August 2022 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports new 34,623 COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths CNA 31 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 34,623 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan Pilots, Cabin Crews Bemoan Stringent COVID Restrictions VOA 31 Aug 2022 -- The flight crews at one of Taiwan's main airline carriers have voiced frustration about continued COVID-19 policies that require them to adhere to some of the strictest quarantine and testing requirements in the world.
Taiwan plans to buy more HIMARS from U.S. after ditching Paladin plan CNA 31 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military has decided to allocate funds to buy more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) M142 launchers from the United States after cancelling its original plan to purchase M109A6 "Paladin" self-propelled howitzers, according to its proposed defense budget for 2023.
Kinmen troops fire live rounds at intruding drones CNA 31 Aug 2022 -- Army units in Kinmen County fired live rounds in the direction of Chinese drones flying in the airspace of the offshore county, on three separate occasions and in different locations, Wednesday evening.
MND details China's 'grey zone' warfare tactics against Taiwan CNA 31 Aug 2022 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detailed "gray zone" tactics employed by China to conduct reconnaissance around the Republic of China (Taiwan) and its outlying islands in a report to the Legislature Wednesday, underscoring the government's request for an increase in the national defense budget to facilitate the rollout of more effective countermeasures.
Taiwan's president orders 'strong measures' as troops fire at Chinese drone Radio Free Asia 31 Aug 2022 -- Taiwanese troops shot live rounds at a Chinese drone spotted intruding into the airspace of Kinmen County for the first time, the Kinmen Defense Command said.
Taiwan soldiers fire shots to expel Chinese drones CNA 31 Aug 2022 -- Taiwanese soldiers stationed on islands close to China's coast fired shots Tuesday to expel Chinese commercial drones, the first more aggressive response the military has taken against the recent drone incursions.
US plans missile sales to Taiwan in 'escalation of provocation' after Pelosi visit; 'drain every last drop of blood from island before reunification' Global Times 31 Aug 2022 -- The US is reportedly planning to sell an arms package involving anti-ship and air-to-air missiles worth $1.1 billion to the island of Taiwan only weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to the island, a move analysts said on Tuesday is yet another ill-intended provocation that will only escalate tensions.
Taiwan reports 31,488 new COVID-19 cases, 27 deaths CNA 30 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 31,488 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
President asks military to strengthen Chinese drone incursion response CNA 30 Aug 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday said she has instructed the armed forces to take "strong countermeasures" when necessary to protect Taiwan's airspace, in response to frequent Chinese drone incursions, amid widespread criticism the military has done little to counter such incidents.
China's drone incursions to set new normal unacceptable: U.S. official CNA 30 Aug 2022 -- The United States will not accept Chinese maneuvers that attempt to establish a new normal across the Taiwan Strait, a White House official said Monday about recent drone incursions from China to Taiwan's offshore islands.
Taiwan island's weak defense exposed amid mainland civilian drones' Kinmen excursion Global Times 30 Aug 2022 -- There is no need to make a fuss about Chinese mainland drones flying above Taiwan-administered Kinmen, which is Chinese territory, experts stressed as Taiwan authorities said they had fired warning shots at a Chinese mainland drone.
Taiwan threatens to shoot down Chinese drones following further incursions Radio Free Asia 30 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military will begin shooting down Chinese drones that intrude into the airspace of its outlying islands, the defense ministry in Taipei announced, while a White House National Security Council spokesman said the U.S. "will not accept" the new normal imposed by China in the Taiwan Strait.
Arizona governor on 3-day visit to Taiwan: MOFA CNA 30 Aug 2022 -- Governor Doug Ducey of the American state of Arizona arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a three-day visit, during which he will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said.
US' plan to sell missiles to Taiwan island after Pelosi's visit slammed as provocative, futile Global Times 30 Aug 2022 -- The US is reportedly planning to sell an arms package involving anti-ship and air-to-air missiles worth $1.1 billion to the island of Taiwan only weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to the island, a move analysts said on Tuesday is yet another ill-intended provocation that will only escalate tensions in the region.
China: Uninterrupted US arms sale to Taiwan violates 'one-China' principle Press TV 30 Aug 2022 -- China has strongly condemned the US government's new plan to export arms worth $1.1 billion to Chinese Taipei, saying any military contact with the self-ruled island violates the "one China" principle.
Beijing Accuses Taipei, Washington of Provoking Tensions in Taiwan Strait Sputnik 30 Aug 2022 -- Taipei and Washington are trying to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait in an attempt to aid separatist forces in gaining independence of the island with the help of the United States, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday.
US official warns Taiwanese they may face similar fate as Uyghurs in China Radio Free Asia 30 Aug 2022 -- The head of a U.S. agency that monitors religious freedom around the world warned Tuesday that Taiwanese may face a similar fate to the persecuted Uyghurs in western China's Xinjiang region if Beijing invades the democratic island nation.
White House Says US Committed to One China Policy After Taiwan Shoots at Chinese Drone Sputnik 30 Aug 2022 -- The United States remains committed to the One China Policy, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday, after Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which approached a Taiwanese-controlled islet.
Biden plans to sell Taiwan US$1.1 billion in weapons: U.S. media CNA 30 Aug 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden plans to propose the sale of a US$1.1 billion weapons package to Taiwan that includes 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported Monday.
Taiwan reports 20,448 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths CNA 29 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 20,448 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives shipment of 600,000 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines CNA 29 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan took delivery Monday of a shipment of over 600,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which will be prioritized for use as booster shots for children aged 12-17, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Army publishes four-step response to Chinese drone intrusions CNA 29 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Army has released a four-step standard response to incursions by Chinese drones after spotting one near a small islet in frontline Kinmen County on Monday, amid widespread criticism that it has done little to counter such incidents.
U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid Chinese air incursions Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2022 -- Two U.S. warships made a transit through the Taiwan Strait on the same day China flew 23 aircraft into areas around Taiwan in a continuous attempt to "normalize" such activities.
Taiwan's Top Official on China Policy to Visit US Amid Tensions VOA 29 Aug 2022 -- The head of Taiwan's China policymaking Mainland Affairs Council (MAC,) Chiu Tai-san, will visit the United States in early September to meet officials and speak at two Washington think tank events with a focus on relations across the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing: US Constantly Flexing Muscles by Sending Warships in Taiwan Strait Sputnik 29 Aug 2022 -- The United States is constantly flexing its muscles by sending warships to the Taiwan Strait under the pretext of freedom of navigation, thus deliberately undermining peace and stability in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Monday.
Two U.S. warships sail through Taiwan Strait CNA 28 Aug 2022 -- Two U.S. warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait early Sunday 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.
US Navy warships enter Taiwan Strait amid tension with China Press TV 28 Aug 2022 -- Two US Navy warships have entered the Taiwan Strait in what is America's first such naval transit since a controversial visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-declared island increased tension.
US' old warships sailing through Taiwan Straits can't deter PLA at all, only confirms US' hostility toward China's reunification Global Times 28 Aug 2022 -- The US on Sunday, more than 20 days after the PLA's massive military drills encircled Taiwan island to respond to the provocative visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island, sent two Ticonderoga-class cruisers to sail through Taiwan Straits, with the PLA announcing that the entire passage of the US warships have been monitored and everything is under control.
PLA on high alert over two US warships through the Taiwan Straits, ready to thwart any provocation: spokesperson Global Times 28 Aug 2022 -- The PLA Eastern Theater Command is monitoring the entire passage of the USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville through the Taiwan Straits and has everything under control. Troops remain on high alert, ready to thwart any provocation: spokesperson
PLA Eastern Theater Command spokesperson remarks on US warships' transit through Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 28 Aug 2022 -- The USS Antietam and the USS Chancellorsville, two US guided-missile cruisers, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on August 28 and hyped it up publicly. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted security tracking and monitoring of the US warships' passage in the whole course, and had all movements of the two US warships under control, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement released on Sunday.
China Puts Military on Alert After US Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Sputnik 28 Aug 2022 -- Beijing has reportedly slammed the US Navy's "freedom of navigation" missions in the Taiwan Strait as provocations, which the Chinese government claims ride roughshod over China's territorial integrity.
Taiwanese Defense Ministry Says China Deployed 8 Ships and 23 Planes Near Island Sputnik 28 Aug 2022 -- Eight ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), as well as 23 planes, have been detected near Taiwan, the defense ministry said on Sunday.
Army fires warning flares at Chinese drone spotted in Kinmen CNA 28 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's army has fired warning flares after a Chinese drone was spotted over a small island in Kinmen County, rekindling the debate about how the military should deal with intrusions by drones in Taiwan's airspace.
China trip was made to help Taiwanese people: KMT vice chair CNA 28 Aug 2022 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言) said his recently concluded 17-day trip to China was aimed at looking after the needs of Taiwanese people based in the country, following his return to Taiwan Saturday.
Taiwan reports 26,765 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths CNA 28 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 26,765 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 25,901 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths CNA 27 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 25,901 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
13 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 27 Aug 2022 -- A total of 21 Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships were detected in areas around Taiwan on Saturday, including 13 warplanes that flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
Interview: Chip magnate Richard Tsao comes home to Taiwan to fight the communists Radio Free Asia 27 Aug 2022 -- The founder of a major Taiwanese chip-founder has reapplied for nationality of the democratic island after naturalizing as a citizen of Singapore, saying he wants to help in the fight against the military threat from Beijing.
Taiwan, U.S. sign 6-year military helicopter maintenance deal CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- The Ministry of National Defense and the American Institute in Taiwan recently signed a six-year, NT$1.36 billion (US$45.03 million) deal for the maintenance of military helicopters in Tainan, according to a military source.
Bill to provide Taiwan arms meant to "send a warning" to Beijing: Blackburn CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- United States Senator Marsha Blackburn, who is on a visit to Taipei, said Friday that a bill she introduced to the U.S. Congress in July was aimed at deterring Beijing from taking aggressive military activities against Taiwan.
U.S. politicians continue to visit Taiwan in the face of Chinese anger Radio Free Asia 26 Aug 2022 -- Senator Marsha Blackburn became the latest senior U.S. politician to visit Taiwan in August despite protests and warnings from Beijing.
Visiting U.S. senator calls for preserving Taiwan's independence CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- United States Senator Marsha Blackburn, a vocal critic of China's government, said at a meeting Friday with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) that it was important for other democracies to support Taiwan as it works to preserve its independence and freedom.
Visiting U.S. senator hoping to strengthen partnerships with Taiwan CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- Visiting United States Senator Marsha Blackburn said late Thursday that she is looking forward to learning more about the needs of Taiwan to better strengthen the partnerships between the U.S. and the island nation.
KMT vice chairman meets with Chinese Taiwan affairs official CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言) met with a senior Chinese Taiwan affairs official Thursday in Shanghai, exchanging views on how to improve cross-strait relations, the KMT said Friday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on US Senator's Visit to Taiwan PRC MofA 26 Aug 2022
Taiwan's expanding defense budget only makes US arms dealers richer instead of really helping the island: expert Global Times 26 Aug 2022 -- Citing "threats" from the mainland, Taiwan island authorities have passed the largest yearly budget in 22 years on Thursday with the defense budget for the next year reaching NT$415 billion ($13.7 billion), showing a nearly 13 percent year-on-year increase. But experts warned that this could only make US arms dealers get richer instead of helping the island fight against the mainland as the military capacity gap is too big between the two sides.
China Announces Military Drills Near Taiwan as New US Delegation Arrives on Island Sputnik 26 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday announced the launch of new military exercises in Taiwanese waters and airspace over reports of a new US delegation's visit to the island.
15 Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line during U.S. Senator visit CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- A total of 35 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval ships were detected in areas around Taiwan on Friday, of which 15 warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA conducts realistic combat exercise as US senator met with Tsai in Taiwan island Global Times 26 Aug 2022 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized a multi-service and arms joint combat-readiness patrol and realistic combat exercise in the seas and airspace around the island of Taiwan, the Eastern Theater Command of the PLA announced on Friday afternoon, hours after US Senator Marsha Blackburn met with Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen, discussing issues like regional security and semiconductor supply chains in a three-day visit.
PLA Eastern Theater Command organizes joint security patrol and combat drills around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 26 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has in the past few days carried out joint combat-readiness security patrols and combat training exercises involving troops of multiple services and arms in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island, according to the WeChat official account of the Eastern Theater Command on August 26.
China conducts fresh military drills around Taiwan as tensions grow Press TV 26 Aug 2022 -- China has reportedly conducted military exercises around Taiwan as tensions grow over US provocations, including visits by top American officials to Taipei.
Taiwan reports 26,761 new COVID-19 cases, 45 deaths CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 26,761 new cases of COVID-19 and 45 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Spokesperson denounces DPP's attempts to pursue "Taiwan independence" by soliciting external support People's Daily 26 Aug 2022 -- The attempts by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to pursue "Taiwan independence" by soliciting the support of external forces will not impede China's path to reunification and national rejuvenation, a mainland spokesperson said on Thursday.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn arrives in Taiwan for 3-day visit CNA 26 Aug 2022 -- United States Senator Marsha Blackburn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, arrived in Taiwan Thursday night for a three-day visit that will include meetings with top Taiwan government officials.
Taiwan reports 27,275 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths CNA 25 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 27,275 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Senator Marsha Blackburn arrives in Taiwan, escalating tensions with China Press TV 25 Aug 2022 -- A US lawmaker on the Senate Commerce and Armed Services committees has landed in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) on the third visit by an American dignitary this month, escalating further tensions with China.
Taiwan to deploy UAV defense system to tackle China drone incursions CNA 25 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan has successfully developed an indigenous remote-controlled drone defense system, and it will first be deployed in the nation's outlying islands to counter hostile drone incursions, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday, after a video emerged showing Taiwanese soldiers throwing rocks at a drone near a sentinel station on one of the islands.
Cabinet approves NT$2.71 trillion 2023 central government budget CNA 25 Aug 2022 -- The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a NT$2.71 trillion (US$90.01 billion) central government general budget plan for fiscal 2023, with proposed spending on national defense increasing by 12.9 percent to NT$415.1 billion amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan vows to improve defenses after soldiers throw rocks at Chinese drone Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense "will install a drone defense system next year" after a "humiliating" video showing Taiwanese soldiers throwing rocks at a hovering drone in Kinmen County emerged on Chinese social media, the ministry said late Wednesday.
Emboldened by Western support, Taiwan announces record military budget Press TV 25 Aug 2022 -- Emboldened by expressions of support by the United States and other Western countries, Chinese Taipei has announced a record military budget, in what would further raise tensions with Beijing.
MOFA thanks allies for joint statement condemning Chinese threats CNA 25 Aug 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its gratitude on Thursday to 12 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies for issuing a joint statement calling on the international community to urge China to immediately cease its "dangerous actions" around Taiwan and refrain from making attempts to alter the status quo.
U.S., China mum on high-level talks with rumored Taiwan focus CNA 25 Aug 2022 -- In an unusual move, a press readout was not issued for an Aug. 23 meeting between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and China's chief envoy in Washington Qin Gang (秦剛), which reportedly focused on Taiwan.
KMT voices concerns over drills in meeting with Chinese official CNA 25 Aug 2022 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言) on Wednesday expressed concerns of Taiwan's public over China's recent military live-fire drills around Taiwan during a meeting with China's top Taiwan affairs negotiator Zhang Zhijun (張志軍), the KMT said in a statement issued late that day.
China warns Canada over planned visit by lawmakers to Taiwan Press TV 25 Aug 2022 -- China has warned Canada over a planned visit by Canadian parliamentarians to Chinese Taipei, threatening to take "forceful measures" if Ottawa interferes in Beijing's affairs regarding the self-ruled island.
Some Facts About Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Global Times 25 Aug 2022 -- "Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi made a provocative visit to China's Taiwan region recently in disregard of the Chinese side's stern warnings."
China lays out 11 facts to firmly rebut US chicanery on Taiwan question after Pelosi's provocative trip Global Times 25 Aug 2022 -- After China-US relations seriously worsen due to the provocative trip to Taiwan made by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month, Washington, instead of reflecting on its own mistakes and correcting them, continues to provoke China with the latest reported trip by US lawmakers to Taiwan on Thursday night.
Indian Navy Prepared to Ensure 'Maritime Security' In Case of War Over Taiwan, Says Vice-Admiral Sputnik 25 Aug 2022 -- The member of the US-led Quad group has expressed concern over tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The Indian Foreign Ministry called for de-escalation of tensions and "avoidance" of actions that might alter the status quo this month.
Army confirms authenticity of Kinmen photo taken by Chinese drone CNA 24 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Army on Wednesday confirmed that a close-range aerial photograph of two soldiers manning a guardhouse in Kinmen County's Lieyu Township was taken by a Chinese civilian-operated drone.
Taipei Detects 13 Chinese Aircraft, 4 Vessels in Taiwan Strait Sputnik 24 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwanese armed forces pm Wednesday detected 13 Chinese aircraft and four military vessels in the eastern part of the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait, the island's defense ministry said.
KMT denies vice chair meeting with China's top Taiwan affairs official CNA 24 Aug 2022 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言), who is on a multi-city visit to China to meet with Taiwanese who live and work there, will not meet with Liu Jieyi (劉結一), director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, KMT Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) said Wednesday.
Taiwan is China's Taiwan and Taiwan question is China's domestic affairs: China's Defense Minister Global Times 24 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan is China's Taiwan and the Taiwan question is China's domestic affairs, said China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe during a video speech at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting on Wednesday, noting that China appreciates the more than 170 countries and international organizations that support China's condemnation of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island earlier this month.
Taiwan Straits has entered a more dangerous and fragile new stage featuring long-term confrontation, but windows of peaceful reunification are not completely closed: experts Global Times 24 Aug 2022 -- In the context of the great power game between China and the US, the situation across the Taiwan Straits has entered a more dangerous and fragile new stage featuring long-term confrontation, experts on the Taiwan question said. They noted that the new stage would also be a preparation and transition period for the mainland to further create conditions for the final settlement of the Taiwan question.
Taiwan's Kinmen serves as a reminder of China's aggression Radio Free Asia 24 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's frontline island of Kinmen was once again in the headlines when President Tsai Ing-wen paid tribute this week to the soldiers and civilians who "operated in solidarity and safeguarded Taiwan" 64 years ago.
US Will Continue to Support Taiwan, Seeks Constructive Dialogue With China - State Dept. Sputnik 24 Aug 2022 -- The United States will continue supporting Taiwan in accordance with the One China policy, while seeking an "open and constructive" dialogue with Beijing, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said on Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 28,570 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths CNA 24 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 28,570 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Omicron subvariant-induced outbreak forecast to peak earlier: CECC CNA 24 Aug 2022 -- The recent surge in new COVID-19 cases induced by the Omicron subvariant BA. 5 is expected to peak in mid or late September, around 10 days earlier than originally expected, the Central Epidemic Commander Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 26,382 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths CNA 23 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 26,382 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
President Tsai visits troops in charge of monitoring Chinese drills CNA 23 Aug 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday inspected three military units responsible for monitoring People's Liberation Army (PLA) movements around Taiwan to thank them for their service in the wake of unprecedented Chinese military drills launched earlier this month following a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
President affirms Taiwan's resolve on 64th anniversary of Kinmen bombardment CNA 23 Aug 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said on Tuesday the nation's success in defending an offshore frontline island from Chinese bombardment 64 years ago was a testament that "no threat of any kind could shake the Taiwanese people's resolve to defend their nation," amid the latest round of cross-Strait tensions following a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month.
China's ambition to change status quo must be stopped: Visiting Japan lawmaker CNA 23 Aug 2022 -- Calling China's launches of ballistic missiles in its recent military exercises earlier this month "unacceptable," Japanese parliamentarian Keiji Furuya, who is on a three-day visit to Taiwan, said Tuesday during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) that Beijing's ambition of changing the status quo in the Taiwan Strait must be stopped.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Japanese Lawmaker's Visit to Taiwan PRC MofA 23 Aug 2022
China strongly deplores Japanese lawmaker's Taiwan visit, vows to take strong measures to defend natl sovereignty Global Times 23 Aug 2022 -- China on Tuesday expressed strong condemnation to the visit of a delegation of Japanese lawmakers to China's Taiwan region, calling it an "egregious move", and vowed to take resolute and strong measures to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Taiwan reports 16,911 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths CNA 22 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 16,911 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan raises weekly arrivals cap CNA 22 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan has raised the weekly cap of 40,000 arrivals from abroad to 50,000 with immediate effect because of falling COVID-19 case numbers abroad, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Monday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Visit to Taiwan by Governor of the US State of Indiana PRC MofA 22 Aug 2022
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Wrongful Remarks by US Ambassador to China Concerning the Taiwan Region PRC MofA 22 Aug 2022
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb arrives in Taiwan for 4-day trip CNA 21 Aug 2022 -- Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a four-day visit, making him the first governor from the United States to visit the country since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Sunday.
US governor meets Taiwan president after China drills amid escalating tensions Press TV 22 Aug 2022 -- A US Republican governor has visited Taiwan and met with president Tsai Ing-wen, becoming the latest American official to visit the self-ruled island amid escalating tensions with China.
China lodges stern demarche over US politicians' latest Taiwan visit; 'nation to steadily advance reunification process' amid frequent provocations Global Times 22 Aug 2022 -- Politicians and officials from the US, as well as some other Western countries, keep making or planning more visits to the island of Taiwan to further provoke China, as a delegation including Eric Holcomb, the governor of the US state of Indiana, arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for "trade talks," for which China has made serious demarches, as such provocation caused regional tensions to continue intensifying rather than easing, bringing increasing concerns among the international community.
'It was US, not China' responsible for crisis across Taiwan Straits: Chinese FM refutes US ambassador Global Times 22 Aug 2022 -- It is the US that made provocations first, imposed an avoidable crisis on the Chinese people, and yet falsely accused China of starting the crisis, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday, refuting remarks by the US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns that accused China of overreacting to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's highly-provocative visit to China's Taiwan island and destabilizing the region.
Washington is to blame for tensions in Taiwan Straits People's Daily 22 Aug 2022 -- Days after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region, to which China responded with countermeasures, Washington has been going all out to sling mud at Beijing for being "irresponsible," "overreacting" and "conducting provocative military action."
Interview: Military drills show 'boorish' and 'bullying' China Radio Free Asia 22 Aug 2022 -- Richard Armitage served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for East Asia and Pacific Affairs and assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs in the Ronald Reagan Administration, and deputy secretary of state in the George W. Bush administration. The veteran Asia watcher spoke to Rita Cheng of RF Mandarin about the tension in the Taiwan Strait after a China responded to a visit to the island by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi early this month with massive war games and missile tests.
Taiwan reports 22,397 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths CNA 21 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 22,397 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
KMT vice chairman calls for restart of mini-three links in visit to China CNA 21 Aug 2022 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言), who is on a trip to China to support Taiwanese businessmen there, has urged the two sides of the Taiwan Strait to restart the "mini-three links."
Another US official arrives in Taiwan, escalating tensions with China Press TV 21 Aug 2022 -- The Republican governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, has landed in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), becoming the latest US official to visit the self-ruled island amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Beijing to Hold New Military Drills in East China Sea on August 22, Maritime Authority Says Sputnik 21 Aug 2022 -- Beijing will hold new live-fire military exercises in the East China Sea not far from Zhejiang province in the country's east on August 22, the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) said on Sunday.
Taiwan reports 22,161 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths CNA 20 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 22,161 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan detects local Omicron BA.4 cases, identified as family cluster People's Daily 20 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan has detected two local cases infected with the Omicron BA.4 sub-variant, and they have been identified as a family cluster, said the island's disease monitoring agency on Thursday.
China urges U.S. not to miscalculate resolve to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity People's Daily 20 Aug 2022 -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday urged the U.S. side not to miscalculate China's firm resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Chinese President Reportedly Asked Biden to Prevent Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Sputnik 20 Aug 2022 -- Beijing also issued strongly-worded statements publicly warning the US against allowing the US House speaker's trip to the island that China considers a breakaway province.
US, Australia lead joint drills to flex muscles, upend regional stability amid tensions in Taiwan Straits Global Times 19 Aug 2022 -- Exercise Pitch Black, a military drill participated in by the US, Australia and other 15 countries, reportedly started on Friday with the US' purpose being to pull more countries into an anti-China united frontline and show the "unity" of the West to pressure China over the Taiwan question. However, analysts noted that it is impossible for the US to form an alliance through one military exercise as participants have no shared goal and frequent US-led military drills will destabilize the regional environment.
Taiwan tests live missiles as Chinese warship nears the island Radio Free Asia 19 Aug 2022 -- A Taiwanese state-run weapons developer conducted a series of live-fire missile tests on Thursday and Friday as a Chinese warship sailed near the island's east coast, local media reported.
Amid China Tensions, Taiwanese Seek First Aid, Military Training VOA 19 Aug 2022 -- On a weekday afternoon in August, dozens of Taipei residents sit on the floor in a church basement, learning to pack wounds and apply bandages as part of a first aid course that has become more urgent as China intensifies its threats against Taiwan.
China's Expanding Submarine Fleet Makes Experts Worry About Taiwan's Readiness VOA 19 Aug 2022 -- Even to laypeople, the odds of a China-versus-Taiwan underwater faceoff seem unbalanced.
Businesses Wary of China's Military Activity Surrounding Taiwan VOA 19 Aug 2022 -- As Chinese military exercises around Taiwan become the new normal, foreign companies are reassessing the risks and costs of doing business in Taiwan and maintaining supply chains that pass through or near the self-governing island that China considers its territory.
China's necessary response to Lithuania's erroneous acts on Taiwan question 'legitimate, reasonable and lawful': FM Global Times 19 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday that China's necessary response to Lithuania's erroneous acts over the Taiwan question is totally legitimate, reasonable and lawful, and it urged Lithuania to stop chipping away the political foundation of China-Lithuania relations, in response to Lithuania's latest move of summoning a Chinese diplomat in Vilnius to protest Beijing's sanctions against the Baltic country's Deputy Transport Minister Agnė Vaiciukevičiūtė, whose unsanctioned visit to Taiwan island violated the one-China principle.
Taiwan reports 22,819 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths CNA 19 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 22,819 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Border opening dependent on BA.5 COVID cases: CECC CNA 19 Aug 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday said the time frame for implementing a draft plan submitted by the Tourism Bureau for easing COVID-19 border restrictions would depend on a possible surge of new BA.5 cases.
China Announces New Military Drills Off South Coast on August 23 Sputnik 19 Aug 2022 -- China's maritime safety authority in Guangdong province said Friday that a fresh military exercise will be held on August 23 between Macao and Hong Kong, off the southern coast.
Taiwan reports 23,425 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths CNA 18 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 23,425 new cases of COVID-19, all but 337 of which were domestic infections, and 34 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan confirms first domestic cluster of COVID-19 BA.4 subvariant CNA 18 Aug 2022 -- The first domestic cluster infection of the BA.4 Omicron subvariant of the COVID-19 virus has been confirmed in northern Taiwan, within a single family, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.
51 Chinese warplanes, six warships spotted near Taiwan: MND CNA 18 Aug 2022 -- A total of 51 warplanes and six warships from China were spotted in areas around Taiwan as of 5 p.m. Thursday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND), as Taiwan and the United States announced the same day that they would begin formal trade negotiations this fall.
Chinese warship detected near Taiwan missile testing site: Navy CNA 18 Aug 2022 -- A Chinese warship was detected in waters off Green Island on Thursday, when Taiwan was set to begin a new round of missile tests from the nation's eastern coast, according to a military source.
90% of people in Taiwan opposed to Chinese drills: Survey CNA 18 Aug 2022 -- Almost 90 percent of people in Taiwan expressed opposition to the military drills held by China around Taiwan and the firing of missiles near the island, a survey conducted by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) found Thursday.
Taiwan, U.S. to kick off trade negotiations in fall CNA 18 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan and the United States are scheduled to hold the first round of negotiations this fall on an ambitious 11-area trade initiative with the aim of working toward a trade agreement.
Taiwan question bears on basic trust, political foundation of ties, China tells Japan at high-level dialogue Global Times 18 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan question bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations and the basic trust and good faith between the two countries, Chinese top diplomat Yang Jiechi reiterated during a high-level dialogue with Japanese national security advisor Takeo Akiba on Wednesday amid heightened cross-Straits tensions.
Taiwan island's missile tests, US command aircraft's sortie 'no threat to PLA' Global Times 18 Aug 2022 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan island reportedly began a series of live-fire missile tests starting on Thursday, with an E-8C command aircraft of the US military reportedly flying over the Bashi Channel before the tests, a move Taiwan-based media claimed was a "deterrent" to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). However, Chinese mainland military experts said that the remarks were ignorant, as neither the island's missiles nor the US aircraft pose credible threats to the PLA.
China urges U.S. to strictly observe one-China principle People's Daily 18 Aug 2022 -- China on Wednesday urged the United States to draw lessons from history, honor the three China-U.S. joint communiques and strictly observe the one-China principle.
Punitive measures against diehard "Taiwan independence" secessionists have sufficient legal basis: spokesperson People's Daily 18 Aug 2022 -- A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson on Wednesday said that Taiwan is a part of China and there is a sufficient legal basis for China to impose punitive measures on diehard "Taiwan independence" secessionists.
US says will take steps to counter China's activity around Taiwan Press TV 18 Aug 2022 -- The United States says it plans to adopt measures to counter China's military and economic activity around Chinese Taipei, amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
Russia Respecting One China Principle on Taiwan Issue, US Strategy Will Fail - Ministry Sputnik 18 Aug 2022 -- Russia is respecting the One China principle when it comes to Taiwan, Pyotr Ilyichev, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of International Organizations, told Sputnik, adding that the US strategy on the matter will fail.
African Leaders Quick to Address US-China Tensions Over Taiwan VOA 18 Aug 2022 -- A spike in tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan has not gone unnoticed in Africa and has prompted responses that underscore the continent's tilt toward Beijing.
Taiwan reports 24,873 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths CNA 17 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Wednesday reported 24,873 new cases of COVID-19, all but 204 of which were domestic infections, and 33 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan braces for sustained Chinese pressure CNA 17 Aug 2022 -- With Beijing expected to continue flexing its muscles ahead of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) national congress in the autumn, and expert anxieties over the risk of a cross-Taiwan Strait military crisis, the public mood in Taiwan is mixed.
TPP urges government to make plans to counter Chinese blockade CNA 17 Aug 2022 -- The opposition Taiwan People's Party (TPP) has called on the government to expand Taiwan's energy reserves and plan for the possibility that China will hold regular military drills around the island or attempt to impose a blockade.
China is handling 'serious fallout' from Pelosi's visit, US should draw lessons from it: Chinese ambassador to US Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Ambassador to the US said that China is handling the "serious fallout" from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's highly provocative visit to China's Taiwan region despite China's firm opposition and repeated representations, urging the US to draw lessons from it and stop its words and actions that would escalate the tension.
China sternly warns US not to create a bigger crisis, vows to punish offenders: Chinese FM Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- China sternly warns the US not to act rashly or create a bigger crisis, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, stressing that those who offend China will be punished.
U.S. aims to provoke regional instability with Pelosi's Taiwan visit: Putin People's Daily 17 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan is part of a deliberate U.S. strategy to destabilize the situation in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.
China highly appreciates Putin's criticism of Pelosi's provocative Taiwan visit Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- China highly appreciates Russian President Vladimir Putin's criticism of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative Taiwan visit as Putin's position shows China-Russia high-level strategic coordination and the firm support the two countries have rendered each other on issues concerning their core interests, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday.
Russia calls Pelosi's Taiwan visit a 'planned provocation' Radio Free Asia 17 Aug 2022 -- Russia lent China a hand to China's criticism of U.S. policies in the Indo-Pacific, with President Vladimir Putin calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan "a carefully planned provocation."
CH-4 drone makes maiden flight with upgraded engine, longer endurance and heavier loads Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- China's independently developed CH-4 drone with an upgraded domestic heavy-fuel engine has recently completed its maiden flight. The domestic engine enables the updated version of the CH-4 drone to fly at higher altitudes for longer endurance and with heavier loads, said the aircraft's maker on Wednesday.
Maritime authorities issue new warning for Yellow Sea military activity; PLA updates on recent live-fire drills Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- Weihai maritime safety authorities issued a passage warning on early Wednesday morning that military activities will be carried out in parts of the Yellow Sea waters starting from 8:30 am Wednesday to 5 pm Friday, during which vessels are forbidden from entering the waters in question, according to the website of China's Maritime Safety Administration.
US fleet commander's groundless accusation against PLA exercises rebutted; US urged to return to three joint communiqués Global Times 17 Aug 2022 -- Top US fleet commander's accusation against recent military drills of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) near the island of Taiwan is groundless and meaningless, said Chinese international relations experts. The accusation will not make a difference to the situation across the Taiwan Straits like the commander might have wished, they said.
Top office expands list of diehard Taiwan separatists, announces punitive measures 'to make them feel the pain' Global Times 16 Aug 2022 -- China's top office on Taiwan affairs announced on Tuesday new punitive measures on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists including banning them and their family members from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao SARs, and restricting their affiliated institutions from cooperating with relevant organizations and individuals on the mainland. It also included seven new diehard separatists into the mainland's list, who will also face punishment for their egregious deeds in advocating the "Taiwan independence."
Top office on Taiwan affairs announces sanctions on diehard separatists, adding more political figures into the list Global Times 16 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Tuesday announced sanctions on "Taiwan independence" diehards on Chinese mainland's list, adding more political figures such as Bi-khim Hsiao and Koo Li-hsiung into the list of diehard separatists and imposed punitive measures on individuals such as Su Tseng-chang, You Si-kun and Joseph Wu.
China sanctions 7 Taiwanese 'independence diehard' officials amid tensions Press TV 16 Aug 2022 -- China has imposed sanctions on several Taiwanese officials and lawmakers, accusing them of being "independence diehards", amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
Beijing Warns Supporters of Taiwan's Independence They Will Be 'Severely Punished' Sputnik 16 Aug 2022 -- Beijing has called on supporters of Taiwan's independence to "come to their senses" and realize that if they violate the law they will be "severely punished," a spokesperson for the office of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party for Taiwan Affairs said on Tuesday.
China 'overreacting' to peaceful visits to Taiwan: U.S. official CNA 16 Aug 2022 -- The United States on Monday condemned as an "overreaction" China's restart of live-fire exercises around Taiwan the same day that American lawmakers visited Taipei.
China using U.S. lawmakers' visit as excuse for latest drill: Taiwan CNA 16 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that the recent visit to Taiwan by a United States congressional delegation was being used by China as a pretext to stage a new round of live-fire military exercises near Taiwan.
MOFA condemns Chinese sanctions on Taiwan's U.S. envoy, others CNA 16 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has slammed China for blacklisting Taiwan's representative to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) and six others, saying its attempt to intimidate Taiwan activists would only prove to be counterproductive.
China slaps sanctions on 7 'diehard separatist' Taiwan officials Radio Free Asia 16 Aug 2022 -- China announced sanctions against seven Taiwanese officials including Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim, labeling them "diehard separatists."
Taiwan reports 23,172 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths CNA 16 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 23,172 new cases of COVID-19, all but 270 of which were domestic infections, and 16 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists to be sanctioned: spokesperson People's Daily 16 Aug 2022 -- A spokesperson of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Tuesday announced sanctions on "Taiwan independence" diehards on a Chinese mainland's list.
China to take resolute measures to safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity: FM spokesperson People's Daily 16 Aug 2022 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, and handle Taiwan-related issues prudently and properly, saying that China will take resolute and effective measures to safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Taiwan military reviewing PLA tactics applied in recent drills CNA 15 Aug 2022 -- Various units of Taiwan's armed forces have begun reviewing and analyzing the tactics employed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in its recent drills held around the island, a military source said Monday.
U.S. senator praises Taiwan for restraint amid Beijing coercions CNA 15 Aug 2022 -- United States Senator Ed Markey praised Taiwan on Monday during a brief visit for "showing restraint" in response to China's week-long live-fire drills in waters around Taiwan earlier this month in retaliation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
US Urges China Not to Overreact to 'Peaceful Visits' by US Lawmakers to Taiwan VOA 15 Aug 2022 -- The United States said American lawmakers' visits to Taiwan are in line with Washington's long-standing and bipartisan policy, urging China not to overreact to the "peaceful visits" by members of the Congress or to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
US lawmakers visit Taiwan amid renewed Chinese military drills Radio Free Asia 15 Aug 2022 -- China conducted a fresh round of military drills around Taiwan on Monday as another U.S. Congressional delegation visited Taipei and met with President Tsai Ing-wen, just 12 days after the controversial stopover by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
US Congressional Visit to Taiwan Violates PRC's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, Chinese MoD Says Sputnik 15 Aug 2022 -- Earlier, amid soaring tensions with Washington, China kicked off large-scale drills ringing Taiwan in response to a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in violation of agreements underpinning China-US relations.
China resolutely responds to US' continuous provocations on Taiwan question Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- As the US continued its provocation to China by sending a delegation of five lawmakers to China's Taiwan region, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized multi-unit joint combat readiness patrols and real-combat drills in the sea areas and airspace around the Taiwan island on Monday, serving as a firm response and solemn deterrent to the provocation and collusion between the US and the Taiwan island.
The PLA is to crush secessionist attempts for 'Taiwan independence' and external interference amid US lawmakers' sneaky visit: Defense Ministry Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will continue to carry out military exercises and resolutely safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Monday. He expressed China's firm resolve, saying the PLA will resolutely crush any secessionist attempts for "Taiwan independence" and external interference in China's internal affairs.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian remarks on US senator's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, made remarks Monday on the United States Senator Ed Markey's visit to Taiwan. The following is the full text of the remarks:
China: US lawmakers' Taiwan visit exposes Washington's true face as spoiler of peace Press TV 15 Aug 2022 -- China says a visit of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) by a group of American legislators has fully exposed Washington's true face as the spoiler of peace in the strategically-sensitive Taiwan Strait.
China slams new visit to Taiwan by 'opportunist' US lawmakers, vows fresh drills Press TV 15 Aug 2022 -- China has reacted angrily to another visit to Taiwan by a US congressional delegation, warning Washington against "playing with fire," as Beijing announces new military drills around the self-ruled island.
Beijing Launches Second Round of Military Drills Near Taiwan After More US Lawmakers Visit Island Sputnik 15 Aug 2022 -- In a statement on Monday, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), announced a second round of military drills near Taiwan to deter "political tricks" by the United States and authorities in Taiwan, following a second trip by US lawmakers to the island.
Taiwan reports 15,792 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths CNA 15 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 15,792 cases of COVID-19, all but 196 of which were domestic infections, and 22 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan sees first local BA.4 COVID case; BA.5 cases expected to rise CNA 15 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan has reported its first locally transmitted case of the Omicron BA.4 subvariant of COVID-19, but it expects the BA.5 subvariant to drive a new wave of cases in the coming weeks, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
US keeps provoking tensions in Straits with lawmakers' sneaky visit, to face 'firm countermeasures' Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- Just 12 days after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island of Taiwan, a delegation of US lawmakers made a sudden visit to the island on Sunday, further proving that the US is the one that makes repeated provocations and keeps tensions from easing, said Chinese experts.
Taiwan's New Party makes positive contributions to cross-Strait relations: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday said Taiwan's New Party has made positive contributions to promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait and advancing peaceful reunification of the motherland.
Taiwan reports 21,092 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths CNA 14 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 21,092 cases of COVID-19, all but 290 which were domestic infections, and 22 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Local drone manufacturer unveils flying telecom relay base CNA 14 Aug 2022 -- Thunder Tiger Corporation, a local unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, on Sunday unveiled its latest drone product, a flying telecom relay station that it said could help strengthen Taiwan's defense capabilities.
22 Chinese warplanes and six warships spotted near Taiwan: MND CNA 14 Aug 2022 -- China deployed 22 warplanes and six warships into areas around Taiwan as of 5 p.m. Sunday, with 10 of the 22 aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
U.S. Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan for two-day visit CNA 14 Aug 2022 -- A U.S. Congressional delegation led by Democratic Senator Ed Markey arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day visit that will involve meetings with top-level Taiwanese officials.
US lawmakers arrive in Chinese Taipei amid simmering tensions with China Press TV 14 Aug 2022 -- A US congressional delegation has arrived in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) on an unannounced two-day visit amid high tensions between Beijing and Washington over a recent controversial visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island.
Delegation of US Lawmakers Arrives in Taiwan Days After Nancy Pelosi's Provocative Visit Sputnik 14 Aug 2022 -- The US House speaker, formally the third most powerful politician in Washington, sparked a diplomatic feud with Beijing earlier this month by visiting Taipei, in violation of agreements underpinning China-US relations.
Tsai inaugurates drone R&D center in Chiayi County CNA 13 Aug 2022 -- The research and development (R&D) of drones is crucial in enabling the nation to achieve self-reliance while strengthening its asymmetric defense capabilities, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Saturday as she inaugurated a government-run drone R&D facility in Chiayi County.
U.S. to unveil 'ambitious' Taiwan trade roadmap in coming days: official CNA 13 Aug 2022 -- The U.S. will soon launch an "ambitious" roadmap for trade negotiations with Taiwan as the latter faces intensified pressure from Beijing after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei, a White House official said on Friday.
Taiwan reports 21,289 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths CNA 13 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 21,289 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Missile production to more than double with completion of new facilities CNA 13 Aug 2022 -- The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has completed several new facilities that are expected to more than double Taiwan's annual missile output to 500, according to a recent Ministry of National Defense (MND) report.
Wave of badly written Kindle titles on Pelosi, Taiwan hits Amazon's Kindle platform Radio Free Asia 13 Aug 2022 -- Amazon's Kindle e-publishing platform has been flooded with poorly written books pushing Beijing's line on Taiwan, according to a U.K.-based publisher.
Scholars outline conditions to be met for China's peaceful reunification Global Times 13 Aug 2022 -- China's newly released white paper on the Taiwan question showcased the historical and inevitable trend of reunification, with 1.4 billion Chinese people's determination, sincerity in practicing "one country, two systems" with compatriots in Taiwan island, and China's increasing strength in preventing external interference, analysts said during a symposium held by one of China's highest-level think tanks on Friday.
Taiwan reports 21,989 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths CNA 12 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 21,989 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Fourth round of rapid test rationing plan to start Aug. 15 CNA 12 Aug 2022 -- The fourth round of the government's COVID-19 rapid test kits rationing scheme will begin on Aug. 15, with every holder of a National Health Insurance (NHI) card or Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) entitled to purchase up to two five-test kits, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on Friday.
Taiwan signs NT$2.5 billion PAC-3 missile maintenance deal: Source CNA 12 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan has signed a NT$2.5 billion (US$83.39 million) contract with the United States to maintain Taiwan's MIM-104F (PAC-3) Patriot air defense missiles, a source with knowledge of the matter said Friday.
More Foreign Delegations Welcome in Taiwan, Foreign Minister Tells VOA VOA 12 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's foreign minister said Friday that additional foreign delegations are "more than welcome" in Taipei, insisting his government will not be deterred by China's furious reaction to last week's visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China sanctions Lithuanian deputy minister over Taiwan visit, first foreign official punished since Pelosi Global Times 12 Aug 2022 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Friday announced plans to sanction Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Agnė Vaiciukevičiūtė, who visited the Taiwan region this week, which trampled on the one-China principle, seriously interfered in China's internal affairs, and undermined China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Vaiciukevičiūtė is the first foreign official sanctioned over provocative Taiwan visit since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was sanctioned last week.
China denounces Lithuanian official's visit to Taiwan People's Daily 12 Aug 2022 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Thursday denounced a Lithuanian official's visit to China's Taiwan region, warning that China will take resolute countermeasures.
China warns Taiwan against tempting 'an abyss of catastrophes' Press TV 12 Aug 2022 -- China again warns Taiwan against harboring any aspirations of secession from the mainland, including by teaming up with "external forces."
US May Use Instability Around Taiwan and Escalate Crisis, Chinese Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 12 Aug 2022 -- China is vigilant as the United States may use the instability around Taiwan and further escalate the crisis, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Taiwan studies experts expound on significance of white paper People's Daily 12 Aug 2022 -- The release of a white paper on Taiwan question and China's reunification is of great significance, Taiwan studies experts said.
China holds Taiwanese incommunicado amid 'secessionism' probe into Taiwan activities Radio Free Asia 11 Aug 2022 -- Authorities in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang have placed a Taiwanese activist in incommunicado detention on suspicion of "separatism" and "endangering national security," as the democratic island's president hit out at a China trip by an opposition politician.
Naval standoff continues near Taiwan in spite of China claiming war games are over Radio Free Asia 11 Aug 2022 -- Chinese and Taiwanese ships continued an apparent standoff in the waters near Taiwan despite the Chinese military saying major drills around the island were over, open source investigators said, citing satellite imagery from Sentinel Hub.
US, China Trade Accusations Over Beijing's Military Action Around Taiwan VOA 11 Aug 2022 -- China's shutdown of several lines of military communication with the U.S. has left a heightened risk of dangerous miscalculation even after the conclusion of Beijing's weeklong military drills around Taiwan, experts say.
Taiwan not seeking conflict escalation but will defend sovereignty: Tsai CNA 11 Aug 2022 -- The military threat posed by China remains high, and while Taiwan does not seek to escalate that danger or provoke disputes, it will resolutely defend its sovereignty and national security, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday.
Chinese white paper limits room for Taiwan post-unification: expert CNA 11 Aug 2022 -- Beijing's first white paper on Taiwan released under President Xi Jinping (習近平) represents a deviation from the path set out by his predecessors which promised Taiwan a high degree of autonomy after unification with China, an expert said Thursday.
Taiwan rejects China's 'one country, two systems' model, holds another drill Press TV 11 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Taipei has rejected the "one country, two systems" plan proposed by China for the self-ruled island, launching yet another live-fire drill in the wake of China's largest-ever military exercises around the breakaway province.
Taiwan's allies to condemn China at U.N.: SVG prime minister CNA 11 Aug 2022 -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and Taiwan's other diplomatic allies are drafting a joint statement to condemn China's military coercion against Taiwan, which will be issued at the United Nations soon, visiting SVG Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves said Thursday.
Lithuania shares G7 concern over Taiwan Strait stability: visiting official CNA 11 Aug 2022 -- Visiting Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Agnė Vaiciukevičiūtė said Thursday in Taipei that the Baltic nation supports the G7 leading industrial nations statement on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
China vows to act resolutely against provocation as Lithuanian delegation's Taiwan visit infringes on China's sovereignty Global Times 11 Aug 2022 -- Responding to a visit by a Lithuanian delegation to the island of Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday that China will act resolutely against egregious provocation of certain individuals in Lithuania to challenge the one-China principle and undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity , while urging Lithuania to stop acting as a pawn of Taiwan secessionists.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Tai Kefei comments on PLA's joint military operations around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 11 Aug 2022
'One country, two systems' to be 'recognized' by Taiwan island; smearing of DPP authorities cannot deny goodwill of the mainland Global Times 11 Aug 2022 -- China's newly published white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era" has drawn attention not only from two sides of the Taiwan Straits but also the international community, as it has outlined China's plan for post-reunification governance over the island and shown China's confidence in promoting and implementing "one country, two systems" in the island after reunification, said analysts on Thursday.
One Country, Two Systems will eventually be understood and recognized by Taiwan compatriots: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 11 Aug 2022 -- With the issuance of the white paper on the Taiwan question and China's reunification in the new era drawing malicious attacks from the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Thursday that the solution to the question will be actively explored together with the island's compatriots, expressing confidence that with the passage of time, One Country, Two Systems will eventually be understood and recognized by Taiwan compatriots.
Taiwan reports 22,909 new COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths CNA 11 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 22,909 new cases of COVID-19, all but 259 of which were domestic infections, as well as 44 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China issues white paper on Taiwan question, envisioning new SAR after reunification People's Daily 11 Aug 2022 -- China on Wednesday released a white paper to expound on the position and policies of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government to achieve national reunification in the new era, including the envisioning of a new special administrative region (SAR) for Taiwan.
Chinese FM slams Pelosi's visit to Taiwan People's Daily 11 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commented on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region, saying it will only make the international community more aware of the United States' hegemonic bullying and strengthen the consensus of adhering to the one-China policy.
PLA Eastern Theater Command fulfills all tasks of joint military operations around Taiwan PLA Daily 11 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has accomplished all tasks in the series of joint military operations carried out recently in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island, a spokesperson with the Command said Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 23,808 new COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths CNA 10 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan reported 23,808 new cases of COVID-19, all but 143 of which were domestic infections, and 25 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan vows to stay vigilant after Chinese military drills conclude CNA 10 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it remains on high alert Wednesday following an announcement by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) indicating its military drills around the island concluded that day.
Pelosi visit signals change in U.S.' 'one China' policy: Expert CNA 10 Aug 2022 -- The recent visit of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei is evidence the United States has made Taiwan's wishes a central component of a redefined "one China" policy, according to a U.S.-based political scientist.
Pelosi Says Trip to Taiwan Meant to Show Strong Status Quo Relationship Sputnik 10 Aug 2022 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday her recent trip to Taiwan was intended to demonstrate a strong relationship based the status quo.
House Speaker Pelosi: China Cannot Isolate Taiwan VOA 10 Aug 2022 -- China's military drills, threats and cuts in some bilateral cooperation in reaction to U.S. lawmakers' visit to Taiwan is an attempt to establish a "new normal" in the Taiwan Strait, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday.
Chinese, Taiwanese navies continue military drills amid rising tensions Press TV 10 Aug 2022 -- Chinese and Taiwanese warships have lined up in front of each other to continue their naval drills, as tensions between the two sides soar in the aftermath of a controversial visit to Chinese Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China says it has wrapped up war games around Taiwan, as Taipei hits out at fake news Radio Free Asia 10 Aug 2022 -- China's military said it had wrapped up a week of war games around Taiwan on Wednesday, while Taipei cried foul over Chinese disinformation tactics as Beijing ratcheted up pressure in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Aug 2-3 visit to the self-governing island.
Race for Semiconductors Influences Taiwan Conflict VOA 10 Aug 2022 -- China has blocked many of Taiwan's exports in retaliation for U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan on August 2, but certain goods including semiconductors and high-tech products have been spared because of China's reliance on those products from Taiwan, experts say.
KMT delegation's mainland visit a normal one; absurd for DPP to hype it with malicious intent: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 10 Aug 2022 -- The visit of a Kuomintang Party of China (KMT) delegation to the Chinese mainland is normal and it is absurd to hype it with malicious intent, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday, after an attempt by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to obstruct and smear the visit.
Amid Cross-Strait Crisis, Taiwan's Opposition KMT Sends 'Fact-Finding Delegation' to Mainland China Sputnik 10 Aug 2022 -- With China engaged in wide-ranging military drills around Taiwan in response to a visit to the island earlier this month by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), a group of Taiwanese politicians have traveled to the Chinese mainland to downplay the risk of serious conflict to the Taiwanese business community.
MAC slams 'wishful thinking' and 'lies' in China's Taiwan white paper CNA 10 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday blasted China's newly released white paper on Taiwan as "full of wishful thinking and disregard for facts" while reaffirming its position that neither side of the Taiwan Strait is under the jurisdiction of the other.
China fears losing international support for its claims on Taiwan: analysts Radio Free Asia 10 Aug 2022 -- China increasingly fears losing international support for its claim that the democratic island of Taiwan and China are part of a "one China" that was split apart during the civil war and is awaiting "unification," analysts told RFA.
FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang over Beijing's aggressive escalation against Taiwan UK FCDO 10 Aug 2022 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has summoned China's Ambassador to explain his country's actions against Taiwan.
Neither China nor international community will accept US' gangster logic: Chinese FM Global Times 10 Aug 2022 -- It is the US that breaks their promise, violates China's sovereignty and support secessionists and China's countermeasures in responding to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island of Taiwan are justified, necessary, proper and legitimate, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a press conference on Wednesday.
Chinese PLA is prepared no matter how US forces transit the Taiwan Straits: experts Global Times 10 Aug 2022 -- A US Pentagon official on Monday claimed that the US forces will continue to undertake Taiwan Straits transits in the coming weeks and exercise freedom of navigation operations elsewhere in the region to show their support for allies and partners, to indicate their commitment "to maintain the status quo of a free and open Indo-pacific." Experts believe that the probability of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier transiting the Taiwan Straits is low, but no matter how the US military wants to show its presence, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is ready.
China releases white paper on Taiwan question and reunification, outlines irreversible historical process, stronger capability and rock-solid resolution in new era Global Times 10 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office of China published a white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era" on Wednesday, following the tensions triggered by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan island last week.
China releases white paper on Taiwan, vows to achieve unification 'peacefully' Press TV 10 Aug 2022 -- China has released its first white paper on Taiwan in two decades, expressing "greatest sincerity" for peaceful unification of the self-ruled island with the mainland days after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taipei.
China to Take All Steps Necessary to Reach Reunification With Taiwan - White Book Sputnik 10 Aug 2022 -- China reserves the right to take all necessary measures in response to the provocations by instigators of Taiwan's separatism in the event of failure to reach peaceful reunification with the island, including the "last resort" of the use of force, according to a new Beijing white book released on Wednesday.
China's live ammo drills off South Korea are part of effort to control seas Radio Free Asia 10 Aug 2022 -- China's military exercises in the Yellow and Bohai seas following drills near the self-governing island of Taiwan are part of Beijing's efforts to exert its power in the region, with an eye toward eventual domination, security analysts in South Korea and the United States say.
PLA to conduct regular combat readiness security patrol in Taiwan Straits Global Times 10 Aug 2022 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday announced it will conduct regular combat readiness security patrols in the Taiwan Straits after declaring a successful conclusion of recent drills around the island, which experts said indicates that the PLA is ready for combat whenever national sovereignty and territorial integrity is threatened.
PLA Eastern Theater Command wraps up joint military operations around Taiwan Island, all tasks fulfilled successfully PLA Daily 10 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has recently carried out a series of joint military operations involving troops of multiple services and arms in the waters and airspace off the Taiwan Island, with all tasks accomplished and the troops' combat capabilities in integrated joint operations effectively verified, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), in a written statement released on Wednesday.
China, US face 'high risks of miscalculations, crisis' with US' possible more provocative moves over Taiwan amid Biden's 'buck-passing' remarks Global Times 10 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its open and transparent military exercises around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, after US President Joe Biden's "buck-passing" comments that he was concerned about China's military drills. Chinese analysts said the Biden administration has dodged the root cause for the escalated tensions in the Taiwan Straits and does not consider thoroughly the consequences of its reckless moves, which is the most fatal flaw in Biden's China policy.
Chinese vice foreign minister answers questions on Pelosi's Taiwan visit People's Daily 10 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on Tuesday took questions from the press on Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Full Text: The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era People's Daily 10 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China published a white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era" on Wednesday.
Spokesperson makes remarks on white paper on Taiwan question and China's reunification in new era People's Daily 10 Aug 2022 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Wednesday made remarks on a newly published white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era."
China releases white paper on Taiwan question, reunification in new era People's Daily 10 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China published a white paper titled "The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era" on Wednesday.
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises around Taiwan People's Daily 10 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat exercises and training on Tuesday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
Taiwan reports 23,669 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths CNA 09 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan reported 23,669 new cases of COVID-19, all but 211 of which were domestic infections, and 18 deaths from the disease on Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
45 warplanes, 10 warships spotted near Taiwan as PLA drills continue CNA 09 Aug 2022 -- China deployed 45 warplanes and 10 warships into areas around Taiwan as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, with 16 of the 45 aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises around Taiwan PLA Daily 09 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat exercises and training on Tuesday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
China Hones 'Blockade and Control' Capabilities Near Taiwan Sputnik 09 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese navy and air force conducted a fresh round of military exercises off Taiwan on Tuesday aimed at honing their sea-and-air blockade and control capabilities.
Taiwan holds live-fire drills days after Chinese military exercises around island Press TV 09 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military kicked off a live-fire artillery drill Tuesday after days of massive Chinese military exercises around the self-ruled island, which came in the wake of US House Speaker's controversial visit to the region.
Despite drills, U.S. sticks to forecast of no near-term Chinese attack CNA 09 Aug 2022 -- China's recent military drills near Taiwan have not changed the United States' assessment that Beijing will not try to militarily seize Taiwan in the next two years, Undersecretary of Defense Colin Kahl said during a Pentagon press conference Monday.
Asymmetric warfare alone unable to cope with a Chinese attack: Experts CNA 09 Aug 2022 -- The recent Chinese military exercises show that Taiwan cannot rely only on asymmetric warfare to deter a Chinese attack but rather needs to strike a balance between the deployment of military weapons and the development of strategies and tactics to deal with different types of warfare, according to Taiwanese military experts.
Taiwan's diplomatic ties stable amid possible China retaliation: FM CNA 09 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's diplomatic ties with all of its allies are solid, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Tuesday, amid fears Beijing could try to snatch away more of Taiwan's allies in retaliation for United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last week.
Chinese customs blocks Taiwan shipment not labeled 'Taiwan, China' CNA 09 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Customs Administration (CA) Tuesday said a shipment from Taiwan was blocked at Chinese customs because it was not labeled as being from "Taiwan, China."
US should not be surprised or frustrated by China canceling cooperation: Vice FM on Pelosi's Taiwan visit Global Times 09 Aug 2022 -- The US should shoulder its international responsibility and obligations, and not make excuses for its mistakes, said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on Tuesday after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island of Taiwan last week despite China's strong opposition.
Pelosi says US cannot allow China to isolate Taiwan, rants against Chinese leader Press TV 09 Aug 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has defended her controversial trip to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), and accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of acting "like a scared bully."
Pelosi Says China Will Not Be Allowed to Isolate Taiwan Sputnik 09 Aug 2022 -- The United States will not allow China to isolate Taiwan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told NBC News.
Chinese Taipei accuses China of planning an invasion Press TV 09 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Taipei has accused China of planning to invade the island as it announced a new round of military drills in the waters around it in response to a controversial visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week.
Taiwan grapples with the potential impact of 'normalized' war-games on its doorstep Radio Free Asia 09 Aug 2022 -- Prolonged military exercises around the democratic island of Taiwan by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) could mean a longer-term impact on the island's trade and economic development, especially if Beijing decides to normalize blockading the island, analysts told RFA.
Taiwan says China planning invasion, but US says it's not imminent Radio Free Asia 09 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's top diplomat said Tuesday that China's military drills show it is preparing for invasion of the island but a top U.S. defense official says Beijing is trying to change the status quo gradually and an attempted takeover is not imminent.
PLA Eastern Theater Command keeps staging joint exercises around Taiwan PLA Daily 09 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continues to organize joint combat exercises and training in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Island on August 9, with emphasis on joint blockade and joint support operations, said the WeChat official account of the theater command on Tuesday.
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises around Taiwan PLA Daily 09 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat exercises and training as scheduled on Monday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
Chinese FM condemns Japan's 'high-profile' response toward PLA drills Global Times 09 Aug 2022 -- Japan has no qualification or the right to point fingers over the Taiwan question, said Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday, refuting Japanese government's remarks that smeared China's military drills around Taiwan island as a "threat to regional peace and security."
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises around Taiwan PLA Daily 09 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat exercises and training as scheduled on Monday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
Chinese envoy to the Solomon Islands refutes Sherman's false remarks on Taiwan question, security deal Global Times 09 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands Li Ming on Monday denounced US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's claim that China's countermeasures over Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region were an "over-reaction." He also refuted Sherman's false remark that in the security cooperation between China and the Solomon Islands there is lack of "transparency."
Attempts to distort one-China principle doomed to fail: spokesperson People's Daily 09 Aug 2022 -- China on Monday expressed firm opposition to certain countries' attempt to distort, obscure and hollow out the one-China principle, calling such practices illegal as well as null and void.
China Extends Military Drills Around Taiwan VOA 08 Aug 2022 -- China's military extended provocative exercises in the waters and air surrounding Taiwan on Monday, a day after the drills had been scheduled to end.
China keeps up war games with anti-sub, sea assault practice near Taiwan Radio Free Asia 08 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese military carried out anti-submarine and sea assault drills in waters around Taiwan on Monday, keeping up the pressure after major four-day drills an angry Beijing staged response to the U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last week, military sources said.
China changes previously announced timetable, PLA drills continue CNA 08 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its drills near Taiwan into Monday, despite previously announced four days of exercises that were to conclude at noon Sunday, according to Taiwan's military.
PLA extends 'Taiwan encirclement' exercises with anti-submarine warfare, showcases unrivaled area denial capability; 'drills will not stop until reunification' Global Times 08 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday continued military exercises and training activities surrounding the island of Taiwan, marking an extension from the previously announced schedule. Drills like these will not stop and are expected to become routine until reunification, as the Chinese mainland shows its determination to push forward the reunification process after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to the island last week that seriously violated China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, experts said.
PLA's joint combat exercises continue around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 08 Aug 2022 -- On August 8, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued to carry out joint combat training exercises in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island, mainly focusing on the joint anti-submarine and air-to-sea assault operations.
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises to test precision strike capabilities PLA Daily 08 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat training exercises as scheduled on Sunday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
China announces new military maneuvers around Taiwan amid heightened tensions with US Press TV 08 Aug 2022 -- China's Defense Ministry has announced new military drills in waters and airspace surrounding the self-ruled Chinese Taipei just a day after concluding its largest ever maneuvers to protest US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taipei.
Chinese drills aligned with plans for taking Taiwan by force: Expert CNA 08 Aug 2022 -- China's recent live-fire military exercises around Taiwan were consistent with its plans for using force against Taiwan and part of a broader approach of joint attack operations against large islands, a military commentator said Sunday.
Marshall Islands voices support for Taiwan after Chinese drills CNA 08 Aug 2022 -- The permanent mission in Geneva of Taiwan's Pacific ally the Marshall Islands reaffirmed its support for Taiwan on Sunday and condemned "recent military actions" that it said had disrupted peace and stability in the region.
President Tsai thanks visiting SVG PM over visit amid China exercises CNA 08 Aug 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday expressed the nation's sincere gratitude to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves over his ongoing visit to Taiwan amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Lithuania to face 'costly price' for shadowing US with risky Taiwan visit following Pelosi's provocation Global Times 08 Aug 2022 -- Following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan and disregard of the international community's harsh criticism of her irresponsible move and China's unprecedented large-scale military drill across the Straits, Lithuania sent a delegation of 11 officials to the island on Sunday. Experts warned that any attempt by the Lithuanian side to trample on the one-China principle could result in severe consequences, including Beijing's severing of diplomatic ties with the country.
China steps up cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns targeting Taiwan Radio Free Asia 08 Aug 2022 -- Cyber attacks and a Chinese disinformation campaign targeting the democratic island of Taiwan throw the spotlight on Beijing's use of hybrid warfare in the wake of Pelosi's visit, a Taiwanese military official said on Monday.
Pentagon Says China Uses Military Exercises to Coerce Taiwan, International Community Sputnik 08 Aug 2022 -- China is trying to coerce Taiwan and the international community by conducting massive military exercises around the island, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said on Monday.
Beijing Urges US to Shed Illusions of Controlling China Using Taiwan - Defense Ministry Sputnik 08 Aug 2022 -- China is calling on Washington to respect Beijing's interests and forget the idea of using Taiwan as a tool of control, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said.
Taiwan reports 15,412 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths CNA 08 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 15,412 new cases of COVID-19, all but 206 of which were domestic infections, and 26 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Countermeasures against Pelosi's Taiwan visit necessary, justified and proper: Chinese defense ministry Global Times 08 Aug 2022 -- The strained situation in the Taiwan Straits was made by the US' provocation and it should take all the responsibility and face serious consequence. However, the US is making excuses for its wrong deeds and provocations and trying to shift blame, which China firmly opposed, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense, said in a statement on Monday.
US urged to take action in correcting mistakes first to resume dialogue channel with China Global Times 08 Aug 2022 -- The US has been looking for scapegoats on creating tensions in China-US ties since China announced eight countermeasures in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's highly provocative visit to the island of Taiwan, including cancelling military talks and suspending climate cooperation. Chinese analysts stressed that it's the US that should take full responsibility for the cancelation of bilateral dialogues and cooperation in key areas and whether and how they will be resumed all depends on what commitments and actions the US will make in correcting its mistakes.
'You are wrong', Chinese FM spokesperson posts 8 tweets in a row rebuking US claims of China's 'overreaction' to Pelosi's Taiwan visit Global Times 08 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Sunday posted eight tweets in a row on Twitter in a powerful rejection of US claims of China "overreacting" to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative trip to the island of Taiwan. In the last tweet of the series, Hua pointed out that "the Chinese people will never forget their national shame and will never allow those bandits to bully and plunder China again."
Political leaders, social organizations from multiple countries blast Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan People's Daily 08 Aug 2022 -- Political leaders and heads of social organizations from many countries have criticized Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region.
Taiwan to hold live-fire artillery drills to test combat readiness CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Army will conduct live-fire artillery drills in Pingtung County on Tuesday and Thursday to test combat readiness in response to recent Chinese live-fire military exercises surrounding Taiwan, a source familiar with the matter said Sunday.
Taiwan reports 22,044 new COVID-19 cases, 42 deaths CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 22,044 new cases of COVID-19, all but 273 of which were domestic infections, and 42 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan denies Chinese warship intrusion into its territorial waters (update) CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military on Sunday disputed Chinese state media reports saying that People's Liberation Army (PLA) warships had sailed into Taiwan's territorial waters, and urged Taiwanese not to fall for Beijing's disinformation campaigns.
Chinese aircraft, ships and drones circle Taiwan on final day of military drills Radio Free Asia 07 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese military continued joint air-naval exercises on Sunday, simulating attacks on Taiwan, the Taiwanese defense ministry said as China announced new drills north of the island in the Yellow Sea.
China sends 66 warplanes, 14 warships around Taiwan Sunday CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- China deployed 66 warplanes and 14 warships into areas around Taiwan as of 5 p.m. Sunday in retaliation for U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to the country, with 22 of the 66 aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line.
PLA bomber formations cross Taiwan Straits from two directions in latest drills Global Times 07 Aug 2022 -- The last day of scheduled military exercises around Taiwan island by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday featured island saturation attack drills and bomber deterrence flights in the Straits, a move experts said formed a powerful deterrence to "Taiwan independence" secessionists and external interference forces, greatly promoted the reunification process, and rehearsed a potential real operation.
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises around Taiwan PLA Daily 07 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat exercises and training as scheduled on Saturday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
China wrapping up military drills around Taiwan, announcing fresh ones Press TV 07 Aug 2022 -- China is wrapping up its largest-ever military drills around Taiwan which began on Thursday following a visit to Taipei by the US House speaker.
Chinese drills forcing flights near Taiwan to re-route CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- China's recent live-fire military exercises in waters and airspace around Taiwan have forced many passenger flights in the country's vicinity to take different routes but have not forced many cancellations of flights to and from Taiwan.
SVG PM urges China to stop military exercises CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves on Sunday called on China to stop its ongoing military exercises surrounding Taiwan, stressing that his visit is meant to show solidarity with Taipei amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
New Honduran envoy gives reassurance on Taiwan diplomatic ties CNA 07 Aug 2022 -- The new Honduran ambassador to Taiwan has reaffirmed that the Central American country will maintain diplomatic ties with Taipei instead of switching to Beijing.
China frequently introduces historical context and the merits of Taiwan question to the world, reinforces 'one-China principle' as internationally recognized consensus Global Times 07 Aug 2022 -- As Chinese military forces have been conducting massive drills around the island of Taiwan in response to the serious provocations made by the US on the Taiwan question in recent days, Chinese diplomats around the globe are also make great efforts to introduce the historical context and the merit of the Taiwan question to reinforce the one-China principle as an international consensus. This is to let the world understand how the tensions emerged and why the US is one who provoked first, and to let the world be prepared to understand the national reunification of China which will be realized one day in the near future.
Chinese FM expounds on China's position on Taiwan question People's Daily 07 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference for Chinese and foreign media here on Friday afternoon after attending the meetings of foreign ministers on East Asia cooperation.
Japan warned of playing 'Taiwan card' to rationalize defense spending boost, striking another blow to ties Global Times 07 Aug 2022 -- At a time of tensions in the Taiwan Straits after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan island, Japan has not only failed to maintain regional stability, but instead issued erroneous statements on the Taiwan question. In this regard, observers warned there is a growing dangerous perception within the Japanese government that "a Taiwan emergency is an emergency for Japan."
Taiwan reports 19,965 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 19,965 new cases of COVID-19, all but 212 of which were domestic infections, and 51 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Blinken Touts 'Extraordinary, Important' Relationship with Philippines Amid Taiwan Tension VOA 06 Aug 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Saturday met with new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reaffirm ties with America's oldest treaty ally in Asia amid rising tensions in the "volatile" region.
Taiwan reports third monkeypox case CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Saturday its third case of viral monkeypox, saying it was an imported case involving a man in his 20s, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
4 drones spotted over Taiwan's Kinmen islands CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military said Saturday its units on Kinmen main island and its nearby islands detected four unmanned aerial vehicles flying in the vicinity of the offshore county Friday night.
Defense ministry says China simulating attack on Taiwan CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Saturday that multiple Chinese military aircraft and vessels had operated near Taiwan in the morning in what it believed to be a simulation of an attack on Taiwan's main island.
Taiwanese Military Accuses China of 'Simulating Attack' on Island in Wake of Pelosi's Visit Sputnik 06 Aug 2022 -- The House speaker's trip to Taiwan on Tuesday prompted the People's Liberation Army to kick off what US media have characterized as the largest-ever military drills in the sea and airspace surrounding the island.
Taipei slams China's surge of military drills as simulating invasion Press TV 06 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan has accused China's military forces of simulating an attack on the island territory as Beijing continued its retaliatory measures following a provocative visit to Taipei by the top US legislator.
MOFA rejects China's criticisms of Pelosi's Taiwan trip CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) rejected on Saturday claims by China's foreign minister that the visit to Taiwan by United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this week was an act that violated "China's sovereignty" while blaming Beijing for heightened regional tensions.
Taiwan companies told to abide by China's labeling rule: MOEA CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- Multiple Taiwanese companies have been told to comply with Beijing's rule on labeling for goods imported to China or risk having them be confiscated by China's customs agency, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said late Friday night.
China's military exercises near Taiwan continue as drones fly over Kinmen islands Radio Free Asia 06 Aug 2022 -- China's major military exercise around Taiwan entered day three Saturday, with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) apparently staging a simulated attack on Taiwan's main island, Taipei's Defense Ministry said.
20 Chinese warplanes, 14 warships deployed around Taiwan: MND CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- China continued to send military planes and ships into sea areas around Taiwan on Saturday in retaliation for U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this week, deploying 20 aircraft and 14 vessels as of 5 p.m.
PLA focuses on land attack, sea assault on 3rd day of drills around Taiwan island Global Times 06 Aug 2022 -- The large-scale military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent provocative visit to the island has entered their third day on Saturday, with the exercises focusing on enhancing the troops' land attack and sea assault capabilities with joint air and naval operations.
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint exercises around Taiwan People's Daily 06 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday continued joint combat exercises and training in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island.
US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait Radio Free Asia 06 Aug 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said Beijing had acted irresponsibly in halting cooperation with the United States on topics including defense and climate change, as he sought to reassure Southeast Asian countries over raging tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Blinken Claims China's Military Actions Disproportionate to Pelosi's 'Peaceful Visit' to Taiwan Sputnik 06 Aug 2022 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that Beijing's escalatory military maneuvers are disproportionate to the "peaceful visit" of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
U.S., Japan, Australia urge China to stop military drills CNA 06 Aug 2022 -- The United States, Japan, and Australia have jointly called on China to immediately cease military exercises in waters near Taiwan that were launched on Thursday in response to the visit of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei earlier this week.
US receives limited endorsements from allies on its groundless accusation against China on Taiwan Straits tension, proving one-China principle a strong international consensus Global Times 06 Aug 2022 -- The US is trying to piece together its limited influence to gather endorsements from its allies to follow its stance on condemning China's legitimate military actions around the island of Taiwan recently in responding to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative trip to the island.
Summoned Chinese Envoy Says US Bears Full Responsibility for Taiwan Tensions - Embassy Sputnik 06 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang told US officials upon being summoned to the White House over the Beijing's military exercises near Taiwan that the responsibility for China-US tensions rests entirely with the United States, a spokesperson for China's embassy in Washington said.
Six reasons why Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is a mistake People's Daily 06 Aug 2022 -- Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi recently made a provocative visit to China's Taiwan region in disregard of China's strong opposition and serious representations. The visit is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-US joint communiqués. It has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-US relations, seriously infringes on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and gravely undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
China lodges solemn representations with diplomatic envoys of relevant European countries, EU over Taiwan-related statement People's Daily 06 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li was instructed Thursday to urgently summon relevant European countries and EU diplomatic envoys to China to lodge solemn representations over the negative Taiwan-related statement issued by the G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Cross-Strait tensions Australia MFA 05 Aug 2022 -- Australia is deeply concerned about the launch of ballistic missiles by China into waters around Taiwan's coastline.
Indo-Pacific Allies Seek NATO Solidarity Amid China's Show of Force Over Taiwan VOA 05 Aug 2022 -- Western allies in the Indo-Pacific region have voiced alarm at China's military exercises surrounding Taiwan and are seeking to bolster links with the United States, Europe and NATO in response to Beijing's actions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry announces countermeasures in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- In disregard of China's strong opposition and serious representations, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited China's Taiwan region. Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the following countermeasures in response:
China ends live-fire missile testing near Taiwan early amid protests from Japan, US Radio Free Asia 05 Aug 2022 -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) appeared to have ended live-fire missile tests around Taiwan after just a few hours, amid international criticism and disappointment on domestic social media on Friday.
PLA continues drills around Taiwan; warplane pilots visually confirm coastline, Central Mountain Range Global Times 05 Aug 2022 -- The large-scale live-fire military drills of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) around the island of Taiwan entered their second day on Friday. With warplanes coming so close to the island that pilots could visually confirm its coastline and the Central Mountain Range, analysts said the PLA displayed its control over the island.
PLA Eastern Theater Command continues joint training exercises around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued the joint combat training exercises in the northern, southwestern and eastern waters and airspace off the Taiwan Island on August 5 as scheduled, in a bid to test consecutively the joint operation capability of the theater command troops.
China's military drills around Taiwan 'highly provocative': MND CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday described the military exercises being conducted by China around the island nation as "highly provocative" after some Chinese aircraft and warships crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
Defense ministry stays quiet on PLA missiles flying over Taiwan CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) remained less than forthcoming on whether missiles launched Thursday by China flew over Taiwan, but said it clearly followed the trajectory and landing site of the missiles and saw that they posed no danger to Taiwan.
China's Drills Threaten Status Quo of Taiwan Strait, Warns Taipei VOA 05 Aug 2022 -- China sent more warplanes and ships across the sensitive median line in the Taiwan Strait Friday, according to Taiwanese defense officials, who warned Beijing is jeopardizing the status quo of the strategic waterway.
68 Chinese warplane, 13 warship sorties recorded around Taiwan: MND CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- China continued to send military planes and ships into areas around Taiwan on Friday, with 68 warplane and 13 warship sorties recorded as of 5 p.m., with some crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitoring China's military exercises off Taiwan Radio Free Asia 05 Aug 2022 -- The U.S. is keeping a close watch on China's military drills around Taiwan and may take further action, with the USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group remaining on station to monitor the situation, the U.S. National Security Spokesman John Kirby said late Thursday.
U.S. planning Taiwan Strait transits, condemns China's missile launches CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- Washington on Thursday condemned Beijing for firing 11 ballistic missiles near Taiwan during live-fire military exercises earlier in the day, and said it will conduct air and maritime transits through the Taiwan Strait in the coming weeks, among other actions, to defend international law.
Taiwan's silence on China missile paths draws mixed views CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- A decision by the Ministry of National Defense (MND) not to issue air raid warnings when China fired a number of ballistic missiles near Taiwan on Thursday has elicited mixed reactions among experts and commentators.
China holds second day of drills around Taiwan as US tensions flare Press TV 05 Aug 2022 -- For the second straight day, China continued its largest-ever military exercises around Chinese Taipei on Friday in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's widely criticized visit to the self-ruled island.
China's drills a 'new normal' aimed at changing status quo: Experts CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- China's recent firing of missiles into waters near Taiwan are likely not just a one-off series of exercises but a "new normal" aimed at changing the status quo in the region, American scholars said Thursday.
MOFA reports continued cyberattacks seeking to crash its website CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Friday that cyberattacks aimed at bringing down its website doubled over the past 24 hours compared to three days ago, when it first reported similar operations ahead of a visit to Taiwan by United States House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
U.S. remains committed to one-China policy: Blinken People's Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday reaffirmed the U.S. government's long-standing one-China policy, and stated that the U.S. does not support "Taiwan independence."
PLA drills a deterrent to collusion between United States and China's Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday said the military exercises around the Taiwan Island are a strong deterrent to collusion between the United States and Taiwan region.
Chinese Envoy Responds to Escalating Tensions with US Over Taiwan Sputnik 05 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Ambassador in Washington Qin Gang has met with White House National Security Council officials and strongly rejected accusations that Beijing is escalating tensions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United States told Sputnik on Friday.
Pelosi Visit to Taiwan May Prompt More High-Level Visits VOA 05 Aug 2022 -- The impact of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's whirlwind visit to Taiwan is beginning to be felt, experts say, as another group of high-profile politicians solidifies plans to drop in on the self-ruled island that China considers a breakaway province.
Japanese leaders' recent actions on Taiwan question disappoint China very much: FM Global Times 05 Aug 2022 -- Japanese leaders' recent actions on Taiwan question are not friendly and have disappointed China very much, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a press conference on Friday, noting that some countries are making groundless accusations against China and spreading disinformation and Japan is among those taking "very wrong actions."
New Zealand adheres to one-China principle; hopes China continues to strengthen cooperation with island countries through forum: NZ FM Global Times 05 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China is ready to work with New Zealand to push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership to yield more fruits, and New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta affirmed NZ's position adhering to the one-China principle and hoped China will continue strengthening cooperation with the island countries through the Pacific Islands Forum.
Chinese Foreign Ministry summons European, Japanese envoys to protest against G7's wrong statement on Taiwan question, urging countries not to go further down dangerous path Global Times 05 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li summoned relevant European envoys and Japanese envoy over the negative statement issued by the G7 and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy over the Taiwan question, which has been slammed as a piece of waste paper that distorted the facts and confused the right and wrong, blatantly interfering in China's internal affairs and sending wrong signal to the secessionists in Taiwan.
Australia Urges Restraint as Regional Tensions Rise Over Pelosi Taiwan Visit VOA 05 Aug 2022 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Canberra's commitment to maintaining the "status quo" with Taiwan as China launches "targeted military operations" in response to a visit by the U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Taiwan reports 21,869 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths CNA 05 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Friday reported 21,869 new cases of COVID-19, all but 292 of which were domestic infections, and 54 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command center (CECC).
PLA's 'Taiwan lockdown' drills stun secessionists, external forces as precision strike, area denial capabilities proved Global Times 05 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday commenced the second phase of its large-scale military exercises that completely locked down the island of Taiwan, and began to use live fire following the first phase of preparations starting Tuesday evening when US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island, seriously violating China's sovereignty.
PLA Eastern Theater Command launches unprecedented live-fire joint exercises around Taiwan Island People's Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday conducted joint combat exercises and training around the Taiwan Island on an unprecedented scale.
PLA drills a deterrent to collusion between United States and China's Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday said the military exercises around the Taiwan Island are a strong deterrent to collusion between the United States and Taiwan region.
China firmly rejects U.S. blatant provocation, political gamble: FM People's Daily 05 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi further expounded here Thursday on China's stance on U.S. act of provocation against China's sovereignty.
Taiwan reports 22,959 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 22,959 new cases of COVID-19, all but 252 of which were domestic infections, and 56 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command center (CECC).
Chinese drills could provide lessons on tackling future threats: Experts CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- China's ongoing live-fire drills around Taiwan could provide insights into how to meet future threats from the People's Liberation Army (PLA), experts said Thursday at a forum in Taipei.
Army fires warning flares at Chinese drone spotted over Kinmen CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- Army units in Kinmen fired warning flares on two occasions at a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drone spotted flying in the vicinity of the offshore county Wednesday night, Taiwan's military said Thursday.
President Tsai calls China's live-fire drills 'irresponsible act' CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said China firing missiles near busy international flight and sea routes around Taiwan on Thursday is an irresponsible act that stirs up tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, demanding Beijing act with greater self-restraint.
G7, EU urge China to refrain from 'aggressive military activity' CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leading industrial nations and the European Union have called on Beijing to refrain from "aggressive military activity" in the Taiwan Strait, one day after China said it would hold live-fire exercises near Taiwan starting Thursday.
China cannot stop world leaders from visiting Taiwan: Pelosi CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that despite China's best efforts to sideline Taiwan on the international stage, Beijing could not prevent world leaders from traveling to the self-ruled democracy.
Flights, ships rerouted to avoid Chinese military drills CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- As a result of the live-fire drills around Taiwan being conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), a total of 74 passenger flights and 35 ships took alternative routes in and out of the nation Thursday from noon until 4 p.m., according to Taiwan's transportation authorities.
MAC issues China travel advisory in wake of activist arrest report CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has urged Taiwanese citizens to assess the risks of visiting China after Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan (楊智淵) was reportedly arrested on national security and anti-secession charges in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province Wednesday.
US Reportedly Delaying Minuteman III Missile Test Amid Taiwan Tensions Sputnik 04 Aug 2022 -- The United States is delaying routine Minuteman III missile test launches to avoid further provoking tensions with China following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's contentious trip to Taiwan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
US Postpones Missile Tests to Lower Tensions with China on Taiwan VOA 04 Aug 2022 -- The White House announced a series of steps aimed to defend a "free and open Indo-Pacific" following Chinese firing of at least 11 ballistic missiles into waters encircling Taiwan on Thursday, a day after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrapped up a visit to the island that enraged Beijing.
With Pelosi Gone, China Circles Taiwan with Missiles VOA 04 Aug 2022 -- China fired at least 11 ballistic missiles into water encircling Taiwan Thursday, according to Taiwanese authorities, a day after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrapped up a visit that enraged Beijing.
China kicks off war games with ballistic missiles into the sea off Taiwan Radio Free Asia 04 Aug 2022 -- Unprecedented Chinese live-fire maritime drills got underway on Thursday with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) launching ballistic missiles into the waters around Taiwan, the Taiwanese defense ministry said.
China fires multiple Dongfeng missiles into waters near Taiwan: MND CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) fired multiple ballistic missiles into waters near Taiwan Thursday as part of military exercises that commenced near the island at noon, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed.
22 Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line as PLA launches drills CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- Twenty-two Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the first day of live-fire drills held by China's military in multiple locations around Taiwan, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
China fires 11 Dongfeng ballistic missiles into waters off Taiwan: MND CNA 04 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) fired 11 ballistic missiles into waters near Taiwan Thursday afternoon, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed, adding that it had "activated" related defense systems, and is closely monitoring the situation.
PLA aircraft carrier group with nuclear-powered submarine joins drills around Taiwan: expert Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has sent an aircraft carrier group featuring at least one nuclear-powered submarine to the ongoing drills around the island of Taiwan for its first carrier deterrence exercise, said an expert affiliated with the PLA on Thursday.
PLA launches long-range rocket artillery, conventional missiles in drills around Taiwan Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched large-scale military exercises surrounding the island of Taiwan on Thursday, starting with live-fire shooting of long-range rocket artillery into the designated areas in the eastern part of Taiwan Straits and test launches of conventional missiles to designated waters in the east of Taiwan island.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Tan Kefei's remarks on PLA's military countermeasures PLA Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made remarks Thursday on the series of military countermeasures taken by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in response to the U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region. The following is the full text of the remarks:
PLA rocket force completes missile assault drill in eastern waters off Taiwan Island with all targets hit PLA Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), released a written statement on Thursday that the combat units of the rocket force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted a multi-zone fire assault drill in the predetermined sea areas of the open waters off eastern Taiwan Island on the afternoon of August 4.
PLA conducts live-fire exercise in eastern Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- The ground force under the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted long-range live-fire gunnery training exercise in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday at around 13:00, carrying out precision strikes on specific areas in the eastern part of the Taiwan Strait, and expected results have been achieved.
China starts live-fire exercises around Taiwan in response to Pelosi visit Press TV 04 Aug 2022 -- China has begun large-scale military sea and air exercises around Chinese Taipei in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island and amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing over the highly-controversial trip.
China-Japan FM talks cancelled after G7 unjustly criticizes China over Taiwan question Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- Talks between the Chinese and Japanese foreign ministers, which were reportedly scheduled for Thursday afternoon on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Phnom Penh, have been cancelled, after Japan with other Group of Seven (G7) members and the European Union (EU) issued a statement that unjustly accused China over the Taiwan question, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
US only brings about disaster to people they said they stand with: Chinese FM responds to Pelosi's provocative claim and visit to island of Taiwan Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- History repeatedly proves that US politicians will only bring about chaos and disaster to the people they said they stand with, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday in response to Nancy Pelosi's statement that her visit to the island of Taiwan "should be seen as a strong statement that America stands with Taiwan."
China's comprehensive measures are necessary, timely defensive countermeasures: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- China's current and future comprehensive measures are necessary and timely defensive countermeasures. They have been carefully considered and evaluated, are aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and security and are in line with international and domestic laws, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during the foreign ministers' meetings on East Asia cooperation in Cambodia on Thursday when elaborating China's position on the provocative actions of the US that are in violation of China's sovereignty.
G7 statement over Taiwan 'shameless,' reminiscent of 'Eight-Power Allied Forces': Chinese FM, Mission to EU Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Mission to the EU on Thursday slammed the statement of the G7 foreign ministers and the EU high representative over China's Taiwan region following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, saying it is "ugly" and "shameless," and is reminiscent of the "Eight-Power Allied Forces" that invaded China a hundred years ago.
Beijing Warns Washington's Taiwan Policies Will Fail as Chinese Military Launches Major Drills Sputnik 04 Aug 2022 -- On Wednesday, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, pledging to slap "tough" sanctions in a retaliation move.
Hong Kong toes party line on Taiwan as Chinese diplomat threatens 're-education' Radio Free Asia 04 Aug 2022 -- Senior officials in Hong Kong's new administration have been lining up to show their loyalty to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by condemning U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, as U.K. lawmakers were reportedly planning their own Taiwan trip.
Taiwan warns citizens to be cautious of going to China after activist arrest Radio Free Asia 04 Aug 2022 -- Authorities in Taiwan on Thursday warned the democratic island's 23 million citizens not to travel to China unless absolutely necessary, after police in China's Zhejiang announced the arrest of a Taiwanese national for "separatism."
ASEAN urges 'maximum restraint' as China launches missile exercises around Taiwan Radio Free Asia 04 Aug 2022 -- Southeast Asian nations called for "maximum restraint" as China launched ballistic missiles into the waters around Taiwan on Thursday, while Western nations urged Beijing not to escalate tensions further after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island.
US Expects Further Incursions From China's Military in Taiwan Territory - Kirby Sputnik 04 Aug 2022 -- The US government expects China's People's Liberation Army to proceed with further military incursions in Taiwan's territory, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Thursday.
Kremlin: China's Military Exercises Off Taiwan Its Sovereign Right Sputnik 04 Aug 2022 -- China's military exercises near Taiwan are its sovereign right, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, noting that tensions in the region were artificially provoked by the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island.
Tokyo Lodges Protest With Beijing After 5 Chinese Missiles Fell in Japan's EEZ, Reports Say Sputnik 04 Aug 2022 -- Tokyo has lodged a protest with Beijing after five Chinese missiles fell in the exclusive economic zone of Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday.
G7 statement over Taiwan 'shameless,' reminiscent of 'Eight-Power Allied Forces': Chinese Mission to EU Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- The Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU on Thursday slammed the statement of the G7 foreign ministers and the EU high representative over China's Taiwan region following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, saying it is "ugly" and "shameless," and is reminiscent of the "Eight-Power Allied Forces" that invaded China a hundred years ago.
Zhejiang state security organ summons Taiwan-born suspect for secession investigation Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- The state security bureau in Wenzhou city, East China's Zhejiang Province, summoned Yang Zhiyuan, a suspect from Taiwan, on Wednesday for investigation of his alleged involvement in "Taiwan independence" secessionist activities and of suspicion of endangering national security.
PLA to start live fire drills 2 days after Pelosi's visit, leaves time for ship evacuations, airline adjustments Global Times 04 Aug 2022 -- Shortly after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan for her provocative visit on Tuesday night, the Xinhua News Agency announced that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) would conduct a series of live fire military drills from Thursday to Saturday in six different areas that encircle the island from all directions.
Taiwan's return to motherland a historical inevitability: Chinese FM People's Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday made clear here China's solemn position on Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region.
China firm as rock in its resolution to achieve reunification of the motherland People's Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- In disregard of China's strong opposition and serious representations, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited China's Taiwan region.
Tsai Ing-wen's words confound right and wrong: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday blasted Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's words for confusing right and wrong.
Taiwan resident suspected of endangering national security detained in E China People's Daily 04 Aug 2022 -- Yang Chih-yuan, a Taiwan resident suspected of engaging in separatist activities and endangering national security, was detained by the national security organ of Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Wednesday.
Taiwan reports 23,919 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 23,919 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, all but 201 of which were domestic infections, and 32 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center.
Six F-15 Fighters and Three Tanker Aircraft 'Take Off From US Okinawa Base' as Pelosi Leaves Taiwan Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- The visit of the US House speaker to Taiwan resulted in rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, as China lambasted the United States for the move and ordered military drills near the island to be held.
22 Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line ahead of military drills CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- A total of 27 Chinese military aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, of which 22 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Alternative air routes arranged, China drills impact limited: minister CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- The impact of China's upcoming live-fire drills on international flights in and out of Taiwan will be limited, as alternative routes have been worked out for departing and arriving carriers, Transportation and Communications Minister Wang Kwo-tsai (王國材) said Wednesday.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Preserving Peace and Stability Across the Taiwan Strait US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
China Reacts Fiercely to Pelosi's Taiwan Visit VOA 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded on Wednesday a whirlwind visit to Taiwan that was warmly welcomed by the Taiwanese government and seen by Beijing as a "major political provocation" and a challenge to China's sovereignty.
Pelosi Meets With Taiwan President, Lawmakers VOA 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday her delegation of lawmakers was visiting Taiwan "to make unequivocally clear that we will not abandon Taiwan."
US House Speaker leaves Taiwan after brief visit that cheers Taipei and riles China Radio Free Asia 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed Taiwan Wednesday after meeting its president and praising the democratic island's "resilience" as China voiced anger and state media trumpeted an unprecedented missile barrage and blockade.
Pelosi talks to wide range of China repression targets in Taiwan meeting Radio Free Asia 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wound up her visit to Taiwan in a symbolic meeting with rights activists, from former political prisoners from Taiwan's authoritarian past to Chinese pro-democracy leaders and members of the beleaguered Uyghur and Tibetan ethnic minorities.
China arrests Taiwanese man for 'separatism' as Pelosi departs democratic island Radio Free Asia 03 Aug 2022 -- As U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan Wednesday after a stopover that angered China, authorities in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang announced the arrest of a Taiwanese man under its national security law, accusing him of engaging in "separatist" activities and supporting formal independence for the democratic island.
Pelosi, TSMC Chair Liu discuss semiconductor chips: Legislator CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- Visiting U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed chip-related issues with Mark Liu (劉德音), chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), Wednesday, according to a legislator.
Pelosi departs Taiwan after whirlwind visit CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan for South Korea on Wednesday evening after a brief stop in Taipei, during which she met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), local lawmakers, and human rights activists, amid Beijing's opposition.
American observers weigh pros and cons of Pelosi's visit to Taiwan CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S.-based commentators expressed mixed views about the visit to Taiwan by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with the main fault line touching on whether the risks of her stopover outweighed its potential benefits.
President Tsai awards state honor to visiting U.S. House speaker CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Wednesday honored visiting U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her commitment to promoting Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Taiwan one of world's freest societies: Pelosi (update) CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Taiwan one of the freest societies in the world and praised the island's performance in handling the COVID-19 pandemic as she visited Taiwan's legislature on Wednesday morning.
U.S. Republican senators voice support for Pelosi's visit to Taiwan CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- More than two dozen Republican senators on Tuesday voiced their support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, arguing that the stop was consistent with the United States' one-China policy.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan's Legislature CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will begin her whirlwind visit to Taiwan by visiting the Legislative Yuan Wednesday morning, after arriving in Taipei on Tuesday night.
China's planned military drills a threat to Taiwan's metropolitan areas: MND CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- China's plans to hold live-fire drills in six maritime areas near Taiwan over the next few days are an attempt to threaten Taiwan's major ports and metropolitan areas, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday, in response to China's announcement of the drills shortly after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late Tuesday.
China imposes new trade restrictions on Taiwan as Pelosi visits CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese government has announced that it will temporarily suspend imports of citrus fruit and two types of fish from Taiwan and exports of natural sand, just hours after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on a visit.
Chinese drills over Pelosi visit 'unnecessary': Taiwan president CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- China's move to hold live-fire military drills near Taiwan in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit was "unnecessary," President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday, adding that Taiwan was open to "constructive dialogue" to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait.
China's military exercises aimed at blockading Taiwan: defense ministry CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday blasted China's plan to hold a series of live-fire military drills in six maritime areas near Taiwan from Aug. 4 to 7, saying it is an attempt to blockade the country.
Chinese drills to test Taiwan military crisis management ability: Experts CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) planned live-fire drills around Taiwan will partly encroach on the nation's territorial waters and test the ability of its armed forces to ensure the drills do not escalate into direct conflict as they monitor the situation, experts said Wednesday.
Agencies gauge impact of new China import bans CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- The Council of Agriculture (COA) Wednesday said the value of citrus fruit and two fish varieties subject to import bans imposed by China is estimated at NT$620 million (US$20.66 million).
Cyber attacks reported in stores, gov't facilities during Pelosi visit CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- Several convenience store branches and government facilities across Taiwan on Wednesday saw their digital signage hacked with messages slandering visiting U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB).
PLA drills around Taiwan continue to 'rehearse reunification operation' after Pelosi's visit, 'exercises blockading island to become routine' Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- Joint military exercises around the island of Taiwan by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued Wednesday with a joint blockade, sea assault and land and air combat trainings, involving the use of advanced weapons including J-20 stealth fighter jets and DF-17 hypersonic missiles after the drills started on Tuesday evening, when US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed on the island which seriously violates China's sovereignty.
Pelosi changes status quo of Taiwan Straits with provocative visit, exposes US long-term miscalculation Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- When US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan island and touted the US' so-called commitment to the island, her extremely reckless and dangerous move immediately prompted a series of countermeasures from China, ranging from the military to diplomacy to economic sanctions. China's reaction to this serious intrusion on the country's sovereignty is widely considered as rational and reasonable, underscoring its firm strategic determination and sufficient patience to adhere to its own timetable in solving the Taiwan question. And such steady advancement of its own agenda gives Beijing the edge compared with the short-sighted Washington that will lose more points in the long-term geopolitical wrestling match.
Mainland ramps up sanctions on Taiwan over Pelosi visit Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese mainland has suspended imports of several agricultural products from the island of Taiwan amid simmering tensions over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which is seen as a serious violation of the one-China principle and sparked military exercises around the island by the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Pelosi's 'reckless' Taiwan visit keeps SE Asian countries on tenterhooks Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "reckless" visit to Taiwan island on Tuesday not only raised tensions across the Taiwan Straits, but also keeps Southeast Asian countries on tenterhooks as several regional countries expressed concerns right after her arrival.
China refutes German FM's wrong remarks over Taiwan question Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- China urges Germany to have an objective and accurate understanding of the Taiwan question, abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said at Wednesday's press briefing in response to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's remarks claiming that German will support the island of Taiwan if the Chinese mainland conducts military actions.
China punishes diehard 'Taiwan secessionists,' foundations and companies in accordance with law Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- Chinese authorities announced Wednesday that a number of diehard "Taiwan secessionist" individuals, two funds, and multiple companies related to secessionist activities will be punished in accordance with the law, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan island Tuesday night in disregard of stern warnings from China, a visit that has sent a wrong message to "Taiwan independence" forces and has escalated the tension across the Taiwan Straits.
International community reiterates adherence to one-China principle; 'time to review fact' that Taiwan is part of China Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The United Nations and many countries in the international community including Russia, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan reaffirmed their adherence to the one-China principle on Wednesday, voicing discontent and condemnation of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to the island of Taiwan, as analysts said it is time to review United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the fact that the island of Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
Chinese FM reiterates strong opposition against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated water ahead of facility construction Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday reiterated its strong concern and opposition on the one-sided decision made by the Japanese government on releasing nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea as the construction of dumping facilities are reported to begin on Thursday.
China summons US ambassador overnight to protest against Pelosi's Taiwan visit, warns US of paying price for its mistake Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- China's Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng summoned US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns overnight to protest against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island late Tuesday night, stressing that the nature of Pelosi's visit is extremely vicious and the consequence is very grave. The Chinese side will not sit idly by.
Statement condemns Pelosi's visit to Taiwan as breach of China's sovereignty IRNA 03 Aug 2022 -- Iran-China Friendship Association issued a statement on Wednesday which condemned a visit to Taiwan Island by Speaker of the US House of Representative Nancy Pelosi as a clear violation of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran condemns US House Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan ISNA 03 Aug 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said in response to a question from journalists regarding Tehran's stance on U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan that respecting national sovereignty of countries is a fundamental principle of the UN Charter.
Chinese mainland suspends export of natural sand to Taiwan: commerce ministry People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- The export of natural sand to the Taiwan region will be suspended starting Wednesday, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said.
Tsai Ing-wen, DPP authorities to push Taiwan into disaster by colluding with foreign forces: spokesperson People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- The attempts by Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to collude with foreign forces will push Taiwan into the abyss of disaster, said a mainland spokesperson on Wednesday.
Eastern Theatre Command conducts joint-military operations around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- Beginning from the evening of Aug. 2, the PLA Eastern Theatre Command has successively launched a series of joint military operations around the Taiwan Island. Naval-air joint drills were carried out in the north, southwest and southeast waters and airspace off the Taiwan Island. In addition, combat troops under the theater command will conduct long-range strike live shooting in the Taiwan Strait, and conventional missile firepower test launching in the eastern waters off the Taiwan Island.
China summons U.S. ambassador over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng urgently summoned the U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns late Tuesday night and lodged stern representations and strong protests over Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region.
As Pelosi wraps up controversial Taiwan trip, Beijing vows 'punishment' Press TV 03 Aug 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the Chinese Taipei on Wednesday following a whirlwind visit that sent ripples across the world and prompted Beijing to hold military drills and issue hard-hitting statements against the US.
'Impunity and lawlessness': Russia, N. Korea, Pakistan rap Pelosi's Taiwan visit Press TV 03 Aug 2022 -- The controversial two-day visit to Chinese Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has drawn strong reactions from many countries, who have blasted the US government for provoking Beijing.
Pelosi's Taiwan visit to cause 'major shocks' at intl. level: Iranian diplomat Press TV 03 Aug 2022 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's incendiary visit to Taiwan is a "turning point" in the already tense ties between China and the United States and will have reverberations across the world.
SE Asian govts urge superpowers to maintain peace after Pelosi Taiwan trip Radio Free Asia 03 Aug 2022 -- Southeast Asian governments on Wednesday urged China and rival superpower the United States to hold back from "provocative actions" that could inflame tensions, saying they were watching the situation around Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit.
Chinese Ambassador to France Not Ruling Out Beijing's Military Intervention in Taiwan Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye said on Wednesday that he is not excluding China's military intervention in Taiwan to thwart separatist forces from seeking the island's independence.
White House Sent National Security Officials to Warn Pelosi of Taiwan Trip Risks - Reports Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- The White House attempted to dissuade House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan by sending a team of National Security Council (NSC) officials to warn the senior lawmaker of the risks posed by such a trip, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
Tokyo Expresses Concern Over Chinese Drills, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Taiwan Issue Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- The Japanese government is concerned about military drills launched by China and calls for a peaceful resolution of any issues regarding the situation around Taiwan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday.
In Taiwan, Pelosi Claims She Brings 'Peace to Region' While Pledging 'Unwavering Support' to Island Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- After days of hectic speculation about her plans, Pelosi, who is on a tour of Asia, touched down in Taiwan aboard a military plane. Beijing's response has been prompt: the Chinese military stated it would "launch a series of targeted military actions" and was on "high alert."
Beijing to Hold US Responsible for Any Eventualities Over Taiwan Issue - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- Beijing thinks the United States is to blame for any eventualities that occur from the Taiwan crisis and is preparing strong countermeasures to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, Chinese Foreign Ministry Arms Control Department Director General Fu Cong told Sputnik.
Chinese Foreign Minister: Attempts to Use Taiwan to Contain China Doomed to Fail Sputnik 03 Aug 2022 -- Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House, arrived in Taiwan earlier on Tuesday. The US administration distanced itself from the visit, claiming that Pelosi makes her own decisions, after being forewarned by the Chinese President Xi Jinping and assuring Beijing of its commitment to the One China policy.
Visit to honor 'unwavering' U.S. commitment to Taiwan: Pelosi CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday night said her visit to Taiwan seeks to honor "America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy."
CrisisWatch sees higher risk of conflict over Taiwan due to Pelosi's visit CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- A global conflict tracker has issued a risk alert for Taiwan because of the visit to the country by United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China's planned military drills a threat to Taiwan's metropolitan areas: MND CNA 03 Aug 2022 -- China's plans to hold six live-fire military drills in waters around Taiwan over the next few days are an attempt to threaten Taiwan's major ports and metropolitan areas, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday, in response to China's announcement of the drills shortly after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late Tuesday.
Chinese Foreign Minister condemns US intrusion of China's sovereignty Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- Amid widespread opposition of the international community to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a statement Wednesday morning condemning US' intrusion of China's sovereignty. Pelosi blatantly visited the island in disregard of China's solemn representations, which is a serious violation of the one-China principle and malicious violation of China's sovereignty, Wang said.
PLA launches missile drill to east of Taiwan as Pelosi arrives; China to turn on a new status quo for Taiwan situation as 'US has broken the old one' Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA), on the night that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan for her provocative visit that violates the US promise of opposing "Taiwan independence" secessionism, launched massive military drills around the island of Taiwan, including a long-range live fire drill in the Taiwan Straits and a live fire conventional missile drill to the east of the island, with analysts saying China is not merely targeting a visiting 82-year-old US politician, but is eyeing the anti-secession campaign against the secessionist Taiwan authorities and is to concretely speed up the reunification process.
US bears full responsibility for all consequences of Pelosi's Taiwan visit, China warns Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- As the world closely followed the visit of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan on Tuesday evening that is widely described as provocative and dangerous, the Biden administration gave more chicanery in distancing itself by stressing it was her personal choice and continued hollowing out the one-China principle that serves as the foundation of China-US relations. Chinese officials and experts warned that all the consequences of this highly dangerous and provocative move will be borne by Washington, and such visit will also forever change the cross-Straits situation and deliver a destructive impact on the already-difficult China-US relations.
China's countermeasures against Pelosi's Taiwan visit won't be one-off: Global Times editorial Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- On Tuesday night, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sneakily landed in China's Taiwan island like a thief, detonating the mine she has thrown over the situation in the Taiwan Straits and China-US ties. China has repeatedly warned on how egregious the nature of the visit and how serious the consequences could be. But Pelosi turned a deaf ear, neither did Washington take effective measures to stop it, which triggered a new round of tension and severe challenges across the straits.
Foreign Affairs Committee of CPPCC National Committee issues statement on Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee on Tuesday released a statement in response to the visit to China's Taiwan region by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
China to speed up reunification process with comprehensive action as it ramps up military readiness against Pelosi's Taiwan visit Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive on the island of Taiwan on Tuesday night according to foreign media reports, with rising concerns and opposition over her trip within the island and increasing military activities by the Chinese mainland, the Taiwan authorities and the US military in the region. Analysts from both sides of the Taiwan Straits said this risky move will totally change the situation in the region, while the mainland will more actively dominate and speed up the reunification process with comprehensive measures including military and political actions, and these actions will let the US and the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities feel the pain.
NPC Standing Committee spokesperson makes remarks on U.S. House Speaker Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- On behalf of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, a spokesperson for the NPC Standing Committee on Tuesday made remarks on the visit to China's Taiwan region by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The following is the full text of the remarks:
Taiwan Work Office of CPC Central Committee issues statement on Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Tuesday issued a statement on the visit to China's Taiwan region by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The following is the full text of the statement:
PLA drills involving missiles, J-20 stealth fighters surround Taiwan as Pelosi lands on island Global Times 03 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday started to commence joint military exercises surrounding the island of Taiwan, featuring J-20 stealth fighter jets and test firing of conventional missiles that analysts said could fly over the island, right after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed on the island, with additional important drills announced for days to come.
Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry on Chinese Government's Righteous Stand KCNA 03 Aug 2022 -- A spokesperson for the DPRK Foreign Ministry Wednesday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the fact that the recent junket to Taiwan by the speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. is arousing serious concern of the international community.
PLA Eastern Theater Command to launch joint military operations around Taiwan Island People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will launch a series of joint military operations around the Taiwan Island starting from Tuesday night.
Chinese FM makes remarks on U.S. violation of China's sovereignty People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- In disregard of China's solemn representations, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brazenly went ahead with her visit to China's Taiwan region, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Chinese mainland announces punishments on organizations related to die-hard "Taiwan independence" elements People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday announced punishments on organizations related to die-hard elements seeking "Taiwan independence."
Spokesperson for Taiwan Work Office of CPC Central Committee makes remarks on punishing die-hard "Taiwan independence" elements People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Wednesday made remarks on punishing die-hard "Taiwan independence" elements in accordance with the law. The following is the full text of the remarks:
Chinese mainland suspends entry of certain fruits, fish products from Taiwan People's Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- Relevant authorities on the Chinese mainland will suspend the entry of citrus fruits and two types of fish products from the Taiwan region starting Wednesday, said a spokesperson.
Notice authorized to be released by Xinhua News Agency PLA Daily 03 Aug 2022 -- Xinhua News Agency is authorized on Tuesday to release the following notice: from 1200 (Beijing Time) August 4 to 1200 (Beijing Time) August 7, 2022, the Chinese People's Liberation Army will conduct important military exercises and training activities including live-fire drills in the following maritime areas and their air space bounded by lines joining:
China summons US ambassador over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Press TV 03 Aug 2022 -- China has summoned the American ambassador to Beijing over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, notifying the envoy about the country's strong protest at the highly-controversial trip.
Taiwan reports 23,556 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 23,556 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, all but 254 of which were domestic infections, and 31 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan legislators welcome Pelosi's visit despite China's threats CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan legislators across the political spectrum on Tuesday welcomed reports of an expected visit by United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi later in the day, and they called on China not to overact.
Forceful China response to Pelosi could backfire: Academic CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- U.S.-based China researcher M. Taylor Fravel said Monday that a forceful show by Beijing in response to a reported visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi could backfire.
Presidential Office website returns to normal service after cyber attack CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- The website of Taiwan's Presidential Office has returned to normal service after being temporarily taken offline following an overseas cyber attack earlier Tuesday, according to Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵).
Chinese rhetoric on Pelosi, Gingrich visits markedly different CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- China's rhetoric ahead of a reportedly imminent visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan Tuesday has differed dramatically from the language used when her predecessor Newt Gingrich visited the nation in 1997.
Taiwan has no comment on China's threats ahead of Pelosi's expected visit CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that it had no comment on the military threats made by China regarding an expected visit to Taipei by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Two Chinese military vessels seen off Taiwan's Lanyu Island: Source CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Two Chinese warships -- a missile destroyer and a frigate -- were spotted in international waters off the coast of Lanyu Island in eastern Taiwan early Tuesday morning, according to a military source.
Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan dangerous, provocative: China's UN envoy Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Amid escalating cross-Straits tensions due to possible visit of US House Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China's top official to the UN warned that the visit is dangerous and provocative, as the one-China principle is a red line in China's relations with other countries, and China allows no one to cross this red line.
Wang Yi has no plan to meet Blinken during ASEAN meetings amid tensions caused by Pelosi's trip to Taiwan island Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has no plans to meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken although both are attending the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related meetings in Phnom Penh this week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Tuesday, as tensions rise over Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island.
Tension escalates hours ahead of Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit as PLA remains fully prepared for any crisis Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- The intensity of the situation across the Taiwan Straits has drastically escalated as the military deployment from the Chinese mainland, US and the island of Taiwan continues creeping up, after US and Taiwan-based media disclosed that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit the island on Tuesday night, a serious provocation and violation to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity which would be met with severe countermeasures from the Chinese military.
PLA's two aircraft carriers move out from homeports amid Pelosi's alleged imminent Taiwan visit, satellite images and reports show Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Both of aircraft carriers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have reportedly moved out from their homeports respectively amid US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to the island of Taiwan, which media reported could happen Tuesday evening.
Russia backs China on Taiwan as sanctions, incursions expected during Pelosi visit Radio Free Asia 02 Aug 2022 -- Russia on Tuesday backed Beijing's disapproval of an expected visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the democratic island of Taiwan, calling it a "provocation," as China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) engaged in live-fire military exercises across the Taiwan Strait.
Russian Foreign Ministry statement on US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Aug 2022
Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan US Provocation to Contain China Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- Moscow sees the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as a clear provocation in the spirit of the US aggressive line on the comprehensive containment of China, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran reacts to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan IRNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Tuesday reacted to a visit to Taiwan by Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and said that respect to other country's national sovereignty is among key principles of the UN Charter.
Iran condemns US meddling in China's affairs as Pelosi visits Taiwan Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- Iran condemns Washington's meddling in the domestic affairs of China and violation of the Asian state's territorial integrity, as the US House speaker makes a provocative visit to Chinese Taipei, severely increasing tensions with Beijing.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian's remarks on Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- On August 2, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited China's Taiwan region. The Chinese side strongly condemns and firmly opposes this visit.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts joint military operations around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- "The PLA Eastern Theater Command will conduct a series of joint military operations around the Taiwan Island from the evening of August 2," said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in a written statement on Tuesday evening.
Statement by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a statement on Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region. Following is the full text of the statement:
China summons U.S. ambassador over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng urgently summoned the U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns late Tuesday night and lodged stern representations and strong protests over Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region.
China to carry out 'targeted military operations' in response to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese military says it will launch "targeted military operations" in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing over the highly-controversial trip.
US House Speaker Pelosi lands in Chinese Taipei, escalating US tensions with China Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), and the Chinese military vowed to launch "targeted military actions" in response to her visit.
US deploys warships near Taiwan as Pelosi arrives in Chinese Taipei Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- The American military has deployed four warships, including an aircraft carrier, near Taiwan amid soaring tensions over the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-ruled island, with Beijing warning that Washington will "pay the price."
US Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan to welcoming crowds, China military drills Radio Free Asia 02 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan late on Tuesday for a visit amid angry denunciations and heightened threats from Chinese officials, who unveiled plans to hold days of military drills in the seas around the self-governing island by China's People's Liberation Army.
Pelosi visit renews debate in Taiwan over best approach to greater self-determination Radio Free Asia 02 Aug 2022 -- Lawmakers in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan expressed cross-party support for U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, rejecting threats from Beijing amid an ongoing debate on the democratic island about the strength of its ties with the United States.
Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Defying China VOA 02 Aug 2022 -- A U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed late Tuesday in Taiwan, despite warnings by China, which has threatened a military response to the visit.
Pelosi makes stop in Taiwan, disregards China's threats CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who embarked on an Asian tour Sunday, made an unannounced stop in Taiwan late Tuesday, in what was considered a show of support for Taiwan, despite Beijing's warnings not to do so.
Taiwan's military heightens combat readiness ahead of Pelosi visit CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military heightened its combat readiness from 8 a.m. Tuesday in response to Chinese live-fire military exercises held amid rumors U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taipei, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Pelosi has the right to visit Taiwan: White House CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- A White House spokesman on Monday said that House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi had "the right to visit Taiwan" as part of a tour of the Indo-Pacific.
In fresh warning, China says Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit 'dangerous, provocative' Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- China has repeated its warning against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan, calling it dangerous and provocative.
Taiwan Air Defense Spots 21 Chinese Jets Entering Their Radar Zone After Pelosi's Arrival Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- The arrival of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island has put the military of Taiwan, China and the US in the region on high alert amid fears of provocations and miscalculations. The visit was strongly objected by China, which sees the island as its territory.
China Slams Pelosi's Taiwan Trip as 'Very Dangerous Act' Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday criticized US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan as a "very dangerous act of playing with fire."
Chinese Army Begins Military Exercises in South China Sea Amid Escalation Over Taiwan Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is starting military exercises in the South China Sea on Tuesday amid regional escalation over a potential visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China sternly warns Biden admin not to arrange Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, PLA 'will not sit idly by' Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are keeping up the pressure on the US over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to the island of Taiwan, urging the US to honor US President Joe Biden's promise to not support "Taiwan independence," while media outlets from the US and Taiwan reported that Pelosi is expected to visit the island shortly.
Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan dangerous, provocative: China's UN envoy Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Amid escalating cross-Straits tensions due to possible visit of US House Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China's top official to the UN warned that the visit is dangerous and provocative, as the one-China principle is a red line in China's relations with other countries, and China allows no one to cross this red line.
PLA not to sit idly by if Pelosi visits Taiwan: Chinese spokesperson People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- China on Monday once again warned the United States that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will not sit idly by if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.
Beijing warns: China's military will "not sit idly by" if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- China has once again warned that its military will "not sit idly by" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi pays a visit to the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), as tensions continue to soar between Beijing and Washington over the potential visit.
Taiwan reports 16,584 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths CNA 01 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan recorded 16,584 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all but 232 of which were domestic infections, and 36 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan adds two domestic BA.5 subvariant cases CNA 01 Aug 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported two domestic cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5 of SARS-CoV-2 on Monday, bringing the total number of such cases to 13.
Taiwan military to hold live-fire artillery drills next week CNA 01 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military will hold live-fire artillery drills in Pingtung County on Aug. 9 and Aug. 11 as part of a follow-up to the annual Han Kuang exercises that concluded last week, an anonymous source told CNA on Monday.
TSMC 'non-operable' if China invades Taiwan: Chairman CNA 01 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman Mark Liu (劉德音) said that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would render TSMC's factories "non-operable" and create "great economic turmoil" on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese FM spokesperson urges Biden not to allow Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Global Times 01 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Monday reiterated a warning that the US should not arrange a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island of Taiwan, stressing that it would lead to serious consequences.
US urges China not to stir up crisis over expected Taiwan visit by Nancy Pelosi Radio Free Asia 01 Aug 2022 -- Top U.S. officials said Monday China should not use a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a pretext for saber rattling or aggressive military actions in the region, after Beijing issued fresh threats on the eve of the expected trip.
White House: Nancy Pelosi Has Not Confirmed Any Travel Plans to Taiwan, but She Has Right to Visit Sputnik 01 Aug 2022 -- Pelosi's plans to visit Taiwan have sparked a major backlash from Beijing, which condemns any official contacts between the US and Taiwan. The Chinese side has repeatedly claimed that by pursuing the trip Washington would infringe on the one-China principle and jeopardize US-China bilateral relations.
China Warns Military Won't 'Sit Idly By' If Pelosi Lands in Taiwan Sputnik 01 Aug 2022 -- Pelosi announced her Asia trip on Sunday but skipped mentioning a possible visit to Taiwan, which has been reported by several media outlets. Her visit, if it takes place, will coincide with a military exercise carried out by the Chinese People's Liberation Army across the Taiwan Strait.
Pelosi Visits Singapore Amid Speculation on Taiwan Stop VOA 01 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived Monday in Singapore for a two-day official visit, amid speculation that her Asia trip could include a stop in Taiwan — a possibility that prompted the White House to reassure Beijing that U.S. policy has not changed, and to urge Chinese leaders not to escalate an already strained relationship between the two great powers.
UK Lawmakers Intend to Visit Taiwan Amid Escalating Tensions in Region - Reports Sputnik 01 Aug 2022 -- The Foreign Affairs Committee of the UK House of Commons is planning to visit Taiwan later this year, probably in November or early December amid mounting tensions in UK-China bilateral relation and rising insecurity in the Taiwan Strait, The Guardian newspaper reported on Monday, citing sources.
China determined to safeguard its sovereignty, senior envoys say People's Daily 01 Aug 2022 -- China is resolute in safeguarding its national sovereignty and will never allow any room for "Taiwan independence" forces in whatever form, senior envoys said.

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