July 2022 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 21,069 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths CNA 31 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 21,069 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but 245 of which were domestic infections, and 34 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
US lawmakers introduce bill to arm Taiwan, mirroring Ukraine aid bill Press TV 31 Jul 2022 -- A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation that would authorize the Biden administration to establish a new military aid program for Taiwan, resembling a recently passed bill to surge weapon shipments to Ukraine.
Taiwan's Transportation Safety Board to help probe military aircraft accidents: chief CNA 31 Jul 2022 -- The head of Taiwan's Transportation Safety Board, an independent agency responsible for investigating major transportation accidents, told CNA on Sunday that it will expand its flight recorder or "black box" decoding capabilities to help investigate the cause of more military aircraft crashes.
US House Speaker Pelosi begins Indo-Pacific visit, no mention of Taipei Press TV 31 Jul 2022 -- US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has started her visit to four Asian countries without mentioning Taiwan, as tensions rise over the self-ruled island.
Pelosi Confirms Asia Visit, Doesn't Mention Taiwan VOA 31 Jul 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed Sunday she is leading a congressional delegation to Asia but did not mention whether she will defy China by making a stop in Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 21,501 new COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths CNA 30 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 21,501 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, all but 228 of which were domestic infections, and 60 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Pelosi mum on Taiwan trip; White House sees no China military build-up CNA 30 Jul 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday remained mum on a reported trip to Taiwan, while the White House responded to China's anger over the speaker's possible visit by saying there was no sign that Beijing has increased military activities near Taiwan.
U.S. analysts split on Pelosi's rumored Taiwan trip CNA 30 Jul 2022 -- U.S.-based analysts have provided a mixed response to House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's rumored trip to Taiwan, with some warning it could spark a direct military confrontation with Beijing.
China holds drills in Taiwan Strait as US seeks to ease ire over Pelosi trip Press TV 30 Jul 2022 -- China is conducting war games in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a possible visit to Taipei by Speaker of the US House of Representative Nancy Pelosi.
China vows resolute countermeasures if U.S. challenges red line People's Daily 30 Jul 2022 -- If the United States challenges China's red line, it will be met with resolute countermeasures, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday.
Taiwan reports 23,289 new COVID-19 cases, 57 deaths CNA 29 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 23,289 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, all but 306 of which were domestic infections, and 57 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Fortifications, FIM-92 Stingers Han Kuang drill highlights: scholar CNA 29 Jul 2022 -- The trench system and use of FIM-92 Stingers were among the highlights of this year's annual combined forces live-fire Han Kuang exercises which concluded on Friday, Taiwanese defense analyst Su Tzu-yun (蘇紫雲) told CNA.
Han Kuang exercises end with airport anti-aircraft landing drill CNA 29 Jul 2022 -- The five-day live-fire component of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises concluded with an anti-aircraft landing drill at Taipei Songshan Airport on Friday.
Taiwan vows to deepen military alliance with US despite Chinese warning Press TV 29 Jul 2022 -- The foreign ministry of self-ruled island territory of Chinese Taipei has vowed to further deepen its close military alliance with the US following recent phone discussions between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart.
US House Speaker Pelosi to Depart on Asia Trip Friday VOA 29 Jul 2022 -- Media reports indicated U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will depart with a delegation of lawmakers on her trip to Asia late Friday, but whether she plans to go through with a controversial visit to Taiwan is unclear.
Pelosi tightlipped on possible trip to Taiwan following Xi's warning to Biden Radio Free Asia 29 Jul 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday remained tightlipped about a possible trip to Asia that is reported to include the democratic island of Taiwan, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Washington against provoking his nation over the issue in a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Taiwan visit by U.S. House Speaker Pelosi 'tentative': Report CNA 29 Jul 2022 -- An American news broadcaster on Thursday cited sources as saying that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a congressional delegation to Asia on Friday, with a "tentative" itinerary for Taiwan.
Biden reaffirms opposition to unilateral change of cross-strait status quo CNA 29 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) Washington's opposition to the unilateral changing of the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
Kirby: US Does Not See Evidence of Looming Chinese Military Action Against Taiwan Sputnik 29 Jul 2022 -- China recently increased its military presence in the area around Taiwan over Washington's efforts to provide the island with aid. The government of Taiwan claims only the 23 million residents of the island can decide its future and that, despite its desire for peace, it will defend itself if attacked.
China's cognitive warfare against Taiwan getting more diverse: Study CNA 29 Jul 2022 -- China's cognitive warfare against Taiwan is becoming more diverse, expanding from efforts to influence via mostly personal bilateral exchanges to web-based propaganda, according to a study authored by Taiwanese researchers that was published in the Journal of Global Security Studies this month.
Don't say we didn't warn you - Symposium of China's top think tank sends classic, pre-war warning to provocative Pelosi Global Times 29 Jul 2022 -- "Don't say we didn't warn you!" - a phrase that was used by the People's Daily in 1962 before China was forced to fight the border war with India and ahead of the 1979 China-Vietnam War, was frequently mentioned during a forum held Friday by a high-level Chinese think tank, as analysts warned that open military options and comprehensive countermeasures ranging from the economy to diplomacy from China await if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gambles with a visit to the Taiwan island during her Asia tour.
The 'eccentric, bigoted' Pelosi does not care about others' thoughts, but Biden is the key in the 82-year-old's planned Taiwan trip Global Times 29 Jul 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly kicked off her Asia trip on Friday with a "tentative" itinerary for Taiwan island, and Chinese observers said the key to whether Pelosi would actually visit the island lies with the Biden administration, warning US President Joe Biden to make the right choice from the perspective of national security and the fast-shrinking economy that has fallen into recession.
DPP authorities show 'ambivalence' after Biden reiterates support for one-China policy Global Times 29 Jul 2022 -- One day after US President Joe Biden said that the US has not changed its position on the one-China policy and reiterated Washington's opposition toward "Taiwan independence" during a phone conversation between Chinese and US leaders on Thursday night, the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan thanked the US for supporting the island's safety. The DPP also said it had been briefed by the US about the phone call.
Xi criticizes US rivalry policy in candid talk with Biden, warns over Taiwan question but both sides emphasize cooperation Global Times 29 Jul 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden spoke via telephone for over two hours on Thursday at a juncture of increased tension between China and the US due to the security situation around the Taiwan Straits and US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's reported plan to visit the island of Taiwan.
Commentary: 1992 Consensus the anchor for developing cross-Strait ties People's Daily 29 Jul 2022 -- The history of the 1992 Consensus was reviewed and its significance was elaborated on at a meeting held earlier this week to mark the consensus' 30th anniversary.
China's defense ministry issues fresh, rare warning 'action the most powerful language' over Pelosi's Taiwan visit; reinforces resolve Global Times 28 Jul 2022 -- Action is the most powerful language, said the Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday as its spokesperson stressed the sensitivity of the Taiwan question again after China issued six warnings against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan island over the past few days.
US aircraft carrier group on route to Chinese Taipei amid tensions over Pelosi's planned visit Press TV 28 Jul 2022 -- A US aircraft carrier strike group is headed toward Chinese Taipei as tensions mount between the United States and China over a potential visit to the self-ruled island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China's Xi tells US Biden not to 'play with fire', stick to 'one China' policy over Taiwan Press TV 28 Jul 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his American counterpart Joe Biden not to "play with fire" over the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), urging the US leader to abide by the "one China" policy.
China's Xi warns Biden over 'playing with fire' on Taiwan in 5th call as leaders Radio Free Asia 28 Jul 2022 -- Washington should avoid "playing with fire" on the issue of Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Joe Biden Thursday, ahead of a possible trip by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the democratic island Beijing says is a runaway province.
Taiwan Looms Over Biden-Xi Call VOA 28 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at length Thursday morning amid tensions over a proposed visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian has warned would "be met with forceful measures."
Taiwan reports 23,971 new COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths CNA 28 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 23,971 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, all but 149 of which were domestic infections, and 62 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan conducts psychological warfare drill with broadcasts, leaflets CNA 28 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's military on Thursday deployed a drone and several vehicles to drop leaflets and broadcast messages in a psychological warfare drill that was part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.
President Tsai seeks Japan security cooperation CNA 28 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday told a visiting Japanese parliamentarian delegation that Taiwan looked forward to working with Japan on efforts to maintain the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Chinese drone detected near Taiwan-held island close to China: Army CNA 28 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese drone was detected on two occasions flying close to an island held by the Republic of China (Taiwan's offical name) near the Chinese coast earlier Thursday, before being warned away by soldiers using flares, Taiwan's military said Thursday.
China reinforces bilateral 'guardrail' to US; Partisan struggle may 'bring crisis to Taiwan Straits' Global Times 28 Jul 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unconfirmed plan of a trip to the island of Taiwan keeps troubling the US as Pelosi, US President Joe Biden and Democrats are now facing pressure instead of "encouragements" from the Republicans on the matter, with Chinese experts warning that if the US eventually let the partisan struggle and internal politics hijack its strategic decision-making, it would definitely bring a new crisis in the Taiwan Straits.
If anyone tries to separate Taiwan from China and wants to challenge China's bottom line, PLA will take forceful measures: Chinese ambassador to US Global Times 28 Jul 2022 -- If anyone tries to separate the island of Taiwan from the country, if anyone wants to challenge China's bottom line, Chinese military will take forceful measures to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese Ambassador to the US told at a recent event.
Paratroopers stage airborne drills during Han Kuang exercises CNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Seventy-six paratroopers took part in an airborne drill at a southern Taiwan military base as the annual five-day live-fire Han Kuang exercises entered their third day Wednesday.
Japan delegation eyes security exchanges with Taiwan visit CNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is currently leading a parliamentary delegation to Taiwan, said Wednesday that the trip was aimed at fostering exchanges on Japan-Taiwan security.
Three Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Three aircraft from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) breached Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), Wednesday with one reconnaissance aircraft flying deep into the southern and southeastern part of the ADIZ, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan fails to report PLA drone's 1st island-circulating flight, 'reflects great vulnerability' Global Times 27 Jul 2022 -- After the Japanese Defense Ministry spotted an armed reconnaissance drone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) flying above waters to the east side of the island of Taiwan on Monday, Taiwan media reported that the PLA aircraft went and made a full circle flight around the island of Taiwan for the first time.
Biden-Xi call likely to cover Taiwan tensions: White House CNA 27 Jul 2022 -- A call between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) slated to take place later this week is likely to cover tensions over Taiwan, the White House said Tuesday.
US will 'bear all consequences' if Pelosi visits Taiwan, China warns Press TV 27 Jul 2022 -- China has once again warned the United States of "consequences" over a potential visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the Chinese Taipei, with tensions soaring ahead of an expected phone call between American President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Beijing bites back over repeated rumors of Pelosi's Taiwan visit Radio Free Asia 27 Jul 2022 -- China ratcheted up its already strong response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plans to visit Taiwan, with the Ministry of Defense in Beijing threatening military action.
Taiwan reports 25,692 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths CNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 25,692 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all but 171 of which were domestic infections, and 28 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Japan's 2022 defense white paper disregards facts, full of bias: spokesperson People's Daily 27 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday said the China-related part of Japan's 2022 defense white paper shows a total disregard for facts and is full of bias.
Top political advisor stresses upholding 1992 Consensus, working toward reunification of motherland Global Times 27 Jul 2022 -- China's top political advisor Wang Yang on Tuesday stressed the importance of upholding the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, and called for jointly striving to achieve the reunification of the motherland.
Combat readiness drill showcases Taiwan's naval capabilities CNA 26 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's military launched the next phase of the annual Han Kuang military exercises Tuesday, following the conclusion of tabletop wargames undertaken from May 16-20.
President Tsai boards naval ship to observe combat readiness drill CNA 26 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) boarded a Kidd-class destroyer to observe a joint naval combat readiness drill on Tuesday, the second day of the live-fire phase of the annual Han Kuang military exercises.
Chinese spy drone flies east of Hualien as Han Kuang drills begin CNA 26 Jul 2022 -- The Japanese military reported a Chinese reconnaissance drone flying in international waters off the coast of Hualien County as Taiwan kicked off the live-fire phase of its annual Han Kuang military exercises on Monday.
Chinese strike drone flies near Taiwan as island stages military drills Radio Free Asia 26 Jul 2022 -- The Chinese military flew a reconnaissance and strike drone near Taiwan for the first time just as the island staged its largest multi-force drills to boost self-defense capabilities.
PLA will not sit idly by if Pelosi visits Taiwan island, Chinese defense ministry warns; indicating PLA 'fully prepared' for all scenarios Global Times 26 Jul 2022 -- After the Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that China had made sterner warnings to US officials and China is fully prepared for any eventuality over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned Taiwan trip on Monday, the Chinese Defense Ministry on Tuesday vowed that if the US insists, the Chinese military will by no means sit idly by and strong measures will be taken to thwart any external interference and "Taiwan independence" separatist attempts.
China firmly opposes U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 26 Jul 2022
Chinese military will not sit back if Pelosi visits Taiwan PLA Daily 26 Jul 2022 -- The Chinese military will not sit back if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, a Chinese defense spokesperson warned on Tuesday.
White House Helping Pelosi Make Best Decision About Possible Trip to Taiwan Sputnik 26 Jul 2022 -- The White House continues to provide House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will all the information needed to help her make the best decision on her possible trip to Taiwan, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Tuesday.
China Raises Stakes Over Pelosi Trip to Taiwan VOA 26 Jul 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential plan to visit Taiwan during her trip to Asia in August has prompted a belligerent response from China, with the spokesman for the Foreign Ministry warning that Beijing would "act strongly to resolutely respond" and "take countermeasures" if Pelosi traveled to the island.
Chinese Military Slams Japan's Annual Defense Report Over Taiwan Comments Sputnik 26 Jul 2022 -- The Defense of Japan 2022 white paper undermines the foundations of Chinese-Japanese relations by making unfounded statements on Taiwan's security, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 25,071 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths CNA 26 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 25,071 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, all but 281 of which were domestic infections, and 37 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Japan has made a very dangerous move: Defense spokesperson PLA Daily 26 Jul 2022
Taiwan's aircraft and warships stage five-day live-fire exercise Radio Free Asia 25 Jul 2022 -- The Taiwanese military kicked off a five-day annual live-fire exercise on Monday aimed at bolstering the island's defense capabilities and combat readiness at a time when China and Taiwan's allies have been facing off in the airspace and seas around the island.
Wanan air defense drill kicks off in northern Taiwan CNA 25 Jul 2022 -- The annual Wanan air defense exercise kicked off in northern Taiwan on Monday, with civilians required to shelter in place as alarms sounded throughout cities and counties to signal the start of a four-day annual nationwide military drill.
Taiwan's Han Kuang military drills slammed as a show Global Times 25 Jul 2022 -- Warplanes of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) flew on both sides of Taiwan on Monday as the island kicked off its annual Han Kuang military drills which local media said is a preparation for a possible amphibious landing on the island by the Chinese mainland.
U.S. lawmakers urge Pelosi to visit Taiwan, end 'outdated' One China policy CNA 25 Jul 2022 -- Two U.S. Republican lawmakers have urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to proceed with her planned trip to Taiwan and convene a floor vote to pass a resolution to end the "outdated" One China Policy.
Sticking to biased views on China and Cold War mentality won't work: Chinese FM spokesperson criticizes German FM's remarks on Taiwan question Global Times 25 Jul 2022 -- Sticking to the outdated Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation is not going to work for Western politicians, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during a press briefing on Monday in response to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's remarks on China's practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in the island of Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 17,127 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths CNA 25 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 17,127 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all but 206 of which were domestic infections, and 53 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan records two new domestic BA.5 subvariant cases CNA 25 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan has recorded two new domestic cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5, involving a man who was infected by a family member returning from overseas, and a shipyard employee whose source of infection is unknown, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Taiwan reports 21,737 new COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths CNA 24 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 21,737 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but 277 of which were domestic infections, and 65 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Four-day Wanan air defense drills to start Monday CNA 24 Jul 2022 -- The annual Wanan air defense exercise is scheduled to be held in different areas across Taiwan from Monday to Thursday, with civilians required to shelter in place during the drills, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said.
President Tsai to observe Han Kuang exercises from naval ship CNA 24 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will board a naval vessel to observe an upcoming joint naval exercise on Tuesday that is part of the annual five-day live-fire phase of the Han Kuang military exercises, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Sunday.
Army punishes officers over death of soldier in tank barrel accident CNA 24 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's Army on Sunday said it has punished and demoted several military officers after they were found to have failed to follow regulations during a CM-11 tank maintenance session that resulted in the death of one solider and the injury of an officer in southern Taiwan three days ago.
White House's concern over Pelosi's visit hints at danger of miscalculation; time to 'test Biden's commitment' made to China Global Times 24 Jul 2022 -- After the US government received an unprecedentedly strong message from the Chinese side regarding US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to the island of Taiwan, the Biden administration appears to be increasingly concerned that the visit could lead to catastrophic consequences for China-US relations. Although the two top Democratic leaders share the same interest in using Taiwan question to serve their political goals ahead of the midterm elections, they are apparently not on the same page on how to play the Taiwan card.
Taiwan reports 22,595 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths CNA 23 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 22,595 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, all but 248 of which were domestic infections, and 53 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Four Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 23 Jul 2022 -- Four Chinese military aircraft flew into the southwest corner of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
China heightens warnings to US over House Speaker Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan Press TV 23 Jul 2022 -- China has issued stern "private" warnings to the United States in reaction to reports suggesting a potential visit by the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Chinese Taipei.
Taiwan reports 24,093 new COVID-19 cases, 86 deaths CNA 22 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 24,093 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, all but 280 of which were domestic infections, and 86 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports first COVID-19 BA.2.75 sublineage case CNA 22 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported its first case of the BA.2.75 sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 Friday, with the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) saying that the infected individual had been quarantined immediately after arriving in Taiwan from India.
Chinese naval reconnaissance ship spotted in waters off Hualien CNA 22 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese naval reconnaissance vessel was spotted in waters off Hualien County early Friday morning, ahead of the start of Taiwan's annual live-fire Han Kuang military exercises on July 25, according to an anonymous military source.
Pelosi coy about rumored Taipei trip, voices support for Taiwan CNA 22 Jul 2022 -- United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday was coy about her rumored trip to Taipei but underscored the importance for the U.S. to show support for Taiwan.
China will act strongly if U.S. official insists on visiting Taiwan: FM spokesperson People's Daily 22 Jul 2022 -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday that China will act strongly to resolutely respond to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned trip to Taiwan and take countermeasures should the U.S. side insist on making the visit.
US Worried China Could Impose No-Fly Zone Over Taiwan in Response to Pelosi Trip, Report Suggests Sputnik 22 Jul 2022 -- The United States is worried that China could declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan in response to a potential visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, CNN reported.
Japan expands coverage of Taiwan issue in latest defense white paper CNA 22 Jul 2022 -- Japan has referred to Taiwan as an "extremely important partner" in its annual defense white paper, which was released Friday and showed a significantly wider coverage of the Taiwan issue from the previous year.
China's message of warning 'received' as Pentagon opposes Pelosi's planned Taiwan visit Global Times 22 Jul 2022 -- After China warned of "strong and resolute measures" over US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned Taiwan trip, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hinted the Pentagon opposed Pelosi's trip. Chinese observers believe that Biden administration has clearly received China's message about a possible diplomatic and military response, which could be something the US is not able to afford.
Transcript of Speaker Pelosi's Remarks at Weekly Press Conference Speaker Pelosi 21 Jul 2022
Taiwan reports 25,171 new COVID-19 cases, 74 deaths CNA 21 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 25,171 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, all but 264 of which were domestic infections, and 74 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Military to produce more T75K3 pistols for Navy, Air Force CNA 21 Jul 2022 -- The military will produce 15,770 more of the new T75K3 pistols to be issued to the Military Police, Air Force and Navy, with delivery to be completed by 2025, Taiwan's defense ministry said Thursday.
Speed up arms deliveries to Taiwan: U.S. representatives CNA 21 Jul 2022 -- Several United States House representatives discussed on Wednesday strategies to help Taiwan in the face of China's increasingly aggressive behavior, with a focus on urging the administration to expedite the delivery of arms to the island nation.
Chinese envoy to US criticizes Biden admin for undermining the one-China principle with support for Taiwan secessionists Global Times 21 Jul 2022 -- The Chinese Ambassador to the US, Qin Gang, criticized the Biden administration on Wednesday for undermining the one-China principle through its support to Taiwan secessionists and exacerbating tensions with its so-called human rights claims on China's Hong Kong and Xinjiang issues.
Pelosi: Biden has not warned her against a trip to Taiwan Press TV 21 Jul 2022 -- Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, says US President Joe Biden has not talked to her directly about an official trip to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) in August.
China angry at reported Pelosi Taiwan visit as plan questioned in US Radio Free Asia 21 Jul 2022 -- China has once again lashed out at the reported plans by the U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan, warning Thursday of countermeasures even after President Joe Biden said the U.S. military thinks such visit is "not a good idea."
Pelosi Says She Won't Discuss Potential Taiwan Trip as Biden Urges Her to Ditch Plans Sputnik 21 Jul 2022 -- The House Speaker planned to visit Taiwan in April, but had to reschedule after contracting COVID-19. On Tuesday, the Financial Times reported that the visit is back on for August. Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of China destined for eventual reunification, and has decried all forms of official contact between US and Taiwanese officials.
China has ignored Taiwan goodwill gestures over past 6 years: VP Lai CNA 21 Jul 2022 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday characterized cross-strait relations over the past six years as China repeatedly ignoring Taiwan's gestures of goodwill resulting in the current poor state of relations.
Visit to Taiwan a form of 'deterrence': European Parliament VP CNA 21 Jul 2022 -- Visiting European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer's ongoing visit to Taiwan in her official capacity is meant to act as a deterrence to Beijing, which Taipei has come under increasing pressure from, Beer told a press conference in Taipei on Thursday.
Taiwan reports 27,196 new COVID-19 cases, 57 deaths CNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 27,196 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all but 253 of which were domestic infections, and 57 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan expands second booster eligibility to people aged 50 and older CNA 20 Jul 2022 -- Starting July 22, people aged 50 to 64 will be eligible to receive a second booster COVID-19 vaccine dose, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
European Parliament slammed for poisoning China-EU relations and urged to abide by one-China principle Global Times 20 Jul 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced the European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday for having seriously violating the one-China principle and urged the EU body to stop any forms of official exchanges with China's Taiwan region.
China strongly opposes Pelosi's plan to visit Taiwan People's Daily 20 Jul 2022 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council on Tuesday voiced strong opposition to U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plan to visit China's Taiwan region.
China censures US as 'maker of security risks' after sailing of American warship through Taiwan Strait Press TV 20 Jul 2022 -- China has denounced the United States as a 'maker of security risks' after another American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a strategically-sensitive waterway that separates the self-ruled Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) from mainland China.
Ex-U.S. defense chief's comments on Taiwan conscription elicit mixed reaction CNA 20 Jul 2022 -- A suggestion by former United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper that Taiwan should extend its existing four-month mandatory military training for conscripts to at least one year for both men and women received mixed reactions from military experts Wednesday.
Aircraft carrier Shandong sails through Taiwan Straits amid US warship's 'cost-saving' provocation Global Times 20 Jul 2022 -- The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Tuesday, the same day a US destroyer also made a transit in the region, with experts saying on Wednesday that the US warship's provocative move, which came right after its consecutive trespasses in Xisha and Nansha islands in the South China Sea last week, is a desperate and cost-saving attempt to hype tensions and contain China as the US faces China's growing capabilities, while the Chinese carrier was just returning to base after a regular maintenance.
Chinese military slams US warship's transit through Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 20 Jul 2022 -- The US guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed through the Taiwan Strait on July 19 and hyped it up publicly. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent its naval and air forces to conduct security tracking and monitoring of the US warship in the whole course, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement released on Wednesday.
China Accuses US of Undermining Peace After American Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait Sputnik 20 Jul 2022 -- The United States is undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Col. Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command said on Wednesday.
U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait CNA 20 Jul 2022 -- A U.S. warship sailed passed international waters in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday to show Washington's "commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," the 7th Fleet under the U.S. Pacific Command said in a statement.
U.S. warship sails near Taiwan, provoking furious response from Chinese media Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2022 -- A U.S. warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, only three days after two consecutive Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs) in the South China Sea that drew strong protests from China.
Pelosi could spark 'more serious' Taiwan Straits crisis; China-US ties would fall off cliff if Washington intended to crash 'guardrails' Global Times 19 Jul 2022 -- Once again, media has reported that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan in August after an aborted April visit to Asia that might include a trip to China's island due to testing positive for COVID-19, with analysts saying that if she intends to make a blatant provocation against China, she would spark a much more dangerous incident than the Taiwan Straits Crisis in 1996, and it would cause a huge setback for China-US ties.
China warns forceful countermeasures if US arranges Pelosi to visit Taiwan Global Times 19 Jul 2022 -- China urges the US to not arrange US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit the Taiwan island and to stop creating tensions over the Taiwan Straits, or China will take forceful countermeasures to safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a routine press conference on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 27,146 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths CNA 19 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 27,146 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, all but 367 cases imported, and 37 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
$108 Million Weapons Sale to Taiwan Moves Forward VOA 19 Jul 2022 -- A $108-million U.S. arms sale to Taiwan has cleared its most recent hurdle but some critics say it is not enough to help the East Asian democracy defend itself from an attack by China.
U.S. Senate committee files annual defense bill with Taiwan provisions CNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday filed its draft of an annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes provisions to strengthen defense-related engagement with Taiwan.
Ex-U.S. defense chief calls on Taiwan to extend military service CNA 19 Jul 2022 -- Visiting former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Tuesday called on Taiwan's government to extend its existing four-month mandatory military training for conscripts to at least one year and to include women in such training in order to build a stronger defense against possible Chinese invasion.
U.S. should 'move away' from strategic ambiguity: ex-Pentagon chief CNA 19 Jul 2022 -- Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) Tuesday that Washington should "move away" from its long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan.
MOFA unable to confirm Taiwan visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi CNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday said it had received no information about a planned visit to Taiwan by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in August recently reported by foreign media.
MOFA rebukes incoming EU-China envoy for 'reunification' remark CNA 19 Jul 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterated Tuesday that "only the people of Taiwan can determine its future," after the European Union's incoming ambassador to China indicated support for "peaceful reunification" in an interview with a Spanish newspaper.
China vows 'forceful measures' if US House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan Press TV 19 Jul 2022 -- China's foreign ministry on Tuesday warned that Beijing would take "forceful measures" if US House speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Chinese Taipei in August as reported by sections of US media.
China urges U.S. to revoke arms sales plan to Taiwan People's Daily 19 Jul 2022 -- China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and urges the United States to revoke the arms sales plan, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said here Monday.
China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 19 Jul 2022
Taiwan reports 18,003 new COVID-19 cases, 48 deaths CNA 18 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 18,003 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all but 454 of which were domestic infections, and 48 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 2 new domestic BA.5 subvariant cases CNA 18 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported two new local cases of the BA.5 Omicron subvariant of the COVID-19 virus on Monday, with both having been infected after carrying out airport pickups, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 24,325 new COVID-19 cases, 73 deaths CNA 17 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 24,325 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but 129 of which were domestic infections, and 73 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 25,296 new COVID-19 cases, 72 deaths CNA 16 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 25,296 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, all but 45 of which were domestic infections, and 72 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Biden admin's 5th arms sale to Taiwan slammed for double dealing Global Times 16 Jul 2022 -- The US on Friday (US time) announced the fourth arms sale to the island of Taiwan in 2022 - the fifth total under the Joe Biden administration - despite the Taiwan question has been repeatedly mentioned in several recent China-US high-level meetings which showed consensus for avoiding escalating tension.
US approves potential sale of military assistance to Chinese Taipei Press TV 16 Jul 2022 -- The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of military technical assistance to Chinese Taipei worth an estimated $108 million, the Pentagon says, amid a long-living feud between China and the self-ruled island.
U.S. announces US$108 million sale of tank equipment, support to Taiwan CNA 16 Jul 2022 -- The United States government has greenlit a proposed US$108 million sale of technical support and equipment of tanks and combat vehicles to Taiwan, the fourth arms sale to the country approved by Washington this year.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) - Blanket Order Contractor Technical Assistance Support DSCA 15 Jul 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 Blanket Order Contractor Technical Assistance Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $108 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
U.S. House passes defense bill with Taiwan provisions CNA 15 Jul 2022 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed an annual defense policy bill with provisions to reinforce the partnership between Washington and Taipei, including requiring the U.S. president to invite Taiwan to join an upcoming U.S.-led military exercise in the region.
Mainland denounces DPP's sinister aim of damaging cross-Strait relations People's Daily 15 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for its sinister intention of deliberately obstructing exchanges of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait and damaging cross-Strait relations.
Taiwan reports 25,310 new COVID-19 cases, 114 deaths CNA 15 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 25,310 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, all but 87 of which were domestic infections, and 114 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan records first community spread of BA.5: CECC CNA 15 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported its first case of the Omicron offshoot BA.5 spreading in the community recently, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 27,684 new COVID-19 cases, 89 deaths CNA 14 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 27,684 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, all but 87 of which were domestic infections, and 89 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Top political advisor calls on Taiwan compatriots to stand firmly on right side of history People's Daily 14 Jul 2022 -- China's top political advisor Wang Yang on Wednesday called on Taiwan compatriots to gain a clear understanding of the overall trend of cross-Strait relations and stand firmly on the right side of history.
DPP warned not to use mainland patrol vessel for political manipulation People's Daily 14 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority to stop using the mainland's patrol vessel Haixun 06 to bring about political manipulation and confusion.
Taiwan reports 29,911 new COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths CNA 13 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 29,911 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all but 62 of which were domestic infections, and 49 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Chinese top diplomat says one-China principle is the mainstay of stabilizing Taiwan Straits at ASEAN Secretariat Global Times 12 Jul 2022 -- The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests and the one-China principle is the mainstay of stabilizing the Taiwan Straits, emphasized Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday at ASEAN Secretariat, when asked about the root cause of the current tension across the Taiwan Straits.
Taiwan reports 31,297 new COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths CNA 12 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 31,297 new cases of COVID-19, all but 145 of which were domestic infections, and 60 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports second case of monkeypox CNA 12 Jul 2022 -- A second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday, specifying that it was another imported infection.
Chinese frigate spotted off Hualien CNA 12 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese military ship was spotted 35 nautical miles off Hualien Port in eastern Taiwan around noon on Sunday, a military source told CNA Tuesday.
Analysts: China's Taiwan Strategy Signals Growing Resolve to Unify VOA 12 Jul 2022 -- A strategy outlined this month by China for Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, shows the Communist government's resolve in unifying the two sides without making any new threats, experts say.
Taiwan reports 19,131 new COVID-19 cases, 96 deaths CNA 11 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 19,131 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all but 80 of which were domestic infections, and 96 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Respect for Beijing's Sovereignty Over Taiwan 'Test of International Credibility' for US, China Says Sputnik 11 Jul 2022 -- As part of the negotiations to normalize diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1979, the United States accepted the "One China Principle" and recognized Beijing's position that Taiwan is a part of China. However, it has continued to informally support Taiwan's continued autonomy from Beijing.
China's first large-scale patrol vessel in Taiwan Straits commissioned, 'enhances emergency response to accidents in region' Global Times 11 Jul 2022 -- The Haixun 06, the first large vessel designated to patrol and provide services in the Taiwan Straits, was officially assigned to the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration on Monday, with Chinese experts noting that the commissioning of the vessel will further improve the level of emergency response to accidents in the region.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry denies providing Ukraine with mortar shells CNA 10 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) denied Sunday that the country has provided Ukraine with 60 millimeter mortar shells, as reported in a recent article by a Ukrainian news agency.
Taiwan reports 27,844 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths CNA 10 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 27,844 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but 136 of which were domestic infections, and 71 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan conducts test launch of hybrid sounding rocket CNA 10 Jul 2022 -- Taiwanese researchers conducted a successful test flight on Sunday of the second-stage propulsion system of the indigenous HTTP-3A sounding rocket, which could be used in the future to carry miniature communications satellites into orbit.
Han Kuang live-fire drills to focus on defense of Taipei Port CNA 10 Jul 2022 -- The live-fire component of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises is scheduled to start on July 25 and last until July 29, with the main focus to be the protection of Taipei Port against an attack by China, a Taiwan military officer said Sunday.
Extremely dangerous for U.S. senators to connive at, support "Taiwan independence": spokesperson People's Daily 09 Jul 2022 -- Some U.S. senators' erroneous words and acts that interfered in China's internal affairs and connived at and supported "Taiwan independence" separatist activities are extremely dangerous, a mainland spokesperson said Friday.
Taiwan reports 28,135 new COVID-19 cases, 94 deaths CNA 09 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 28,135 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday -- 28,028 domestic and 107 imported infections -- as well as 94 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
DPP, KMT condemn Chinese aircraft for crossing Taiwan Strait median line CNA 09 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) on Saturday strongly denounced China for flying warplanes across the median line of the Taiwan Strait in northern Taiwan the previous day, reaffirming their resolution to defend the nation's security.
Long-Simmering Tensions Flare Over Disputed Senkaku Islands in East China Sea VOA 08 Jul 2022 -- Long-simmering tensions are flaring over the Senkaku Islands, an uninhabited archipelago located in the East China Sea known as Diaoyu by China and Diaoyutai by Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 30,477 new COVID-19 cases, 131 deaths CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 30,477 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, all but 163 of which were domestic infections, and 131 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan condemns China after warplanes breach median line CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) condemned China for harming regional peace and stability after its warplanes "intentionally breached" the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday.
PLA holds joint drills around Taiwan over US senator visit: Chinese military Global Times 08 Jul 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in response to a US senator's recent visit to the island, both the Chinese military and the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday, while the Taiwan Affairs Office expressed opposition to the US' interfering with the Taiwan question.
China military holds combat exercises around Taiwan as US senator visits Press TV 08 Jul 2022 -- China's military says it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols, and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan as a senior US senator visited the self-ruled island.
PLA Eastern Theater Command organizes joint security patrol and combat drills around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 08 Jul 2022 -- Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), said on Friday that the PLA Eastern Theater Command has recently organized joint combat-readiness security patrols and combat training exercises involving troops of multiple services and arms in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Island.
China's Military Ready to Prevent Attempts to Achieve 'Taiwan Independence' Sputnik 08 Jul 2022 -- China's military maintains full-time combat readiness to stop attempts by outside forces to achieve so-called Taiwan independence, the Chinese defense ministry said on Friday.
Defense Ministry spokesperson condemns US lawmakers' visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 08 Jul 2022 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) answered press questions Friday on the recent visit to Taiwan paid by US Florida Senator, Republican Rick Scott, saying that China is firmly opposed to the US senator's visit to China's Taiwan region.
Premier underlines Taiwan's will to fight in meet with U.S. senator CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) told visiting U.S. Senator Rick Scott that the people of Taiwan would not recoil in the face of Chinese ambition to annex the island, during a meeting in Taipei Friday.
U.S. should work with partners to help Taiwan defend freedoms: U.S. senator CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- The United States should work with its partners to help Taiwan defend freedoms, former Governor of Florida and current U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who is on a three-day visit to Taipei, said on Friday, while meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).
Late former prime minister saw the fates of Taiwan, Japan as bound together Radio Free Asia 08 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on Friday, once remarked: "If Taiwan has a problem, then so do Japan and the United States."
Taiwan condemns 'violence' following shooting of Japan's Shinzo Abe CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Friday condemned what she called "violent and illegal" action in response to the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in western Japan earlier in the day.
Former Japan leader Abe remembered as a friend to Taiwan after death CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- The death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, extolled by many in Taiwan for his consistent support in the face of Chinese aggression, has been met with grief and mourning from those across the country's political spectrum.
Taiwan reports 31,462 new COVID-19 cases, 105 deaths CNA 07 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 31,462 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, all but 98 of which were domestic infections, and 105 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan raises weekly arrivals cap, loosens pre-entry PCR requirement CNA 07 Jul 2022 -- The current weekly cap of 25,000 visitor arrivals has been raised to 40,000 with immediate effect and pre-entry COVID-19 PCR test requirements for certain groups of people will soon be removed, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Thursday.
Taiwan reports 34,577 new COVID-19 cases, 95 deaths CNA 06 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 34,577 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all but 78 of which were domestic infections, and 95 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports first domestic BA.5 subvariant cases CNA 06 Jul 2022 -- Two Taichung residents have become the first reported domestic cases of the BA.5 Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 in Taiwan after they contracted the disease from family members returning from overseas, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
450,000 doses of Moderna vaccine for under-6s arrive in Taiwan CNA 06 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan took delivery of a shipment of 450,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged between 6 months and 5 years on Wednesday morning, according to the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
European Parliament supports Taiwan's international participation CNA 06 Jul 2022 -- The European Parliament voted to pass a resolution on Wednesday, in which it expressed support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.
Hong Kong dumps 200kg of Taiwan mangoes, citing COVID virus concerns CNA 06 Jul 2022 -- Hong Kong authorities said Wednesday that they had recalled and disposed of 200 kilograms of mangoes imported from Taiwan, after one sample fruit in the shipment was found to be contaminated with the COVID-19 virus.
So-called San Francisco Peace Treaty illegal, invalid: Chinese FM Global Times 06 Jul 2022 -- The so-called San Francisco Peace Treaty was illegal and invalid, and the Chinese govt will never recognize it, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, noting that a Taiwan-related article written by a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) deliberately confused right and wrong and incited Taiwan secessionists to seek independence with US support.
Taiwan affirms Diaoyutai claim after Chinese, Russian ships found nearby CNA 05 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reaffirmed the country's sovereignty claim over the Diaoyutai Islands on Tuesday, after Japan, which controls the islands in the East China Sea, accused Chinese and Russian warships of operating near the disputed islands.
Beijing Defends Actions of Chinese Patrol Vessels Near Disputed Islands Sputnik 05 Jul 2022 -- China considers as fully lawful the actions of its coast guard boats against Japanese fishing vessels in the waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands, known as the Diaoyu Islands in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.
Taiwan reports 36,015 new COVID-19 cases, 103 deaths CNA 05 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 36,015 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, all but 101 of which were domestic infections, and 103 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China has 'no right to interfere' in Taiwan-U.K. trade talks: MOFA CNA 05 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the nation's trade engagement with other countries is not subject to China's approval, after Beijing reportedly issued a warning to the United Kingdom over its recent trade talks with a top Taiwanese trade official.
Taiwan reports 23,118 new COVID-19 cases, 69 deaths CNA 04 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 23,118 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all but 73 of which were domestic infections, and 69 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children CNA 04 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan received a shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 on Monday, the final batch of the vaccine it had ordered this year, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said.
Taiwan to maintain current border rules in light of new subvariants CNA 04 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan will maintain its current border restrictions, including a weekly arrivals cap of 25,000, for the time being, due to concerns over rising case numbers globally and the newest Omicron subvariants, Cabinet spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng (羅秉成) said Monday.
COVID-19 cases decline at slower pace in northern Taiwan: CECC CNA 04 Jul 2022 -- COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Taiwan, with the number of new cases declining at a slower pace in northern parts of the country mainly because of an increase in the movement of people and a reduction in confirmed cases, Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) spokesman Chuang Jen-hsiang (莊人祥) said Monday.
Taiwan Navy could take delivery of locally-made landing platform dock in Sept: source CNA 04 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan-made Yushan landing platform dock (LDP) is scheduled to be delivered to the nation's Navy as early as September if its soon-to-be-launched sea trial proves to be a success, a military source told CNA on Monday.
Taiwan thanks Palau leader for supportive remarks at U.N. forum CNA 04 Jul 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed gratitude toward Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. on Monday for his pro-Taiwan remarks at a recently-concluded United Nations conference, after China blocked the participation of Taiwanese members of the Palau and Tuvalu delegations to the event.
Taiwan reports 32,681 new COVID-19 cases, 88 deaths CNA 03 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 32,681 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but 114 of which were domestic infections, and 88 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan Army to hold 3-day live-fire chopper drill CNA 03 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan's Army will begin a live-fire exercise in Pingtung County on Monday, featuring all of its helicopters models, to test its combat readiness, according to a military source.
Taiwan reports 34,827 new COVID-19 cases, 96 deaths CNA 02 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 34,827 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with all but 79 being domestic infections, and 96 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New bill could speed up U.S. weapons shipments to Taiwan: experts CNA 02 Jul 2022 -- A new U.S. Congressional bill seeking to improve the transparency of weapons sales to Taiwan could have a significant impact on the timely delivery of arms shipments from Washington, according to defense experts.
U.S. lawmakers sponsor bill to monitor delivery of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan CNA 02 Jul 2022 -- Two members of the United States House of Representatives have introduced a bill to Congress that seeks to track and expedite deliveries of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, amid growing tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
Air Force's rescue choppers carry out first-ever live-fire drills: Source CNA 02 Jul 2022 -- Two Sikorsky Black Hawk UH-60M helicopters from the Air Force's Air Rescue Group conducted live-fire drills in Penghu County from June 27-28, a military source told CNA Saturday.
U.K., New Zealand affirm importance of maintaining stability in Taiwan Strait CNA 02 Jul 2022 -- The United Kingdom and New Zealand are committed to a stable Indo-Pacific and emphasize the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, the prime ministers of the two countries said in a joint statement on Friday.
Taiwan reports 35,800 new COVID-19 cases, 121 deaths CNA 01 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan reported 35,800 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, with all but 101 being domestic infections, and 121 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan records low excess mortality rate during COVID-19 pandemic CNA 01 Jul 2022 -- Taiwan has recorded the world's second lowest excess mortality rate -- a way to evaluate the efficacy of disease control -- during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday, citing British newspaper The Economist.
Taiwan will not shy away from 'authoritarian intrusion': Tsai CNA 01 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) told a global party congress on Thursday that the people of Taiwan are determined to defend democracy despite increasing threats from China and would not cave into "authoritarian intrusion."
MAC urges Taiwanese not to attend Straits Forum in China CNA 01 Jul 2022 -- Taiwanese have been urged by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan's top government agency that handles cross-Taiwan Strait affairs, not to attend the upcoming Straits Forum in China, with the MAC warning that China could use the annual forum to intensify its "United Front" campaign against Taiwan.
Taiwan expresses concern over Hong Kong's diminishing freedoms CNA 01 Jul 2022 -- As Beijing and Hong Kong authorities marked the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China Friday, Taiwan's government and political parties expressed concern over deteriorating freedoms in the territory under China's tightened rule.
Taiwan hits out at Hong Kong's vanishing freedoms, vows to protect its sovereignty Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2022 -- Democratic Taiwan on Friday said freedom had "vanished" in Hong Kong, as concerns were raised internationally over a political crackdown in the city after just 25 years of Chinese rule.

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