May 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 31, 2024 ROC MND 31 May 2024
Cabinet may have Legislature reconsider law revisions: Premier CNA 31 May 2024 -- The Cabinet may have the Legislature reconsider recently passed amendments aimed at checking the president's and Cabinet's powers and strengthening the Legislature's ability to investigate corruption, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Friday.
Taiwan to counter China's economic coercion after tariff cut suspension CNA 31 May 2024 -- Taiwan's government said Friday it is ready to address China's economic coercion, following a unilateral announcement by Beijing earlier in the day that it is expanding the suspension of preferential tariff rates on Taiwanese imports that had been part of a bilateral trade deal.
Taiwan protests China's suspension of tariff cuts (update) CNA 31 May 2024 -- Taiwan's government has criticized China for unilaterally announcing a plan to expand its suspension of preferential tariff rates for Taiwanese imports that had been part of a bilateral trade deal, effective from June 15.
DPP authorities should bear full responsibility for mainland's tariff measure: ministry Global Times 31 May 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities should bear full responsibility for mainland's suspension of Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) tariff rates for 134 imported products from the Taiwan island, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Friday.
China suspends tariff arrangements on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- China announced on Friday a suspension of some preferential tariff arrangements from next month under its only trade pact with Taiwan, accusing the island of "discriminatory" restrictions on Chinese products.
Over 75% Taiwanese support Lai's cross-strait approach: MAC survey CNA 30 May 2024 -- Over 75 percent of Taiwanese support President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) stance on cross-strait relations as outlined in his inaugural address, according to the results of the first survey announced Thursday by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) following Lai's inauguration on May 20.
Cross-Strait exchange event calls for efforts to advance national reunification People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- A cross-Strait exchange event that opened in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday has called for concerted efforts across the Taiwan Strait to advance China's reunification.
Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities' collusion with U.S. People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced the collusion between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan and external forces including the United States, commenting on the U.S. Department of State spokesperson's remarks on the debut speech of Taiwan's new leader.
China says objectives of drills circling Taiwan accomplished Press TV 30 May 2024 -- China's military has announced the accomplishment of "expected goals" during a two-day military drill circling Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 30, 2024 ROC MND 30 May 2024
Taiwan condemns North Korea for firing ballistic missiles CNA 30 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday condemned North Korea for firing multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, which it said has destabilized stability in the region again.
McCaul calls on Taiwan to increase its defense budget CNA 29 May 2024 -- United States Congressman Michael McCaul on Wednesday called on Taiwan to increase its defense budget, which he said is essential to protect the country from China's aggression.
New Taiwan laws could pave way for Chinese influence, critics fear Radio Free Asia 29 May 2024 -- Taiwan's premier said on Wednesday that the administration will consider sending back new legislation that could weaken the power of the democratically elected president, sparking fears of growing Chinese influence in the island's political life, to lawmakers for review.
Reform bills fail to reflect public expectations: Presidential Office CNA 29 May 2024 -- The Presidential Office believes the Legislative Yuan's passage of controversial amendments to strengthen its powers of investigation does not reflect the common expectations of society, it said Tuesday after the revisions were passed.
Thousands protest outside Legislature as reform bills pass CNA 29 May 2024 -- Around 70,000 demonstrators gathered around the Legislative Yuan in Taipei on Tuesday evening as the Legislature passed all amendments to the Law Governing the Legislature's Power, mostly proposed by opposition parties.
Second U.S. congressional group in Taiwan since Lai's inauguration CNA 29 May 2024 -- A second group of United States members of Congress visiting Taiwan since President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inauguration on May 20 arrived in the country Wednesday.
Taiwan 'ready' amid warnings of Chinese civilian vessel threat: Expert CNA 29 May 2024 -- China is preparing an armada of ferries and civilian vessels to invade Taiwan, foreign experts have warned, but a Taiwan defense expert said the country has contingencies ready to handle the threat.
As long as 'Taiwan independence' provocation continues, PLA's actions to defend territorial integrity won't stop: spokesperson Global Times 29 May 2024 -- In response to the Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's speech on May 20, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that those remarks are extremely arrogant and vile in nature, betray the national interest and run counter to the people's will, constituting a blatant provocation against the one-China principle and a severe disruption to peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits.
Mainland sends out strong warning to 'Taiwan independence,' vowing strong countermeasures Global Times 29 May 2024 -- Following the highly provocative speech given by Taiwan's regional leader last week and the continuous collusion between the US and the DPP authorities, officials from the Chinese mainland sent out a strong warning again to "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces, reiterating the need to recognize the nature of the forces that betray and ultimately harm Taiwan.
Maintaining stability of Taiwan Straits in common interest of China and Japan, senior CPC official tells Kishida Global Times 29 May 2024 -- Maintaining stability of the Taiwan Straits is in the common interest of both China and Japan, said Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, when meeting with Japanese Prime Minister and President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Wednesday. The two sides also expressed willingness to enhance political party exchanges.
DPP authorities clearly "instigators of war," says mainland spokesperson People's Daily 29 May 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are clearly war instigators, contrary to their self-proclaimed role as "pilots for peace," a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Mainland denounces Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" words People's Daily 29 May 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's new leader, saying his debut speech on May 20 was full of lies and deceit and utilized a patchwork of information to distort history, fully revealing his "Taiwan independence" nature.
Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets former KMT chairperson People's Daily 29 May 2024 -- Song Tao, a senior Taiwan affairs official of the Chinese mainland, met on Tuesday with representatives of Taiwan guests who attended a cross-Strait exchange event, including Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong Province.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 29, 2024 ROC MND 29 May 2024
China Urges US to Respect Sovereignty of Neighboring Nations Amid Tensions Sputnik 28 May 2024 -- Beijing has urged the United States to avoid interfering in maritime disputes between China and its neighboring countries and creating regional blocks aimed at deterring China at sea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
US refutes China's characterization of UN Resolution 2758 VOA 28 May 2024 -- The United States said on Tuesday that United Nations Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, does not endorse the People's Republic of China's sovereignty claim over Taiwan, following Taiwan's exclusion from this week's World Health Assembly sessions.
Taiwan's parliament passes controversial bills seen as limiting government's mandate VOA 28 May 2024 -- Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament has passed a set of legal amendments granting lawmakers greater investigative power to scrutinize the government under President Lai Ching-te, who took office on May 20.
Third reading of major part of 'legislative reform' bills passed CNA 28 May 2024 -- The Legislature on Tuesday passed the third reading of amendments to the Law Governing the Legislature's Power, including imposing fines for contempt of the Legislature and a provision whereby the president will be "invited" to give an annual report to the Legislature.
Legislative reforms will strengthen Taiwan's democracy: Ko Wen-je CNA 28 May 2024 -- A package of opposition-backed bills to expand the powers of Taiwan's Legislature will strengthen the country's democracy, Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Tuesday.
European countries, allies express support for Taiwan as WHA opens CNA 28 May 2024 -- Taiwan's diplomatic allies and a number of European countries spoke up in support of its inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA) on its opening day Monday.
WHA rejects Taiwan-related proposal again, proving 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end Global Times 28 May 2024 -- The fact that World Health Assembly (WHA) has rejected Taiwan-related proposal for eight consecutive years has repeatedly proved that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end, Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, said on Monday.
World Health Assembly once again rejects Taiwan-related proposal People's Daily 28 May 2024 -- The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 28, 2024 ROC MND 28 May 2024
Dozens of Taiwanese celebrities endorse Beijing's claim on island Radio Free Asia 27 May 2024 -- Dozens of artists and actors from Taiwan have been lining up on social media to endorse Beijing's territorial claim on the island by retweeting a Chinese state media post in support of eventual "unification."
US lawmakers vow to help Taiwan strengthen defense against growing Chinese aggression VOA 27 May 2024 -- A bipartisan congressional delegation from the United States met Taiwan's new president in Taipei Monday, and reiterated Washington's strong support for the democratic island.
Lai meets with 1st U.S. congressional delegation since inauguration CNA 27 May 2024 -- The first United States congressional delegation to visit Taiwan following the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) reiterated Washington's long-term support for Taiwan on Monday, stressing that the U.S. will continue to be Taiwan's "reliable partner."
Taiwan asks for WHA inclusion under name of Taiwan or ROC CNA 27 May 2024 -- A Taiwanese delegation in Geneva called for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) under the name of Taiwan or the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan's official name) just before the opening of the annual meeting on Monday.
WHA rejects Taiwan-related proposal again; 'one-China principle must not be challenged' Global Times 27 May 2024 -- The 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) on Monday refused to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer, the eighth year in a row that the WHA has rejected the so-called proposal concerning Taiwan. This fully demonstrates that the one-China principle is where global opinion trends and the arc of history bends, and must not be challenged, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Proposal on Taiwan region's participation as an observer in the WHA seen to be inappropriate and unrealistic: Chinese delegation to the WHA Global Times 27 May 2024 -- It is inappropriate and unrealistic for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the Taiwan region to have incited a very small number of countries to put forward a proposal related to Taiwan island at the World Health Assembly (WHA), the Chinese delegation to the WHA said the proposal to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer in WHA was made due to political manipulation.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the 77th WHA's Rejection of the Proposal on Taiwan PRC MofA 27 May 2024 -- On May 27, the General Committee and the Plenary Session of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) respectively decided to reject the so-called proposal of "inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer" submitted by certain countries
Reckless move to push for "Taiwan independence" will inevitably lead to severe punishment People's Daily 27 May 2024 -- In a speech on May 20, the leader of the Taiwan region trumpeted separatist fallacies such as "sovereign independence," "non-subordination between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait," and "self-determination of Taiwan residents."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 27, 2024 ROC MND 27 May 2024
Proposal on Taiwan region's participation as an observer in the WHA seen to be inappropriate and unrealistic: Chinese delegation to the WHA Global Times 27 May 2024 -- It is inappropriate and unrealistic for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the Taiwan region to have incited a very small number of countries to put forward a proposal related to Taiwan island at the World Health Assembly (WHA), the Chinese delegation to the WHA said the proposal to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer in WHA was made due to political manipulation.
Statement Attributed to DoD Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder DoD 25 May 2024 -- "The Department remains confident in current U.S. force posture and operations in the Indo-Pacific region with our allies and partners to safeguard peace, stability, and our national security."
Biden, State Department express concern over Taiwan following PLA drills CNA 26 May 2024 -- United State President Joe Biden and the U.S. State Department on Saturday expressed concerns over Taiwan following the just-concluded Chinese drills around Taiwan in response to President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inauguration speech.
U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan after China's military exercise CNA 26 May 2024 -- A group of bipartisan American lawmakers, led by Republican Michael McCaul, arrived in Taipei on Sunday for a visit, one day after China ended a military drill that encircled Taiwan in a show of anger over Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inauguration speech.
KMT lawmaker calls for Lai to hold cross-party talks on controversial bills CNA 26 May 2024 -- A Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker suggested Sunday that President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) convene a national affairs advisory meeting that would include opposition leaders, in a bid to help resolve the legislative and public controversy over a series of reform bills.
Propaganda flyers allegedly from China found on Taiwan-controlled island CNA 26 May 2024 -- A package of pamphlets bearing propaganda slogans was found on one of Taiwan's islets, the Army said Sunday, speculating that it had been dropped there by Chinese troops.
PLA drills shock 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces Global Times 26 May 2024 -- The just-concluded large-scale joint exercise conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has shocked "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces, with a pilot of the island's air force reportedly admitting that "the air force will eventually collapse."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 26, 2024 ROC MND 26 May 2024
PRC Military Drills near Taiwan US Dept. of State 25 May 2024 -- The United States is deeply concerned over the People's Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan.
Chinese military drills test Taiwan's defense readiness, analysts say VOA 25 May 2024 -- China wrapped up a two-day, large-scale military exercise Friday after its forces deployed 111 aircraft and 46 naval vessels to areas around Taiwan.
46 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line: Defense ministry CNA 25 May 2024 -- A total of 46 Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait in the 24-hour period from at 6 a.m. Friday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Saturday.
China's military drills hurt cross-strait stability: Presidential Office CNA 25 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office said Saturday that China's recent large-scale military exercises around Taiwan were "provocative" and destabilizing actions, not just regionally but also internationally.
Taiwan politicians urge China to stop political coercion of entertainers CNA 25 May 2024 -- Politicians across party lines in Taiwan said Saturday that Beijing should stop pressuring Taiwanese entertainers into making political statements, after the popular rock band Mayday did so Friday in China.
China's large military drills around Taiwan could become regular: Experts CNA 25 May 2024 -- The latest Joint Sword-2024A military exercise conducted by China around Taiwan showed Beijing has an intent to make large-scale military drills around the island a regular move with the China Coast Guard (CCG) to play a more important role in a blockade, U.S. experts said on Friday.
China ends drills around Taiwan, vows to 'smash all separatist plots' Press TV 25 May 2024 -- China's state media says military drills around Taiwan have ended amid Beijing's continued countermeasures "until the complete reunification of the motherland is achieved."
U.S. senators propose bill to speed up Europe weapons transfer to Taiwan CNA 25 May 2024 -- Two U.S. senators on Friday introduced a bill to facilitate Europe's transfer of U.S.-made weapons to Taiwan to encourage stronger cooperation between European countries and Taipei.
Legislature wraps up Friday's second reading of reform bill CNA 25 May 2024 -- The Legislature finished another full day of the ongoing second reading of legislative reform bills late Friday, passing closely watched amendments to the Law Governing the Legislative Yuan's Power.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 25, 2024 ROC MND 25 May 2024
Philippines Opens New Surveillance Station Near Taiwan Amid US-Led Militarization Sputnik 24 May 2024 -- Amid rising tensions between Beijing and Manila over the disputed waters in the South China Sea, an increasingly militarized Philippines triggered further ire in China by taking part in the massive Balikatan joint drills with the US earlier this month.
US, allies urge Taiwan participation in World Health Assembly VOA 24 May 2024 -- The United States and several allies issued a joint statement Friday voicing support for Taiwan to take part in the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly, which formally opens Monday in Geneva.
Most countries support one-China principle, oppose Taiwan region's participation in WHA: FM Global Times 24 May 2024 -- The support by a majority of countries for China's position on the Taiwan region's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) proves again that the one-China principle represents the will of the international community and the trend of the times, and also fully reflects the majority of countries holding a stance for justice on the Taiwan question related to the WHA, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
Taiwan looks to resolve suspended cross-strait travel by May end: MOTC CNA 24 May 2024 -- A cross-ministry meeting is to be held to discuss the travel suspension between Taiwan and China in an effort to resolve the current deadlock by the end of May, Transport Minister Li Men-yen (李孟諺) has said.
Chinese aircraft detected 74.08 km from Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 24 May 2024 -- Twenty-eight Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait in the 24 hours starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, with an unspecified number flying as close as 40 nautical miles (74.08 kilometers) to Keelung in northern Taiwan.
U.S. State Dept. coordinates closely with Taiwan amid PLA drills CNA 24 May 2024 -- The U.S. State Department said it was "monitoring very closely" in coordination with Taiwan after Beijing launched two days of military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas on Thursday.
Drills of PLA, CCG continue around Taiwan island Global Times 24 May 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) continued to conduct drills around the island of Taiwan on Friday, forming what some experts call a new normal of "anti-salami-slicing" against provocations by the "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces.
China tests 'seize power' capability on second day of surprise drill around Taiwan Press TV 24 May 2024 -- China has started the second day of military drills around Chinese Taipei, conducting "seize power" and control key areas exercises.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 24, 2024 ROC MND 24 May 2024
PLA's Joint Sword-2024A military drills around Taiwan Straits continue on Friday Global Times 24 May 2024 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army continues to conduct the "Joint Sword-2024A" military exercise around the Taiwan Straits on Friday. This exercise involves integrated operations within and outside the island chain, testing the capabilities of joint seizure of power, joint strikes, and key area control: Li Xi, spokesperson for the theater command
PLA continues joint military drills surrounding Taiwan Island People's Daily 24 May 2024 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday continued joint drills surrounding Taiwan Island.
Commentary: "Taiwan independence" provocations invite quick, resolute punishment People's Daily 24 May 2024 -- The People's Liberation Army on Thursday began two-day drills around the Taiwan Island.
China begins military drills around Taiwan as 'punishment' for new leader VOA 23 May 2024 -- China kicked off a two-day large-scale military exercise in the water and airspace around Taiwan on Thursday, emphasizing that it is "a strong punishment for the separatist acts of 'Taiwan independence forces'" and "a stern warning" against provocation by external forces.
China Starts Military Drills Around Taiwan as 'Warning' to Meddling 'External Forces' Sputnik 23 May 2024 -- After a US-backed pro-independence candidate won the local election in Taiwan at the start of the year, China reiterated that it would continue to push back on the island's independence in 2024, while also promoting cooperation and peaceful reunification under the "one country, two systems" policy.
No PLA live-fire exercises detected in Taiwan Strait: Taiwan military CNA 23 May 2024 -- Taiwan's military said Thursday evening that it has detected no signs of live-fire activities during the ongoing two-day exercises conducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan, which are being held three days after the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Monday.
President Lai pledges to safeguard Taiwan despite 'external threats' CNA 23 May 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) pledged to stand side by side with the military and safeguard Taiwan during a visit to a Marine base on Thursday afternoon, just hours after China launched two days of military exercises surrounding Taiwan.
China's military intimidation only escalates cross-strait tensions: MAC CNA 23 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) strongly protested the military exercises launched by China surrounding Taiwan on Thursday, stating that intimidation only escalates tensions in the Taiwan Strait and destabilizes the region.
Chinese military drills around Taiwan could be first in series: Expert CNA 23 May 2024 -- China's military exercises around Taiwan, launched just three days after the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), whom Beijing has labeled a "separatist," could mark the beginning of a series of such drills, a military expert said Thursday.
Taiwan's political parties criticize Chinese military drills CNA 23 May 2024 -- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) criticized China after Beijing announced military exercises around Taiwan on Thursday, with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) noting that China is seeking to intimidate Taiwan and poses a global threat to its democratic allies.
Taiwan expels China Coast Guard boats near Matsu, Kinmen CNA 23 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard drove China Coast Guard vessels away and dispatched patrol boats to gather evidence on Thursday morning after the Chinese ships entered restricted waters around the Taiwan-controlled outlying islands of Dongyin in Matsu and Wuqiu in Kinmen.
PLA drills 'irrational provocation' after Lai's inauguration: Taiwan MND CNA 23 May 2024 -- Taiwan's defense ministry said Thursday that China was engaging in "irrational provocation" by surrounding Taiwan during its current military exercises days after the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
Taiwanese fugitive in China stripped of citizenship CNA 23 May 2024 -- A Taiwanese fugitive in China, who allegedly has become a member of a political organization there, has lost his citizenship in his home country, according to Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).
Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on China's military drills European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 May 2024 -- China's military activities that started today around Taiwan increase cross-strait tensions.
PLA holds joint drills surrounding Taiwan island to punish secessionist forces Global Times 23 May 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday morning launched a military exercise surrounding the island of Taiwan in a move aiming to punish "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces and to send a warning to external interference forces following Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's separatist inaugural speech on May 20.
PLA launches justified joint drills around island of Taiwan with warns against foreign interference: Chinese FM Global Times 23 May 2024 -- It's fully legitimate and justified for Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Eastern Theater Command to launch joint drills around the island of Taiwan, safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday, in response to a US General's remarks calling the drill "concerning."
Unprecedented CCG-PLA joint operation around Taiwan 'clear intent to deter' Global Times 23 May 2024 -- A coast guard fleet of East China's Fujian Province on Thursday conducted law-enforcement drills in the waters near Wuqiu and Dongyin islands, the China Coast Guard (CCG) confirmed on Thursday.
Beijing launches surprise 'punishment' drills encircling Chinese Taipei Press TV 23 May 2024 -- Beijing has launched a two-day military drill in the waters and airspace around the self-governing island of Chinese Taipei, as "punishment" for what it called the "separatist acts" of holding an election and inaugurating a new president.
Bill giving sweeping powers to lawmakers sparks protests in Taiwan Radio Free Asia 23 May 2024 -- A controversial move by Taiwan's Kuomintang nationalist party to push ahead with legislation that would boost the power of lawmakers at the expense of the executive branch has sparked protests demanding it be tabled amid fears it could boost Chinese influence over the democratic island's government and threaten national security.
China conducts military drills around Taiwan Radio Free Asia 23 May 2024 -- The Chinese military on Thursday launched large-scale drills around Taiwan, three days after new President Lai Ching-te took office, as "punishment" for the democratic island's "separatist acts."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 23, 2024 ROC MND 23 May 2024
PLA conducts joint military drills surrounding Taiwan Island Global Times 23 May 2024 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan from 7:45 a.m. Thursday.
PLA conducts joint military drills surrounding Taiwan Island People's Daily 23 May 2024 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan from 7:45 a.m. Thursday.
Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand People's Daily 23 May 2024 -- The inauguration speech Lai Ching-te delivered in Taipei on Monday on taking office as the new leader of Taiwan island has unequivocally shown him to be just as much of a diehard separatist as his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan donates frigates to Tuvalu CNA 22 May 2024 -- Taiwan donated two frigates to Tuvalu on Tuesday in southern Taiwan as part of a cooperation plan to strengthen the Pacific island country's ability to patrol its waters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday.
Beijing warns Chinese Taipei of reprisals after 'dangerous' inauguration speech Press TV 22 May 2024 -- Beijing has warned of reprisals against Chinese Taipei after Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te sent "dangerous signals" with a pro-independence speech during his inauguration ceremony.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 22, 2024 ROC MND 22 May 2024
Tsai Ing-wen elevated Taiwan internationally, despite China challenge VOA 22 May 2024 -- Former President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen left office May 20, passing the baton to her Democratic Progress Party's (DPP) successor, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai.
Leaders of many countries and intl organizations reaffirm commitment of upholding one-China principle: FM Global Times 22 May 2024 -- Over the past few weeks, leaders of many countries and international organizations have reaffirmed the commitment to the just cause of upholding the one-China principle, which shows that upholding the one-China principle is where global opinion trends, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Tuesday during a regular press conference.
Mainland says Lai takes more radical "Taiwan independence" stance People's Daily 22 May 2024 -- Lai Ching-te has taken a more radical stance seeking "Taiwan independence" in his speech upon assuming the role of Taiwan region's new leader, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Tuesday.
China urges U.S. to stop using Taiwan as tool to contain China People's Daily 22 May 2024 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday urged the United States to earnestly abide by its commitments of not using Taiwan as a tool to contain China, and stop hollowing out the one-China principle.
U.S. urges China to act with restraint after Lai's inauguration CNA 21 May 2024 -- The United States has called on Beijing to act with restraint and not use Taiwan's transition as a pretext for provocative or coercive actions following the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
Taiwanese reporters again excluded from WHA due to Chinese pressure CNA 21 May 2024 -- Two Taiwanese journalists from the Taipei-based Central News Agency (CNA) were again denied press access to next week's World Health Assembly (WHA) apparently due to Chinese opposition after they were asked to provide a "Chinese passport" in order to apply for media credentials to cover the event.
Beijing to continue pressure on Taiwan after Lai's inauguration: Scholars CNA 21 May 2024 -- China is likely to further pressure Taiwan after President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inaugural address on Monday, which Beijing criticized as promoting Taiwan independence, scholars said Tuesday.
Supply chain shift, pandemic trigger fall in Taiwanese workers in China CNA 21 May 2024 -- The number of Taiwanese working in China has been dealt a blow in recent years largely because of a slowdown in Taiwan's investment in China, rising operational costs in China, and the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said recently.
Lai's address consistent with Taiwan's stance on China: Cheng CNA 21 May 2024 -- Former Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan (鄭文燦) has defended President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inauguration address after it was criticized by an opposition party and the People's Republic of China (PRC) as an attempt to promote Taiwanese independence.
Chinese embassies in several countries lodge stern representations to oppose politicians' interactions with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces Global Times 21 May 2024 -- Chinese embassies in several countries, including the UK, Japan, and South Korea, have lodged solemn representations with these nations, opposing the attendance of certain politicians at the "inauguration ceremony" of the Taiwan regional leader. The Chinese embassies emphasized that Taiwan is an integral part of China and reiterated the one-China principle, urging these politicians to cease sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
Global leaders reiterate support for one-China principle, highlighting general consensus of intl community Global Times 21 May 2024 -- Many leaders of countries and heads of international organizations in recent days have promptly voiced their adherence to the one-China principle, fully demonstrating that upholding the one-China principle is the righteous path and the general consensus of the international community. Such a declaration of support to the one-China principle comes in response to the new Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's plan to push "Taiwan independence." This push, along with the attempts of certain countries, especially the US and Japan, to play the "Taiwan card" to contain China, are doomed to fail, analysts said.
Mainland says Lai takes more radical "Taiwan independence" stance Global Times 21 May 2024 -- Lai Ching-te has taken a more radical stance seeking "Taiwan independence" in his speech upon assuming the role of Taiwan region's new leader, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Tuesday.
Exclusive: Lai likely to continue cooperating with US in latter's Indo-Pacific Strategy, rising risk of cross-Straits confrontation: pro-reunification group leader Global Times 21 May 2024 -- Taiwan's new regional leader and head of the separatist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Lai Ching-te, officially assumed office on Monday. Lai is likely to continue Tsai Ing-wen's approach of cooperating with the US in its Indo-Pacific Strategy to contain the mainland and maintain a status of cross-Straits confrontation, which concerns residents in Taiwan, Wu Jung-yuan, chairman of the Labor Party and also a convener of the Cross-Straits Peace Forum, told the Global Times in an exclusive interview.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 21, 2024 ROC MND 21 May 2024
China opposes 'Taiwan independence' secessionist acts, foreign interference: spokesperson Global Times 21 May 2024 -- The current situation in the Taiwan Straits is complicated and severe because the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stubbornly adheres to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" and refuses to acknowledge the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle. It also colludes with external forces in provocations over "Taiwan independence," Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Monday.
One-China principle anchor of peace across Taiwan Strait: Chinese FM People's Daily 21 May 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Monday that the one-China principle is what underpins peace across the Taiwan Strait.
SCO upholds one-China principle, opposes "Taiwan independence" People's Daily 21 May 2024 -- Zhang Ming, secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), highlighted the one-China principle when commenting on the new leader of the Taiwan region taking office on Monday.
Full text of President Lai Ching-te's inaugural address CNA 20 May 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was sworn into office on Monday. The following is the full text of his inaugural address as released by the Presidential Office:
Lai underscores democracy, 'four-pillar plan' for defense, diplomacy CNA 20 May 2024 -- Taiwan will continue engaging with democratic countries around the world as it works to bolster its defense capabilities under a "four-pillar plan" for peace, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said on Monday in his inaugural address.
U.S., Japan congratulate Lai on his inauguration as president CNA 20 May 2024 -- The United States and Japan extended their congratulations to President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on his inauguration Monday as Taiwan's president and expressed the hope that efforts to enhance bilateral relations will continue under the new administration.
Opposition raises concerns over Lai's cross-strait stance CNA 20 May 2024 -- The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) raised concerns over President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inaugural address on Monday, saying that his "two country doctrine" and ideology could further stall cross-strait relations.
MAC urges Beijing to be receptive to Lai's overture CNA 20 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has called on Beijing to be receptive to an overture expressed by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in his inaugural speech on Monday, which Beijing criticized as an attempt to promote Taiwanese independence.
Lai urges Beijing to recognize ROC, calls for dialogue at inauguration (update) CNA 20 May 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) called on Beijing to acknowledge Taiwan's government and engage in dialogue with Taipei in his inaugural address on Monday, saying that both sides are responsible for promoting peace in the Taiwan Strait.
China likely to reject Lai's cross-strait exchange proposal: Scholars CNA 20 May 2024 -- Beijing is likely to reject or even respond with "fire and fury" to President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) proposal of resuming cross-Taiwan Strait exchanges in tourism and education, according to scholars.
Chinese scholars pessimistic about Lai's inaugural address CNA 20 May 2024 -- Chinese scholars were pessimistic about President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) stance and approach to relations between the two sides across the Taiwan Strait outlined in his inaugural address on Monday.
Two Taiwanese given suspended sentences in Chinese recruiting case CNA 20 May 2024 -- Two Taiwanese men have been given suspended sentences after being found guilty of illegally recruiting personnel for a Chinese high-tech company in Taiwan, the Hsinchu District Court said Monday.
Mainland slams Lai in sending 'dangerous signal' in speech Global Times 20 May 2024 -- The Chinese mainland on Monday reiterated its firm opposition to "Taiwan independence" and emphasized its unwavering stance against any form of separatist activities, following Lai Ching-te's speech upon assuming the role of Taiwan region's new leader on Monday.
One-China principle general consensus of the international community: Chinese FM Global Times 20 May 2024 -- Many political dignitaries from countries that have diplomatic relations with China, friendly figures from various political parties and heads of major international organizations issued a voice of justice that adheres to the one-China principle and demonstrates their firm stance against Taiwan independence and separatism and opposition to external forces interfering in the Taiwan question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
Fact of both sides of Taiwan Strait belonging to one China will not change: spokesperson People's Daily 20 May 2024 -- No matter how the political situation on the Taiwan island changes, it will not change the historical and legal facts that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China, and the historical trend that China will eventually be reunified and will inevitably be reunified, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Mainland says Lai sends "dangerous signal" in speech as Taiwan's new leader People's Daily 20 May 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Lai Ching-te has sent "a dangerous signal" of seeking "Taiwan independence" and making provocations to undermine cross-Strait peace and stability in his speech upon assuming the role of Taiwan region's new leader on Monday.
China slaps sanctions on US companies over weapons sales to Taiwan Press TV 20 May 2024 -- China has announced sanctions against three US military companies over arms sales to the self-ruled island of Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan 1900hr(UTC+8), May 20, 2024 ROC MND 20 May 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 20, 2024 ROC MND 20 May 2024
Lai Ching-te sworn in as Republic of China president (update) CNA 20 May 2024 -- Lai Ching-te (賴清德) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was sworn in Monday as the fifth popularly elected president of the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan's official name.
Generational divide clear in travel to China: Tourism Administration CNA 19 May 2024 -- There has been a sizable generational divide in travel to China among Taiwanese over the past 16 years, with younger travelers less likely to go there than older individuals, according to a breakdown of national travel statistics.
Taiwan to support chemical producers amid China's anti-dumping probe CNA 19 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) pledged assistance on Sunday to local polyformaldehyde copolymer producers in navigating an anti-dumping investigation by China, which is also taking aim at imports from the European Union, the United States and Japan.
Lai pledges to continue on democratic path in reception remarks CNA 19 May 2024 -- President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) pledged Sunday at a reception for guests attending his inauguration to continue to lead the country down "the path of democracy" based on the foundation laid by outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).
Chinese agents highly active in democratic Taiwan, dissidents say Radio Free Asia 19 May 2024 -- On Jan. 13, 2023, Guangdong dissident Xiao Yuhui crossed the 10-kilometer (6-mile) stretch of water from China to Kinmen, a small island that is still controlled by Taiwan, paddling across on a surfboard.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 19, 2024 ROC MND 19 May 2024
Lawmakers visit Taiping Island, urge Lai to reaffirm sovereignty CNA 18 May 2024 -- A group of legislators visited Taiping Island on Saturday and called on President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) to assert the country's sovereignty over the disputed island at his inauguration on Monday.
Lai to assume presidency amid geopolitical and domestic challenges CNA 18 May 2024 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te is set to assume the presidency on May 20, but he faces a carrot-and-stick strategy from Beijing which will put his administration to the test.
Taiwan's incoming leader should resume cross-Strait exchanges: New Party chairman People's Daily 18 May 2024 -- Taiwan's New Party on Friday called on the incoming leader of the region to respect the expectations of the majority of Taiwan people for resuming cross-Strait exchanges and create conditions for peace across the Taiwan Strait.
China vows to punish critical Taiwanese commentators, families for 'slander' VOA 18 May 2024 -- China's Taiwan Affairs Office this week vowed to punish five well-known Taiwanese media commentators and their families for "fabricating false, negative information" about China and "provoking [a] hostile cross-strait confrontation."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 18, 2024 ROC MND 18 May 2024
Taiwan urged to speed up military reform, demonstrate self-defense ability CNA 17 May 2024 -- Taiwan should expedite its military reforms and send a clear message to China about what the costs of potential aggression would be, China expert Amanda Hsiao (蕭嫣然) told a panel discussion Friday, while noting the increasing challenge the country faces in responding to Chinese pressure.
Taiwan's incoming president faces tough balancing act, analysts say VOA 17 May 2024 -- When Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te is sworn into office on May 20, he will be facing what is perhaps the toughest first term of any leader the democratically ruled island of 23 million has ever elected since 1996.
508 foreign dignitaries to attend Lai's inauguration: MOFA CNA 17 May 2024 -- A total of 51 groups comprising 508 foreign dignitaries will attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and related activities on May 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement released on Friday.
U.S. lawmakers reject China's mischaracterization of U.N. resolution 2758 CNA 17 May 2024 -- U.S. senators across party lines on Thursday proposed a resolution to reject China's mischaracterization of United Nations Resolution 2758, saying Beijing's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan based on the U.N. resolution is not accepted by the world.
U.S. senators urge WHO to support Taiwan's inclusion ahead of WHA CNA 17 May 2024 -- Four United States senators across party lines wrote to the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this week, calling for its support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in the organization and the annual World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting.
U.S. should stop "using Taiwan to contain China," take concrete actions to preserve bilateral ties, says Chinese embassy People's Daily 17 May 2024 -- China urges the U.S. side "to stop arming Taiwan and its provocative moves of using Taiwan to contain China," the Chinese Embassy in the United States has said at a press briefing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 17, 2024 ROC MND 17 May 2024
Taiwan lawmakers to visit disputed South China Sea island Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- A group of 20 Taiwanese lawmakers is set to arrive at disputed Taiping island in the South China Sea on Saturday on a visit likely to provoke protests from some of Taiwan's neighbors.
Taiwan breaks ground on national testing facility for ship models CNA 16 May 2024 -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday in Kaohsiung for the construction of a national testing facility for ship models, with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) touting it as a boost to Taiwan's domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Outgoing government achievements touted at final Cabinet meeting CNA 16 May 2024 -- The Cabinet touted the achievements of the administration of outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) over the past eight years in a report presented during a weekly meeting on Thursday, highlighting Taiwan's high annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
Cabinet resigns en masse ahead of reshuffle CNA 16 May 2024 -- Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) and his Cabinet resigned Thursday, when he chaired the final Executive Yuan meeting ahead of a government reshuffle, in preparation for a new term and the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20.
U.S. to send former officials to Lai's inauguration CNA 16 May 2024 -- The United States government is sending an unofficial delegation, including two former government officials, to attend the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20, according to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
China cyberattacks targeting Taiwan on the rise ahead of Lai inauguration CNA 16 May 2024 -- Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan's government websites have significantly risen in the months leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20, the country's top intelligence agency revealed Thursday.
Government agencies back 5 Taiwanese threatened by China CNA 16 May 2024 -- Taiwan government agencies on Wednesday pledged to support and protect five Taiwanese political commentators who have been accused by China of spreading false information.
Taiwan steps up police protection for pundits denounced by China Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- Democratic Taiwan has stepped up security protections for five prominent political pundits sanctioned by China for spreading "false information," criticizing the move as a violation of the island's democracy ahead of the inauguration of President-Elect Lai Ching-te, Beijing's least-favored candidate in January's elections.
Xi, Putin discuss 'sovereignty' ahead of US officials' Taipei visit Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of "respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries" in talks on Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Vladmir Putin, while highlighting the importance of the political settlement of disputes.
Mainland law-enforcement patrols near Kinmen legitimate: spokesperson People's Daily 16 May 2024 -- Law-enforcement patrols conducted by the Chinese mainland coast guard authority in the waters around Kinmen are legitimate actions designed to protect the order of operations in the area, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said at a press conference on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 16, 2024 ROC MND 16 May 2024
US to send delegation to Taiwan's presidential inauguration Radio Free Asia 15 May 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden will send an unofficial delegation of former government officials to Monday's inauguration of incoming Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, the White House announced Wednesday.
First civilian defense chief in a decade, Wellington Koo faces reform challenge CNA 15 May 2024 -- As Taiwan faces considerable geopolitical challenges from an increasingly aggressive China, the national security team appointed by incoming President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) to handle defense and foreign affairs has received much attention.
Big shoes to fill as Foreign Minister Joseph Wu to shift posts CNA 15 May 2024 -- In an increasingly complicated geopolitical landscape, Taiwan's newly elected president, Lai Ching-te (賴清德), has selected mostly familiar faces from the outgoing administration to help him navigate security and diplomatic challenges after he takes office on May 20.
Lai promises to continue cybersecurity development CNA 15 May 2024 -- President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said his presence at an annual cybersecurity exposition Wednesday illustrated his interest in continuing the government's support for the development of the cybersecurity sector after he takes office on May 20.
President-elect Lai reiterates openness to dialogue with Beijing CNA 15 May 2024 -- Just days away from taking office, President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) told a democracy forum in Copenhagen on Tuesday that Taiwan was open to dialogue with China.
Taiping Island trip aimed at pressing Lai on sovereignty: Analysts CNA 15 May 2024 -- A trip by about 20 opposition lawmakers to Taiping Island just two days before President-elect Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) inauguration on May 20 is aimed at challenging Lai to reiterate Taiwan's territorial claims and sovereignty, analysts believe.
26 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line or extension: Ministry CNA 15 May 2024 -- A total of 26 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. Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said Wednesday.
Taiwan regional leader-elect must give clear answer to whether to pursue path of peaceful development or deviate from public opinion: spokesperson Global Times 15 May 2024 -- It is peace, not war; development, not regression; interactions, not separation; and cooperation, not confrontation that represent the prevailing public sentiment in Taiwan society and Taiwan regional leader-elect must give a clear answer to whether to heed the people's aspirations and pursue the path of peaceful development or deviate from public opinion, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, on Wednesday responded regarding the scheduled inauguration speech of Taiwan regional leader-elect Lai Ching-te, on May 20.
Chinese FM refutes US officials' claims on UNGA Resolution 2758 not equate to an international consensus on the one-China principle Global Times 15 May 2024 -- In response to repeated ill-intentioned comments from some US officials to challenge the authority of the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, calling Taiwan's status "undetermined" and trumpeting for Taiwan's "meaningful participation" in the UN system, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that those comments tread on international law and the basic norms of international relations.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 15, 2024 ROC MND 15 May 2024
Huang Shu-kuang to remain indigenous sub program convener under Lai CNA 14 May 2024 -- Retired Navy Admiral Huang Shu-kuang (黃曙光) will retain his roles as a National Security Council (NSC) advisor and the convener of the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program after the new government is sworn in on May 20, the presidential handover committee announced Tuesday.
Taiwan, U.S. Pacific drills held based on international code: MND CNA 14 May 2024 -- An unpublicized joint military exercise between Taiwan and the United States in the Pacific last month was carried out in accordance with an international code, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday.
Taiwan not invited to World Health Assembly, again CNA 14 May 2024 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said it is "deeply regrettable" that Taiwan has not been invited to attend this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), the annual meeting of the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Tsai's 8 years in government: Transforming Taiwan amid global challenges CNA 14 May 2024 -- In just a few days, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will complete her two four-year terms in power and pass the baton to her deputy, Lai Ching-te (賴清德), who is also from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and was victorious in the 2024 presidential election.
Taiwan calls for swift return of China-rescued military officer CNA 14 May 2024 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) Army on Tuesday urged China to allow the return of an ROC officer stationed in Kinmen as soon as possible, following his detention in mainland China since March.
Joint drills by US, Taiwan island 'political stunt' ahead of Lai's inauguration Global Times 14 May 2024 -- Ahead of the scheduled inauguration of Taiwan regional leader-elect Lai Ching-te, Western media on Tuesday sensationalized the so-called joint drills between the navies of the US and the island of Taiwan held in April.
China's Taiwan has no right to participate in the WHA without approval from the central government: FM spokesperson Global Times 14 May 2024 -- China's Taiwan, unless given approval by the central government, has no basis, reason or right to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA), and the related matters must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Taiwan's absence from WHA solely caused by DPP: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- The absence of Taiwan from the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) is solely caused by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, a mainland spokesperson said Monday.
Taiwan's WHA participation must fall under one-China principle: spokesperson People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- China's decision of disapproving Taiwan region's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) this year has been widely supported by the international community, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that any attempt to contain China by playing the "Taiwan card" will meet firm opposition and is doomed to fail.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 14, 2024 ROC MND 14 May 2024
Taiwan to monitor European elections for any cross-strait policy shifts CNA 13 May 2024 -- Taiwan's intelligence agency and foreign ministry announced on Monday that they will closely monitor several upcoming elections on the European continent, including the European Union (EU) elections in June, to see if cross-strait policies will be affected.
CCG law enforcement patrols near Kinmen waters increase; patrol model can be applied to entire Taiwan Straits: experts Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Since May, the frequency of law enforcement patrols by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in waters near Kinmen Islands have been on an upward trend - with five patrols in less than two weeks in May, showing that the CCG is taking practical measures to safeguard the safety of the lives and property of fishermen from both sides of Taiwan Straits, including those from the Taiwan island, according to Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 13, 2024 ROC MND 13 May 2024
Chinese foreign ministry official on China's Position on UNGA Resolution 2758 People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- Yang Tao, director-general of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday held a briefing to elaborate on China's position on United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758.
KMT urges Lai to use inaugural speech to lower tensions with China CNA 12 May 2024 -- President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) should use his May 20 inaugural address to extend an olive branch to Beijing and ease the "hostile spiral" in cross-Taiwan Strait relations, a senior Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker said Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 12, 2024 ROC MND 12 May 2024
China could step up disruption of pro-Taiwan activities in Europe: NSB CNA 11 May 2024 -- China could attempt to step up its disruption of pro-Taiwan activities in Europe, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report recently submitted to the Legislative Yuan.
U.S. lawmakers propose bill to fund support for Taiwan int'l space CNA 11 May 2024 -- The U.S. House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Friday introduced a bill which will authorize US$120 million to support Taiwan's international space and take on China's coercion.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 11, 2024 ROC MND 11 May 2024
Investigation: How Russia's Warplanes Get Their 'Brain Power' From The West, Despite Sanctions RFE/RL 11 May 2024 -- Major Japanese, U.S., and Taiwanese companies rank among the Top 5 manufacturers on a list of more than 2,000 electronic components that Ukraine says Russia has used in five types of warplanes it has deployed in its full-scale invasion, Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, has found.
Chinese FM slams US' false narrative on UN Resolution 2758 Global Times 11 May 2024 -- In response to some US officials' unfounded claims about UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, hyping the so-called "undetermined status of Taiwan" and advocating for the island of Taiwan's participation in UN meetings and activities, Yang Tao, director-general of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, held a briefing on Friday to clarify China's position, saying the US is challenging the international consensus on the one-China principle. The lies of the US, even if repeated a thousand times, will not become the truth, said Yang.
Chinese FM urges Japan to restrain certain personnel over erroneous Taiwan position Global Times 10 May 2024 -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday urged the Japanese authorities to strengthen supervision over a certain retired official who has made irresponsible comments on China's Taiwan island, and to cease sending the wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, in response to former Japanese ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi's latest wrong remarks.
Record number of Chinese ships enter Taiwan waters near Kinmen island Radio Free Asia 10 May 2024 -- Taiwanese authorities said 11 Chinese official vessels intruded into the so-called "prohibited" and "restricted waters" around Taiwan's outlying Kinmen island, a record number entering its waters at one time.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 10, 2024 ROC MND 10 May 2024
11 Chinese vessels detected in Taiwan-controlled waters off Kinmen CNA 09 May 2024 -- Two fleets of various types of Chinese vessels intruded into the Taiwan-controlled prohibited and restricted waters off the Kinmen Islands Thursday afternoon, according to Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
Taiwan stands firm on name of representative office in Lithuania CNA 09 May 2024 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Thursday that Taiwan has not received any formal request to change the name of its representative office in Lithuania and will not yield on that issue even is it is asked to do so.
Matsu halts plan to help residents apply for China city pass: MAC CNA 09 May 2024 -- Lienchiang County (Matsu) government has halted plans to help residents apply for the "Fuzhou-Matsu City Pass," an initiative launched by Fujian Provincial government in China to provide residents of the Taiwan's Matsu Islands with preferential discounts, according to the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).
U.S. warship's transit though Taiwan Strait closely monitored: Defense ministry CNA 09 May 2024 -- Taiwan's military was fully aware of an operation by the United States Navy on Wednesday that involved the passage of an warship through the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
FM 'saddened' at having to take 'necessary' legal action against lawmaker CNA 09 May 2024 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Thursday said he was "saddened" at having to take legal action against an opposition lawmaker over an alleged confidential document leak, but stressed that doing so was necessary to prevent future leaks that could damage Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 9, 2024 ROC MND 09 May 2024
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 08 May 2024 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
Fujian coast guard conducts routine patrol in waters near Kinmen, 'safeguarding maritime homeland security, fishing interests' Global Times 08 May 2024 -- The Coast Guard of East China's Fujian Province has recently carried out routine law enforcement patrols in the waters near Kinmen, media outlets affiliated to People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced. Facing hype and suspicions from Taiwan island, Chinese mainland experts said on Wednesday the regular operations were aimed at safeguarding the interests of fishermen on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, as well as China's maritime homeland security, which should not be over-interpreted.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 8, 2024 ROC MND 08 May 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 7, 2024 ROC MND 07 May 2024
China ramps up pressure on Taiwan ahead of presidential inauguration VOA 06 May 2024 -- China has initiated a series of influence campaigns against Taiwan ahead of the island's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te on May 20. Beijing has increased the scale and frequency of military activities near Taiwan while partially relaxing travel and import restrictions.
3 Taiwanese found guilty of illegally working for Chinese firm CNA 06 May 2024 -- Three Taiwan nationals have been found guilty of engaging in business with a Chinese firm not permitted by the competent authority in Taiwan, according to the Hsinchu District Court which handed down its verdict in late April.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 6, 2024 ROC MND 06 May 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 5, 2024 ROC MND 05 May 2024
Taiwan does not export gunpowder raw material for Russia's use: ITA CNA 04 May 2024 -- Taiwan has imposed export controls on high-density nitrocellulose, a key explosives precursor Russia needs to produce gunpower, and so far, there is no record of Taiwanese exports of such a substance, according to Taiwan's International Trade Administration (ITA).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 4, 2024 ROC MND 04 May 2024
Chinese aircraft detected 75.8 km from Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 03 May 2024 -- Fourteen Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, with an unspecified number flying as close as 41 nautical miles (75.8 km) of Keelung in northern Taiwan.
Taiwan bans its citizens from working for China's Confucius Institutes CNA 03 May 2024 -- Confucius Institutes have been added to a list of Chinese political, governmental and military bodies at which Taiwan's citizens are banned from working, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Thursday.
US should immediately stop hyping up Taiwan question using the World Health Assembly as an excuse: Chinese mainland spokesperson Global Times 03 May 2024 -- The Taiwan question is China's internal affair, which doesn't allow any foreign interferences. The US should immediately stop hyping up the Taiwan question using the World Health Assembly as an excuse, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, urging the US to adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques with practical actions, instead of saying one thing and doing another, and constantly indulging "Taiwan independence" activities.
China opposes U.S. statement encouraging Taiwan's presence at WHA People's Daily 03 May 2024 -- China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in which he said the United States encourages the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan's presence as an observer at this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), a foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 3, 2024 ROC MND 03 May 2024
Islanders on small Philippine chain worry a China-Taiwan conflict could spill over Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- Basco, the capital of the island-chain province of Batanes, is a small town of narrow alleys, green hills and, in spring, bright pink blossoms of bougainvillea. Surrounded by the broad waters where the Pacific Ocean blends into the South China Sea, things tend to move slowly here.
Taipei, Washington think Taiwan Relations Act adequate: Minister CNA 02 May 2024 -- Taiwan and the United States have been looking at piece of legislation that has guided their unofficial relations over the past 45 years, and they both think it is adequate for their current needs, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Thursday.
U.S. 'strongly encourages' invitation for Taiwan's return to WHA as observer CNA 02 May 2024 -- American Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the United States was "strongly" encouraging the World Health Organization (WHO) to reinstate an invitation to Taiwan to participate as an observer in the World Health Assembly (WHA).
China advised to forego inflammatory actions in Taiwan Strait: U.S. CNA 02 May 2024 -- China should refrain from taking any actions that could "escalate tensions and undermine peace and stability" in the Taiwan Strait in the lead-up to the inauguration of Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20, a senior American State Department official said Wednesday.
Experts call for Taiwan's inclusion in WHO Pandemic Agreement CNA 02 May 2024 -- Taiwan should be included in the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement and be able to participate as a "health or economic entity," or attend as an observer, experts said at a seminar on Thursday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Statement on the Participation of China's Taiwan Region in the World Health Assembly PRC MofA 02 May 2024
10 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line: Defense ministry CNA 02 May 2024 -- A total of 15 Chinese military aircraft and an unspecified number of naval ships were detected in areas around Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, with 10 warplanes and drones crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 2, 2024 ROC MND 02 May 2024
Taiwan as an Observer at the 77th World Health Assembly US Dept. of State 01 May 2024 -- New and existing threats to global health demand broad international cooperation. Beginning May 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) will hold its annual World Health Assembly (WHA) where Member State delegates and health experts from around the world will discuss priorities for advancing global health and global health security. Taiwan participated as an observer to the WHA from 2009 to 2016 without objection but has since been excluded from these meetings.
U.S. to highlight Taiwan's bid prior to WHA assembly: Official CNA 01 May 2024 -- The United States will soon speak on behalf of Taiwan's bid to take part as an observer at the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva later this month, a U.S. official said at a Senate subcommittee hearing Tuesday.
Taiwan travelers cautioned after new state secrets law takes effect in China CNA 01 May 2024 -- Taiwanese are reminded of the risks of visiting China following the enactment of an amended state secrets law on Wednesday, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) head Chiu Tai-san (邱太三) said the same day.
Lawmaker urges better protection of Taiwan-Matsu undersea cables CNA 01 May 2024 -- A lawmaker on Wednesday urged the government to improve the protection of undersea cables between Taiwan and the Matsu Islands by designating them as critical infrastructure.
Fujian moves reflect China's bid to 'localize' Taiwan issue: Expert CNA 01 May 2024 -- A recent announcement of 13 measures by Fujian province to benefit Taiwanese showed that Beijing wants to "localize" the Taiwan Strait by asserting Taiwan as a province of China, an expert has said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 1, 2024 ROC MND 01 May 2024

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