June 2022 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 38,942 new COVID-19 cases, 118 deaths CNA 30 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 38,942 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, all but 96 of which were domestic infections, and 118 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
US Believes China Still Hoping to Take Taiwan Without Force VOA 30 Jun 2022 -- Fears that Russia's invasion of Ukraine would spur China to take a similar approach to Taiwan do not appear to be playing out, at least not yet, according to the top U.S. intelligence official.
Taiwan reports 42,204 new COVID-19 cases, 85 deaths CNA 29 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 42,204 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all but 92 of which were domestic infections, and 85 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to maintain mask mandate through July CNA 29 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan will maintain its mask mandate through the month of July, in light of the current domestic COVID-19 situation and the rising number of imported cases of the newest Omicron subvariants, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Taipei Dismisses Manila's Protest Over Drills Off Disputed South China Sea Island Sputnik 29 Jun 2022 -- The quarrel centers around Taiping Island, the largest of the South China Sea's Spratly Islands. The island, which the Philippines calls Ligaw, also has several other claimants, but has been under Taipei's control since 1956.
Taiwan stands firm on Taiping drills despite Manila protests CNA 29 Jun 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday asserted Taiwan's right to conduct live-fire drills on Taiping Island, following protests from the Philippines, which claims the South China Sea territory as its own.
Taiwan parliamentary delegation holds meetings in Washington CNA 29 Jun 2022 -- A parliamentary delegation to the United States led by Johnny Chiang (江啟臣), former chair of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and convener of the Legislature's Foreign and National Defense Committee, kicked off three days of meetings with U.S. officials in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
Taiwan activist Lee Ming-Cheh says world pressure on his Chinese jailers helped him Radio Free Asia 29 Jun 2022 -- Taiwanese NGO worker Lee Ming-Cheh was released from Chishan Prison in the central Chinese province of Hunan on April 15 after serving nearly five years for "attempting to subvert state power."
Taiwan reports 44,428 new COVID-19 cases, 103 deaths CNA 28 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 44,428 new cases of COVID-19, all but 49 of which were domestically transmitted, and 103 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Tsai urges promoted generals to show resolve to defend Taiwan CNA 28 Jun 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday called on the armed forces' newly promoted military generals to continue strengthening their ability to safeguard national security and to demonstrate their resolve to defend Taiwan.
Taiwan eyes cooperation with G7 on US$600 billion infrastructure plan CNA 28 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday said it looked forward to cooperating with the Group of Seven leading industrial nations (G7) on plans to raise US$600 billion over five years for infrastructure projects in developing countries.
Taiwan thanks G7 leaders for continued support CNA 28 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's government on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations, after they released a communique that stressed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait for the second consecutive year.
Beijing Asks US to 'Stop All Forms of Official Interaction With Taiwan' Sputnik 28 Jun 2022 -- China-US tensions over Taiwan have gone up dramatically over the past year-and-a-half amid repeated pledges by US President Joe Biden that Washington would come to Taipei's assistance in the event of Chinese "aggression," and reports that the US has maintained small numbers of troops on the island, which Beijing considers an integral part of China.
Why Has China Increased Military Flights off Taiwan Coast? VOA 28 Jun 2022 -- China has increased the number of military flights into Taiwan's air defense identification zone at sea. Analysts believe the move is designed to send a message to the U.S. rather than to threaten the island itself, analysts say.
Taiwan reports 28,580 new COVID-19 cases, 91 deaths CNA 27 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 28,580 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all but 91 of which were domestic infections, and 91 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 61 new cases of latest COVID Omicron subvariants CNA 27 Jun 2022 -- Sixty-one people who recently arrived in Taiwan were found to be infected with either the Omicron BA.4 or BA.5 subvariant of the COVID-19 virus, but no domestic cases of those new subvariants have been detected so far, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Coast guard missile corvette set to join Han Kuang drills: Source CNA 27 Jun 2022 -- A coast guard missile corvette will participate in a series of live-fire exercises leading up to this year's Han Kuang drills, and the Anping-class vessel has already docked at a naval base in northeastern Taiwan, a source told CNA Monday.
Taiwan thanks Tuvalu FM for withdrawing from U.N. forum over China demands CNA 27 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan thanked Tuvalu's foreign minister Monday for withdrawing from a United Nations conference after China blocked the participation of three Taiwanese members of Tuvalu's delegation.
Taiwan, U.S. to hold first trade initiative meeting on Monday: USTR CNA 27 Jun 2022 -- The first meeting of a newly-launched United States-Taiwan trade initiative will take place on Monday (U.S. time), according to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Taiwan regional personnel degrade themselves, follow Tuvalu delegation in attempt to attend UN ocean conference, only bringing disgrace: Chinese FM Global Times 27 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned some personnel of the island of Taiwan who degraded themselves and were willing to become followers of another country in an attempt to attend the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference, saying they can only bring disgrace on themselves.
Taiwan reports 39,646 new COVID-19 cases, 134 deaths CNA 26 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 39,646 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but 60 domestically transmitted, and 134 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan issues guidelines for monkeypox risk assessment, control CNA 26 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released guidelines on monkeypox risk assessment and corresponding control measures on Saturday, one day after the country reported its first case of the viral disease.
Indigenous drone reportedly completes 10-plus hour test flight around Taiwan ADIZ CNA 26 Jun 2022 -- An Indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Teng Yun 2 reportedly completed a 10-hour-non-stop test flight circumnavigating Taiwan's Air Identification Defense Zone (ADIZ) early Sunday, an achievement described by a local defense expert as a "major milestone" in the nation's indigenous defense history.
Taiwan lawmakers set off to visit U.S., European nations CNA 26 Jun 2022 -- Several groups of Taiwanese lawmakers will depart the country on Sunday for the United States, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, to conduct "parliamentary diplomacy" during the Legislative Yuan recess.
Guatemala president pledges to stay with Taiwan CNA 26 Jun 2022 -- The president of Guatemala, Taiwan's ally in Central America, has pledged to stick to his country's diplomatic recognition with Taiwan, as Beijing continued to poach away Taipei's allies over the past years due to increasing tension between the two sides.
US sends destroyer to South China Sea after provocative spy plane flyover in Taiwan Straits Global Times 26 Jun 2022 -- The US Navy reportedly sent a warship to the South China Sea on Saturday, only one day after a US spy plane provocatively flew over the Taiwan Straits under the close monitoring of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Chinese experts said on Sunday that the US vessel might also stir up troubles in the South China Sea or the Taiwan Straits, yet the PLA would be ready to deal with any aggressions it could make.
Taiwan reports over 100 COVID-19 deaths for 25th consecutive day CNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 40,398 new COVID-19 infections and 151 deaths from the disease, the 25th day in a row that it has had over 100 deaths in the ongoing outbreak, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
PLA monitors US spy aircraft flyover in Taiwan Straits, vows to safeguard national sovereignty Global Times 25 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) monitored the flyover of a US spy aircraft over the Taiwan Straits on Friday, vowing to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity amid large-scale military drills in the region in response to repeated provocations by the "Taiwan independence" secessionists and US, Japanese interference forces.
Chinese military slams US warplane's Taiwan Strait flyover PLA Daily 25 Jun 2022 -- The US sent a P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft to fly over the Taiwan Strait on June 24 and hyped it up publicly. The air and ground forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored the US aircraft's passage and remained alert in the whole course, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement released on Saturday.
U.S. flies aircraft over Taiwan Strait to counter China's military expansion: analysts CNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Local military experts say the recent passage of a United States Navy P-8A Poseidon through the Taiwan Strait is a move aimed at countering China's claims to the waterway as its internal waters and its "systematic expansion" in the region.
China condemns US military flyover over Taiwan Strait Press TV 25 Jun 2022 -- China's military says the recent flight of a US maritime plane over the Taiwan Strait posed a threat to regional security, noting its forces are closely monitoring the situation.
Chinese Army Expresses Protest to Washington Over Flight of US Military Plane Near Taiwan Sputnik 24 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese army has expressed protest to the United States over a flight of a US military plane P-8A Poseidon over the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan reports 45,767 new COVID-19 cases, 152 deaths CNA 24 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 45,767 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all but 89 of which were domestically transmitted, and 152 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports first monkeypox case CNA 24 Jun 2022 -- A man who recently returned from Germany has been diagnosed with monkeypox, in the first confirmed case of the viral disease in Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Friday.
Taiwan's first locally designed, built missile fuel factory opens CNA 24 Jun 2022 -- The first locally designed and built missile propellant factory in Taiwan was officially opened in Pingtung County Friday, according to the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST).
Crew chief in Taiwan Navy's S-70C helicopter crash dies CNA 24 Jun 2022 -- The crew chief of a Taiwan Navy S-70C anti-submarine helicopter that crashed in Kaohsiung two days ago died late Thursday night, hours after his family agreed to a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, according to the military.
4th helicopter crash in two years in Taiwan military shows 'low capacity' of island defense Global Times 24 Jun 2022 -- A US-made S-70C anti-submarine helicopter with over 30 years of service crashed in Taiwan island on Wednesday, injuring four local officers and killing one.
US Poseidon Reconnaissance Plane Transits Taiwan Strait Amid Dispute Over Waterway's Status Sputnik 24 Jun 2022 -- A US maritime patrol aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait on Friday in an aerial parallel to the "freedom of navigation acts" (FONOPS) performed by US warships to demonstrate their contempt for other nations' alleged "excessive" sea claims.
Qatar reiterates one-China principle; timely correction of Taiwan island reference on World Cup App appreciated Global Times 24 Jun 2022 -- Zhou Jian, the Chinese ambassador to Qatar, on Thursday met with Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, and the latter reiterated that Qatar firmly supports the one-China principle.
Ex-Air Force officers accused of spying for China indicted CNA 24 Jun 2022 -- Two retired Air Force officers have been indicted on national security charges after being accused of accepting bribes from a known Chinese spy to set up an espionage ring in Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 48,356 new COVID-19 cases, 166 deaths CNA 23 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 48,356 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, all but 73 of which were domestically transmitted, and 166 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Tail rotor failure may have caused S-70C chopper crash: Navy CNA 23 Jun 2022 -- A preliminary inquiry has shown that a tail rotor failure may have caused a Taiwan Navy S-70C anti-submarine helicopter to crash in Kaohsiung during a training mission on Wednesday.
22 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 23 Jun 2022 -- A total of 22 Chinese military aircraft flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, the fourth-highest single-day total this year, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan military alert about Chinese ships spotted nearby CNA 23 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's military is aware of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships that recently sailed near the country and had deployed warships to monitor their movements, military spokesman Sun Li-fang (孫立方) said Thursday.
PLA vessels join aircraft in large-scale drills around Taiwan Global Times 23 Jun 2022 -- A large number of warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly sailed to waters east of the island of Taiwan and south of Japan as dozens of PLA warplanes carried out drills on Tuesday and Wednesday, with analysts saying on Thursday that the joint maritime and aerial exercise could greatly enhance combat readiness against "Taiwan independence" and foreign interference forces.
Taiwan reports 52,246 new COVID-19 cases, 171 deaths CNA 22 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 52,246 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, all but 33 of which were domestically transmitted, and 171 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Navy chopper crew chief in critical condition after crash; all S-70Cs grounded CNA 22 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Navy said Wednesday said it has grounded all of its S-70C helicopters, pending safety checks, after one of them crashed in Kaohsiung City earlier in the day, leaving the four crew members injured, one in critical condition.
Taiwan Air Force helicopter crashes in Kaohsiung, four injured CNA 22 Jun 2022 -- A Taiwan Navy S-70C anti-submarine helicopter crashed at the southern Kaohsiung Zuoying naval base during a training session on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the four-man crew with non-life threatening injuries.
U.S. calls on Beijing to curb military coercion of Taiwan CNA 22 Jun 2022 -- A U.S. government spokesperson has again called on Beijing to cease military intimidation of Taiwan after the Chinese military sent a total of 29 military aircraft into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, the third-highest single-day total this year.
PLA sends 29 warplanes around Taiwan, 'practices new tactics to counter US aircraft carrier intervention' Global Times 22 Jun 2022 -- Twenty-nine Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes entered the island of Taiwan's self-proclaimed air defense identification zone on Tuesday, marking the third largest PLA aerial drill around Taiwan this year, which according to Chinese military observers indicated that the PLA could be practicing new tactics to counter possible US aircraft carrier intervention.
Taiwan reports 56,404 new COVID-19 cases, 115 deaths CNA 21 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 56,404 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including 65 imported, and 115 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. Congress makes progress on defense bill with new Taiwan provisions CNA 21 Jun 2022 -- Both houses of the United States Congress have made progress on their respective drafts of an annual defense policy bill -- the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) -- that includes provisions to strengthen defense-related engagement with Taiwan.
Taiwan blasts China as Qatar changes country's designation again CNA 21 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday expressed deep disappointment that 2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar again changed Taiwan's name on an online fan application form for the tournament, while blasting China for forcing this latest change which belittles Taiwan's sovereignty status.
29 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 21 Jun 2022 -- A total of 29 Chinese military aircraft flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, the third-highest single-day total this year, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Spokesperson denounces "parliamentary diplomacy" visits by "Taiwan independence" separatist People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday denounced the so-called "parliamentary diplomacy" visits to certain countries by Yu Shyi-Kun, a diehard separatist, as one intended to get external anti-China forces on board to advocate "Taiwan independence."
Taiwan reports 35,632 new COVID-19 cases, 144 deaths CNA 20 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 35,632 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest number recorded in over 40 days, and 144 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 17 new cases of BA.4, BA.5 subvariants CNA 20 Jun 2022 -- Seventeen recent arrivals to Taiwan have been determined to be infected with the Omicron subvariants BA.4 or BA.5, Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported Monday.
Taiwan in talks to buy Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for kids under 5 CNA 20 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday that it was negotiating a deal to purchase Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5, as it received a new batch of the vaccine for children aged 5-11.
No casualties in Pingtung rocket launch drill malfunction: military CNA 20 Jun 2022 -- There were no casualties following a rocket launch malfunction during a live-fire exercise in southern Taiwan on Monday, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
Taiwan reports 50,636 new COVID-19 cases, 172 deaths CNA 19 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 50,636 new COVID-19 cases Sunday -- all but 75 domestically transmitted -- and 172 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to receive 450,000 Moderna vaccine doses in July CNA 19 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan will take delivery of 450,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in early July and use them to supply up to 900,000 shots for children aged between 6 months and 5 years, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 53,707 new COVID-19 cases, 181 deaths CNA 18 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 53,707 new COVID-19 infections, including 64 that originated overseas, and 181 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports over 100 COVID-19 deaths for 17th consecutive day CNA 17 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 55,261 new COVID-19 infections and 154 deaths from the disease, the 17th day in a row with over 100 deaths, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 17 COVID-19 cases of BA.4, BA.5 subvariants CNA 17 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 17 COVID-19 infections on Friday from the newest Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in people arriving from overseas, including the first BA.5 case involving a child, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. senators propose bill to counter Chinese threat against Taiwan CNA 17 Jun 2022 -- Two United States senators introduced a bill Thursday that Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) described as a "flagship" proposal aimed at countering China's threats against Taiwan and elevating the relationship between Taipei and Washington.
Taiwan boosts advanced chip plans, warns of high-tech fallout if China invades Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said on Friday it would join the race to make next-generation 2-nanometer chips by 2025, amid growing saber-rattling from China.
Taiwan Is Back on Application for World Cup Entry After Protests VOA 17 Jun 2022 -- Soccer fans from Taiwan will no longer be confused when attempting to apply for a pass to watch the World Cup in Qatar after the host country added Taiwan to its dropdown menu. The Middle Eastern country made the change in response to Taiwan's protests, the government-run Central News Agency in Taiwan reported.
Taiwan can roll out 72 indigenous armored vehicles per year: maker CNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Armaments Bureau said Thursday that its manufacturing plant in Nantou County has the capacity to produce 72 indigenous armored vehicles per year -- the model known as the CM-34 Clouded Leopard.
Taiwan military officers attend U.S.-Japan security forum in Tokyo CNA 16 Jun 2022 -- A delegation of four Taiwanese military officers attended a multilateral security forum hosted jointly by the United States and Japan that wrapped up in Tokyo on Thursday, the first time since 2019 that Taiwan has had a presence at the forum.
Taiwan Has Potential to 'Attack Beijing' With Cruise Missiles, Lawmaker Says Amid Simmering Tensions Sputnik 16 Jun 2022 -- Late last week, Beijing made it clear that if anyone "dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese Army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost".
China won't allow secession of Taiwan: Official Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- China will not allow the secession of Taiwan from the mainland, says a senior Chinese official, amid heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled island.
Taiwan Lodges Protest With World Cup Over Nonrecognition VOA 16 Jun 2022 -- Taiwanese officials have protested to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over rules requiring their citizens to register as Chinese before attending the 2022 World Cup.
Taiwan reports 63,221 new COVID-19 cases, 168 deaths CNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 63,221 new COVID-19 infections, including 51 that originated overseas, and 168 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 68,965 new COVID-19 cases, 143 deaths CNA 15 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 68,965 new COVID-19 cases -- all but 26 domestically transmitted -- and 143 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 26 cases infected with BA.4, BA.5 subvariants CNA 15 Jun 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported Wednesday that 26 travelers to Taiwan have been determined through genome sequencing to be infected with the Omicron subvariants BA.4 or BA.5, bringing the total number of such cases to 31.
Six F-16Vs depart Taiwan for pilot training in U.S.: source CNA 15 Jun 2022 -- A total of six Taiwan Air Force F-16V fighters left an eastern air base Wednesday morning for a United States air base where they will be used to train Taiwanese pilots, a military source told CNA.
Inviting Taiwan to join PALS a provocative move by US, Japan: experts Global Times 15 Jun 2022 -- Inviting the island of Taiwan to join the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) as an observer shows the hosts, the US and Japan, are upping the ante in consolidating military ties with the island and egging on Taiwan secessionism, said military experts.
US likely to turn Taiwan island into 'bigger nut to crack' in military talks, but secessionists will find it hard to celebrate its 'cannon fodder' destiny Global Times 15 Jun 2022 -- As a slew of saber-rattling security meetings between the US and the secessionist Taiwan authorities are expected to start on Wednesday (US time), following the recent China-US dialogue between defense chiefs and senior diplomats, Chinese mainland experts viewed it as a scene for the US to further press the authorities on the island to accept US arrangements for arms sales, or even act as a battle front for it.
Measures against 'Taiwan independence' provocations an act of justice to safeguard China's sovereignty: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 15 Jun 2022 -- In response to the comment made by Taiwan's "Mainland Affairs Council" that China's resolution to fight "Taiwan independence" secessionists with armed forces is a "declaration of war," Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council said that all necessary measures taken in response to the provocation and coercion of the "Taiwan independence" secessionists are an act of justice to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and it is China's internal affair in terms of what kind of measure to take to solve the Taiwan question.
Mainland customs to increase nucleic acid testing on imported cold-chain products and packages from Taiwan Global Times 15 Jun 2022 -- Chinese mainland customs will increase nucleic acid testing for traces of coronavirus on imported cold-chain products and packages from Taiwan, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
Mainland will resolutely respond to "Taiwan independence" provocations: spokesperson People's Daily 15 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese mainland will actively and resolutely respond to any provocations from "Taiwan independence" secessionists, said a mainland spokesperson Wednesday.
US Calls Taiwan Strait 'International Waterway' as China Warns Against 'False Claim' About Area Sputnik 15 Jun 2022 -- While the US has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Washington continues to channel weapons and other support to Taipei in an informal manner. China, which views the island as its province, has repeatedly condemned US support for Taiwan, slamming it as a violation of the communiques underpinning the Washington-Taipei diplomatic relationship.
Taiwan reports 66,189 new COVID-19 cases; total passes 3 million CNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 66,189 new COVID-19 infections, taking the total number past 3 million, and as well as 123 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 14 CNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 66,189 new COVID-19 infections, taking the total number past 3 million, as well as 123 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Final four Taiwanese F-16s return from Arizona training mission CNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Four Taiwanese F-16 fighter jets on a training mission at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona flew back to Taiwan on Tuesday after a stopover in Honolulu, according to a military source.
Taiwan rejects China's claims of sovereignty over Taiwan Strait CNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's government on Tuesday described China's sovereignty claim over the Taiwan Strait as a "false claim" and said the only waters over which any country has full sovereignty are its 12-nautical mile territorial waters.
Taiwan says China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan Strait reveal military ambitions Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday rejected China's claim that the Taiwan Strait, the body of water between the democratic island and China, were its own territorial waters.
Senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi warns US not to have miscalculation or illusion on Taiwan question Global Times 14 Jun 2022 -- In talks with National Security Advisor of the US Jake Sullivan in Luxembourg, senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi said the US shouldn't have miscalculation or illusion on the Taiwan question and warned that the Taiwan question, if inappropriately handled, will have a disruptive impact.
Update: Yang-Sullivan meeting draws bottom line for US Global Times 14 Jun 2022 -- Chinese and US senior diplomats met face-to-face for the fourth time in a year as tensions across the Taiwan Straits intensified due to Washington's misconception of its China policy.
Spokesperson denounces deceitful statements of DPP People's Daily 14 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have always deceived and misled international public opinion in the name of democracy, said a mainland spokesperson on Monday.
Taiwan reports 45,110 new COVID-19 cases, 109 deaths CNA 13 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 45,110 new COVID-19 cases and 109 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 13 CNA 13 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 45,110 new COVID-19 cases, including 29 contracted abroad, and 109 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China enjoys sovereignty and jurisdiction over Taiwan Straits: Chinese FM Global Times 13 Jun 2022 -- China enjoys sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Taiwan Straits, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Monday, responding to the US and its allies' claims that most of the Taiwan Straits are "international waters".
Zelensky's Taiwan remarks 'used by some forces to create tension between China and Ukraine': Chinese FM Global Times 13 Jun 2022 -- In response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks while answering a question over the Taiwan question at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday that it has been used by some forces to create tensions between China and Ukraine, reiterating that the Taiwan question, which is China's internal affair, is fundamentally different from the Ukraine issue.
Taiwan reports 50,657 new COVID-19 cases, 163 deaths CNA 12 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 50,657 new COVID-19 cases and 163 deaths from the disease on Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 12 CNA 12 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 50,657 new COVID-19 cases and 163 deaths from the disease on Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Chinese defense chief sends 'strongest warning' to US on Taiwan question; 'Indo-Pacific strategy will fail to divide region' Global Times 12 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese armed forces will fight to the very end if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, said the Chinese defense chief in a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday. Chinese analysts said this is the strongest warning China has sent to the US, as Washington has frequently used the Taiwan question to provoke China and encourage the separatist authorities on the island to worsen the region's security situation.
We will fight to the end if anyone dares to take Taiwan out of China: Defense Minister Global Times 12 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese armed forces will fight to the very end if anyone dares to split Taiwan out of China, said State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe in a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday.
Taiwan reports over 200 COVID-19 deaths for third straight day CNA 11 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 200 for a third day in a row on Saturday as 211 deaths from the disease were reported by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) along with 79,663 new COVID-19 cases.
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 11 CNA 11 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 79,663 new COVID-19 cases -- 79,598 domestically transmitted and 65 imported infections -- and 211 deaths from the disease on Saturday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. defense chief warns China over Taiwan coercion CNA 11 Jun 2022 -- United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III cautioned China on Saturday against taking a "coercive and aggressive" approach to its territorial claims, saying the stakes were especially high in the Taiwan Strait.
US Set to Beef Up Taiwan's Military Despite Promise to Uphold Status Quo, Says Pentagon Chief Sputnik 11 Jun 2022 -- As Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin held their first face-to-face meeting in Singapore on Friday, Beijing vowed to "smash to smithereens any 'Taiwan independence' plot and resolutely uphold the unification of the motherland."
U.S., Japan, South Korea defense ministers emphasize cross-strait peace CNA 11 Jun 2022 -- Defense ministers from the United States, Japan, and South Korea on Saturday emphasized the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in a trilateral ministerial meeting held in Singapore.
Chinese defense minister reiterates China's resolute position on Taiwan question PLA Daily 11 Jun 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe has reiterated China's resolute position on the Taiwan question.
Taiwan reports 68,347 new COVID-19 cases, 213 deaths CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's death toll from COVID-19 hit another single-day high Friday as 213 deaths from the disease were reported by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) along with 68,347 new COVID-19 cases.
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 10 CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 68,347 new COVID-19 cases -- 68,311 domestically transmitted and 36 imported infections -- and 213 deaths from the disease on Friday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Six Taiwan F-16 fighter jets fly back from Arizona to be upgraded: source CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Six Taiwanese F-16 fighter jets flew back to Taiwan on Friday from a training mission at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona after a stopover in Honolulu, according to a military source.
U.S. business group voices concern over Biden arms sales approach to Taiwan CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- A U.S. business group issued a statement Thursday questioning U.S. President Joe Biden's arms sales policy for Taiwan, in response to the recent announcement of a fourth Taipei-bound arms package approved by the administration containing naval spare and repair parts.
Taiwanese remain determined to defend country despite threats: Tsai CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Friday told the Copenhagen Democracy Summit virtually that Taiwanese are determined to defend their country and that Taiwan will continue working with like-minded nations to defend democracy from authoritarianism.
U.S. defense secretary urges China not to undermine cross-strait stability CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Friday urged China not to further undermine stability across the Taiwan Strait, during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Singapore.
Chinese defense minister vows to fight 'Taiwan independence' in 1st face-to-face meeting with Austin Global Times 10 Jun 2022 -- Chinese and US defense chiefs on Friday held their first face-to-face meeting in Singapore, with Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe reiterating China's firm position on the Taiwan question, stressing the Chinese military will not hesitate to fight, and will resolutely crush any "Taiwan independence" attempts to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China warns US it will not hesitate to start war over Taiwan Press TV 10 Jun 2022 -- China's defense minister has warned his US counterpart that Beijing will start a war without any hesitation if Taiwan declares independence.
Beijing to 'Smash to Smithereens' Any 'Taiwan Independence' Plot, China Defence Chief Warns US Sputnik 10 Jun 2022 -- China, whose official policy envisions a peaceful unification of Taiwan with the Mainland, has repeatedly warned that it sees Washington's arms sales and unofficial diplomatic support for Taipei as meddling in its internal affairs and a violation of its sovereignty.
Visiting French senator expresses concern over Indo-Pacific stability CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Visiting French Senator Joël Guerriau said Friday that France is increasingly concerned about the stability of the Indo-Pacific region following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and does not wish to see the crisis in that eastern European nation repeated in Taiwan.
Top political advisor meets Taiwan participants at cross-Strait seminar People's Daily 10 Jun 2022 -- China's top political advisor Wang Yang met on Thursday with Taiwan participants in a cross-Strait seminar with the theme of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
China's National Defense Ministry slams US arms sales to the Taiwan region Global Times 10 Jun 2022 -- US arms sales and military technical support to the Taiwan region has gravely undermined China's sovereignty and security interests, as well as the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, said spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday when asked for comments on US' approval on Wednesday of up to $120 million worth of naval ship spare parts and related technical support to the island.
China urges US to revoke arms sales to Taiwan: Defense spokesperson PLA Daily 10 Jun 2022 -- China strongly condemned and resolutely opposed the US government's latest approval of 120 million dollars arms sale to the Taiwan region. "The US has seriously violated the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-US joint communiqués, especially the August 17 Communiqué by selling weapons and providing military technical support to China's Taiwan region," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on June 9, 2022.
Taiwan Affairs Office urges KMT chairman to keep a clear mind after he said KMT will 'fight against communism' during US trip Global Times 10 Jun 2022 -- Any party and individual that's devoted to developing cross-Straits ties should keep a clear mind, keep the right direction, and stand on the right side of history in major issues of the relations, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said after Eric Chu Li-luan, chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) Party, said the KMT has always been pro-US and called the 1992 Consensus a "no-consensus" consensus.
Taiwan reports 72,967 new COVID-19 cases, 211 deaths CNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 72,967 new COVID-19 cases -- 72,921 domestically transmitted and 46 imported infections -- and 211 deaths from the disease on Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 9 CNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 72,967 new COVID-19 cases -- 72,921 domestically transmitted and 46 imported infections -- and 211 deaths from the disease on Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan's COVID-19 mortality rate rises to 0.105% CNA 09 Jun 2022 -- The COVID-19 mortality rate in Taiwan has climbed to 0.105 percent this year, due to a surge in domestic cases, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday, as it explained its new system for calculating deaths from the disease.
China Slams Paris for Sending 'Wrong Message' to Taiwan After Official Visit of French Lawmakers Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- China criticised on Thursday the recent visit of a group of French lawmakers to Taiwan for sending misleading signals to the territory seeking independence from Beijing.
China calls on US to revoke new arms sales to Taiwan, including ship parts Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- China has urged the United States to scrap its latest round of arms sales to the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), including ship parts, amid heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled island.
Biden admin's 4th arms sales to Taiwan slammed, 'cannot pose threat to PLA, only makes island cash cow' Global Times 10 Jun 2022 -- China on Thursday slammed the US' approval of a possible sale of $120 million in naval equipment to the island of Taiwan, the latest move between the US and the island amid their growing exchanges, which observers from the mainland warned could only worsen the situation in the Taiwan Straits instead of enhancing the island's combat preparedness given the huge gap between the two sides across the Taiwan Straits.
U.S. announces US$120 million naval arms sale to Taiwan CNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Washington has greenlit the proposed sale of US$120 million in ship spare parts, ship system spare parts, and related equipment to Taiwan, the fourth Taipei-bound arms package approved under U.S. President Joe Biden.
Taiwan welcomes fourth US arms sale worth $120 million Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- The US has approved a $120 million sale of naval equipment to Taiwan to boost the self-ruled island's "combat readiness" amid heightened tensions with China.
China Urges US to 'Revoke Arms Sales Plan' With Taiwan on News of $120 Million Deal for Ship Parts Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- Recent Chinese naval drills in the Philippine Sea featuring a carrier strike group were said by the People's Liberation Army to be a "stern warning against the recent collusion activities between the US and the 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces."
US Approves Possible $120Mln Arms Sale to Maintain Taiwan Warships Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- The United States has approved a possible $120 million sale of ship spare parts and related equipment to Taiwan, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Ship Spare Parts and Ship System Spare Parts DSCA 08 Jun 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Ship Spare Parts, Ship System Spare Parts, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $120 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Taiwan reports 80,223 new COVID-19 cases, 159 deaths, first MIS-C case CNA 08 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 80,223 new COVID-19 cases -- 80,195 domestically transmitted and 28 imported infections -- and 159 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 8 CNA 08 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 80,223 new COVID-19 cases -- 80,195 domestically transmitted and 28 imported infections -- and 159 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
European Parliament voices concern over China's 'threats' to Taiwan CNA 08 Jun 2022 -- The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to pass a resolution expressing concern over China's "threats" to Taiwan's sovereignty and security in the wider Indo-Pacific region.
French senate delegation arrives in Taiwan for six-day visit CNA 08 Jun 2022 -- The head of a delegation of visiting French senators praised Taiwan as a vibrant democracy and expressed hope of forging closer bilateral ties after arriving in the country on Wednesday for a six-day trip.
Taiwan reports 83,027 new COVID-19 cases, 124 deaths CNA 07 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 83,027 new COVID-19 cases -- 82,973 domestically transmitted and 54 imported infections -- and 124 deaths from the disease on Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 7 CNA 07 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 83,027 new COVID-19 cases -- 82,973 domestically transmitted and 54 imported infections -- and 124 deaths from the disease on Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwanese air force jet makes 'hard landing' in Hawaii Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2022 -- In the second incident in a week, a Taiwanese air force F-16 fighter jet had to make an emergency landing in Hawaii on Monday due to landing gear problems, media reports said.
Taiwan Air Force F-16 makes hard landing in Hawaii; no one injured CNA 07 Jun 2022 -- An F-16 fighter jet belonging to Taiwan's Air Force made a hard landing at an airport in Honolulu due to a landing gear malfunction, a military source confirmed to CNA on Tuesday. No one was injured.
CSBC denies report on submarine technology leak from Korean firm CNA 07 Jun 2022 -- Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp. on Tuesday denied a report that the company received leaked information on submarine building from South Korean tech advisory firm SI.
French parliamentary group to visit Taiwan; 3rd visit in 10 months CNA 07 Jun 2022 -- French lawmakers will be visiting Taiwan for a third time in 10 months when a group of five French senators arrives Wednesday on a six-day trip, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Slovakia will stand with Taiwan: visiting Slovak lawmaker CNA 07 Jun 2022 -- Slovakia will stand with Taiwan as it resists strong powers that threaten democracy, Deputy Speaker of the Slovak National Council Milan Laurenčík, the head of a visiting delegation from his country, said Tuesday in Taipei in a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).
US uses new trick to cheat Taiwan as island unlikely to obtain free trade deal from Washington Global Times 07 Jun 2022 -- The US is using a new trick to cheat the island of Taiwan with the so-called "US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade" and people on the island will not get any concrete benefits, but they could be further used by Washington to serve its strategic goal to provoke the Chinese mainland, said experts from both the mainland and Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 53,023 new COVID-19 cases, 151 deaths CNA 06 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 53,023 new COVID-19 cases -- 52,992 domestically transmitted and 31 imported infections -- and 151 deaths from the disease on Monday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
7-day average of domestic COVID-19 cases falling: health minister CNA 06 Jun 2022 -- The seven-day moving average of domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan is falling, as the numbers continue to decline in northern areas of the country, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Monday.
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 6 CNA 06 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 53,023 new COVID-19 cases and 151 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China urges US to fulfill commitment after State Department adds back 'not supporting Taiwan independence' in fact sheet Global Times 06 Jun 2022 -- China urges the US to fulfill President Joe Biden's statement with real actions that the US does not support "Taiwan independence," Zhao Lijian, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said at a press conference on Monday in response to the US' move of adding back the statement "We do not support Taiwan independence" in its State Department fact sheet.
Taiwan reports 62,110 new COVID-19 cases, 124 deaths CNA 05 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 62,110 new COVID-19 cases -- 62,080 domestically transmitted and 30 imported cases -- and 124 deaths from the disease Sunday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 5 CNA 05 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 62,110 new COVID-19 cases -- 62,080 domestically transmitted and 30 imported cases -- and 124 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Japan nibbles at one-China principle with 'dangerous' plan to send active-duty military staff to Taiwan, consequences far beyond 'ties deterioration' Global Times 05 Jun 2022 -- China needs to be alert to Japan's escalation of substantive engagement with Taiwan secessionist authorities and the possibility of the island becoming a new intelligence stronghold against the Chinese mainland, Chinese experts said on Sunday, following Japanese media's reports that Japan has decided to send active-duty military staff to the island of Taiwan for the first time.
Taiwan reports 68,151 COVID-19 cases, 152 deaths CNA 04 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 68,151 new COVID-19 cases -- 68,118 domestically transmitted and 33 imported cases -- and a new single-day high of 152 deaths from the disease on Saturday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 4 CNA 04 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 68,151 new COVID-19 cases -- 68,118 domestically transmitted and 33 imported cases -- and 152 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China's military may be capable of war against Taiwan and allied forces by 2027: MND CNA 04 Jun 2022 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China will be capable of fighting against Taiwan and allied forces by 2027, a recent report by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) pointed out.
Taiwan must insist on democracy amid authoritarian expansion: Tsai CNA 04 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan must insist on democratic values at a time when authoritarianism is expanding, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Saturday, the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Incident.
Japan to send active-duty defense attache to Taipei: report CNA 04 Jun 2022 -- Japan's representative office in Taiwan will likely be staffed with an active-duty defense attache for the first time beginning this summer, amid China's rising military activities near Taiwan, according to a Japanese media report.
Stationing of Japanese defense attaché would boost exchanges: analysts CNA 04 Jun 2022 -- Having an active-duty Japanese defense attaché stationed in Taiwan would boost the efficiency of military cooperation and exchanges between the two countries, analysts said Saturday.
Taiwan reports 76,564 COVID-19 cases, 142 deaths CNA 03 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 76,564 new COVID-19 cases -- 76,517 domestically transmitted and 47 imported cases -- and 142 deaths from the disease on Friday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 3 CNA 03 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 76,564 new COVID-19 cases and 142 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. puts back 'no support of Taiwan independence' statement on fact sheet CNA 03 Jun 2022 -- The United States Department of State has put back a statement that it does not support Taiwan independence in the latest update of a fact sheet on U.S.-Taiwan relations, the removal of which on May 5 triggered a strong protest from Beijing.
PLA likely to hold another large-scale exercise by year-end: analyst CNA 03 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) might conduct another far sea carrier training drill by the end of this year, a military analyst said earlier this week.
Taiwan reports 76,986 new COVID-19 cases, 144 deaths CNA 02 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 76,986 new COVID-19 cases -- 76,967 domestically transmitted and 19 imported cases -- and 144 deaths from the disease on Thursday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
COVID-19 situation in Taiwan to become clearer within 10 days: CECC CNA 02 Jun 2022 -- The domestic COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan remains in a plateau phase but it will become clearer within the next 10 days if the country is reaching a turning point, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Thursday.
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 2 CNA 02 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 76,986 new COVID-19 cases -- 76,967 domestically transmitted and 19 imported cases -- and 144 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
President Tsai shoulders 'handy' indigenous rocket launcher during troop inspection CNA 02 Jun 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday carried out an inspection of a Marine Corps base in Taoyuan, where she shouldered a Taiwan-made rocket launcher, saying it was "light and handy."
Tsai hopeful Taiwan-U.S. initiative will lead to trade deal CNA 02 Jun 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday she was hopeful that a new bilateral trade initiative between Taiwan and the United States will eventually lead to a trade agreement for the two countries.
Nearly 90% of Taiwanese opposed to China's political suppression: poll CNA 02 Jun 2022 -- Nearly 90 percent of Taiwanese are against China's long-term suppression of Taiwan in the international arena as a means of forcing Taiwan into its "one-China" political framework, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday, citing a recent survey.
China 'firmly' opposes US-Taiwan trade initiative Press TV 02 Jun 2022 -- China says it is "firmly" opposed to the launch of a joint trade initiative between the US and Chinese Taipei that bypasses Beijing.
China to Conduct Military Exercises Off Taiwan With Worst-Case Scenario in Mind, Report Says Sputnik 02 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will conduct more military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios due to rising tensions with Japan and the United States, the Global Times newspaper reported, citing a Chinese military expert.
PRC Reportedly Threatens to Downgrade Israel Ties Over Paper's Interview With Taiwan's Top Diplomat Sputnik 02 Jun 2022 -- The spat began Monday following The Jerusalem Post's publication of an invective-filled interview with Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, in which the diplomat warned Tel Aviv that it couldn't "trust" Beijing, and claimed that the People's Republic was preparing to invade Taiwan.
MOFA condemns China's 'harassment' of Taiwan research ship carrying Filipinos CNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday that Chinese coast guards' pestering of a Taiwanese research vessel carrying Philippine scientists earlier this year was a breach of a United Nations convention.
Taiwan reports 88,293 new COVID-19 cases, 122 deaths CNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 88,293 new COVID-19 cases -- 88,247 domestically transmitted and 46 imported cases -- and 122 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan COVID-19 News Briefs: June 1 CNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 88,293 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of more than 7,500 from the previous day, and 122 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan, U.S. launch new initiative to negotiate trade issues CNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan and the United States on Wednesday launched a joint initiative to "develop concrete ways" to boost their bilateral economic and trade relationship in the hope of eventually negotiating "high-standard" agreements.
US, Taiwan Launch New Trade Pact VOA 01 Jun 2022 -- The U.S. launched a new trade pact with Taiwan on Wednesday, hoping to forge closer economic ties with the island territory that China claims as its own, while blunting Beijing's economic clout in the region.
China announces drill near Taiwan as U.S. senator concludes visit CNA 01 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday announced a new round of large-scale military exercise in the vicinity of Taiwan, as United States Senator Tammy Duckworth concluded a three-day visit to the country.
PLA holds three combat drills around Taiwan in one month amid US-Taiwan military collusion Global Times 01 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday announced the third large-scale military exercise around the island of Taiwan in the past 30 days targeting US-Taiwan collusion, seeing US Senator Tammy Duckworth off as she was leaving Taiwan following her three-day visit, in which the island's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen said that a cooperation plan between the US National Guard and Taiwan's armed forces was in the works.
PLA conducts joint security patrol around Taiwan Island: Spokesperson PLA Daily 01 Jun 2022 -- "The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has recently organized joint combat-readiness security patrol involving multiple services and arms in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island," said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Wednesday.
China conducts 'readiness patrol' around Taiwan in response to US 'collusion' Press TV 01 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese military has conducted a "readiness patrol" in the seas and airspace around Taiwan in response to the "collusion" between Washington and Taipei.
China Reiterates Warning Against US Backing for Secessionist Forces in Taiwan Sputnik 01 Jun 2022 -- China is warning the United States of serious consequences for its support for secessionist forces in Taiwan amid the visit of US Senator Tammy Duckworth to the island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.
Chinese forces step up exercises around Taiwan, South China Sea Radio Free Asia 01 Jun 2022 -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has intensified activities around Taiwan and in the South China Sea in an apparent response to the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, as well as its support for Taipei.
Taiwan's accumulated number of local COVID-19 cases exceeds 2 mln People's Daily 01 Jun 2022 -- The total number of locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases recorded in Taiwan has exceeded 2 million, the island's disease monitoring agency said on Tuesday.

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