June 2023 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) - Blanket Order Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) Foreign Military Sales Order II (FMSO II) DSCA 29 Jun 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of a Blanket Order Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) Foreign Military Sales Order II (FMSO II) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $108 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) - 30 mm Ammunition DSCA 29 Jun 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of 30 mm Ammunition and related equipment for an estimated cost of $332.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
U.S. approves arms sales of US$440 million to Taiwan CNA 30 Jun 2023 -- The United States government said Thursday it had approved a total of US$440 million in arms sales to Taiwan, which would include ammunition and spare parts for military wheeled vehicles and weapons.
US plans to sell $440mn weapons parts, munitions to Chinese Taipei Press TV 30 Jun 2023 -- The US State Department has announced plans to sell military hardware to Chinese Taipei despite Beijing's strong disproval of Washington's relationship with the island.
Chinese Army Invasion of Taiwan Not a Given, US General Says VOA 30 Jun 2023 -- There is still time to dissuade Beijing not to use force to reunify Taiwan with mainland China, according to America's most senior military official.
11 Chinese warplanes cross median line of Taiwan Strait: MND CNA 30 Jun 2023 -- Eleven Chinese military aircraft were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday morning, following an announcement by the United States government the previous day that it had approved the potential sale of US$440 million worth of weapons and spare parts to Taiwan, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Taipei.
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining that "CCP carried out combat readiness and patrol joint cruises" ROC MND 30 Jun 2023
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining "the arms sale of the US government to Taiwan" ROC MND 30 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 30, 2023 ROC MND 30 Jun 2023
Taiwan, U.S. seal deal on mine-dispensing system CNA 29 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan said Thursday that it has signed a NT$4.5 billion (US146 million) deal to purchase 14 anti-tank munition-laying systems from the United States.
KMT calls for Legislature review of U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement CNA 29 Jun 2023 -- The opposition Kuomintang legislative caucus on Thursday called on the executive branch to send the first agreement made under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade to the Legislature to be reviewed, following its approval by the Cabinet earlier that day.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 29, 2023 ROC MND 29 Jun 2023
Taiwan appealing to Guatemalan presidential candidates to keep diplomatic ties: MOFA CNA 29 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan is seeking the support of the two leading presidential candidates in Guatemala for continued bilateral diplomatic relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei said Thursday, when asked about one of the frontrunners' recent comment that he would pursue closer ties with China if he wins.
Taiwan's youth falling victim of DPP's collusion with U.S.: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 29 Jun 2023 -- The young people of Taiwan are falling victim to the military collusion between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities and the United States, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Spokesperson slams DPP for stigmatizing mainland's support for Taiwan People's Daily 29 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese mainland is willing to offer more support for the entry of agricultural and aquatic products from Taiwan island, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Military announces rare detection of Russian warships near Taiwan CNA 28 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's military has made a rare sighting of Russian warships near Taiwan's waters and closely monitored their movements before they sailed away.
Chinese Taipei reports 2 Russian warships in its vicinity Press TV 28 Jun 2023 -- The US-backed Chinese Taipei has reported detecting two Russian warships passing in the vicinity of the self-ruled island, adding that it deployed surveillance ships and aircraft to monitor their movements.
Bipartisan US delegation meets with Taiwan President Tsai Radio Free Asia 28 Jun 2023 -- A U.S. congressional delegation, led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, a Republican, and comprised of nine bipartisan members, met with President Tsai Ing-wen Wednesday after arriving in Taiwan the previous day.
US Congress members' provocation on Taiwan question 'may interrupt Washington's attempt' to engage China Global Times 28 Jun 2023 -- After US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit earlier this month, Washington's senior diplomats and officials are keeping in touch with their Chinese counterparts to seek further engagement, including a reported trip to China in July by Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, but all these attempts might be derailed by some US politicians, as their provocations on the Taiwan question and moves to push "decoupling" will make it difficult to stabilize the China-US tension, Chinese analysts said on Wednesday.
US always adheres to 'America First', and Taiwan will not be an exception: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 28 Jun 2023 -- Regarding recent military collusion between the US and the Taiwan island, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, slammed the US on Wednesday saying that they will always prioritize their own interests, and Taiwan will not be an exception, calling Taiwan island "a pawn will eventually be sacrificed".
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 28, 2023 ROC MND 28 Jun 2023
Taiwan's COVID-19 cases tick down slightly but remain on plateau CNA 27 Jun 2023 -- The number of serious COVID-19 infections in Taiwan fell slightly week-on-week, but continued on a plateau that has lasted most of June, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Taiwan military reiterates stance to engage PLA in territorial space CNA 27 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's military reiterated its stance Tuesday that it will attack Chinese warships and warplanes in a defensive action if they are detected within Taiwan's 12-nautical-mile territorial space.
Taiwan Pledges to Attack Chinese Military If PLA Forces Enter 12-Mile Zone Sputnik 27 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan has reiterated its determination to attack Chinese warships and aircraft if they come within 12 nautical miles of the island, the Taiwan Defense Ministry's combat planning chief Maj. Gen. Lin Wen-huang said on Tuesday.
Military planning anti-takeover drill at Taoyuan Airport on July 26 CNA 27 Jun 2023 -- The Taoyuan International Airport will suspend commercial air traffic for one hour on July 26 for an anti-takeover drill, a military source told CNA Tuesday.
Australia confirms security exchanges Taiwan but mum on attaché issue CNA 27 Jun 2023 -- The Australian government on Tuesday confirmed that it has regular exchanges with Taiwan on various issues including security, but it did not comment directly on a proposed military attaché exchange with Taipei.
U.S. congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan CNA 27 Jun 2023 -- A U.S. congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan Tuesday for a three-day visit and will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other senior officials during their stay, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Taiwan pledges support to Palau after issue of Chinese pressure raised CNA 27 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan on Tuesday pledged to continue its support for Palau but urged other countries to join the effort after Palau's leader recently admitted that his country was facing pressure from China to switch diplomatic ties with promises of more tourists.
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to explain reports that "two Russian frigates were detected" ROC MND 27 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 27, 2023 ROC MND 27 Jun 2023
Taiwan obtains U.S. Jump 20 drone to strengthen maritime security: CGA CNA 26 Jun 2023 -- The United States has provided a Jump 20 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system to Taiwan and offered training on operating the drone to strengthen regional security in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) confirmed Monday.
Domestically made military vehicles on schedule: Taiwan military CNA 26 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Monday that the development of the domestically produced Clouded Leopard armored vehicle is on schedule following reports the project was set to be shelved.
Foreign minister suggests military attaché exchange with Australia CNA 26 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) has suggested exchanging military attachés with Australia to improve information sharing in light of the rising security threat of China.
Taiwan presidential hopefuls reheat decade-old China trade deal debate CNA 26 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's three presidential contenders sparred last week over whether to revive the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA), an unratified treaty between Taiwan and China that sparked the 2014 Sunflower Student Movement.
Specter of war in Taiwan puts Philippine islanders on edge Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2023 -- As Jinky Cabardo worked at her eatery in Batanes, a chain of islands that form the Philippines' northernmost territory, a helper relayed some alarming news: The small archipelago province had run out of rice.
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining reports that "the wheeled armored vehicle prototype is too tall to be put into production" ROC MND 26 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 26, 2023 ROC MND 26 Jun 2023
Local reconnaissance drones being given combat capabilities CNA 25 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's army is in the process of customizing reconnaissance drones from the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) to give them combat capabilities when on a mission, a source close to the military said Sunday.
Taipei Urges Australia to Send Military Attache to Taiwan Sputnik 25 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan is calling on Australia to send a military attache to the island so that both sides can share their assessment of the situation with China, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told The Australian media on Sunday.
Belize defense minister to visit Taiwan CNA 25 Jun 2023 -- The Belize defense minister will lead a delegation on his first trip to Taiwan Monday through Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Sunday.
PLA aircraft approach 24-nautical-mile line of Taiwan island Global Times 25 Jun 2023 -- Fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly approached the 24-nautical-mile line of the island of Taiwan on Saturday, a move experts said on Sunday is totally legitimate and will become more frequent if "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces continue to provoke.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 25, 2023 ROC MND 25 Jun 2023
Taiwan joins EU bank-led initiative for Ukraine's post-war recovery CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan has joined a global initiative led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to help relaunch the private insurance market in Ukraine in the post-war period, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining that "the CCP carried out joint combat readiness cruises" ROC MND 24 Jun 2023
Draftees to have option of finishing college, military service in 4 years CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Taiwanese men born after December 31, 2004 will be able to finish both college and their compulsory military service within four years starting September this year, the Ministry of Education said Friday.
U.S. Senate committee passes 2024 NDAA with Taiwan provisions CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services passed a bill Friday that lays out the country's national defence policy and budget for the next year, including provisions calling for military cooperation with Taiwan.
Chinese military aircraft fly close to Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Eight Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, almost reaching the outer boundary of the contiguous zone Saturday morning, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
China-US military tensions remain after Blinken visit, as warship, warplane activities continue in Taiwan Straits, S.China Sea Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- Military tensions between China and the US have yet to see an immediate de-escalation after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, with both countries' warships and warplanes, including aircraft carriers, spotted operating in sensitive waters in the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea on China's doorstep over the past few days.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 24, 2023 ROC MND 24 Jun 2023
Military drill at civilian airport will use F-16V, C-130H: Source CNA 23 Jun 2023 -- An emergency landing and takeoff drill to be held for the first time at a civilian airport in eastern Taiwan's Taitung County in July will involve the use of the F-16 fighter jets and C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, a military source told CNA on Friday.
Proposed bill to prioritize U.S. arms delivery to Taiwan: Senator CNA 23 Jun 2023 -- United States Senator Dan Sullivan has proposed a bill that would place Taiwan on the U.S.'s priority list for arms sale deliveries, amid reports of a US$19 billion backlog.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 23, 2023 ROC MND 23 Jun 2023
Peace in Taiwan Strait a matter of international concern: AIT chair CNA 22 Jun 2023 -- Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is "a matter of international concern," American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chair Laura Rosenberger said Wednesday, as she reiterated Washington's commitment to helping Taiwan defend itself.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 22, 2023 ROC MND 22 Jun 2023
Transit of US coast guard ship through Taiwan Straits is purely a publicity stunt, exposing US' diplomatic duplicity: experts Global Times 23 Jun 2023 -- Chinese coast guard ships followed a US Coast Guard ship that sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday and monitored the whole process, the Chinese Coast Guard said on Thursday, calling the US latest move a public hype. It vowed to resolutely safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and maritime rights and interests.
U.S. coast guard ship sails through Taiwan Strait: Defense ministry CNA 22 Jun 2023 -- A United States Coast Guard ship transited through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the situation of "a vessel of the US Coast Guard sailing through the Taiwan Strait". ROC MND 22 Jun 2023
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining "the trends and developments of the Shandong aircraft carrier vessel formations" ROC MND 21 Jun 2023
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Transits Taiwan Strait U.S. 7th Fleet 21 Jun 2023 -- The legend-class national security cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on June 20 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law. The ship transited through a corridor in the Strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal State. Stratton's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows.
Don't display slogans, wear provocative T-shirts in Hong Kong, Taiwan tells citizens Radio Free Asia 21 Jun 2023 -- Taiwanese authorities have warned their nationals planning to travel to Hong Kong to avoid carrying electronic tealights, wearing T-shirts referencing the 1989 Tiananmen massacre or possessing news materials relating to the city's 2019 mass protest movement.
Fiji reverses Taiwan office name change decision due to Chinese pressure CNA 21 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan on Wednesday called it "regrettable" that Fiji had recently decided to reverse its previous decision to allow the Taiwanese representative office in the country to revert to its former name, which includes "Republic of China," (ROC) because of Chinese pressure.
President highlights troop pay raise at military graduation ceremony CNA 21 Jun 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) highlighted her government's military reforms and a 4 percent raise for Taiwan's military personnel to start in 2024 during a speech at a joint graduation ceremony of six military academies on Wednesday.
Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait: Defense ministry CNA 21 Jun 2023 -- A fleet led by a Chinese aircraft carrier and consisting of an unspecified number of ships transited through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 21, 2023 ROC MND 21 Jun 2023
Taiwan Spots 19 Chinese Military Aircraft Near Island on Wednesday - Defense Ministry Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- The latest escalation around Taiwan took place in April after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Beijing responded by launching massive three-day military drills near the island in what it called a "warning" to Taiwanese separatists and foreign powers.
ROC Constitution does not mention 'Taiwan independence': Hou Yu-ih CNA 20 Jun 2023 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) presidential nominee Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) said Monday that the Republic of China (ROC) Constitution, "which does not contain the phrase, 'Taiwan Independence'," is the broadest consensus of the Taiwanese people on cross-Strait issues.
Chinese anti-submarine helicopters detected in Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 20 Jun 2023 -- A total of four Chinese military anti-submarine helicopters were detected in Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the past three days, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday.
Taiwan welcomes Blinken reaffirmation of U.S. support during China trip CNA 20 Jun 2023 -- The Taiwan government on Tuesday expressed gratitude for United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken's reiteration of Washington's support for cross-Strait peace, and its security commitment toward Taipei, during a recent China trip where he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) in an attempt to ease Sino-U.S. tensions.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 20, 2023 ROC MND 20 Jun 2023
Taiwan COVID cases remain flat for second week in a row CNA 20 Jun 2023 -- The number of serious COVID-19 infections in Taiwan remained high but stable for a second consecutive week, and is expected to remain at that level until the end of June, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
"Taiwan independence" separatists severely damage peace in Taiwan Strait: mainland official People's Daily 20 Jun 2023 -- "Taiwan independence" separatists' collusion with external forces instigates cross-Strait confrontation, and causes severe damage to the peace in the Taiwan Strait and the interests and benefits of people on both sides of the Strait, said a mainland official Monday.
Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets KMT vice chairman People's Daily 20 Jun 2023 -- Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Sunday met with Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in the eastern city of Xiamen.
Yushan amphibious transport dock commissioned into service CNA 19 Jun 2023 -- The Navy's first 10,000-tonne amphibious transport ship, the Yushan, was commissioned into service Monday at a ceremony in Kaohsiung.
To attract TSMC, countries should seek closer ties with Taiwan: FM Wu CNA 19 Jun 2023 -- Countries looking to attract investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) should consider the broader picture of their relations with Taiwan, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said recently.
H-6K bombers conduct nighttime Taiwan island encirclement flights Global Times 19 Jun 2023 -- H-6K bombers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force have carried out nighttime sorties encircling the island of Taiwan, a move experts said on Monday will become routine and will send a warning to everyone who attempts to separate the island from China.
Air Force Command issues a press release with respect to "the MQ-9B deal being Leshan Radar Station all over again, in which the US will profit while the ROC has to pay" ROC MND 19 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 19, 2023 ROC MND 19 Jun 2023
Beijing Says No Compromise on Taiwan, US Must Stick to One-China Principle Sputnik 19 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi said at a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Beijing will not compromise on the issue of Taiwan, and Washington must respect China's sovereignty, a Chinese broadcaster reported on Monday.
EU parliamentarians, Polish lawmakers visit Taiwan CNA 18 Jun 2023 -- A seven-member delegation from the European Parliament and a 10-member delegation from the lower house of the bicameral parliament of Poland are currently in Taiwan to boost exchanges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Taiwan's foreign minister makes unannounced trip to Italy: Reports CNA 18 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) made an unannounced visit to Italy on Saturday and met with several Italian lawmakers, according to their social media posts and local media reports.
China Slams London for Contacts with Taiwan Sputnik 18 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom said on Sunday that a meeting between UK Minister of State for Security Tom Tugendhat and Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang earlier this week had violated international norms, and called on London to cease all contacts with Taipei.
U.S. Reps. urge Blinken to add Taiwan stopover to China trip itinerary CNA 18 Jun 2023 -- Seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives have written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to make a stopover in Taiwan during his trip to China this week.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 18, 2023 ROC MND 18 Jun 2023
Taiwan foreign minister meets EU parliamentarians in Brussels CNA 17 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Friday met with members of the European Parliament in Brussels, including its Vice President Nicola Beer, as part of a previously announced European tour.
KMT vice chair urges return of cross-strait exchanges to pre-COVID levels CNA 17 Jun 2023 -- Andrew Hsia (夏立言), vice chairman of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), on Saturday said exchanges across the Taiwan Strait should be brought back to pre-pandemic levels.
Xi's letter to forum inspires cross-Straits exchanges; mainland provides rich opportunities amid global uncertainty Global Times 17 Jun 2023 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, called on people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits to work together to keep pace with the trends of history, safeguard the overall interests of the Chinese nation and contribute to the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and the cause of national reunification.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 17, 2023 ROC MND 17 Jun 2023
Former military head calls for quality over quantity in Taiwan reserve force CNA 16 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan should overhaul its reservist training system to create a more effective military reserve force rather than maintaining one that is large but "not so useful," Taiwan's former Chief of the General Staff Lee Hsi-min (李喜明) said Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 16, 2023 ROC MND 16 Jun 2023
Cross-Strait relations facing critical choices: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 15 Jun 2023 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that relations across the Taiwan Strait are facing the choices between the paths of peace and war and between the prospects of prosperity and recession.
DPP unjustified in impeding cross-Strait exchanges: spokesperson People's Daily 15 Jun 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday lashed out at Taiwan's mainland-affairs authority for prohibiting civil groups on the island from co-hosting the upcoming 15th Straits Forum and limiting Taiwan people's engagement in cross-Strait exchanges.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 15, 2023 ROC MND 15 Jun 2023
US evacuation plan shows it will abandon Taiwan after turning it into an ammunition depot: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 14 Jun 2023 -- US' evacuation plan for American citizens on Taiwan island shows it has made calculations to abandon the island at any time after turning it into a "minefield" and "ammunition depot" through continuous provocations and arm sales, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of State Council, said on Monday.
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Warns Of Global Struggle With China, Russia During European Trip RFE/RL 14 Jun 2023 -- The war in Ukraine has opened a global fight between democracies and autocracies and Taiwan needs Europe to play a larger role in securing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on June 14.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 14, 2023 ROC MND 14 Jun 2023
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang speaks with Blinken, clarifying China's stance on core concerns including Taiwan question Global Times 14 Jun 2023 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang had a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday at the latter's request, clarifying China's firm stance on core concerns such as the Taiwan question, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
U.S. House committee voices backing for initial Taiwan-U.S. trade deal CNA 14 Jun 2023 -- The U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation affirming its support for the initial agreement reached under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade.
Taiwan's 4th COVID-19 wave has reached plateau: CDC CNA 13 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's fourth wave of COVID-19 infections has reached a plateau that is likely to last through the end of this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Taiwan conducting anti-blockade drills amid recent PLA maneuvers: MND CNA 13 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday that it has been conducting drills in response to recent People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercises that practiced blockading Taiwan and nearby maritime routes.
Military releases new civil defense handbook amid backlash CNA 13 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's military on Tuesday released a revised version of its first civil defense handbook after the original version faced criticism for being out of touch with reality when it was published in April 2022.
Taiwan military reassures on Mirage 2000 availability amid rumors CNA 13 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's military gave assurances Tuesday that its Air Force Mirage 2000-5 fighters will remain available amid reported internal discussions on whether to decommission the French-made jets due to their high cost of operation and maintenance.
Chinese aircraft near Taiwan aim to monitor U.S. military drills: Experts CNA 13 Jun 2023 -- China's recent deployment of aircraft southwest of Taiwan, just one day before a stage of the United States-led Large Scale Global Exercise (LSGE) was due to start, was part of its military training and an attempt to execute aerial surveillance of U.S. military activities, experts said Tuesday.
Review of citizen evacuation policy for Taiwan not needed: White House CNA 13 Jun 2023 -- A White House spokesman said the U.S. had "no indication" that the situation in Taiwan warrants a review of its policy of not evacuating private American citizens from areas of conflict, but did not say whether planning for such a contingency was taking place.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 13, 2023 ROC MND 13 Jun 2023
U.S. backs Taiwan presidential hopefuls in seeking dialogue with China: Envoy CNA 12 Jun 2023 -- The de facto United States ambassador to Taiwan said last week that Washington supports Taiwan's presidential candidates in seeking to establish dialogue with China as it believes communication would ease ongoing cross-Taiwan Strait tensions.
Allowing collusion with secessionists 'not in interests of Europe,' experts warn, as Taiwan regional officials set off for Europe Global Times 12 Jun 2023 -- The series of visits to Europe by Taiwan regional officials, including the head of its external affairs authority leader Joseph Wu, reflects the anxiety of DPP authorities to seek more "international space." However, by allowing collusion with the Taiwan secessionists, Europe will only end up shooting itself in the foot, experts warned on Monday.
DPP's move of stigmatizing, obstructing Straits Forum strongly condemned Global Times 12 Jun 2023 -- The Labor Party, an opposition party on the Taiwan island, strongly condemned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' move to stigmatize and obstruct the Straits Forum - the biggest communication event across the Taiwan Straits - and disregard public desire of avoiding conflict and seeking exchanges.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 12, 2023 ROC MND 12 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 11, 2023 ROC MND 11 Jun 2023
Vietnam's accusation of sovereignty infringement 'unacceptable': Taiwan CNA 11 Jun 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday rejected as "unacceptable" Vietnam's accusation that a recent drill Taiwan conducted in a Taipei-controlled island in the disputed South China Sea has violated Hanoi's sovereignty.
Taipei Claims 24 Chinese Military Jets Detected Near Taiwan Strait on Sunday Sputnik 11 Jun 2023 -- The Taiwanese armed forces detected 24 Chinese military jets and four vessels in the vicinity of the island on Sunday, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said.
Investments by listed Taiwan companies in China fall in January-March CNA 10 Jun 2023 -- China-bound investments made by Taiwanese companies listed on the main board and the over-the-counter (OTC) market moved lower at the end of the first quarter of this year from the end of 2022 at a time of weaker-than-expected economic recovery in China, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC).
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about "the CCP carrying out joint combat readiness patrol around the Taiwan Strait, and the developments of CCP aircraft and warships as of 14:00 " (June 11, 2023) ROC MND 11 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 10, 2023 ROC MND 10 Jun 2023
Taiwan's New Party vows to advance peaceful reunification People's Daily 10 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's New Party has the courage to undertake the mission of the times and advance the peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait, the party's chief said Friday.
Ko discusses his cross-strait stance with international media outlets in Tokyo CNA 09 Jun 2023 -- The rule of Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) will not last forever, and people should not equate the Xi administration with China, Taiwan People's Party (TPP) founder and Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said in Tokyo Thursday.
Taiwan: sixth Human Rights Consultations with the European Union takes place in Brussels European External Action Service (EEAS) 09 Jun 2023 -- The sixth European Union-Taiwan Human Rights Consultations were held on 9 June in Brussels.
DPP condemned for preventing invitation of mainland students' visit to Taiwan Global Times 09 Jun 2023 -- The Labor Party, an opposition party on the Taiwan island, on Friday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for preventing cross-Straits exchanges among the youth after media reported that related departments implied it will turn down an application from the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation on inviting 50 college students from the mainland to visit the island.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 9, 2023 ROC MND 09 Jun 2023
US, Japan & Taiwan to Integrate Real-Time Drone Data As Tensions Mount Over 'China Threat' Sputnik 08 Jun 2023 -- The US has been claiming that China - dubbed a security challenge last year by the NATO alliance - is preparing to take control of Taiwan, which Beijing sees as its rogue province, by military force. Washington and its NATO allies have been building up their presence in the Indo-Pacific, and further ratcheting up tensions.
Chinese planes enter Taiwan ADIZ on long-range recon training: MND CNA 08 Jun 2023 -- A total of 37 Chinese warplanes were detected entering the southwestern part of Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) Thursday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 8, 2023 ROC MND 08 Jun 2023
The trends and developments around the sea and air space in and around the Taiwan Strait by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), (June 8, 2023) ROC MND 08 Jun 2023
The Ministry of Defense issues a press release explaining the "Implementation of air surveillance and long-distance voyage training by CCP" ROC MND 08 Jun 2023
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release in response to media reports that "The United States, Taiwan, and Japan will share real-time data from naval reconnaissance drones." ROC MND 08 Jun 2023
U.S. Senate bill on Taiwan invasion response clears committee CNA 09 Jun 2023 -- The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has given the green light to a bipartisan proposal that would require U.S. government agencies to come up with a strategy to counter a potential People's Republic of China (PRC) invasion of Taiwan.
PLA holds large-scale drills around Taiwan island after record-breaking China-Russia joint patrol in Asia-Pacific Global Times 08 Jun 2023 -- Right after a two-day China-Russia joint aerial strategic patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, which set a record in the number of warplanes involved, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday launched what appeared to be a large-scale exercise around the island of Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Jun 2023
Serious COVID cases still rising, but infections may be peaking: CDC CNA 06 Jun 2023 -- The number of serious COVID-19 cases in Taiwan continued to climb last week, but an indicator used to track new infections suggests that the current wave of cases may have already reached its peak, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
President Tsai lauds military reform achievements at promotion event CNA 06 Jun 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday outlined a number of achievements in reforming the military during her seven-year presidency at a ceremony held to promote 27 senior military officers.
Tsai reiterates 2025 nuclear-free goal CNA 06 Jun 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday reiterated the government's goal to make Taiwan a nuclear-free country by 2025 and expressed hope that the blueprint of a transition project for Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant would be finalized before her tenure as leader is over, according to Presidential Office spokeswoman Lin Yu-chan (林聿禪).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Jun 2023
Top political advisor meets with Taiwan's New Party chairman People's Daily 06 Jun 2023 -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, on Monday met with Wu Cheng-tien, chairman of Taiwan's New Party, in Beijing.
USINDOPACOM Statement on Unsafe Maritime Interaction US Navy 05 Jun 2023 -- In accordance with international law, USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) conducted a routine south to north Taiwan Strait transit June 3 through waters where high seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply.
US Releases Video of Encounter With Chinese Warship Near Taiwan VOA 05 Jun 2023 -- The U.S. military on Monday released a video of what it described as an "unsafe" maneuver in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend in which a Chinese navy ship cuts sharply across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the U.S. vessel to slow to avoid a collision.
Chinese Navy Ship's Maneuver in Taiwan Strait Legal, Justified - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 05 Jun 2023 -- A Chinese navy ship maneuver within 150 yards hitting distance to a US destroyer in the Taiwan Strait was carried out legally and safely to respond to "provocations" by several countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
China: US stirred up troubles first in recent near-collision incident Press TV 05 Jun 2023 -- China has accused the United States of initiating trouble in the Taiwan Strait recently, when a US guided-missile destroyer almost collided with a Chinese warship.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 5, 2023 ROC MND 05 Jun 2023
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the meeting between "our country and Japan in which a strategic dialogue was held, and ministers and military officers were dispatched to attend the meeting." ROC MND 05 Jun 2023
China fears 'internationalization' of Taiwan issue: Experts CNA 05 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu's (李尚福) extensive remarks on Taiwan at the Shangri-La security dialogue are a reflection of Beijing's concern over the growing international focus on cross-strait issues, according to two experts on the issue.
Deputy Eswatini PM arrives in Taiwan for visit CNA 05 Jun 2023 -- Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini Themba Masuku has arrived in the country to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other senior officials to exchange views on bilateral cooperation projects, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Monday.
PLA handles US, Canadian warships in provocative Taiwan Straits transit amid Shangri-La Dialogue, forcing US vessel to alter course Global Times 04 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) handled a provocative transit in the Taiwan Straits made by US and Canadian warships on Saturday, with a Chinese destroyer reportedly forcing the US vessel to alter course by cutting in front of it, showing determination and capability in countering the provocation, experts said on Sunday.
China Defends Confronting US, Canadian Vessels in Taiwan Strait VOA 04 Jun 2023 -- China's defense minister on Sunday defended sailing a warship in front of a U.S. destroyer and a Canadian frigate as they sailed through the Taiwan Strait, contending that the passage of the allied Western vessels on "freedom of navigation patrols" was a provocation to China.
If anyone dares to separate Taiwan from China, Chinese military will not hesitate for a second: Chinese Defense Minister Global Times 04 Jun 2023 -- If anyone dares to separate Taiwan from China, the Chinese military will not hesitate for a second, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu said at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday, whilst reiterating that China must be and will be reunified. He also urged the US to act with sincerity, match its words with deeds and take concrete actions to work with China in the same direction to stabilize the relationship between two armies.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 4, 2023 ROC MND 04 Jun 2023
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining that "US and Canadian vessels were deliberately provoked by CCP warships at close range during their voyage through the Taiwan Strait yesterday" ROC MND 04 Jun 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 3, 2023 ROC MND 03 Jun 2023
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to explain the "US and Canadian warships sailing through the Taiwan Strait." ROC MND 03 Jun 2023
Taiwan urges China to embrace democracy ahead of Tiananmen anniversary CNA 03 Jun 2023 -- Taiwan's top agency on China affairs on Saturday urged Beijing to learn lessons from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and implement democracy and protect human rights.
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 03 Jun 2023 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) are conducting a routine Taiwan Strait transit June 3 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
U.S., Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait CNA 03 Jun 2023 -- Two warships consisting of a United States naval destroyer and a Canadian frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Lai urges voters to vote against China; Hou calls for cross-strait peace CNA 03 Jun 2023 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential nominee, on Saturday accused China of trying to raise fear about a possible war in a bid to lead Taiwanese people to select a political party it favors, but his main opponent New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) says it's the DPP that has brought Taiwan to the brink of war and vowed to lead Taiwanese people to pursue peace.
Mainland spokesperson rebukes DPP for "selling out Taiwan people" Global Times 03 Jun 2023 -- A mainland spokesperson on Friday said that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority has traded the interests of Taiwan's enterprises and people for "progress" in its relations with the United States.
PLA lieutenant general: No room to concede or compromise on Taiwan question Global Times 03 Jun 2023 -- The Taiwan question bears on China's core interest and there is no room to concede or compromise. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) remains fully prepared and ready to firmly defend China's sovereignty and territorial integrity at any time, Jing Jianfeng, the PLA's deputy chief of the joint staff department of the Central Military Commission, lieutenant general, said in responding to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday during a press conference in Singapore.
US urges China talks to avoid conflict, then sends warship to Taiwan Strait Press TV 03 Jun 2023 -- Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has described as "essential" dialogue between Washington and Beijing to avoid conflict, but China has rebuked the gesture in the face of persisting US "provocations".
As presidential race kicks off, China policy takes center stage CNA 03 Jun 2023 -- The presidential race has kicked off after the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) officially selected New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) as its candidate on May 17.
China urges U.S. to stop official interactions of any form with Taiwan People's Daily 03 Jun 2023 -- China urged the United States to stop official interactions of any form with China's Taiwan region, and stop pushing forward and revoke at once the "Initiative on 21st Century Trade" and a relevant agreement with Taiwan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Friday.
Chinese FM warns 'all consequences shall be borne by the US' over signing of 'trade initiative' with Taiwan island Global Times 02 Jun 2023 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Friday once again slammed the US over its signing of the first part of the "Initiative on 21st Century Trade" with the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on the island of Taiwan, and warned that all the consequences will be borne by Washington.
China says seeks peaceful reunification with Taiwan, but does not rule out force Press TV 02 Jun 2023 -- China will keep working for peaceful unification with Taiwan, with the "most sincere and utmost efforts", but will never give up the option of force, the country's defense minister said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 2, 2023 ROC MND 02 Jun 2023
China launches solemn representations over US 'trade initiative' with Taiwan island; deal will send island's semiconductor industry into trap: experts Global Times 01 Jun 2023 -- China has made solemn representations to the US over its move on a so-called agreement on the first part of the "21st Century Trade Initiative" with Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a Thursday press briefing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 1, 2023 ROC MND 01 Jun 2023
Fiji facing 'extreme pressure' over name of Taiwan office: MOFA CNA 01 Jun 2023 -- The new Fiji government appears to be having second thoughts about its recent decision to allow the Taiwan representative office there to revert to its former name, which includes the words "Republic of China (ROC)," the foreign ministry in Taipei indicated on Thursday.
Taiwan's DPP slammed for yielding to U.S. undue demand People's Daily 01 Jun 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for pushing a so-called trade initiative with the United States and yielding to its undue demand.
China asks US to stop official exchanges with Taiwan under guise of trade Press TV 01 Jun 2023 -- China has slammed the United States for having plans to reach a trade deal with Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), warning Washington against making any official interaction with the self-ruled island.

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