November 2023 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan armed forces simulate Chinese military landing in Kaohsiung CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- A simulation of a Chinese military beach landing was staged in Kaohsiung on Thursday, enabling Taiwan's armed forces to review locations used to deploy defensive units, a military official told CNA anonymously.
China too 'overwhelmed' by internal challenges to invade Taiwan: Tsai CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- China has its hands full with its current economic and political problems and is therefore unlikely to attempt an invasion of Taiwan soon, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said.
Taiwan's CEC, MOFA investigating if candidates have dual nationality CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday that it has ordered overseas representative offices to check whether any presidential and vice presidential candidates hold a foreign nationality, following a request from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) per Taiwanese laws.
China 'carrot and stick' approach expected before Taiwan election: expert CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- China may implement campaigns in the run-up to Taiwan's presidential election in January, including introducing investment incentives and conducting military exercises around the country, to try and sway voters to cast their ballot in a more pro-Beijing direction, an expert warned on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 30, 2023 ROC MND 30 Nov 2023
KMT vice president pick could be double-edged sword, analysts warn CNA 29 Nov 2023 -- "If elected, I won't be a voiceless vice president," declared Jaw Shau-kong (趙少康), the once political "golden boy," shortly after being named as the Kuomintang's (KMT) vice presidential candidate on the last day of registration for Taiwan's 2024 presidential election.
'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Straits peace, a source of instability in Asia-Pacific region: mainland spokesperson Global Times 29 Nov 2023 -- "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Straits and is a source of instability in the Asia-Pacific region. If we want to bring cross-Straits relations back to the correct track of peaceful development and ensure the peace and stability of the Taiwan Straits, we must return to the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle, Chen Binhua, spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press conference on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 29, 2023 ROC MND 29 Nov 2023
Hsiao bids farewell to Taiwan's office in Washington CNA 28 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's representative to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) bid farewell to her colleagues in Washington D.C. on Monday after resigning to be Vice President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Ruling party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te leads Taiwan poll Radio Free Asia 28 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's incumbent vice president and ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te is leading in opinion polls now that a proposed opposition pact has fallen apart, according to figures released on Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 28, 2023 ROC MND 28 Nov 2023
Opposing Taiwan independence will help achieve peace: KMT's Hou CNA 27 Nov 2023 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) said Monday he is the only presidential candidate to clearly oppose formal Taiwan independence because he believes doing so will help achieve peace across the Taiwan Strait.
US potential intermediate-range missiles deployment 'big provocation' to China Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- The US military is reportedly planning to deploy new land-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region to "defend" the island of Taiwan, a move that "has limited tactical impact" at present but fully demonstrates the US' determination to interfere in the Taiwan question, observers said on Monday.
10 indicted in Taiwan on charges of spying for China CNA 27 Nov 2023 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office indicted 10 people Monday, including several active duty military personnel, for allegedly spying for China, with five facing more serious charges continuing to be held in custody.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 27, 2023 ROC MND 27 Nov 2023
MOFA says Taiwan will not give in to China pressure over Greek case CNA 26 Nov 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday that Taiwan will not cave in to Chinese pressure and will continue to conduct exchanges with foreign countries, after a recent foreign media report indicted that Greece has warned its officials not to attend events organized by Taiwan to avoid angering Beijing.
KMT's Hou-Jaw ticket calls election a choice between war and peace CNA 26 Nov 2023 -- The newly formed opposition Kuomintang (KMT) presidential ticket on Saturday reiterated the party's long-held warning to voters that voting for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidates or for the KMT in next year's presidential race is a choice between war or peace.
War with China never an option: Taiwan's ruling party VP candidate CNA 26 Nov 2023 -- Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said on Saturday that war with China will never be an option, as she sought to highlight the need to maintain stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Rumor on mass Indian worker influx China's 'cognitive warfare': Source CNA 26 Nov 2023 -- A recent rumor claiming that the Taiwanese government is to introduce as many as 100,000 migrant workers from India is part of China's cognitive warfare, a national security source said Saturday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 26, 2023 ROC MND 26 Nov 2023
Parties weigh effect of KMT-TPP joint ticket failure on legislative elections CNA 25 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's political parties are weighing the possible effects on legislative elections of a failure by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) to strike a deal for a joint presidential ticket.
Mainland hopes result of 2024 Taiwan leadership election to help restore cross-Strait relations People's Daily 25 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday expressed the hope that the result of the Taiwan leadership election in 2024 would be conducive to cross-Strait peace and stability, and that it would help bring relations back onto the right track of peaceful development.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 25, 2023 ROC MND 25 Nov 2023
China tells ROK, Britain to stop making irresponsible comments on issues concerning China's core interests People's Daily 25 Nov 2023 -- China on Friday urged the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Britain to stop making irresponsible comments on issues bearing on China's core and major concerns.
Defense ministry reprimanded over E-2K plane landing mishap in 2022 CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has been censured over a training mishap last year involving an E-2K airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft that skidded off the runway after its landing gear was not deployed due to pilot error, the Control Yuan said Friday.
Taiwan Presidential Election Heats Up After Opposition Parties Announce VP Candidates VOA 24 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's January presidential election is emerging as a three-way race analysts say will be a referendum on China relations.
Taiwan's opposition KMT, TPP regroup as they try to defeat DPP: Analysts CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's main opposition parties Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) must develop a new strategy if they want to defeat the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), now that they have failed to form a joint ticket, solidifying the Jan. 13 presidential election into a three-way race, analysts said.
Business tycoon Terry Gou drops out of presidential race (update) CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Business tycoon Terry Gou (郭台銘) announced his withdrawal from Taiwan's 2024 presidential election on Friday afternoon, hours before the deadline to formally register candidacies with the country's electoral authorities.
TPP's Ko vows to campaign for presidency as opposition 'leader' CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) on Friday said that as the "leader of Taiwan's opposition parties," he felt duty-bound to enter the Jan. 13 presidential election in the face of a ruling party that is "increasingly out of touch with the people and progressive values."
KMT's Hou and newly named running mate Jaw Shau-kong register candidacy CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) and his running mate Jaw Shau-kong (趙少康) officially registered their candidacy for the 2024 election on Friday, after the latter was named as the party's choice for second place on the ticket.
KMT names media personality Jaw Shau-kong as Hou's running mate CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has picked Taiwan's Broadcasting Corporation of China Chairman Jaw Shau-kong (趙少康) as its vice presidential candidate for the 2024 election.
TPP's Ko registers presidential candidacy, names lawmaker Wu as running mate CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) officially registered his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on Friday, hours after naming TPP Legislator Wu Hsin-ying (吳欣盈) as his running mate.
Australian Navy ship transits Taiwan Strait: Defense ministry CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- An Australian naval ship passed through the Taiwan Strait Thursday into early Friday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 24, 2023 ROC MND 24 Nov 2023
12.5-year sentence upheld for retired lieutenant who ran China spy ring CNA 24 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's Supreme Court upheld a combined 12.5-year sentence conviction Thursday for a retired Army lieutenant, who developed a Chinese spy network for over 20 years and ran an underground money exchange service.
Tsai inspects upgraded military training base ahead of conscription extension CNA 23 Nov 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) went on an inspection tour Thursday of a military training base in Taichung that is being upgraded ahead of the implementation next year of a new government policy on longer compulsory service.
KMT to wait for TPP joint presidential ticket decision until 'final moment' CNA 23 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), announced on Thursday that it will wait for the smaller Taiwan People's Party (TPP) to make a decision on the possibility of a joint presidential ticket "until the final moment", ahead of the candidacy registration deadline at 5:30 p.m.
Hou, Ko trade barbs at open discussions on presidential ticket CNA 23 Nov 2023 -- Kuomintang (KMT) presidential nominee Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) on Thursday trade barbs over who should top a joint presidential ticket at an open discussion broadcast live.
Opposition struggles to agree on joint presidential candidate before deadline CNA 23 Nov 2023 -- As Taiwan's two opposition candidates remain deadlocked over who should lead their joint ticket to challenge the ruling party, with only one day to go before the presidential election registration deadline, the tension is mounting.
'Trust but verify,' DPP's Hsiao says of Xi's Taiwan invasion plan denial CNA 23 Nov 2023 -- Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said Thursday that Taiwan should "trust, but verify" Chinese leader Xi Jinping's (習近平) reported denial of a planned 2027 invasion.
Biden-Xi meeting shows status quo benefits all countries: MAC CNA 23 Nov 2023 -- Comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on Taiwan during their meeting last week highlight the fact that maintaining a peaceful status quo across the Taiwan Strait is in the interest of all countries, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday.
War with China is 'not an option,' says Taiwan election hopeful Radio Free Asia 23 Nov 2023 -- War with China is "not an option," Taiwanese election hopeful and former U.S. envoy Hsiao Bi-khim said on Thursday, as she set out further details of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's campaign platform for presidential elections in January.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 23, 2023 ROC MND 23 Nov 2023
Army to conduct live-fire exercise on Tainan's Xishu Beach Dec. 28 CNA 22 Nov 2023 -- Public access to Tainan's Xishu Beach will be partially restricted on Dec. 28 due to live-fire Army drills, according to the Fisheries Agency.
Opposition deadlock persists as registration deadline nears CNA 22 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's two main opposition parties have been unable to reach an agreement on how to use polling results to determine who will lead a joint presidential ticket, and now have less than 48 hours to hash out an agreement before the Nov. 24 candidacy registration deadline.
Only 9% of Taiwanese trust China: poll Radio Free Asia 22 Nov 2023 -- In the midst of Taiwan's crucial presidential campaign for the upcoming January election, voters have been presented with a new poll whose findings further reveal the intricacies of cross-strait tensions and the island's relations with major global powers. The poll shows that under 10% of Taiwanese trust China, a sentiment experts attribute to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rigid approach to cross-strait relations.
Taiwan Farmers, Candidates Feel Effects of China's Limit on Fruit Exports VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- Fruit exports are a key issue in Taiwan's January presidential election in the aftermath of Beijing's 2021 ban on Taiwanese pineapples.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 22, 2023 ROC MND 22 Nov 2023
Hou vows to wait for Ko 'until the last minute' as registration deadline looms CNA 21 Nov 2023 -- Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) said Tuesday he would wait for the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) nominee Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) "until the last minute," as stuttering negotiations over a joint opposition ticket entered the 11th hour.
Cameron as foreign secretary won't change U.K. China policy: Envoy CNA 21 Nov 2023 -- The appointment of former Prime Minister David Cameron as the U.K.'s new foreign secretary will not change the country's "clear-eyed" approach to China, the head of the British Office in Taipei said Tuesday.
DPP's Lai and Hsiao register candidacies for 2024 presidential poll CNA 21 Nov 2023 -- Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential front-runner Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and running mate Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) have formally registered to run in Taiwan's 2024 election, the first duo to do so as the opposition remains stuck on whether to run on a joint ticket.
U.S. lawmakers call for resolution of F-16 backlog to Taiwan CNA 21 Nov 2023 -- United States Representative Robert Wittman and 23 other Republican Party lawmakers have called on the U.S. Department of Defense to resolve the backlog of upgraded F-16 fighters that have yet to be delivered to Taiwan.
Lai hypes Taiwan-related content of San Francisco summit to whitewash separatist image: spokesperson Global Times 21 Nov 2023 -- Lai Ching-te, deputy regional leader of Taiwan island, and some individuals in the island of Taiwan have taken content out of context and hyped media reports which claimed that the mainland "has no plans to attack Taiwan in the coming years." Lai attempted to downplay and deny the harmfulness and danger of "Taiwan independence" activities, and whitewash their image of troublemakers and war instigators disguised as "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence," Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said in a statement on Tuesday.
"Taiwan independence" irreconcilable with cross-Strait peace: spokesperson People's Daily 21 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday stressed that "Taiwan independence" and cross-Strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 21, 2023 ROC MND 21 Nov 2023
'Back for Taiwan': Hsiao Bi-khim accepts DPP's VP nomination CNA 20 Nov 2023 -- Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), Taiwan's representative to the United States for the past three years, has been formally named Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominee Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) running mate in Taiwan's 2024 presidential election.
Gou campaign says 'anything possible' after meeting with TPP's Ko CNA 20 Nov 2023 -- Sunday's meeting between independent presidential candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) nominee Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) shows that anything -- including a potential joint ticket between the two -- is possible before the Nov. 24 filing deadline, Gou's campaign said Monday.
Candidates begin registering for Taiwan regional leader election Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- Candidates of different political parties in the island of Taiwan are able to register with the regional leader election commission from Monday to Friday, with the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate formally announcing his running mate while opposition parties including the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party are struggling over whether to work together or run in the election separately.
Taiwan's US envoy Hsiao Bi-khim joins 2024 presidential race Radio Free Asia 20 Nov 2023 -- Taiwanese presidential candidate and incumbent vice president Lai Ching-te has confirmed his running mate will be Hsiao Bi-khim, the democratic island's former envoy in Washington, who has described herself as a "cat warrior" in the face of China's "wolf-warrior" diplomacy.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 20, 2023 ROC MND 20 Nov 2023
TPP's Ko commits to presidential battle, hints at joint ticket collapse CNA 19 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Sunday that he will continue to fight to the end as his party's presidential candidate, after the TPP and Kuomintang (KMT) failed to agree to forming a joint presidential ticket the day before.
Hong Kong independence documentary to screen in Taiwan Radio Free Asia 19 Nov 2023 -- A new documentary about the outlawed Hong Kong independence movement could influence the citizens of democratic Taiwan ahead of the presidential poll in January 2024, as it highlights the erosion of freedoms promised by Beijing, according to its director.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 19, 2023 ROC MND 19 Nov 2023
KMT, TPP to continue negotiating on joint presidential ticket CNA 18 Nov 2023 -- The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller Taiwan People's Party (TPP) will continue negotiating a joint presidential ticket, the two parties said Saturday, after an earlier deal to resolve the issue collapsed due to a dispute over how to interpret poll results.
KMT, TPP back to stalemate on how to form joint presidential ticket CNA 18 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's two main opposition parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP), have failed to decide who will head their joint presidential ticket, less than three days after they appeared to reach a historic agreement on the issue.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 18, 2023 ROC MND 18 Nov 2023
President Tsai attends keel-laying ceremony for anti-air light frigate CNA 17 Nov 2023 -- Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co. held a keel-laying ceremony Friday for one of two light frigate prototypes it has been commissioned to build by Taiwan's government, amid the country's bid to achieve defense autonomy.
Biden reaffirms U.S. commitment to Taiwan's self-defense: White House CNA 17 Nov 2023 -- In his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on Wednesday, United States President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S.' policy not to support Taiwan independence but said it would still help Taiwan build its self-defense capabilities.
Taiwan APEC envoy Morris Chang meets with U.S. vice president CNA 17 Nov 2023 -- Morris Chang (張忠謀), who is representing Taiwan at the ongoing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, met with United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday to discuss the economic partnership between the two sides.
Taiwan: the 'most sensitive' issue, linchpin to US-China relations Radio Free Asia 17 Nov 2023 -- The leaders of the world's two biggest economies emerged from a high-profile summit with a conciliatory and consensual commitment to find a forward path of managing competition that benefits the United States and China, but one issue still remains as the linchpin: Taiwan.
Taiwan-Lithuania Ties Face Uncertainty Two Years After Taiwan Office Opened VOA 17 Nov 2023 -- Two years after Taiwan opened a representative office in Lithuania, officials from both sides stress progress in bilateral relations while analysts cite risks that the deepened engagement could be affected by domestic political shift in Lithuania.
Diabolo instructor accused of spying for China indicted CNA 17 Nov 2023 -- The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office on Friday indicted a diabolo instructor and nine others allegedly involved in a NT$5.7 million (US$179,000) Chinese espionage operation targeting Taiwanese military personnel.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 17, 2023 ROC MND 17 Nov 2023
Taiwan thanks Biden for supporting status quo in meeting with Xi CNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's government on Thursday thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for reiterating Washington's commitment to maintaining the cross-strait status quo during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平).
DPP's Lai unfazed by emerging united opposition presidential ticket CNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday urged his supporters to keep the faith and expressed confidence in their ability to secure victory in January's election, amid an emerging unified opposition involving the three other presidential hopefuls.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 16, 2023 ROC MND 16 Nov 2023
Taiwan pledges US$3.8 million to help war-torn Ukraine CNA 15 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's representative to Poland Sharon Wu (吳尚年) on Tuesday signed several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with representatives from the Ukrainian city of Bucha and several non-governmental organizations, pledging a combined US$3.8 million in aid.
Ko-Hou ticket worst scenario for DPP in presidential election: Source CNA 15 Nov 2023 -- The worst possible scenario for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the upcoming presidential election would be for Taiwan People Party (TPP) nominee Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) to run for the presidency, with the Kuomintang's (KMT) Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) as his running mate, according to an anonymous DPP official.
KMT, TPP to form joint presidential ticket based upon polls (update) CNA 15 Nov 2023 -- The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) agreed on Wednesday after months of deadlock to form a joint presidential ticket in Taiwan's 2024 presidential election, with the top of the ticket to be determined through public polls.
Chinese mainland slams Lai Ching-te's war-related comments People's Daily 15 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of China's Taiwan region, for his war-related comments.
Taiwan's opposition parties join forces in presidential race Radio Free Asia 15 Nov 2023 -- Two key opposition parties in democratic Taiwan have joined forces to fight forthcoming presidential elections, in a late bid to deliver candidates who will likely focus on the island's future amid growing military incursions from Beijing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 15, 2023 ROC MND 15 Nov 2023
KMT, TPP to form joint presidential ticket based upon polling results CNA 15 Nov 2023 -- The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) agreed on Wednesday to determine the presidential and vice presidential candidates on a joint ticket in the 2024 presidential election through public polls, after months of deadlock.
Terry Gou officially qualifies for presidential election CNA 14 Nov 2023 -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) founder Terry Gou (郭台銘) on Tuesday officially qualified for Taiwan's 2024 presidential election after the Central Election Commission (CEC) validated the independent candidate's 902,389-signature citizen petition.
KMT, TPP set to have second 'party-to-party' talk on Jan. 13 elections CNA 14 Nov 2023 -- The ongoing saga of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) trying to figure out if they will field a joint ticket in the 2024 presidential race will continue Wednesday when representatives of the two parties meet again.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 14, 2023 ROC MND 14 Nov 2023
China-born Legislative Hopeful Stirs Fear of Security Risks in Taiwan VOA 14 Nov 2023 -- A Taiwan opposition party is thinking about nominating as one of its legislative candidates a woman critics say has close ties to the Chinese Communist Party, sparking a public uproar even before her name is officially on the ballot.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 13, 2023 ROC MND 13 Nov 2023
Biden to call for cross-strait peace, stability in meeting with Xi CNA 14 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden will stress peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait when he meets with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Wednesday.
U.S., Chinese warships did not enter Taiping Island waters: CGA CNA 13 Nov 2023 -- A Coast Guard Administration (CGA) official reiterated Monday that no United States or Chinese vessels entered Taiwan's territorial waters around Taiping Island in the disputed South China Sea on Nov. 3, amid counter claims made by an opposition lawmaker.
KMT, TPP agree to use polls to determine joint presidential ticket CNA 13 Nov 2023 -- The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have agreed to partly determine the order of a joint ticket for the 2024 presidential election through public polls, after months of deadlock, according to a KMT official, though there is still no agreement on the relative weighting.
Taiwan delegation welcomed to APEC Summit: AIT chairperson Radio Free Asia 13 Nov 2023 -- In a rare move by a high-ranking member of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), which serves as the de facto U.S. Embassy in the island, the United States has expressed its support for Taiwan's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 12, 2023 ROC MND 12 Nov 2023
PLA Army's tactical ballistic missile believed to have debuted Global Times 12 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army is believed to have commissioned a type of tactical ballistic missile, which made its public debut during a recent exercise, according to observers.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 11, 2023 ROC MND 11 Nov 2023
Taiwan, Czechia ink MOU to assist in rebuilding Ukraine: MOFA CNA 10 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan and the Czech Republic on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at aiding in the reconstruction of Ukraine, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said.
MND launches probe into apparent mortar training simulator accident CNA 10 Nov 2023 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has launched a probe into an accident that occurred Friday morning resulting in an Army sergeant sustaining lacerations to his hands and left eyelid after he was apparently hit by a practice mortar round.
Assessing indigenous subs in Taiwan's defense strategy: Insights from U.S. experts CNA 10 Nov 2023 -- The question of whether Taiwan needs submarines has always been divisive. With the unveiling of the Narwhal, the country's first indigenous defense submarine, on Sept. 28 renewing the age-old debate, military experts deep-dived into the pros and cons of Taiwan's submarines and how they could potentially be deployed in a cross-strait conflict.
Former Army colonel impeached for accepting Chinese bribes CNA 10 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's top government watchdog on Friday impeached former Army colonel Hsiang Te-en (向德恩) for accepting bribes from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) following a unanimous vote a day earlier.
First dispute resolution center for Taiwan-related maritime disputes established in Xiamen Global Times 10 Nov 2023 -- The first dispute resolution center on the mainland for Taiwan-related maritime disputes has been established in Xiamen of East China's Fujian Province, allowing Fujian to be the first home for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and exploring the innovation on maritime legal services related to the island of Taiwan, according to information from the Fujian Maritime Bureau.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 10, 2023 ROC MND 10 Nov 2023
Taiwanese fleet to join U.S. mutual maritime assistance program CNA 09 Nov 2023 -- A fleet of 155 private Taiwanese vessels has been assembled to join a mutual maritime assistance program led by the United States Coast Guard, Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) said Wednesday.
Chinese rocket flew above atmosphere over Taiwan: Defense Ministry CNA 09 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite flew over Taiwan Thursday night but was traveling on a trajectory above the atmosphere, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA's aircraft carrier Shandong transits Taiwan Straits following far sea drill Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday made a transit in the Taiwan Straits immediately after having completed a far sea exercise in the West Pacific, in a move that observers said deters secessionists on the island of Taiwan and the external interference forces.
Taiwan authorities: Chinese aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- Taiwanese authorities Thursday "deployed appropriate forces" to respond to a transit by the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, the Ministry of National Defense (MOND) in Taipei said.
China urges UK to stop using trade to enhance ties with Taiwan Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- China has urged the United Kingdom to refrain from using trade to enhance relations with Taiwan, expressing its strong opposition to any form of official contact between London and the self-ruled island.
Taiwan Seeks Deeper Relations with Baltic States Despite Chinese Opposition VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, embarks on a diplomatic tour to the Baltic region this week, delivering speeches at research groups in Latvia and Estonia and exchanging views on ways to deepen bilateral ties with lawmakers in all three countries.
Canadian Navy Makes Waves in Western Pacific VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- A dangerous encounter between a Chinese jet fighter and a Canadian helicopter over the South China Sea has called attention to Canada's heightened interest in the Western Pacific, including participation in patrols through the disputed Taiwan Strait.
Shandong heading north after passing through Taiwan Strait: MND CNA 09 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was detected in waters off of northern Taiwan early Thursday after sailing through the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 9, 2023 ROC MND 09 Nov 2023
Taiwan's increased defense budget key for int'l support: Ex-US official CNA 08 Nov 2023 -- Although the boost to Taiwan's defense spending is vital in garnering support from the United States and the rest of the world amid security threats, the budget still falls short, a former acting U.S. secretary of the Army said Wednesday.
Be ready for Chinese military operations by late 2020s: Ex-US official CNA 08 Nov 2023 -- A former American defense official on Wednesday called on Taiwan, the United States and their allies to be prepared for "a moment in the late 2020s" when China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) might launch military operations against Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 8, 2023 ROC MND 08 Nov 2023
Updated Novavax COVID vaccine to arrive in Taiwan in December: CDC CNA 08 Nov 2023 -- Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine against the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 will likely arrive in Taiwan in December, putting it on track to be the second vaccine offered against more recent strains of the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Two military officers indicted in over NT$10 million corruption case CNA 07 Nov 2023 -- Two officers with the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) have been indicted on charges of corruption and document forgery after being accused of fraudulently obtaining ten million Taiwan dollars from the agency where they worked, according to the Shilin District Prosecutors' Office.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Nov 2023
Larger Coast Guard vessels headed to Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island soon CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) will soon deploy larger patrol vessels to Taiping Island in the disputed South China Sea, the nation's top intelligence chief told lawmakers on Monday.
Taiwan's foreign minister on visit to Baltic states CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Monday embarked on a visit to the three Baltic states, where he will attend forums and give speeches in public to underscore Taiwan's resolve to safeguard democracy with like-minded countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Taiwan an international issue rather than a domestic one: new French envoy CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan is "an issue of international security and not an issue of domestic politics," new French representative to Taiwan Franck Paris said Friday.
DPP's Lai rejects claims his presidency would heighten risk of war with China CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential nominee Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Sunday rejected claims that his election would heighten the risk of war with China.
Mainland optimizes exit-entry services for Taiwan compatriots Global Times 06 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese mainland has optimized exit-entry services for Taiwan compatriots by releasing 10 measures on Monday in a bid to add convenience for Taiwan residents living in East China's Fujian Province and deepen the integrated development across the Taiwan Straits.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Nov 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 5, 2023 ROC MND 05 Nov 2023
Plan to open office in Estonia still under discussion: MOFA CNA 04 Nov 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Saturday that talks regarding Taiwan opening a representative office in Estonia were still taking place and that a consensus between the two sides had not yet been reached.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 4, 2023 ROC MND 04 Nov 2023
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 3, 2023 ROC MND 04 Nov 2023
Chinese General: Military Will 'Show No Mercy' on Taiwan Independence VOA 04 Nov 2023 -- A top Chinese military official has vowed to "show no mercy" toward any move toward Taiwan independence despite turmoil in the top ranks of the country's armed forces.
US, Canadian warships sailed near Taiwan Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. and a Canadian warship transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday night, the U.S. Navy announced, in a move that's likely to provoke protest from Beijing.
U.S., Canadian naval vessels make 'routine' transit of Taiwan Strait CNA 02 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. destroyer and a Canadian frigate conducted a "routine" transit of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday to demonstrate a commitment "to a free and open Indo-Pacific," according to the 7th Fleet of the U.S. Pacific Command.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 2, 2023 ROC MND 02 Nov 2023
Taiwanese doctor among foreign nationals evacuated from Gaza: Foreign minister CNA 02 Nov 2023 -- A Taiwanese doctor working with an international non-governmental organization was among the hundreds of foreign nationals safely evacuated from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) confirmed Thursday.
7th Fleet Destroyer and Royal Canadian Navy Frigate Transit Taiwan Strait US Navy 01 Nov 2023 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit November 1 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
Senior security official warns of election interference from China CNA 01 Nov 2023 -- China is employing more diverse election meddling tactics ahead of Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections next January, using short videos to amplify livelihood issues and influence public opinion, a senior Taiwanese security official warned Wednesday.
Ex-China premier's death won't lead to imminent Taiwan invasion: Official CNA 01 Nov 2023 -- The death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (李克強) won't lead to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in the near future, National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said in the Legislative Yuan on Wednesday.
Dozens of PLA planes detected near Taiwan amid aircraft carrier drills CNA 01 Nov 2023 -- A total of 43 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan in the 24-hour period ending early Wednesday, with many taking part in a drill with a Chinese aircraft carrier, the Shandong, in waters southeast of Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 1, 2023 ROC MND 01 Nov 2023

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