the situation in Ukraine and calling on the international community to jointly support Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The two sides also had candid, in-depth and constructive discussions on China-US relations and agreed on jointly implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state and managing the differences.
China strongly opposes US' political manipulation over map ban regarding Taiwan Global Times 15 Mar 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly opposed US' attempts of political manipulation over the Taiwan question through a recent ban passed by the US Congress on the use of maps that "inaccurately" depict the Taiwan island. The ministry warned the US to stop hollowing out the one-China principle and urged the US to safeguard the overall interests of China-US relations.
Shipment of Asustek products to Russia at 'effective standstill' CNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Asustek Computer Inc., one of Taiwan's leading PC brands, said Monday evening on social media that shipments of the company's products to Russia were at "an effective standstill" and the company plans to donate to relief efforts in Ukraine.
CECC to plan for 7-, 5-, 3-day quarantines for arrivals CNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Monday that planning of the country's COVID-19 response is moving in the direction of shorter quarantine periods.
Taiwan reports 75 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 domestic CNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 75 new COVID-19 cases -- two domestically transmitted and 73 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Monday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 75 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 14 Mar 2022 -- The Taiwan region of China reported 75 new COVID-19 cases, including two locally transmitted infections and 73 imported ones, the island's disease monitoring agency said Monday.
Mechanical malfunction likely behind Mirage-2000 crash: Air Force CNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Initial indications are that a mechanical malfunction likely caused the crash of a Mirage-2000 fighter jet off the coast of southeastern Taiwan on Monday, Taiwan's Air Force said, as the search for the jet continued.
Pilot ejects from Mirage-2000 jet off Taiwan; plane still missing CNA 14 Mar 2022 -- The pilot of a Mirage-2000 fighter jet ejected from the aircraft off eastern Taiwan on Monday morning and is now safe, but the aircraft has not yet been located, according to the Taiwan Air Force.
Taiwan grounds Mirage fighter jet fleet after plane crash Radio Free Asia 14 Mar 2022 -- The Taiwanese military reported another fighter jet air crash on Monday, the second since the beginning of the year, and has grounded its fleet of French-built Mirage planes as it investigates.
Taiwan Fighter Jet Crashes Into Sea During Training Flight, Pilot Survives - Authorities Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- A Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the Taiwanese air force crashed into the sea during a training flight, but the pilot managed to escape, the office of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday.
Taiwan Scrambles Jets as 13 Chinese Aircraft Enter Air Defence Zone Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- This comes just hours after a Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the Taiwanese air force crashed into the sea during a training flight.
Taiwan records 63 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 domestic CNA 13 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 63 new COVID-19 cases -- five domestically transmitted and 58 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
US map ban regarding Taiwan part of 'cognition warfare' against Chinese mainland Global Times 13 Mar 2022 -- Some Taiwan media and politicians have been hyping a move of US President Joe Biden signing a ban on the use of maps that "inaccurately" depict Taiwan island by the US Department of State. Experts warned that this is a "dangerous" move of the US trying to blur the concept of one-China principle and launch a cognition warfare against the mainland.
US bill that includes ban on maps depicting Taiwan as part of China to become law CNA 12 Mar 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden was expected to quickly sign into law a sweeping US$1.5 trillion spending bill that includes a ban on the use of any maps that "inaccurately" depict Taiwan as part of China by the U.S. State Department and its foreign operations.
Defense minister hoping new reservist training will pay off CNA 12 Mar 2022 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Saturday he hoped a new reservist training regimen launched a week ago will boost the country's combat readiness.
Taiwan, U.S. finalize deal to update military communication system CNA 11 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan has signed an agreement with the United States to finalize the purchase of a NT$6.99 billion (US$246.39 million) military communication system that will update a system in use in Taiwan for nearly two decades.
Cost-effective, guided missiles 'key to asymmetric warfare in Taiwan' CNA 11 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan should leverage cost-effective precision-guided munitions to bolster its counter-invasion asymmetric warfare capabilities, a researcher from the Institute for National Defense and Security Research said Friday.
Taiwan needs to boost asymmetric capabilities: U.S. defense official CNA 11 Mar 2022 -- A top defense official in the United States said Thursday that Taiwan should strengthen its asymmetric capabilities, as a preparatory measure, in the event of an attack by China.
China will ramp up pressure on Taiwan through hybrid threats: NSB CNA 11 Mar 2022 -- China intends to take advantage of the war between Russia and Ukraine to increase its pressure on Taiwan through hybrid threats, the National Security Bureau (NSB) warned Thursday.
Biden signs bill that includes ban on maps depicting Taiwan as part of China CNA 11 Mar 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday signed into law a sweeping US$1.5 trillion spending bill, which includes a ban on the use of any maps that "inaccurately" depict Taiwan as part of China, by the U.S. State Department and its foreign operations.
Pentagon Official Calls Ukraine 'Case Study' for Taiwan, Says Should be 'As Prickly as Possible' Sputnik 11 Mar 2022 -- According to a November 2021 count by Sputnik, in the four years Donald Trump was a US president, from 2017 to 2021, Washington sold Taipei some $18.3 billion in weapons, ranging from torpedoes and cruise missiles to advanced F-16V "Viper" fighter jets.
Chinese defense spokesperson: Australia has no business interfering Taiwan question PLA Daily 11 Mar 2022 -- Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) slammed Australian Defense Ministry's negative remarks over China on Thursday when answering reporter's questions.
Four clusters being monitored as Taiwan reports no domestic COVID-19 cases CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases for the first time in over two months on Thursday, though four clusters are still being monitored, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports no new domestic COVID cases for first time in 2 months CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases for the first time in over two months on Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan invasion response would be different to Ukraine: Pentagon official CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- The Pentagon's top official for Indo-Pacific affairs said Wednesday Washington's response to Chinese aggression would be different from that seen in Ukraine, underling the pressing need to bolster Taiwan's self-defense capabilities.
Taiwan's top military research institute to test-fire missiles soon CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- A state-owned corporation that develops indigenous weapons in Taiwan will test-fire some of its missile systems from a military base in the south of the country later this month, according to a notice issued on the matter.
U.S. House passes bill that bans maps depicting Taiwan 'inaccurately' CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- The United States House of Representatives passed an appropriation bill on Wednesday that would prohibit the use of any maps by the U.S. State Department and its foreign operations that "inaccurately" depict Taiwan.
MAC rejects China's statement on resolution of Taiwan issue CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday slammed China for pledging to resolve the "Taiwan issue" and opposing what it considers foreign interference, saying such claims in no way help to improve cross-strait relations.
PLA has zero tolerance for "Taiwan independence": Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 10 Mar 2022 -- "It must be made crystal clear that the PLA has zero tolerance for 'Taiwan independence' secessionist activities and external interference and will crush them whenever they pop up," said Chinese Defense Spokesperson Senior Colonel Wu Qian, also spokesperson for the delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the People's Armed Police (PAP) Force at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), during an interview on March 9.
Taiwan National Security Bureau confirms PLA aircraft crashed in South China Sea CNA 10 Mar 2022 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB), Taiwan's top intelligence agency, on Thursday confirmed that a Chinese military aircraft crashed in the disputed South China Sea earlier this month.
Taiwan intel: China military plane crashed in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2022 -- A Chinese military aircraft crashed in the South China Sea earlier this month, the Taiwanese intelligence agency said Thursday, providing a possible explanation for China's closure of a part of the Gulf of Tonkin near Hainan island.
Taiwan: PLA Jet Crashed in South China Sea in Early March VOA 10 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's intelligence service confirmed Thursday that a Chinese military aircraft crashed in the South China Sea in early March before the area was sealed off for a search and rescue mission.
PLA will hit every Taiwan secessionist move, external interference: military spokesperson Global Times 10 Mar 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will not tolerate any "Taiwan independence" secessionist move or interference by external forces, as the PLA will hit them every time they emerge, a Chinese military spokesperson said at the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday.
Chinese military spokesperson vows zero tolerance for "Taiwan independence" separatist acts People's Daily 10 Mar 2022 -- The Chinese military will never tolerate "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and the interference of external forces, a spokesperson has said.
Taiwan reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 domestic CNA 09 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 77 new COVID-19 cases -- three domestically transmitted and 74 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Tainan hospital suspends outpatient services due to COVID-19 cases CNA 09 Mar 2022 -- A hospital in Tainan's Xinying District will suspend outpatient services until March 13 after two employees tested positive for COVID-19, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Russia's struggles won't deter China regarding Taiwan: CIA CNA 09 Mar 2022 -- CIA Director William Burns said Tuesday that Russia's military struggles in Ukraine and the force of Western sanctions had "unsettled" China, but warned that the United States should not underestimate Beijing's determination to force unification with Taiwan.
VP warns Taiwan must be 'fully prepared for the worst' CNA 09 Mar 2022 -- "Although it is hard to say whether today's Ukraine will be tomorrow's Taiwan, we need to be fully prepared for the worst," Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said during an interview with Yahoo TV Wednesday.
China's Xi Jinping 'unlikely' to invade Taiwan ahead of party congress: analysts Radio Free Asia 09 Mar 2022 -- As CIA director William Burns warned lawmakers in Washington not to underestimate Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping, analysts said Beijing is highly unlikely to start any military action against its democratic neighbor ahead of the CCP congress later this year.
Pentagon denies 'rumor' it could send Taiwan's F-16s to Poland CNA 08 Mar 2022 -- The U.S. Department of Defense said Monday it has no plans to send F-16 fighter jets scheduled for delivery to Taiwan to Poland instead, calling speculation raised by a recent American media report "not accurate."
Taiwan's inclusion on Russian 'unfriendly list' has little impact: Wu CNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Russia's decision to put Taiwan on a list of foreign countries deemed "unfriendly" to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine will have little impact on bilateral relations for the time being, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Tuesday.
Eight new domestic COVID-19 cases linked to existing clusters CNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan recorded eight new domestic COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, all related to previously reported cluster infections, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, including 8 domestic CNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 53 new COVID-19 cases -- eight domestically transmitted and 45 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan unlikely to cancel quarantine entirely this year: Minister CNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Tuesday that it is unlikely that the quarantine period required for arrivals would be canceled entirely before the end of 2022, unless there were new types of medicine targeting COVID-19.
Military mulls requiring female veterans to join reservist training CNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's military is considering whether to require discharged female military personnel to take part in the reservist training program with their male counterparts, once the armed forces has enough training capacity.
CECC finds link between Kaohsiung COVID-19 cluster, previous cases CNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported two new domestic COVID-19 cases on Monday, both related to a cluster involving a family in Kaohsiung and a tour group.
Taiwan reports 29 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 domestic CNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 29 new COVID-19 cases -- two domestically transmitted and 27 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Monday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 29 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 07 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 29 new COVID-19 cases, including two locally transmitted infections and 27 imported ones, the island's disease monitoring agency said Monday.
You cannot compare situations in Taipei, Ukraine, China says Press TV 07 Mar 2022 -- China has censured the "naked double standard" in attempts by "some people" to compare the situation in Ukraine to that of the island of Taiwan, which is part of China.
Taiwan Will 'Eventually Return to Embrace of the Motherland', Chinese FM Says Sputnik 07 Mar 2022 -- Amid Russia's military operation to demilitarize and 'de-Nazify' Ukraine, there have been speculations, pushed by a host of Western politicians, that China might be emboldened to make a move to ostensibly "reclaim" Taiwan. The island has been governed independently from the mainland since 1949, with Beijing viewing it as its province.
China's playbook on Taiwan will be based on global response to Ukraine: Joseph Wu Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's foreign minister warned on Monday that the democratic island could be attacked by China, should the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) view the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "weak."
Three new domestic COVID-19 cases linked to Kaohsiung restaurant CNA 06 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday recorded three new domestic COVID-19 cases, all of which were connected to an employee at a Kaohsiung buffet restaurant, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan reports 43 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 domestic CNA 06 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 43 new COVID-19 cases -- three domestically transmitted and 40 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
After Putin's invasion of Ukraine, eyes on Xi Jinping and Taiwan Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2022 -- On Feb. 24, in a day that will be remembered forever, Russia's Vladimir Putin started a war with Ukraine. Though he avoided officially declaring "war" and opted instead to call it a "special military operation," at any rate, he launched a premeditated invasion.
Taiwan reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, including 8 domestic infections CNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 80 new COVID-19 cases -- eight domestically transmitted and 72 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
5 of local COVID-19 cases reported Saturday linked to Kaohsiung restaurant CNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Saturday eight new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases, five of which are linked to a self-service restaurant in Kaohsiung, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China vows peaceful Taiwan ties, 'reunification', slams foreign meddling Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has vowed to advance peaceful ties with Taiwan and "reunification," insisting that Beijing remains committed to the "one China" precept and opposes any foreign meddling.
Taiwan reports 64 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 domestic CNA 04 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 64 new COVID-19 cases -- two domestically transmitted and 62 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 1 new domestic COVID-19 case with unknown origin CNA 04 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported two new domestic COVID-19 cases on Friday, one a woman in Kaohsiung whose source of infection is currently unknown, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China firmly opposes separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence," foreign interference People's Daily 05 Mar 2022 -- China will advance the peaceful growth of relations across the Taiwan Strait and the reunification of China, and firmly opposes any separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence" and foreign interference, according to a government work report submitted Saturday to the national legislature for deliberation.
Chinese invasion depends on Taiwan, the West's preparedness: Pompeo CNA 04 Mar 2022 -- Whether China invades Taiwan will depend on how much Taiwan is willing to spend to beef up its defense capabilities and the willingness of the West to show Beijing it would pay a high price, former United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Taipei on Friday.
U.S. should diplomatically recognize Taiwan: Pompeo (update) CNA 04 Mar 2022 -- Former United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday during a speech in Taipei that the U.S. government should recognize Taiwan as a "free and sovereign country" immediately.
Pompeo urges US to recognize Taiwan as 'sovereign' country on visit Press TV 04 Mar 2022 -- Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Washington to diplomatically recognize self-ruled Taiwan as "a free and sovereign country".
Taiwan reports 71 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 domestic CNA 03 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 71 new COVID-19 cases -- five domestically transmitted and 66 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan missile production to double after facility upgrades: MND CNA 03 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's top military research unit is expected to soon complete upgrading and expanding its missile factory facilities, significantly increasing its ability to produce locally-developed missile systems, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday.
U.S. senators propose bill to sanction Beijing in event of Taiwan invasion CNA 03 Mar 2022 -- Three U.S. senators have proposed a bill that would allow for the imposition of financial sanctions against China in the event of an attack or invasion of Taiwan.
Three Chinese naval vessels spotted off Taiwan's Orchid Island CNA 03 Mar 2022 -- Three Chinese military vessels were observed southeast of Orchid Island on Wednesday night, a military source told CNA Thursday.
Taiwan reports 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 domestic CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 49 new COVID-19 cases -- two domestically transmitted infections and 47 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
COVID-19 cluster at Taoyuan schools grow to 26 cases CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported two new domestic COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, both of which are connected to a cluster infection involving four schools in Taoyuan that has spawned at least 26 cases, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
New intensified reservist training program set to launch CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's military on Wednesday unveiled details of its new reservist training regimen to be launched this Saturday that will provide more intensive periods of training in a bid to improve the combat readiness of reserve forces.
Visiting U.S. delegation reiterates firm commitment to Taiwan CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Mike Mullen, a former chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday that the visit of his delegation that was sent to Taiwan by President Joe Biden was a clear testament to the U.S.' commitment to Taiwan.
Premier calls for national unity to deter potential China invasion CNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Wednesday said a united Taiwan would serve as strong deterrent to a potential Chinese invasion, as he received a group of visiting ex-U.S. defense officials sent by President Joe Biden to reaffirm Washington's commitment to Taipei.
Taiwan's President Seeking Closer Cooperation on Security With US Sputnik 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan hopes to work more closely with the United States on security issues as "China's threat" continues to rise in the Asia-Pacific region.
Taiwan reports 44 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 44 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including four locally transmitted infections and 40 imported ones, the island's disease monitoring agency said.
Mainland slams DPP seeking "Taiwan independence" by banking on external forces People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- A mainland spokesperson on Tuesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for banking on external forces to embolden itself in seeking "Taiwan independence," saying such acts would only hasten its destruction.
Taiwan's Legislature condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Legislature on Tuesday issued a cross-party statement denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calling on the government to participate in international efforts aimed at bringing an end to the conflict.
Taiwan sending humanitarian relief for Ukraine CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan has joined global efforts to provide humanitarian relief to Ukraine by sending medical devices and supplies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 44 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 domestic CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan reported 44 new COVID-19 cases -- four domestically transmitted infections and 40 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease on Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Fourth Taoyuan school suspends classes due to new COVID-19 cases CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- A fourth school in Taoyuan has suspended onsite classes, after three students there tested positive for COVID-19, the city government and the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
Taiwan begins March with economy-minded eased COVID-19 protocol CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- The beginning of March marked a new phase of Taiwan's response to COVID-19, as the country began to ease restrictions domestically and for travelers from abroad, giving greater consideration to economic factors.
China Accuses US Taiwan Delegation of Undermining 'Peace, Stability', Says Support Efforts 'In Vain' Sputnik 01 Mar 2022 -- The day after the 50th anniversary of the Shanghai Communique, which outlined a program for peaceful coexistence between China and the US and the end of US support for Taiwan, Washington sent a new delegation to Taipei to express its support for the island nation.
Biden sends former officials to Taiwan to 'offset Pompeo', pacify DPP Global Times 01 Mar 2022 -- A bipartisan US delegation of former senior defense and security officials landed in Taiwan island on Tuesday amid the escalating Ukraine crisis, which was hyped by some Western media and Taiwan secessionists as a prelude to Taiwan's future.
Former US Defense Officials in Taiwan to Signal Washington's Support VOA 01 Mar 2022 -- A delegation of former U.S. defense officials is in Taiwan to meet with senior leaders and signal support for the self-governing island, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights threats to democracies around the world.
U.S. delegation sent by President Biden arrives in Taiwan CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- An American delegation, led by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen, arrived in Taipei on Tuesday afternoon for discussions with top-level Taiwan officials on regional peace and security, among other topics.
U.S. official urges support for Taiwan's U.N. participation CNA 01 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan's Representative to the U.S. Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) met with Michele J. Sison, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, recently, with the American official calling for support for Taiwan's "meaningful" participation in the United Nations system.
US sends another delegation to Taiwan, Beijing slams visit Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- China says the United States' support for the Chinese Taipei is "bound to fail," as President Joe Biden sent a delegation of former senior military and security officials to the self-ruled island.
Taiwan mulls longer compulsory military service amid growing military tensions Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2022 -- Democratic Taiwan is considering stepping up military recruitment amid fears China could speed up plans move against the country while the rest of the world is focusing on events in Ukraine, as a U.S. defense delegation began a two day visit on Tuesday.

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