April 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

China 'mischaracterizing' U.N. resolution: U.S. official CNA 30 Apr 2024 -- China is mischaracterizing United Nations Resolution 2758 for its own interest by conflating it with its "one-China principle," Mark Lambert, the U.S. Department of State China coordinator and deputy assistant secretary for China and Taiwan, said Monday.
US diplomat: Official ties to Taiwan would 'undermine' peace Radio Free Asia 30 Apr 2024 -- The United States should not end nearly half a century of unofficial relations with Taiwan to instead recognize the self-governing island as its own country, a senior U.S. diplomat told Congress on Tuesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 30, 2024 ROC MND 30 Apr 2024
Chinese warplane intrusions increase political pressure on Taiwan: Expert CNA 29 Apr 2024 -- Chinese military aircraft flying as close as 37 nautical miles to Taiwan's northern city of Keelung is an example of Beijing exerting political pressure on Taiwan's incoming government before its inauguration on May 20, a local expert on national defense and security has said.
KMT lawmakers' trip to China receives mixed responses in Taiwan CNA 29 Apr 2024 -- The visit to China by opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers led by legislative caucus whip Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁) drew mixed views in Taiwan, with some worrying about Beijing's political machinations and others viewing it as a gesture of goodwill from China.
KMT caucus whip touts tourism wins following China 'ice-breaker trip' CNA 29 Apr 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus whip Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁) on Monday highlighted breakthroughs made following his leading of a KMT delegation to Beijing, describing the visit as an "ice-breaker trip" that facilitated allowing Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan.
KMT delegation holds talks with representatives of Taiwan businesspeople, youths on mainland People's Daily 29 Apr 2024 -- A visiting Chinese Kuomintang party (KMT) delegation led by Fu Kun-chi on Sunday met with representatives of Taiwan businesspeople and youths on the mainland in Beijing, discussing topics such as the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, economic cooperation, and youth exchanges.
Mainland urges Taiwan to resume direct cross-Strait flights, voyages in full People's Daily 29 Apr 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Sunday urged Taiwan to consider the proposals of the public and the shipping enterprises on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to resume direct cross-Strait flights and voyages in full as soon as possible.
Chinese mainland announces cross-Strait tourism measures People's Daily 29 Apr 2024 -- New measures regarding the resumption of cross-Strait tourism were announced by the Chinese mainland on Sunday, along with approval for shipments of Wendan pomelos from Taiwan to the mainland.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 29, 2024 ROC MND 29 Apr 2024
Chinese military aircraft detected 68.5 km from Keelung: MND CNA 28 Apr 2024 -- Twelve Chinese military aircraft were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, including an unspecified number that flew as close as 37 nautical miles (68.5 kilometers) from Keelung, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
Top political advisor meets visiting KMT delegation People's Daily 28 Apr 2024 -- Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, on Saturday met with a visiting Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party delegation led by Fu Kun-chi.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 28, 2024 ROC MND 28 Apr 2024
Blinken reiterates importance of cross-strait peace in meeting with Xi CNA 27 Apr 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait when he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) in Beijing this week, a U.S. official said on Friday.
KMT caucus whip meets with senior Chinese officials in Beijing CNA 27 Apr 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus whip Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁) met with senior Chinese officials on Saturday during a three-day visit to Beijing at the head of a delegation, which said the goal is to foster peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait.
12 PLA planes cross Taiwan Strait median line: Defense ministry CNA 27 Apr 2024 -- A total of 12 Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait Saturday morning, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 27, 2024 ROC MND 27 Apr 2024
Lawmaker proposes changing authority to demarcate prohibited waters CNA 26 Apr 2024 -- A lawmaker has proposed a legal amendment to transfer authority to demarcate prohibited and restricted waters off Taiwan proper and Taiwan-controlled outlying islands from the defense ministry to the Ocean Affairs Council (OAC), arguing that it would augment law enforcement in those areas.
KMT caucus whip heads to Beijing to discuss cross-strait ties CNA 26 Apr 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus whip Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁) led a delegation of 17 KMT lawmakers to Beijing on Friday for a three-day visit, aiming to foster peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait.
How to achieve national reunification is a matter for the Chinese people on the two sides of the Taiwan Straits: Wang Yi Global Times 26 Apr 2024 -- The Taiwan question is entirely China's internal affairs, and how to achieve national reunification is a matter for the Chinese people on the two sides of the Taiwan Straits, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a written interview with Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera on Thursday.
China demands U.S. strictly abide by one-China principle: Wang Yi People's Daily 26 Apr 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing, saying that China demands that the United States strictly abide by the one-China principle.
Blinken Tells Wang Yi That US Not Supporting Taiwan Independence - China Foreign Ministry Sputnik 26 Apr 2024 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that the United States does not support Taiwanese independence, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 26, 2024 ROC MND 26 Apr 2024
Biden signs US$95 billion aid bill that includes funding for Taiwan defense CNA 25 Apr 2024 -- United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package that will provide US$95 billion in funding for military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, foreign media reported.
Lai urges China to engage with Taiwan's 'democratically elected' government CNA 25 Apr 2024 -- President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday called on the Chinese authorities to engage with Taiwan's "democratically elected and legitimate government" to promote peace across the Taiwan Strait.
President-elect Lai names incoming national security team (update) CNA 25 Apr 2024 -- National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Wellington Koo (顧立雄) will head Taiwan's defense ministry, and current Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) will replace him at the NSC, when the new administration takes office on May 20, the incoming president announced Thursday.
New MAC head signals Lai's wish for stable cross-strait ties: Analysts CNA 25 Apr 2024 -- The appointment of Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) as head of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) sends a message to Beijing that Taiwan's new administration wants to adopt a steady and cautious approach to cross-strait relations, analysts said on Thursday.
Newly-appointed Taiwan's top China affairs chief touted as 'pragmatic' CNA 25 Apr 2024 -- President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday touted Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正), his newly-appointed top China affairs chief, as a "rational" and "pragmatic" figure who is capable of advancing work related to cross-Taiwan Strait relations.
Chinese mainland spokesperson slams so-called anti-infiltration act as DPP political tool People's Daily 25 Apr 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for using the so-called anti-infiltration act as a political tool to suppress dissidents, create "green terror" and seek its own partisan interests.
Learning history of Chinese nation is Taiwan compatriots' right: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 25 Apr 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday stressed that it is the rights of Taiwan compatriots to receive education on Chinese culture and learn about the history of the Chinese nation.
Mainland to expand use of travel permits for Taiwan residents People's Daily 25 Apr 2024 -- The Chinese mainland will further facilitate the use of mainland travel permits for Taiwan residents, a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson said Wednesday.
Chinese fighter jets could reach Taiwan Presidential Office in minutes: expert Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2024 -- A Taiwanese military expert has warned that Chinese military aircraft are now flying closer to Taipei on a regular basis and could reach the Presidential Office within minutes.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 25, 2024 ROC MND 25 Apr 2024
U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan in face of China threat CNA 24 Apr 2024 -- Visiting members of the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed support for Taiwan as it faces increasing pressure from China and pledged to promote closer bilateral ties across different domains.
U.S. Senate passes US$95 billion aid for Taiwan, Ukraine, Israel CNA 24 Apr 2024 -- The United States Senate on Tuesday passed a package to provide US$95 billion in aid to Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel which also includes a provision that could lead to a ban on the popular social media app TikTok.
Defense chief vows more counselors amid military suicides CNA 24 Apr 2024 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Wednesday called suicide cases in Taiwan's military "regrettable" and pledged to increase the number of military counselors to prevent more such cases from happening.
Amid warning of Chinese jet threat, defense head offers reassurances CNA 24 Apr 2024 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Wednesday offered reassurances after a local military expert warned recently that Chinese warplanes are inching closer to Taiwan and could reach the Presidential Office in Taipei within minutes.
New Taipei ward chief indicted in alleged subsidized China trip case CNA 24 Apr 2024 -- Prosecutors indicted Hsu Cheng-kai (許政鎧), an opposition Kuomintang (KMT) ward chief in New Taipei's Yonghe District, and his aunt surnamed Chen (陳), on Wednesday for being commissioned by the Taiwan Affairs Office in Kunshan City, China, last year to invite 12 ward chiefs to visit China.
Taiwan-based companies could share opportunities in mainland's push for building up new quality productive forces: spokesperson Global Times 24 Apr 2024 -- The development of new quality productive forces in the Chinese mainland is characterized by greater inclusiveness and a higher level of opening-up, which will provide new opportunities for Taiwan-based companies for their participation in the high-quality development of the mainland, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, told a press conference on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 24, 2024 ROC MND 24 Apr 2024
Biden to sign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan VOA 23 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said he will sign legislation Wednesday providing $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after the Senate gave its approval late Tuesday.
Taiwan President-elect: US military aid package strengthens deterrence against authoritarianism VOA 23 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te says the U.S. House of Representatives passage over the weekend of an $8 billion military aid package to counter China's influence will "strengthen deterrence against authoritarianism" and "boost confidence in the region."
Military aid act 'tangible demonstration' of U.S. support for Taiwan: lawmakers CNA 23 Apr 2024 -- A group of visiting United States lawmakers on Tuesday said the recent passage of a Security Supplemental Appropriations Act through the U.S. Congress is a "tangible demonstration" of Washington's support toward Taipei.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 23, 2024 ROC MND 23 Apr 2024
2 stealth missile corvettes to be commissioned into Navy in May CNA 22 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's Navy is expected to commission two more domestically-built Tou Jiang-class stealth missile corvettes into service next month, meaning they will be officially ready to safeguard the waters around Taiwan, a source told CNA Monday.
China ups pressure on Taiwan, opens new air routes VOA 22 Apr 2024 -- Analysts say China's recent opening of two new air routes, with flight paths near two outlying islands controlled by Taiwan, is but the latest move in a broad campaign Beijing has rolled out ahead of the inauguration of Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te.
MOFA condemns North Korea for missile firing CNA 22 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan has condemned North Korea's test firing of several short-range ballistic missiles on Monday afternoon as a "reckless" action "disrupting regional stability."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 22, 2024 ROC MND 22 Apr 2024
U.S. House approves foreign aid package for Taiwan, Ukraine, Israel CNA 21 Apr 2024 -- The United States House of Representatives approved a US$95 billion foreign aid package with bipartisan support Saturday to give additional funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, after the votes were delayed for months by House Republicans, some of whom objected to sending money overseas instead of the U.S.-Mexico border.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 21, 2024 ROC MND 21 Apr 2024
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the House Passage of the National Security Supplemental DoD 20 Apr 2024
Statement from President Joe Biden on House Passage of the National Security Package The White House 20 Apr 2024
US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan VOA 20 Apr 2024 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed with bipartisan support a four-part, $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, putting the legislation on track for enactment following a long, difficult path through Congress.
US House rubberstamps $95 billion 'aid' for Israel, Ukraine, Chinese Taipei Press TV 20 Apr 2024 -- The US House of Representatives has passed a whopping $95-billion so-called aid package aimed at the Israeli regime, Ukraine, and the Chinese Taipei amid warnings about further contribution by Washington to global crises.
17 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line or extension: Ministry CNA 20 Apr 2024 -- A total of 17 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait or its extension on Saturday morning, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Faced with China flight path moves, Taiwan to stay the course: Source CNA 20 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan will continue exercising its right to control air traffic around its airspace after China unilaterally launched two flight paths in the Taiwan Strait, a key move should the issue undergo international arbitration, a national security source has said.
G7 reiterates importance of cross-strait peace and stability CNA 20 Apr 2024 -- The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday issued a statement reiterating the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing it is critical to global security and prosperity.
President-elect Lai's commitment to status quo welcomed: AIT chair CNA 20 Apr 2024 -- The United States has welcomed President-elect Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) commitment to maintaining the status quo, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairperson Laura Rosenberger said Friday in an online interview with a U.S. think tank.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 20, 2024 ROC MND 20 Apr 2024
Computer-aided Han Kuang war games to refer to recent conflicts CNA 19 Apr 2024 -- The computerized war games of this year's Han Kuang military exercises began Friday and will include lessons learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan protests China's expanded use of controversial flight paths CNA 19 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) on Friday reiterated its objection to the decision by the Chinese authorities to expand the use of controversial flight paths close to the airspace of Taiwan-controlled islands off the coast of China which went into effect that day.
Mainland says flight route adjustment benefits both sides of Taiwan Strait People's Daily 19 Apr 2024 -- The initiation of the west-to-east operation of W122 and W123 routes that connect with M503 route, effective Friday, benefits both sides of the Taiwan Strait, said a Chinese mainland spokesperson.
Activation of M503's connecting routes to benefit passengers across Straits Global Times 19 Apr 2024 -- The M503 flight path's connecting routes of W122 and W123 from west to east have been activated starting Friday, a move that safeguards the rights and interests of passengers and is beneficial for people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office under the State Council said on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 19, 2024 ROC MND 19 Apr 2024
Missile falls off P-3C plane during aerial training: Air Force CNA 18 Apr 2024 -- A missile carrying no warhead fell off a P-3C anti-submarine aircraft during routine aerial training Thursday, according to the Air Force Command Headquarters.
Taiwan Army concludes two rounds of drills testing precision weapons CNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's Army has recently concluded two rounds of drills in southern Pingtung county testing the precision shooting capabilities of its missiles and rockets, the Military News Agency (MNA) reported Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 18, 2024 ROC MND 18 Apr 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 17, 2024 ROC MND 17 Apr 2024
Defense minister defends estimated cost of indigenous sub program CNA 17 Apr 2024 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) on Wednesday defended the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program and said claims by local media that the cost per sub would soar were "unfair."
KMT lawmakers to visit China for 'peaceful' talks: Caucus convener CNA 17 Apr 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁), who also heads the party's caucus, announced his plans Wednesday to lead a delegation of fellow KMT lawmakers on a visit to China by May 20 to advance cross-strait dialogue and peace.
Doubts cast China will be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027 VOA 17 Apr 2024 -- A senior U.S. intelligence official is casting doubt on China's ability to make good on plans to possibly reunify Taiwan by force by its self-imposed deadline.
U.S. patrol aircraft transits Taiwan Strait: Defense ministry CNA 17 Apr 2024 -- A United States P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait Wednesday morning, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
U.S. Navy Aircraft Transits the Taiwan Strait US Navy 16 Apr 2024 -- A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on April 17 (local time).
Submarine program chief reportedly offers resignation CNA 16 Apr 2024 -- Huang Shu-kuang (黃曙光), a retired admiral who heads Taiwan's Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program and serves as an adviser to the National Security Council (NSC), has recently submitted his resignation, according to local media reports.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 16, 2024 ROC MND 16 Apr 2024
Tabletop exercise highlights financial security during war CNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's government should take precautions to prevent a financial blockade by international banks and ensure that it has enough capital to purchase wartime necessities, according to the results of a tabletop exercise released Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 15, 2024 ROC MND 15 Apr 2024
11 Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line or extension: Ministry CNA 15 Apr 2024 -- A total of 11 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or its extension in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense sai
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 14, 2024 ROC MND 14 Apr 2024
Taiwan's military to set up new combatant command in 2026: Source CNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's military is scheduled to establish a new combatant command in 2026, tasked with defending Taiwan's territorial waters extending 24 nautical miles from the country's shoreline, a source familiar with the matter told CNA on Sunday.
KMT-backed candidates win 5 of 6 by-elections CNA 14 Apr 2024 -- Candidates belonging to or supported by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) won five of six by-elections held across Taiwan on Saturday, in what the party touted as a pre-inauguration rebuke of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 13, 2024 ROC MND 13 Apr 2024
10 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line: Defense ministry CNA 13 Apr 2024 -- Ten of the 16 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft identified operating around Taiwan in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Friday, crossed the the median line of the Taiwan Strait the Ministry of National Defense said Saturday.
KMT vice chair to visit China again in late April CNA 13 Apr 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言), who is currently visiting the United States, said Friday he will embark on a trip to China in late April.
China expert emphasizes need for military exchanges between Taiwan, U.S. CNA 13 Apr 2024 -- China expert Miles Yu (余茂春) said at a forum in Taipei on Saturday that Taiwan's military and its American counterpart could share best practices in combating China's cognitive warfare and other areas as part of their military cooperation.
U.S. could cut ties with China if Beijing attacks Taiwan: Expert CNA 13 Apr 2024 -- If China invades Taiwan, the United States could break off diplomatic ties with Beijing under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), an expert said Saturday at a forum in Taipei, citing an often overlooked clause in the act.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 12, 2024 ROC MND 12 Apr 2024
Ma-Xi meeting outlet for de-escalating tensions: Academic CNA 12 Apr 2024 -- The meeting between Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) in Beijing on Wednesday offered an outlet for de-escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, an academic said Friday.
Commentary: Xi's meeting with Ma injects positive energy to relations across Taiwan Strait People's Daily 12 Apr 2024 -- The recent meeting of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, with a Taiwan delegation led by Ma Ying-jeou has injected stability and positive energy into the relations across the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the "slow progress of the third-generation land-based operating system" (April 11, 2024) ROC MND 11 Apr 2024
Biden, Kishida affirm importance of cross-strait peace during summit CNA 11 Apr 2024 -- United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed the importance of maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait, during their meeting in Washington on Wednesday.
14 PLA aircraft detected in Taiwan's ADIZ: Defense ministry CNA 11 Apr 2024 -- A total of 14 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were detected in Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
Mainland spokesperson applauds Ma Ying-jeou's contribution to cross-Strait youth exchanges People's Daily 11 Apr 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday commended former Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party Ma Ying-jeou, who is leading a delegation of young people from Taiwan on a visit to the mainland, for his important contribution to promoting exchanges between the youth across the Taiwan Strait.
Xi Jinping meets Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing People's Daily 11 Apr 2024 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 11, 2024 ROC MND 11 Apr 2024
Taiwan starts giving 2nd dose of COVID vaccine for Omicron subvariant XBB CNA 09 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday began administering the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant XBB to vulnerable groups.
Former President Ma meets Xi Jinping in Beijing CNA 10 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Wednesday met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) in Beijing, in a reprise of the pair's historic 2015 summit in Singapore.
Xi stresses shared culture and history in meeting with Ma Global Times 10 Apr 2024 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing on Wednesday.
No 'goodwill' seen as DPP authorities consistently obstruct cross-Straits exchanges: spokesperson Global Times 10 Apr 2024 -- The Chinese mainland continues to support cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation in various fields despite the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities consistently obstructing exchanges. Their so-called "goodwill" to enhance exchanges has not been seen, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council told a press conference on Wednesday.
DPP obstruction to mainland products unpopular: spokesperson People's Daily 10 Apr 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' acts of setting obstacles to block popular mainland products from entering the market in Taiwan are unpopular, said a spokesperson on Wednesday.
China's Xi Jinping meets former Taiwanese president Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2024 -- President Xi Jinping on Wednesday reasserted China's territorial claim on democratic Taiwan, likening it to a "family reunion," in a meeting with former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, who is currently on a controversial tour of China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 10, 2024 ROC MND 10 Apr 2024
Taiwan military extends tabletop war games phase of Han Kuang drills CNA 09 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's military announced Tuesday that the tabletop war games phase of this year's Han Kuang series of military exercises will be extended to eight days from the previous five.
Taiwan intent on beefing up 'interoperability' with U.S.: Navy chief CNA 09 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan's military will continue to conduct exchanges with the United States to beef up its joint operation capabilities, said the head of Taiwan's Navy who is currently visiting the Washington, D.C. area.
Taiwan-built UAV makes 2nd attempt to pass combat readiness tests CNA 09 Apr 2024 -- A redesigned version of the locally developed Teng Yun 2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been undergoing combat readiness tests since last month after failing them last year.
U.S. urges restraint amid China's drone harassment of Taiwan CNA 09 Apr 2024 -- The United States on Monday urged restraint and no unilateral change to the status quo across the Taiwan Strait amid China's "gray zone" harassment of Taiwan, including the use of drones near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 9, 2024 ROC MND 09 Apr 2024
Taiwan's Navy leaders seek cooperation with US at annual exposition VOA 09 Apr 2024 -- Taiwan Navy Commander Admiral Tang Hua said during a trip to Maryland that the self-governing island wants more cooperation with the U.S. and other countries amid military pressure from China.
Ex-President Ma highlights '92 consensus in meeting with CCP official CNA 08 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Monday highlighted the "1992 consensus" as the political cornerstone for Taiwan and mainland China to put aside their differences while seeking to bring benefit to the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Former Taiwan president 'to meet with Xi Jinping' during China trip Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2024 -- Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, who is currently on a controversial tour of China in a bid to ease tensions across the Taiwan Strait, could meet with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping this week, according to a person familiar with the situation.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 8, 2024 ROC MND 08 Apr 2024
Democracy, freedom values 'inherent in Taiwanese': President Tsai CNA 07 Apr 2024 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Sunday that the "values of democracy and freedom are inherent in Taiwanese," as she paid tribute to Nylon Cheng (鄭南榕), a freedom advocate and martyr who self-immolated 35 years ago.
Czechia probing alleged Chinese diplomat tailing of Taiwan VP-elect: MOFA CNA 07 Apr 2024 -- The Czech Republic government has said it is investigating an alleged incident involving a Chinese embassy staff member accused of tailing Taiwan's Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) during her visit to the country in March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 7, 2024 ROC MND 07 Apr 2024
Taiwan's Army to purchase 25,000 upgraded rifles: Source CNA 06 Apr 2024 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) Army is expected to purchase 25,000 upgraded assault rifles next year, according to a military source close to the matter.
Taiwan Relations Act at 45: Still a cornerstone of bilateral ties CNA 06 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) asserted the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait during a meeting with China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Director Song Tao (宋濤) in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province on Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 6, 2024 ROC MND 06 Apr 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 5, 2024 ROC MND 05 Apr 2024
Mobile air defense system to debut in missile defense drill: Source CNA 04 Apr 2024 -- A mobile air defense system manufactured by Taiwan's weapons developer will make its debut on April 9 during a live-fire exercise in Pingtung County, according to a source in the country's military with knowledge of the matter.
Ex-President Ma emphasizes cross-strait cultural ties on China visit CNA 04 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Thursday expressed hope that young people in Taiwan would "keep in mind [their] Chinese cultural roots" as he paid respects to the Yellow Emperor, whom some believe to be the ancestor of Chinese people, at a ritual in China.
Taiwan crisis would risk hundreds of billions in G7 exports: report Radio Free Asia 04 Apr 2024 -- China has been developing a range of ways to respond to sanctions from Western countries, and its response to potential sanctions from Group of Seven, or G7, nations in the event of an escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait could put hundreds of billions of exports to its economy at risk, according to a new report.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 4, 2024 ROC MND 04 Apr 2024
AIT chair reaffirms Taiwan-U.S. ties during visit to Legislature CNA 03 Apr 2024 -- Relations between the United States and Taiwan have been successful because it is an issue that transcends party lines on both sides, Laura Rosenberg, chair of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), said Wednesday at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei.
Biden reiterates importance of cross-strait peace in latest talks with Xi CNA 03 Apr 2024 -- United States President Joe Biden reiterated the importance of maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait, in a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on Tuesday, which drew a statement of gratitude from the Taiwan government.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 3, 2024 ROC MND 03 Apr 2024
Ma calls for cross-strait cooperation on visit to Sun Yat-Sen residence CNA 02 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) invoked Sun Yat-Sen (孫逸仙) in a call for cooperation between both sides of the Taiwan Strait during a visit to the Republic of China founding father's former home in Guangdong, China on Tuesday.
Largest quake in 25 years strikes Taiwan, killing 9, injuring 900 Radio Free Asia 02 Apr 2024 -- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, shaking buildings off their foundations and leaving at least nine persons dead and 900 injured, officials said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 2, 2024 ROC MND 02 Apr 2024
President Tsai, AIT chair laud Taiwan Relations Act as law marks 45th anniversary CNA 01 Apr 2024 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and the visiting chair of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on Monday both praised the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) as an important piece of U.S. legislation that has helped expand the bilateral Taiwan-U.S. partnership on all fronts over the years.
Ex-President Ma asserts cross-strait peace in meeting with TAO chief CNA 01 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) asserted the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait during a meeting with China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Director Song Tao (宋濤) in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province on Monday.
Ex-President Ma departs on trip of 'friendship and peace' to China CNA 01 Apr 2024 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Monday departed with a student delegation on an 11-day trip to China, which he said will be used to deliver a message of friendship and peace.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 1, 2024 ROC MND 01 Apr 2024

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