March 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Tests done, latest-generation armored vehicle ready for production CNA 31 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's newest domestically developed armored combat vehicle completed combat readiness testing late last year and can soon enter mass production, a Ministry of National Defense (MND) report sent to lawmakers for review has said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 31, 2024 ROC MND 31 Mar 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 30, 2024 ROC MND 30 Mar 2024
President urges defense minister to remain after verbal resignation CNA 29 Mar 2024 -- The Presidential Office said Friday that President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has urged Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) to remain in his post after the latter offered a verbal resignation the previous night.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 29, 2024 ROC MND 29 Mar 2024
Mainland maritime authorities conduct joint patrol in waters west of Taiwan Straits Global Times 29 Mar 2024 -- The Fujian Maritime Safety Administration, the Eastern Navigation Service Center of the National Maritime Safety Administration and the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration conducted a joint patrol activity in the waters west of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday to further maintain the maritime navigation environment and order in the area, ensuring safety and the stability of water traffic.
Mainland closely monitors movement of Taiwan island's military authority around Kinmen Global Times 27 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese mainland is closely monitoring movement of Taiwan island's military authority around Kinmen. If they provoke or cause trouble, daring to act rashly, they will surely face failure, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday in response to reports that Taiwan island will conduct live-fire drills in April in locations including Kinmen and Lieyu.
Visiting MEP hints at potential arms sale policy change CNA 27 Mar 2024 -- Visiting Member of European Parliament (MEP) Reinhard Bütikofer told reporters in Taipei Wednesday that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine could bring a change in Europe's weapons export policies.
Mainland urges Taiwan to return to 1992 Consensus to resume dialogue People's Daily 27 Mar 2024 -- The Taiwan side needs to return to the political foundation defined by the 1992 Consensus if it really intends to resume dialogue across the Strait, said a Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday.
Chinese mainland warns against Taiwan military's provocations People's Daily 27 Mar 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the mainland is closely following Taiwan military's movements in Kinmen.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 28, 2024 ROC MND 28 Mar 2024
Analysts: Former Taiwan President's China Trip Could Shed Light on Xi's Intentions VOA 27 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou is scheduled to make an 11-day trip to China in early April.
Taiwan's Kinmen Island: On the front lines of tension with China Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's tiny Kinmen island, just six kilometers (four miles) off the coast of mainland China, has become a focal point of fishing and territorial disputes, much to the chagrin of island residents who just want to earn a living in peace.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 27, 2024 ROC MND 27 Mar 2024
Taiwan's VP-Elect Reaffirms Ties With Europe in Diplomatic Tour VOA 27 Mar 2024 -- Taiwanese Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim wrapped up a whirlwind diplomatic tour to Europe last week, triggering Beijing as she made stops in three countries and Brussels and met with dozens of politicians.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 26, 2024 ROC MND 26 Mar 2024
Tsai oversees delivery of 2 indigenous Navy corvettes CNA 26 Mar 2024 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday presided over a ceremony at Suao Harbor, Yilan County, where the Navy of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name, took delivery of two indigenous Tuo Chiang-class corvettes.
Ex-president Ma hopes to meet 'old friend' Xi on China trip: Aide CNA 26 Mar 2024 -- An aide to former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Tuesday teased the possibility of a meeting between Ma and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) during his upcoming trip to China.
Ma Ying-jeou to lead delegation of Taiwan youth to visit mainland People's Daily 25 Mar 2024 -- Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, will lead a delegation of young people from Taiwan to visit the mainland from April 1 to 11, a mainland spokesperson said on Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 25, 2024 ROC MND 25 Mar 2024
Taiwan-made next-gen ballistic plates to enter mass production in 2025 CNA 24 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's chief arms maker said it has allocated NT$16 million (US$500,700) to design and build a new generation of ballistic plates, with mass production set to begin next year.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 24, 2024 ROC MND 24 Mar 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 23, 2024 ROC MND 23 Mar 2024
1 Taiwanese returned to Kinmen, 1 still held by China CNA 23 Mar 2024 -- A Taiwanese man surnamed Wu (吳) and his fishing boat were handed over to the Kinmen coast guard by Chinese officials earlier on Saturday, while a second Taiwan national is still being held by China after the two were detained by the Chinese coast guard in Fujian Province's Weitou Bay on March 18.
TikTok classified in Taiwan as national security threat: Minister CNA 22 Mar 2024 -- The social media platform TikTok, which is owned by a China-based company, has been deemed as a dangerous product in Taiwan, according to Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang (唐鳳).
1 Taiwanese held, 1 released by China after rescued at sea: Lawmaker CNA 22 Mar 2024 -- One of the two anglers from Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Island continues to be held by Chinese authorities after the pair went astray during a fishing trip and were rescued by Chinese coast guard earlier this week, opposition Kuomintang Legislator Jessica Chen (陳玉珍) said Friday.
Eswatini PM's Taiwan visit a grave provocation to one-China principle and China's sovereignty: Chinese FM Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- We have noticed that the recent visit to Taiwan made by Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini, which is a grave provocation to the one-China principle and China's sovereignty, China is firmly opposed to this behavior, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
Taiwan Faces Sovereignty Dilemma in South China Sea Amid Chinese Pressure VOA 22 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan has been grappling with debates over the last week about a potential visit to an island in the disputed South China Sea by its outgoing president.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 22, 2024 ROC MND 22 Mar 2024
U.S. admiral refutes report of special forces permanently stationed in Kinmen CNA 21 Mar 2024 -- The head of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral John Aquilino, said Wednesday that contrary to a recent news report, there are no American special forces personnel permanently stationed on Taiwan's outlying Kinmen Island.
Taiwan calls for speedy return of 2 Kinmen anglers rescued by China CNA 21 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's agency handling relations with China on Thursday expressed hope that the Chinese authorities will expedite the return of two anglers from Kinmen who they confirmed were rescued in waters off the Fujian coast.
Taiwanese travelers urged to be cautious after HK passes tough security law CNA 21 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's government on Thursday reminded Taiwanese people to keep their safety in mind when visiting Hong Kong after the Beijing-controlled Legislative Council passed a new national security law two days ago in the special administrative region (SAR).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 21, 2024 ROC MND 21 Mar 2024
Taiwan to receive U.S. SkyGuardian drones from 2026: Official CNA 20 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan is scheduled to receive the first two MQ-9B "SkyGuardian" drones it purchased from the United States in 2026, and the other two in 2027, a U.S. Department of the Air Force spokesman said Tuesday.
Experts challenge official's assertion of Taiwan's 'absolute' air superiority CNA 20 Mar 2024 -- With tensions in the Taiwan Strait showing no signs of easing, a recent remark by Taiwan's deputy defense minister Po Horng-huei (柏鴻輝) asserting that Taiwan's forces would have "absolute air superiority" over the Chinese Air Force in a conflict has sparked heated discussions and raised some eyebrows.
China, Australia FMs discuss Taiwan issue, regional stability CNA 20 Mar 2024 -- Foreign ministers of China and Australia expressed their respective stances on the Taiwan issue Wednesday, reaffirming their commitment to bolster communication for peaceful development in the region.
Taiwan aims to build global platform to counter disinformation Radio Free Asia 20 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan, which has confronted years of mainland Chinese disinformation, says it is striving to build a platform that is internationally scalable and can transform into a global system to combat cognitive warfare.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 20, 2024 ROC MND 20 Mar 2024
China firmly opposes Taiwan politician's official contacts with Czech: Chinese FM Global Times 19 Mar 2024 -- China urges the Czech Republic to honor its promises to strictly restrain certain individual politicians from sabotaging China-Czech relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a regular press conference on Tuesday.
Mainland spokesperson highlights mutual assistance across Taiwan Strait People's Daily 19 Mar 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday highlighted cross-Strait mutual assistance while confirming the rescue of two individuals from Taiwan in the waters off the Fujian coast.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 19, 2024 ROC MND 19 Mar 2024
New Eswatini prime minister visits Taiwan to pitch for investment CNA 18 Mar 2024 -- The new Prime Minister of Eswatini Russell Dlamini has arrived in Taiwan to pitch for investment in the African kingdom and discuss details of a fuel storage facility Taiwan is helping to build to ensure the African country's energy security, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 18, 2024 ROC MND 18 Mar 2024
China aims to establish 'de facto' control in Kinmen waters: Experts CNA 17 Mar 2024 -- China is repeatedly trespassing in the waters surrounding Taiwan-held Kinmen in a bid to establish "de facto" jurisdictional control of the area and bolster its sovereignty claims, Taiwanese experts said Sunday.
China Coast Guard carries out more law-enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen Global Times 17 Mar 2024 -- In another patrol, China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels sailed in the waters near the Kinmen islands on Friday and Saturday, a move experts said is intended to signal that Chinese mainland law-enforcement vessels will conduct more patrols in the waters to protect lives and safeguard the legitimate rights of fishermen from both mainland and Taiwan region.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 17, 2024 ROC MND 17 Mar 2024
Taiwan CGA again expels China coast guard boats near Kinmen CNA 16 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Saturday drove off another four Chinese Coast Guard patrol vessels that had entered the prohibited waters off Kinmen Island, which is controlled by Taiwan, recording the second such incident in less than 24 hours.
Taiwan confirms presence of US Special Forces on outer islands Press TV 16 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan has confirmed the presence of US Army Special Forces (SF), known as the "Green Berets", on outer islands to provide training for the troops of the self-ruled island.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 16, 2024 ROC MND 16 Mar 2024
Mainland authorities firmly support patrols near Kinmen by Fujian coast guard Global Times 16 Mar 2024 -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office firmly supports the law enforcement patrols implemented by the mainland coast guard authorities in waters near Kinmen, as they are legitimate actions to maintain order in the relevant maritime areas, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a press briefing on Friday.
U.S. helping Taiwan consolidate ties with Pacific allies: Official CNA 15 Mar 2024 -- The United States has been working to help Taiwan consolidate its formal diplomatic ties with countries in the Pacific island region and prevent them from being poached by China, according to a top State Department official Thursday.
4 Chinese coast guard vessels enter prohibited waters off Kinmen CNA 15 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Friday expelled four Chinese Coast Guard patrol vessels that entered prohibited waters off Taiwan-controlled Kinmen off-limits to Chinese vessels.
Taiwan Coast Guard helping with searches for missing Chinese fishermen CNA 15 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard has teamed up with China to search for Chinese crew members who have gone missing from vessels in Matsu County and Kinmen County.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 15, 2024 ROC MND 15 Mar 2024
Presence of U.S. Army Special Forces on outlying islands confirmed CNA 14 Mar 2024 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Thursday confirmed that U.S. Army Special Forces personnel are stationed on Taiwan's outlying islands and said their presence was part of an exchange and was meant to be a "learning opportunity" for Taiwan's armed forces.
Blinken, Czech foreign minister express support for Taiwan during call CNA 14 Mar 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský expressed support for Taiwan's international participation during a phone call Wednesday.
Retired military officers indicted under national security law CNA 14 Mar 2024 -- A retired army colonel surnamed Liu (劉), a retired rear-admiral surnamed Sun (孫) and a man surnamed Chu (祝) were indicted Thursday for allegedly developing an organization for China in contravention of the National Security Act.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 14, 2024 ROC MND 14 Mar 2024
Chinese mainland official slams DPP for jeopardizing Taiwan's chip industry Global Times 14 Mar 2024 -- Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Wednesday criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan for jeopardizing the island's chip industry by catering to external forces. It comes amid growing concerns on the island about the future of the critical industry.
Mainland refutes DPP claim on "international waters" in Taiwan Strait People's Daily 14 Mar 2024 -- Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese territory and there are no so-called "international waters" in the Strait, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
National reunification unstoppable: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 14 Mar 2024 -- The historical trend toward a stronger China, national rejuvenation, and reunification cannot be stopped, said a Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday.
Warning of U.S. CHIPS Act's negative impact on TSMC "not alarmist": mainland spokesperson People's Daily 14 Mar 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday commented on a recent article jointly published by three influential figures in Taiwan's semiconductor industry, saying that the article's concerns about the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act undercutting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) is "not alarmist" but "a warning to Taiwan society."
Maintaining cross-strait status quo most important task: Lai CNA 13 Mar 2024 -- Vice president and president-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Wednesday during a meeting with a visiting delegation of scholars from Washington DC that his most important political task was to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
Minister apologizes for evidence collection lapse in Kinmen boat deaths CNA 13 Mar 2024 -- Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Minister Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) apologized Wednesday for the Coast Guard's shortcomings in evidence collection during a fatal boat chase off Taiwan-held Kinmen last month, which left two Chinese nationals dead and subsequently heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Philippine port expansion would help Taiwan in cross-strait conflict: Experts CNA 13 Mar 2024 -- A United States-funded project to expand a Philippine civilian port facing a strategically crucial channel could assist U.S. allies in the Pacific, including Taiwan, in the event of a conflict with China, military experts have said.
14 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan's ADIZ: Defense ministry CNA 13 Mar 2024 -- Fourteen Chinese military aircraft were detected in Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) Wednesday morning, including nine that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line or its extension, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Mainland warns of further measures if DPP continues to evade and stall in handling fatal fishing boat incident Global Times 13 Mar 2024 -- If the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities continue to evade the issue and stall in solving the problem, we will take further measures, and all consequences will be borne by Taiwan authorities, a Chinese mainland spokesperson warned on Wednesday, a month after a brutal expulsion of a mainland fishing boat by the Taiwan coast guard caused the deaths of two mainland fishermen on February 14.
Mainland slams those creating information cocoons in Taiwan People's Daily 13 Mar 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that those creating information cocoons on the island of Taiwan and smearing the mainland are truly frightening.
DPP slammed for dodging responsibility in handling fatal boat incident People's Daily 13 Mar 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for evading their responsibilities in the handling of a fatal boat incident.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 13, 2024 ROC MND 13 Mar 2024
Biden's fiscal 2025 budget includes request for Taiwan CNA 12 Mar 2024 -- The 2025 budget proposal released by the White House on Monday includes a US$100 million request to assist Taiwan in strengthening deterrence and maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese FM slams US' attempt to 'outcompete China' with $100 million defense aid to Taiwan listed in Biden's FY2025 budget Global Times 12 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday slammed the US' attempt to "outcompete China," and vowed to take measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity in terms of the Taiwan question, after the White House released its budget proposal for 2025 Financial Year, which includes billions of spending for its "Indo-Pacific" strategy to contain China and a 100 million request to arm Taiwan authorities through the Foreign Military Financing (FMF), a mechanism typically saved for sovereign nations.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 12, 2024 ROC MND 12 Mar 2024
Taiwan has 'absolute air superiority' over China: Deputy defense chief CNA 11 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan has "absolute air superiority" over China in its own airspace, Taiwan's deputy defense chief said Monday amid concern over whether Taipei could defend itself against a military incursion by Beijing.
U.S.' China policy likely to continue whoever wins presidency: NSB CNA 11 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's top intelligence chief on Monday said the United States' stance of containing China and maintaining a Taiwan-friendly approach is expected to continue regardless of whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump wins the race for the top job in November.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 11, 2024 ROC MND 11 Mar 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 10, 2024 ROC MND 10 Mar 2024
Tsai oversees ceremonial launch of Taiwan-built offshore patrol vessel CNA 09 Mar 2024 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) oversaw the launch Saturday of the 4,000-tonne Coast Guard ship "Taipei," one of the Chiayi-class offshore patrol vessels ordered from Taiwan's CSBC Corporation.
Int'l legislators urge countries to assess impact of Taiwan Strait shock CNA 09 Mar 2024 -- Members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) launched a campaign on Friday urging governments around the world to assess the domestic economic impact of a shock in the Taiwan Strait.
Opposing 'Taiwan independence' prevailing public sentiment in Taiwan: lawmakers, political advisors Global Times 09 Mar 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cannot represent Taiwan, nor can it represent all Taiwan compatriots. The prevailing public sentiment in Taiwan has been opposed to "Taiwan independence," deputies to 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) said during the two sessions on Saturday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 9, 2024 ROC MND 09 Mar 2024
Biden says U.S. supporting peace, stability across Taiwan Strait CNA 08 Mar 2024 -- United States President Joe Biden touched on security in the Taiwan Strait during his State of the Union address Thursday and also took aim at what he called "China's unfair economic practices."
Defense ministry reiterates Taiwan's right to self-defense CNA 08 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) reiterated the right to self-defense in its statement released Friday, in response to media reports that the MND has adjusted its modus operandi for a self-defensive counterstrike.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 8, 2024 ROC MND 08 Mar 2024
Some Taiwanese conscripts to be trained by U.S. military personnel: Minister CNA 07 Mar 2024 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Thursday that American military personnel are being rotated to provide training to the armed forces in Taiwan, including conscripts, and Taiwanese soldiers are also receiving training in the United States.
Taiwan to counter 'first moves' by Chinese aircraft and vessels: Minister CNA 07 Mar 2024 -- The military's definition of a "first shot" by People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces has evolved to a "first move" involving Chinese aircraft or vessels "crossing the boundary," which will be "countered" by the armed forces, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Thursday.
The stronger the commitment to one-China principle, the greater the guarantee for peace across the Taiwan Straits: Wang Yi Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- The stronger the commitment to the one-China principle is, the greater the guarantee for the peace across the Straits will be. The whole international community will uphold the one-China principle one day, it is only a matter of time, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a press conference on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 7, 2024 ROC MND 07 Mar 2024
Taiwan's Air Force set to conduct rare overnight drills Wednesday CNA 06 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Air Force will conduct a training exercise Wednesday night continuing into the early hours of Thursday, its first such overnight drill in many years, to better prepare for the multilayered battlefield of the future.
Taiwan cautious over 'peaceful reunification' omission in China report CNA 06 Mar 2024 -- Officials and scholars in Taiwan were cautious Wednesday about the omission of the term "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan from a government work report released by Beijing the previous day at the opening of the National People's Congress (NPC).
U.S. urges Beijing to 'engage in meaningful dialogue' with Taiwan CNA 06 Mar 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State on Tuesday called for China to cease its pressure campaign against Taiwan and "engage in meaningful dialogue," following a Chinese official's remarks reiterating Beijing's position that the median line in the Taiwan Strait does not exist.
Taiwan-China negotiations on fatal Kinmen boat collision collapse CNA 06 Mar 2024 -- The families of two Chinese men who died when their boat capsized after colliding with a Taiwanese Coast Guard vessel near Kinmen last month returned home Tuesday after officials representing the two sides broke off negotiations without a deal.
Kinmen capsizing unlikely to escalate into cross-strait conflict: Academics CNA 06 Mar 2024 -- China is unlikely to attack Taiwan proper over the capsizing of an unregistered speedboat that entered "restricted waters" around the Kinmen islands on Feb. 14 resulting in an incident that left two Chinese crew members dead, academics said Wednesday.
NPC deputy from Taiwan delegation urges DPP authorities to handle fatal boat incident sincerely Global Times 06 Mar 2024 -- The Taiwan authorities' handling of aftermath regarding a fatal mainland fishing boat capsize incident hurt feelings of mainland compatriots, and exposed long-standing irresponsibility of the island authority, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) from delegation of island of Taiwan said. He also demanded Taiwan authorities publicly apologize and compensate the victims' families.
Taiwan authority urged to publicly apologize and compensate regarding fatal boat incident: Taiwan NPC deputy Global Times 06 Mar 2024 -- The Taiwan authority's handling of aftermath regarding fatal expulsion incident damaged relations with mainland compatriots, and exposed long-standing irresponsibility of the authority, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) from delegation of island of Taiwan said. He also demanded Taiwan authority publicly apologize and compensate the victims' families.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 6, 2024 ROC MND 06 Mar 2024
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 05 Mar 2024 -- The Arleigh-Burke guided missile class destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conducted a routine south-to-north Taiwan Strait transit on March 5, 2024.
Taiwan monitors strait transit of U.S. 7th Fleet destroyer CNA 05 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday that it monitored the passage of a United States military ship through the Taiwan Strait earlier in the day and nothing unusual was detected in nearby waters or airspace.
Taiwan diplomat heads to Tuvalu to congratulate new government CNA 05 Mar 2024 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang (田中光) left Taiwan for Tuvalu on Monday night to congratulate the Pacific ally's new government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Govt Work Report on the Taiwan question signals fighting secessionism become top priority Global Times 05 Mar 2024 -- This year's Government Work Report omitted the term "peaceful reunification" when talking about the Taiwan question. Instead, it says we will "be firm in advancing the cause of China's reunification."
China Increases Defense Budget, Adopts Tougher Language for Taiwan VOA 05 Mar 2024 -- China announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget on Tuesday, which has more than doubled under President Xi Jinping's 11 years in office, as Beijing hardens its stance on Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 5, 2024 ROC MND 05 Mar 2024
Air drills to be conducted by Navy and Air Force starting Monday CNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Multiple airspace drills will be conducted by the Republic of China's (Taiwan) Navy and Air Force in areas off Taiwan's southwestern and eastern coasts into next week, according to a warning issued by the Fisheries Agency.
Taiwan's annual live-fire drills to increase in frequency: Source CNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's annual air and maritime live-fire drills in Pingtung County would be held more frequently in the future and not only be concentrated during certain periods of the year, a military source told CNA on Monday.
Audio of Kinmen boat collision turned over to prosecutors: Coast Guard CNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard said Monday it has given prosecutors audio recordings of the fatal capsizing of a Chinese speedboat that fled and collided with a Coast Guard patrol boat last month near Kinmen.
Naming of Kinmen boat collision report sparks disorder in Legislature CNA 04 Mar 2024 -- A Legislative hearing on Monday descended into arguing over the naming of a report on the fatal capsizing of a Chinese speedboat last month after it collided with a Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol boat off the coast of Kinmen.
Estonian parliamentary group visits Taiwan CNA 04 Mar 2024 -- A delegation of Estonian parliamentarians arrived in Taiwan on Monday for a five-day visit, which will include meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other top-level government officials, to enhance bilateral exchanges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 4, 2024 ROC MND 04 Mar 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 3, 2024 ROC MND 03 Mar 2024
Navy to take delivery of 2 more Tuo Chiang-class corvettes CNA 02 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan's Navy is expected to take delivery of its fifth and sixth domestically-built Tuo Chiang-class corvettes by the end of this month, a military source told CNA on Saturday.
Coast guard patrol vessels to get 24/7 surveillance systems after Kinmen incident CNA 02 Mar 2024 -- The Ocean Affairs Council will procure 24-hour, 360-degree surveillance systems to be installed on multipurpose vessels to prevent incidents similar to the fatal capsizing of a Chinese speedboat off the coast of Kinmen last month from happening again.
U.S. to deepen trade and economic relations with Taiwan: Report CNA 02 Mar 2024 -- The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday released President Biden's 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report to Congress, which includes passages on the deepening of trade and economic relations with Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 2, 2024 ROC MND 02 Mar 2024
Taiwan, U.S. pledge to continue cooperation on trade initiative CNA 01 Mar 2024 -- Top trade negotiators from Taiwan and the United States affirmed on Thursday their commitment to collaborate on the 21st Century Trade Initiative, the offices of the two sides said during a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting.
Ex-legislative candidate indicted on charges related to China CNA 01 Mar 2024 -- The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office on Friday indicted former independent legislative candidate Ma Chih-wei (馬治薇) for passing information to and receiving financial support from China as she prepared to run in Taiwan's Jan. 13, 2024 elections.
China hits back at EP report's 'outrageous' remarks on Taiwan island Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese Mission to the EU on Friday expressed the strongest opposition to and condemnation of the European Parliament (EP) and said China was "extremely shocked" by its outrageous claims challenging the one-China principle, after the EP published a report saying that "neither Taiwan nor China is subordinate to the other."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 1, 2024 ROC MND 01 Mar 2024

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