November 2022 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reports 17,727 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths CNA 30 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported 17,727 new COVID-19 infections and 37 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
US outlines four scenarios for Chinese attack on Taiwan Radio Free Asia 30 Nov 2022 -- Over the past year, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) "increased provocative and destabilizing actions in and around the Taiwan Strait" as it pursued Taiwan unification, according to a new report.
Taiwan offers condolences over death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin CNA 30 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office Spokesman Xavier Chang (張淳涵) on Wednesday expressed condolences to the family of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin (江澤民) who died in his home city of Shanghai earlier that day.
US report lays out possible Chinese military strategies against Taiwan CNA 30 Nov 2022 -- The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has identified four possible military courses of action that China could take against Taiwan, but did not offer any guess on when Beijing might be ready to act.
Taiwan calls on China to adjust strict COVID-19 policy amid protests (update) CNA 29 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan has called on China to respond to people's demands by making changes to its harsh and excessive COVID-19 restrictions following the recent mass protests that have erupted there.
Taiwan reports 17,289 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths CNA 29 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 17,289 new COVID-19 infections and 21 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan downplays report on delayed U.S. weapons shipments CNA 29 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday said all of its arms purchases from the United States are proceeding "within a controllable range," after a U.S. media report claimed the backlog of American weapons bound for Taiwan was approaching US$19 billion.
Taiwan welcomes Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy Radio Free Asia 29 Nov 2022 -- One day after Canada launched its Indo-Pacific Strategy, Taiwan "sincerely" welcomed the document while a Chinese government spokesperson said China "expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition."
U.K. parliamentary delegation arrives in Taiwan for five-day visit CNA 29 Nov 2022 -- A delegation led by United Kingdom MP Alicia Kearns arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a five-day visit that will include meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other top government officials, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Taiwan reports 10,659 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths CNA 28 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported 10,659 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, all but 76 of which were locally transmitted, and 41 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan to ease mask mandate starting Dec. 1 (update) CNA 28 Nov 2022 -- People in Taiwan will no longer be required to wear face masks at all times while outdoors, starting on Dec. 1, according to a relaxed mask mandate announced by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Monday.
US Worried Aid to Ukraine Could Cause Arms Shortage for Taiwan Sputnik 28 Nov 2022 -- US authorities are concerned that the flow of weapons to Ukraine could cause a deficit in terms of Washington's long-term plans to arm Taiwan amid increasing tensions with China, US media reported.
Ex-military officer convicted of leaking secrets to China loses pension case CNA 28 Nov 2022 -- The Supreme Administrative Court has upheld a ruling that a retired military intelligence officer convicted of leaking military secrets to a middleman who passed them on to China must return his pension payments totaling about NT$1.66 million (US$53,531).
Taiwan local elections say no to DPP rule, call for peace Global Times 28 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan residents' choices, which made the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lose its key places like Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu in the island's local elections, as observers see, were a loud "No" to DPP authorities' policies on a wide range of topics related to people's livelihoods including the chaotic COVID-19 response and the failure to rein in rising prices, and also demonstrated that Tsai Ing-wen''s "China threat bet" has backfired.
Taiwan reports 13,311 new COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths CNA 27 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Sunday reported 13,311 new COVID-19 infections, all but 35 of which were locally transmitted, and 25 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan People's Party wins 14 city, county councilor seats in electoral debut CNA 27 Nov 2022 -- In its first time competing in the nationwide "9-in-1" local government elections since its establishment in August 2019, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) won 14 seats in Saturday's city and county councilor races, marking the most impressive performance among Taiwan's smaller political parties.
Taiwan's Ruling DPP Party Suffers Major Loss in Local Elections Sputnik 27 Nov 2022 -- The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which supports Taiwan's independence, has lost local elections, official voting results from the island's Central Election Commission show.
Taiwan Elections Seen as a Warning to Ruling Party VOA 27 Nov 2022 -- The defeat suffered by Taiwan's pro-independence ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Saturday's local elections is seen as a warning to President Tsai Ing-wen and her party that voters are not happy with their governance on local issues.
NSC, MND to sit on board of digital ministry's cybersecurity body CNA 27 Nov 2022 -- The National Security Council (NSC) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND) will assign representatives to serve as board members of the cybersecurity organization under the recently inaugurated Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), according to the draft for the establishment of the cybersecurity body.
President Tsai resigns as DPP chairperson after election setback (update) CNA 26 Nov 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) resigned with immediate effect as Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chairperson Saturday after the party suffered a crushing defeat in local elections that day.
Chinese Taipei votes in local elections amid tensions with Beijing Press TV 26 Nov 2022 -- People in Chinese Taipei have taken to the polls to cast their ballots in local elections, with domestic issues and China's territorial claims over the self-ruled island dominating the defining vote.
Taiwan reports 13,269 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths CNA 26 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 13,269 new COVID-19 infections, all but 51 of which were locally transmitted, and 29 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan reports 14,195 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths CNA 25 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Friday 14,195 new COVID-19 infections, all but 57 of which were locally transmitted, and 56 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Early warning aircraft skids off runway in Pingtung: Air Force CNA 25 Nov 2022 -- An E-2K airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft skidded off the runaway during a landing at an airbase in Pingtung County on Friday but no one was injured, according to a statement from the Air Force Command Headquarters.
Taiwan voters head to local elections under shadow of China's invasion threat Radio Free Asia 25 Nov 2022 -- Taiwanese voters go to the polls on Saturday in local elections that will likely see a swing toward the opposition pro-China Kuomintang amid growing dissatisfaction over the government's handling of the pandemic and the economy.
Taiwan reports 16,052 new COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths CNA 24 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 16,052 new COVID-19 infections, all but 37 of which were locally transmitted, and 65 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan receives updated Moderna vaccine against Omicron BA.4/5 CNA 24 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan took delivery of another shipment of the second-generation Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine that targets the original COVID-19 virus and the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.
Navy landing craft sinks off Kinmen County, all crew on board safe CNA 24 Nov 2022 -- A Republic of China (ROC) Navy landing craft on Thursday sank near Taiwan's offshore Kinmen County after poor weather and big waves resulted in the cabin flooding, according to the ROC Naval Fleet Command.
Taiwan reports 17,892 new COVID cases, 31 deaths CNA 23 Nov 2022 -- Thirty-one more people in Taiwan have died from COVID-19 complications, including a man in his 40s who did not have any chronic diseases but had not been vaccinated against the disease, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday.
Kinmen locals shocked by claims army colonel swore to surrender to China Radio Free Asia 23 Nov 2022 -- A Taiwanese army colonel on the frontline island of Kinmen has been accused of pledging allegiance to China and even promising, on the record, to surrender in the event of a Chinese attack.
Taiwan Struggles to Shake Off Era of Corruption in Local Politics VOA 23 Nov 2022 -- In the central Taiwanese city of Taichung earlier this month as the country prepared to vote in local elections, the same word came up several times during a speech by Democratic Progressive Party hopeful Shen Shu-cheng: "heijin."
Mass protests break out at Hon Hai plant in Zhengzhou: Reports CNA 23 Nov 2022 -- Thousands of workers at the Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.'s plant in Zhengzhou, China are engaged in a tense standoff with police amid street protests over withheld severance pay, according to videos seen by CNA Wednesday.
Workers clash with police as hundreds protest at iPhone plant in China Radio Free Asia 23 Nov 2022 -- Workers clashed with authorities at Taiwan-invested iPhone maker Foxconn in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou Wednesday, as hundreds of laborers staged a protest over delayed bonus payments amid mounting anger at China's zero-COVID policy.
Taiwan reports 18,179 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths CNA 22 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 18,179 new COVID-19 infections, all but 29 of which were locally transmitted, and 38 deaths from the disease on Tuesday.
Chinese spy case in Taiwan raises issue of reviving military trials CNA 23 Nov 2022 -- Scholars and lawmakers in Taiwan suggested on Tuesday that the government consider reinstating military trials during peacetime or amending laws to better deter military espionage after an Army colonel was indicted Tuesday for working for China.
Army helicopter makes safe precautionary landing in Tainan CNA 22 Nov 2022 -- An Army OH-58D helicopter made a safe precautionary landing on farmland near Guiren Airport in Tainan Tuesday evening after the pilot noticed a warning indicator light during a training mission, according a military source.
Taiwan 'red-line' for Beijing, Chinese defense minister warns US counterpart Press TV 22 Nov 2022 -- China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe met his US counterpart Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting in Cambodia on Tuesday, warning Washington not to cross Beijing's "red-line" on Taiwan.
Red line over Taiwan question reiterated in talks between Chinese, US defense chiefs Global Times 22 Nov 2022 -- The defense chiefs of China and the US met face to face for the first time in Cambodia on Tuesday since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan island in early August, which was responded with large-scale military exercises around the island by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Taiwan's domestic COVID-19 cases drop to lowest in 207 days CNA 21 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 11,915 new COVID-19 infections, all but 27 of which were locally transmitted, and 41 deaths from the disease on Monday.
No current objections to Taiwan CPTPP bid: Foreign minister CNA 21 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Monday said that no member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) had expressed opposition to Taiwan applying to join the trade bloc.
No contact yet with incoming U.S. House speaker on Taiwan trip: FM CNA 21 Nov 2022 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Monday said that no official contact had yet been made with the U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy regarding a trip to Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 16,236 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths CNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 16,236 new COVID-19 infections, all but 39 of which were locally transmitted, and 43 deaths from the disease on Sunday.
Nauru president concludes Taiwan visit CNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Nauru President Russ Joseph Kun has concluded his six-day trip to Taiwan, which Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) described as showcasing the strong bond in bilateral ties.
Taiwan reports 16,571 new COVID-19 cases, 59 deaths CNA 19 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 16,571 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, all but 57 of which were locally transmitted, and 59 deaths from the disease.
TSMC founder, Japan prime minister hold bilateral talks during APEC CNA 19 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's envoy to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday on the sidelines of the summit in Thailand to discuss bilateral cooperation.
TSMC founder, Kamala Harris talk chips at APEC meeting CNA 19 Nov 2022 -- Morris Chang (張忠謀), Taiwan's envoy to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Thailand, and United States Vice President Kamala Harris talked mostly about chips when they met Saturday, he said at a press conference that evening.
Mainland urges DPP to remove unilateral restrictions on cross-Strait travel People's Daily 19 Nov 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday reiterated that there is no obstacle on the mainland side to travel between Fujian Province's coastal areas and Kinmen and Matsu, urging Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove their unilateral restrictions.
Taiwan reports 18,003 new COVID-19 cases, 58 deaths CNA 18 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported 18,003 new COVID-19 infections on Friday and 58 new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Australia clarifies stance on Taiwan CPTPP bid: MOFA CNA 18 Nov 2022 -- The Australian government has clarified that its stance on Taiwan's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) remains unchanged, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Friday.
Official Says U.S. Committed to Taiwan's Defense DoD News 17 Nov 2022 -- The 2022 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the Defense Department's pacing challenge, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
Top US general: China likely won't invade Taiwan soon Radio Free Asia 17 Nov 2022 -- China's military is not yet capable of invading Taiwan, and any attempts to do so in the near future would be an error on par with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top U.S. military official said.
Attack on Taiwan by China a political, strategic mistake: Top U.S. general CNA 17 Nov 2022 -- An attack on Taiwan by the Chinese military would be a political and strategic mistake, Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said Wednesday.
Tsai pledges continued support for Ukraine at Texas democracy event CNA 17 Nov 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Wednesday told a democracy conference in the U.S. state of Texas that Taiwan would continue supporting Ukraine.
Taiwan reports 22,692 new COVID-19 cases, 69 deaths CNA 16 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported 22,692 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, all but 61 of which were locally transmitted, and 69 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Penghu troops conduct monthly drill simulating Chinese attack CNA 16 Nov 2022 -- Army personnel stationed in outlying Penghu County conducted monthly live-fire drills Wednesday morning to simulate the use of artillery and tanks to repel invading Chinese forces.
U.S. panel urges creation of China sanctions body amid Taiwan threat CNA 16 Nov 2022 -- The United States should create an interagency committee under the president to develop options and plans for sanctioning China in the event of hostile actions against Taiwan, a congressional advisory panel has said.
'Taiwan independence' is dead end where relying on outsiders will never work: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 16 Nov 2022 -- Rebuking the UK trade minister over a visit to China's Taiwan region in recent days in a bid to "strengthen ties" with DPP authorities, the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council on Wednesday urged the UK to stop sending wrong signals to secessionist forces in the island, while telling the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end where relying on external forces will never work.
Taiwan reports 18,558 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths CNA 15 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 18,558 new COVID-19 infections, all but 49 of which were locally transmitted, and 43 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan company faces sanctions for military tech sales to Russia CNA 15 Nov 2022 -- The U.S. Department of Treasury has expanded its list of companies, including a Taiwanese enterprise, and individuals facing possible sanctions for supplying or helping finance the sale of military technology to Russia for its war against Ukraine.
Taiwan thanks Biden for support in meeting with Xi CNA 15 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's government on Monday thanked United States President Joe Biden for reiterating Washington's commitment to Taipei in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on the island of Bali ahead of a G20 summit.
Xi's Taiwan claims do not match the facts: MAC CNA 15 Nov 2022 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Tuesday that claims regarding Taiwan's sovereignty made by Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) during a meeting with United States President Joe Biden in Bali, Indonesia, were factually incorrect.
Taiwan reports 16,619 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths CNA 14 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 16,619 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, all but 41 of which were locally transmitted, and 40 deaths from the disease.
Biden does not see 'imminent attempt' by China to invade Taiwan CNA 14 Nov 2022 -- United States President Joe Biden raised objections to China's "coercive" actions in the Taiwan Strait in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) on Monday but said he did not sense Beijing intended to attack Taiwan in the near future.
Xi told Biden Taiwan is first red line that must not be crossed, urging US to respect China's path, system Global Times 14 Nov 2022 -- At the very core of China's core interests, the Taiwan question is the first red line that must not be crossed, Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden during the meeting on Monday in Bali, Indonesia, urging the US to respect the differences between the two countries' paths.
Xi to Biden: Taipei issue China's 'first red line' which must not be crossed Press TV 14 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his US counterpart Joe Biden the issue of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) is China's "first red line" in bilateral relations, warning that Washington must not cross this line.
Taiwan reports 18,611 new COVID-19 cases, 61 deaths CNA 13 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 18,611 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, all but 40 of which were locally transmitted, and 61 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan defense suppliers urged to seek U.S. cybersecurity certification CNA 13 Nov 2022 -- An analyst has been urging Taiwan defense contractors and suppliers to seek certification in an American government program that is aimed at safeguarding sensitive information and supporting advanced cybersecurity standards in the industry.
Taiwan reports 19,224 new COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths CNA 12 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 19,224 new COVID-19 infections Saturday, all but 52 of which were locally transmitted, and 60 deaths from the disease.
MND declines to comment on rumored Chinese destroyer standoff CNA 12 Nov 2022 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) Saturday declined to comment on the authenticity of an audio recording of an apparent confrontation between a Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy vessel and a Chinese navy destroyer off eastern Taiwan.
10 Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line CNA 12 Nov 2022 -- A total of 10 Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait Saturday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan supply chain role critical to U.S. interests: Trade negotiator CNA 12 Nov 2022 -- The country's top trade negotiator John Deng (鄧振中) said Friday that Taiwan's critical role in the global supply chain means it is in Washington's interest to ensure the island's national and economic security.
Mainland spokesperson rebukes DPP for trading public interests for external support People's Daily 12 Nov 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday rebuked Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for their trading of the public interests of Taiwan people for external support.
US urged to take concrete moves to build guardrails, not play 'Taiwan card' ahead of Xi-Biden meeting at G20 Global Times 12 Nov 2022 -- The world has been paying close attention to the upcoming meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden in Bali, Indonesia on Monday, as many observers see it as an opportunity for the two countries to ease strained relations, while Chinese analysts urged the Biden administration to stop playing the Taiwan card and making further provocations, and take tangible measures to build guardrails for China-US relations.
Taiwan reports 20,306 cases, 62 deaths CNA 11 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported 20,306 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, all but 37 of which were locally transmitted, and 62 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
U.S. to brief Taiwan on Biden-Xi talks: White House official CNA 11 Nov 2022 -- Washington will brief Taipei after United States President Joe Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping (習近平) have a meeting in Bali, Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 summit next week, the White House national security advisor said on Thursday.
Taiwan reports 22,331 new COVID-19 cases, 66 deaths CNA 10 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 22,331 new COVID-19 infections, all but 45 of which were locally transmitted, and 66 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Top Pentagon Officer Says US Will 'Train and Equip' Taiwan as Xi 'Recalculating' Potential Conflict Sputnik 10 Nov 2022 -- The highest-ranking officer in the US military has doubled down on US support for Taiwan, saying it would seek to help the island defend its autonomy from mainland China.
6 Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line CNA 10 Nov 2022 -- A total of 26 Chinese military aircraft and four naval ships were detected in areas around Taiwan on Thursday, of which six warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
No 'fundamental concessions' to Xi on defending Taiwan: Biden CNA 10 Nov 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he will not make any "fundamental concessions" on Taiwan's defense when he meets with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) at the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia next week.
Taiwan, U.S. conclude trade initiative meeting; agree to more talks (update) CNA 10 Nov 2022 -- Two days of "conceptual discussions" between Taiwan and the United States under a trade initiative unveiled in June concluded on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing to future talks.
Chinese envoy lies about Taiwan's UNFCCC participation: MOFA CNA 10 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday denounced a Chinese official for his "blatant lie" that China arranged for Taiwan's participation at the United Nations climate meeting according to its "one-China principle."
Taiwan's Foreign Minister: Biden-Xi Meeting Conducive to Taiwan Strait Stability VOA 10 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan said open lines of communication would reduce the risks of miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait as U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are prepared to have their first in-person meeting since taking office, on the margins of next week's G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.
Interview: Taiwan FM Calls Biden-Xi Meeting Conducive to Taiwan Strait Stability VOA 10 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu spoke with VOA State Department Bureau Chief Nike Ching in a recent exclusive interview on the prospect of a dialogue between China and Taiwan during an upcoming APEC economic summit, implications of the in-person meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G-20 summit, and the possibility of a meeting between U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and founder of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, Morris Chang.
Taiwan reports 24,857 new COVID-19 cases, 66 deaths CNA 09 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Wednesday 24,857 new COVID-19 infections, all but 59 of which were locally transmitted, and 66 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taiwan Allocates $1.6Bln for Drone Production Amid Tensions With Beijing, Reports Say Sputnik 09 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan has allocated $1.6 billion from public funds to build a domestic supply chain of drones within a year in case of confrontation with Beijing, British media reported on Wednesday, citing senior Taiwanese officials.
Biden to discuss cross-strait stability at U.S.-ASEAN summit: Official CNA 09 Nov 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden will emphasize the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and across the Indo-Pacific region at a meeting with leaders of ASEAN countries this weekend, a senior administration official said Tuesday.
President Tsai calls for bilateral investment deal with the U.K. CNA 09 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan hopes it can work with the United Kingdom on signing a bilateral investment deal, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) told a visiting British minister in a meeting in Taipei on Wednesday.
U.K. trade chief looks for closer Taiwan ties on semiconductors CNA 09 Nov 2022 -- The United Kingdom is hoping for even closer cooperation with Taiwan on semiconductors and green energy and sees Taiwan as a "big, important part" of the Indo-Pacific region, Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands said in Taiwan on Tuesday.
Taiwan reports 24,974 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths CNA 08 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Tuesday reported 24,974 new COVID-19 infections and 15 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
China warns against investment by Taiwan in Lithuania Press TV 08 Nov 2022 -- China has warned against chip production by Chinese Taipei in Lithuania, calling on Vilnius to back away from business ties with Taipei and respect the one-China principle.
Taiwan reports 16,561 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Monday reported 16,561 new COVID-19 infections, all but 23 of which were locally transmitted, and 34 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
COVID booster shot mandate to be lifted for more groups in Taiwan CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- The requirement that certain high-risk groups of people in Taiwan receive a booster COVID-19 vaccine shot will be lifted on Nov. 14, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.
Taiwan's new COVID-19 regulations taking effect Nov. 7 CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- With effect from Monday, Taiwan has eased more of its COVID-19 policies, including some vaccine and rapid test requirements, amid a continued drop in reported infections.
Government plans to expand eligibility for free COVID-19 rapid tests CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- People from low-income households and children aged 7-12 may become eligible soon for free COVID-19 rapid tests under a government program that offers the tests to designated categories of recipients, Taiwan's Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan (薛瑞元) said Monday.
Taiwan Air Force stages annual Sky Dragon drills CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Air Force began its annual Tien Lung, or "Sky Dragon," drills Monday, which will involve both aerial combat exercises and ground-based support operations over a six-day period, according to a military source.
Lithuanian trade office officially begins operations in Taipei CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- The Lithuanian government on Monday announced that its trade office in Taiwan has officially begun operations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
U.K. Trade Policy Minister set to visit Taiwan for annual trade talks CNA 07 Nov 2022 -- U.K. Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands will visit Taiwan from Monday to Tuesday for the first in-person government-level U.K.-Taiwan talks held since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China denounces British trade minister's planned visit to Taiwan Press TV 07 Nov 2022 -- China has denounced the British trade minister's planned visit to Taiwan, insisting that the UK must stop any form of official exchanges with the self-ruled island.
Beijing Urges London to Respect One-China Principle, Stop Official Contacts With Taipei Sputnik 07 Nov 2022 -- China is urging the United Kingdom to abide by the One-China principle, cease all forms of official contact with Taiwan and stop sending false signals to pro-independence separatist forces on the island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Monday.
Taiwan reports 24,355 new COVID-19 cases, 47 deaths CNA 06 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 24,355 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, all but 46 of which were domestically transmitted, and 47 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan reports 25,567 new COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths CNA 05 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 25,567 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, all but 44 of which were domestically transmitted, and 67 deaths from the disease.
Taipei mayoral hopefuls assert Taiwan sovereignty amid China coercion CNA 05 Nov 2022 -- The three main Taipei mayoral candidates on Saturday all spoke out in defense of the sovereignty of the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) and its democratic and free society, in the face of Chinese coercion, at a televised debate.
Taiwan reports 27,594 new COVID-19 cases, 74 deaths CNA 04 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 27,594 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, all but 47 domestically transmitted, and 74 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan health experts deem locally-produced Medigen COVID-19 vaccine effective CNA 04 Nov 2022 -- A panel of health experts on Thursday unanimously agreed that the locally-produced Medigen COVID-19 vaccine was effective in providing protection against severe illness and death from the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Taiwan reports 29,977 new COVID-19 cases, 81 deaths CNA 03 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 29,977 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, all but 55 domestically transmitted, and 81 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan to further ease border rules for China, Hong Kong, Macau residents CNA 03 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan will further relax its entry restrictions on Chinese students and Hong Kong and Macau residents with effect from Nov. 7, as part of its gradual lifting of its COVID-19 control measures, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday.
Guandu drill deploys Army helicopters for 1st time CNA 03 Nov 2022 -- Army Special Forces deployed rotary-wing aircraft for the first time during drills designed to simulate the ferrying of troops into defensive positions in Taipei's Guandu on Thursday.
Taiwan must be ready for a Chinese invasion 'at any time,' experts say Radio Free Asia 03 Nov 2022 -- China's invasion of Taiwan is only a matter of time, a former Taiwanese army chief has warned, as the island's defense minister vowed that the armed forces will fight to the end against the Chinese troops.
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Taking Different Path from Scholz VOA 03 Nov 2022 -- Europe's challenges in formulating a common approach to China were on display this week as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out on a high-profile visit to Beijing while lawmakers from seven European countries and the European Union were winding up a show of solidarity in Taiwan.
Upholding One Country, Two Systems of 'great practical significance' for resolving Taiwan question: experts Global Times 03 Nov 2022 -- Officials and experts in both the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have been studying the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and a panel discussion held simultaneously in Beijing and Hong Kong on Wednesday focused on the CPC Constitution concerning Hong Kong and Macao affairs, saying that upholding the policy of One Country, Two Systems has practical significance for resolving the Taiwan question in a peaceful way.
Taiwan reports 33,184 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths CNA 02 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 33,184 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, all but 68 of which were domestically transmitted, and 53 deaths from the disease.
COVID isolation to be cut to 5 days starting Nov. 14: CECC CNA 02 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan has decided to cut the self-isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19 starting Nov. 14 but has yet to decide if people who have COVID-19 will be able to vote in the Nov. 26 local elections, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Hangars designed to survive China's missile strikes: Air Force Chief CNA 02 Nov 2022 -- A recent assessment of proposed military hangars to be built in a Taichung air base has shown that they would be capable of withstanding hits from the Chinese Dongfeng series of ballistic missiles, Air Force Chief of Staff Huang Chih-wei (黃志偉) said Wednesday.
Taiwan Will Halve the Size of New Frigates to Cut Costs on Shadowing Chinese Ships Sputnik 02 Nov 2022 -- Since Taiwan welcomed a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in August, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has carried out regular drills in the waters surrounding the island in an attempt to pressure Taipei to halt its provocative actions.
Taiwan looking to deepen bilateral ties with Palau: VP CNA 02 Nov 2022 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), who is on a three-day visit to Palau, said Wednesday that Taiwan looked forward to strengthening bilateral relations with the Pacific island nation, particularly in combating climate change.
Cross-strait stability on agenda at G7 foreign ministers' meeting: U.S. CNA 02 Nov 2022 -- A meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations to be held in Germany this week will include discussion on maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait, a U.S. State Department official said Tuesday.
Scholz: Germany Adheres to One-China Policy Regarding Taiwan Sputnik 02 Nov 2022 -- Germany adheres to the One-China principle in assessing the situation around Taiwan, which in its interpretation means that any change to the status quo must take place by mutual consent, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.
Taiwan condemns North Korea missile launch CNA 02 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday strongly condemned North Korea for firing a barrage of missiles earlier in the day that it said severely undermined regional peace and stability.
Taiwan's domestic submarine plans are no match for China's analysts say Radio Free Asia 01 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan's navy says it is on course to launch its first domestically built submarine by May 2024, amid skepticism about the effectiveness of Taipei's indigenous submarine program.
Tsai inspects F-16 maintenance center, lauds U.S.-Taiwan cooperation CNA 01 Nov 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) lauded a Taiwan-United States joint venture on Tuesday for operating an F-16 maintenance center in Taichung, which has so far enabled more than 100 spare parts of the U.S.-made fighter jets to be repaired locally since the center began operations two years ago.
Cross-strait relations to remain at impasse until after 2024 election CNA 01 Nov 2022 -- The political stalemate between Taipei and Beijing is expected to continue until at least 2024 when Taiwan will elect a new president and legislature, local scholars said Tuesday.
Taiwan-Italy parliamentary exchange group established CNA 01 Nov 2022 -- Lawmakers across party lines on Tuesday launched the Taiwan-Italy Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association in Taipei aimed at boosting cooperation and deepening bilateral ties.
Specter of invasion of Taiwan looms over future of US-China ties: analysts Radio Free Asia 01 Nov 2022 -- While ties between Beijing and Washington appear to be on a more even keel following a ministerial-level phone call, the threat of a possible invasion of democratic Taiwan under the expansionist rhetoric of Xi Jinping still looms large over the relationship, analysts told RFA.
Taiwan reports 34,274 new COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths CNA 01 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported 34,274 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, including 32 imported cases, and 46 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

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