June 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Jun 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Jun 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Jun 2024
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" fallacy People's Daily 27 Jun 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced remarks by Taiwan's new leader Lai Ching-te that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait "are not subordinate to each other," noting that his comments are a typical "Taiwan independence" fallacy.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Jun 2024
Focus on defense cited for dropping of live-fire Han Kuang drills on Taiwan CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- Troops on the island of Taiwan will not fire live ammunition during this year's Han Kuang exercises to concentrate instead on defensive plans, according to Chief of the General Staff Admiral Mei Chia-shu (梅家樹).
DPP caucus formally requests injunction, ruling on oversight laws CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus on Wednesday petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on government oversight amendments that took effect the same day.
China attempting to normalize maritime patrols around Kinmen: Minister CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- China is attempting to establish a new normal by increasing its activities in the prohibited and restricted waters around Kinmen, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said on Wednesday.
Mainland authorities send out strong deterrence to 'Taiwan independence' separatists, clarify scope of law enforcement Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- Mainland authorities continued to send a strong signal of deterrence to "Taiwan independence" separatists and further clarified that the recently released guidelines on imposing criminal punishments on diehard separatists for conducting or inciting secession do not target or involve the general populace on the island.
Mainland authorities to pursue diehard Taiwan separatists to the end: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- The guidelines on imposing criminal punishment on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession target a very small number of diehards who have engaged in particularly egregious pro-independence rhetoric and activities. The national law enforcement and judicial authorities will handle cases strictly in accordance with the law, punish crimes, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson said on Wednesday.
China Coast Guard initiates new enforcement model in waters near Kinmen Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- The Fujian Coast Guard carried out regular law enforcement patrols in the waters near Kinmen on Tuesday. Experts said on Wednesday that the mainland's coast guard adopted a new model of conducting law enforcement by expanding the scope of enforcement, which has seen a transition to "all-weather enforcement" and further enhanced the intensity.
Taiwan authorities responsible for obstructing cross-Straits cooperation, restricting investment in Chinese mainland: spokesperson Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council stated on Wednesday at a regular press conference that the Taiwan authorities are obstructing cross-Straits economic cooperation when asked to comment on the decline in its investment in the Chinese mainland.
Taiwan probes reports of direct Chinese influence at TV station Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- Authorities in democratic Taiwan are investigating reports that a journalist from China's state news agency Xinhua played a key role in editing the content of a political talk show at one of the island's TV stations.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 26, 2024 ROC MND 26 Jun 2024
CDC to buy 5.5 million COVID-19 vaccines, to administer from October CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Wednesday announced a plan to buy 5.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines targeting new variants that it will begin administering, along with flu vaccines, in October.
China steps up maritime challenges to Taiwan, Japan VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- The Chinese coast guard has increased its activities in disputed waters near Taiwan and Japan in recent days, forcing Taipei and Tokyo to engage in tense standoffs with Chinese coast guard vessels.
Military debuts latest indigenous armored combat vehicle prototype CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- A prototype of the latest generation indigenous armored combat vehicle equipped with a 105mm assault gun made its public debut on Tuesday, with military officials saying it is expected to complete testing next year and enter mass production.
1-year conscription could erode Taiwan military investment: Group CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's reinstatement of one-year conscription could significantly hike personnel costs, negatively impacting other military-related investments, a security research group has warned.
Control Yuan to seek Constitutional Court ruling on oversight amendments CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's top government watchdog said Tuesday it would seek a Constitutional Court ruling on recently passed amendments aimed at improving oversight of the executive branch, arguing they would allow the Legislature to usurp its powers.
U.S. delegation vows to support Taiwan against 'more aggressive China' CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- A delegation from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) that met with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in Taipei Tuesday pledged to support Taiwan as it faces "a more aggressive China."
U.S. condemns China's latest move toward Taiwan as 'destabilizing' CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- The United States has condemned China's "escalatory and destabilizing language and actions" toward Taiwan after Beijing recently announced new judicial guidelines focused on punishing those who support Taiwan independence.
Taiwan monitors four China Coast Guard vessels around Kinmen CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) monitored four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in restricted waters off the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands on Tuesday morning, the administration said.
China's new guidelines aimed at jurisdiction over Taiwan: Experts CNA 25 Jun 2024 -- China's new legal guidelines targeting advocates of Taiwan independence, including allowing trials in absentia, are aimed at gaining jurisdiction, experts told CNA on Monday.
China-backed hackers step up spying on Taiwan: security firm Radio Free Asia 25 Jun 2024 -- Suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers have intensified cyber-espionage activities against Taiwanese targets since late last year, with a particular focus on its technology sector, an online security company said in a new report.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Jun 2024
Taiwan says Beijing has no jurisdiction over independence supporters Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te hit out on Monday at Beijing's warnings of prison and even the death penalty for supporters of Taiwan's independence, saying China has no power to prosecute people on the island.
'Autocracy not democracy is the crime,' Lai says to China CNA 24 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Monday that autocracy, not democracy, is deserving of punishment in response to the recent threat by Chinese authorities to impose the death penalty on "diehard" advocates of Taiwan independence.
Lai to seek ruling on whether passed amendments are constitutional CNA 24 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said that although he signed recent controversial amendments that will strengthen the Legislature's power into law on Monday, he will soon seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court.
KMT, TPP slam Lai over plan to seek constitutional ruling on reform bills CNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's opposition parties on Monday slammed President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) plan to seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court on the recently passed legislative reform amendments despite signing them into law.
Daily PLA flights near Taiwan island see major increase over past week Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- The defense authority of the island of Taiwan has reported consecutive double-digit numbers of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft operating around the island over the past week. This comes as the mainland intensifies regular drills and patrols amid attempts by "Taiwan independence" secessionists to resist reunification by force.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Jun 2024
2024 Han Kuang focuses on 24/7 drills, decentralized command, ROE: Source CNA 23 Jun 2024 -- The upcoming live-fire segment of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will focus on testing the troops' responses to decentralized command, updated Rules of Engagement (ROE), and 24/7 operational scenarios, a military source said Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Jun 2024
U.S.-Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2024 -- On June 21, 2024, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) hosted consultations in Taipei with representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
48 PLA aircraft, ships detected near Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 22 Jun 2024 -- A total of 48 People Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and vessels were detected in the airspace and waters around Taiwan in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Friday, with some planes seen as close as 31 nautical miles from Taiwan's southernmost tip, the defense ministry said.
Chinese rocket posed no threat passing over Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 22 Jun 2024 -- A Chinese launch vehicle carrying a satellite flew over southern Taiwan Saturday afternoon, but it presented no threat to the country, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan in any form People's Daily 22 Jun 2024 -- A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday urged the United States to honor its commitment to not support "Taiwan independence" and stop arming Taiwan in any form.
Taiwan politicians bash China's death penalty threats CNA 22 Jun 2024 -- Politicians from Taiwan's ruling and opposition parties on Saturday expressed concern over a set of new guidelines in China, which allow a death sentence against people deemed as "diehard" advocates of Taiwan independence.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Jun 2024
China issues judicial guidelines on criminal punishment on diehard 'Taiwan independence' forces Global Times 22 Jun 2024 -- Chinese authorities on Friday issued a set of guidelines on imposing criminal punishments on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession, which allows death penalty and a trial in absentia in relevant cases and stipulates that those who are found to have colluded with any foreign or overseas institution, organization or individual in committing such crimes should be given a harsher punishment.
U.S. says reprioritizing missile deliveries to Ukraine won't affect Taiwan CNA 21 Jun 2024 -- The United States has decided to prioritize the delivery of Patriot missiles and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Ukraine, but the decision will not affect orders placed by Taiwan, a White House official said on Thursday.
Legislature votes down Cabinet's reconsideration request (update) CNA 21 Jun 2024 -- The Legislative Yuan has rejected the Cabinet's request to reconsider amendments recently passed to strengthen the Legislature's investigative powers, setting the stage for a potential constitutional challenge to the measures.
MAC slams China death penalty for 'diehard' Taiwan independence advocates CNA 21 Jun 2024 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Friday evening denounced a new guideline issued by the Chinese authorities threatening to punish "diehard" advocates of Taiwan independence with the death penalty, calling the move detrimental to bilateral people-to-people exchanges.
China threatens death penalty for supporters of Taiwan independence Radio Free Asia 21 Jun 2024 -- China on Friday warned that supporters of independence for Taiwan could be tried in absentia and sentenced to death for "splitting the country," in a move designed to step up pressure on the democratic island.
China threatens death penalty for Taiwan separatists VOA 21 Jun 2024 -- China has published new guidelines for criminal punishments that include the death penalty for certain extreme cases involving what it calls "die-hard" Taiwan independence separatists.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 21, 2024 ROC MND 21 Jun 2024
Supreme Court upholds High Court verdict in military espionage case CNA 21 Jun 2024 -- The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the sentences given to two retired Air Force officers who helped or attempted to help a Chinese Ministry of State Security agent recruit intelligence assets in Taiwan.
China Imposes Sanctions Against Lockheed Martin Over Arms Sale to Taiwan Sputnik 21 Jun 2024 -- China has imposed sanctions against the US military-industrial company Lockheed Martin over the sale of weapons to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
China takes countermeasures against Lockheed Martin Global Times 21 Jun 2024 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Friday announced countermeasures against US arms dealer Lockheed Martin, including its senior executives, following the company's arms sales to Taiwan island.
Suicide drones to be delivered to Taiwan 2024-2025: U.S. State Department CNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The Switchblade 300 loitering munitions and ALTIUS 600M-V unmanned aerial vehicles that Taiwan has ordered from the United States are scheduled for delivery between this year and 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) indicated on Wednesday.
Taiwan's Air Force conducts large-scale joint air defense drills CNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Air Force in the early hours of Thursday conducted air defense exercises in multiple zones aimed at preparing the armed forces for possible attacks from China on critical military infrastructure and bases, according to a military source with direct knowledge of the matter.
Cabinet, opposition lawmakers remain at odds over oversight bills CNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The Cabinet and opposition party lawmakers on Thursday continued to argue over recently passed amendments that enhance oversight of the executive branch, just one day before the Legislature votes on the revisions again after they were sent back by the Cabinet for reconsideration.
8 retired Taiwan military, police officers held in China in past year: MAC CNA 20 Jun 2024 -- At least eight Taiwanese retired military and police personnel have been detained in China in the past year, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday, urging individuals with similar backgrounds to stay cautious if they travel there.
China strongly opposes US sales of drones and missiles to Taiwan island: FM spokesperson Global Times 20 Jun 2024 -- The US once again sold arms to the island of Taiwan in disregard of China's repeated opposition and serious protests, which severely undermines China's sovereignty and security interests, seriously harms China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, sending a gravely wrong signal to the Taiwan independence separatist forces, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday in response to a military sale approved by the US State Department to the island of Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Jun 2024
U.S. approves sales of two kinds of suicide drones to Taiwan CNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The United States government has approved the potential sales of two types of suicide drones to Taiwan worth an estimated US$360.2 million that would serve as a deterrence to a potential Chinese invasion, Taiwan's military said Wednesday.
U.S. arms sales to boost Taiwan's asymmetric warfare capability: Experts CNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The United States government's latest approval of potential arms sales to Taiwan could rapidly enhance the latter's asymmetric warfare capability, experts said Wednesday.
Taiwan undeterred by China's new maritime rule: Coast Guard CNA 19 Jun 2024 -- A new regulation implemented by the China Coast Guard last week will not affect Taiwan enforcing the law at sea, the country's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jun 2024
Weekly COVID-19 cases in Taiwan nearly double to 623 CNA 18 Jun 2024 -- A total of 623 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported from June 11 to 17, nearly double the previous week's 329 cases, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Switchblade 300 Anti-Personnel and Anti-Armor Loitering Missile System DSCA 18 Jun 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of Switchblade 300 Anti-Personnel and Anti-Armor Loitering Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $60.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - ALTIUS 600M-V Unmanned Aerial Vehicles DSCA 18 Jun 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of ALTIUS 600M-V Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Defense minister mum on specifics regarding Chinese sub sighting CNA 18 Jun 2024 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) confirmed on Tuesday that a Chinese submarine had surfaced in the early hours of the morning in the Taiwan Strait, but declined to comment on the details or the likely intent behind the move.
Taiwan president faces renewed pressure over cross-strait relations VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- China initiated a new wave of influence campaigns against Taiwan over the past few days, as its top official overseeing Taiwan affairs reiterated Beijing's "resolve and ability to shatter" the island's attempt to seek independence while promising to welcome more Taiwanese people to participate in cross-strait exchanges.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Jun 2024
Taiwan to get all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles from U.S. by year-end CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's military is expected to take delivery of all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and 100 launchers it previously bought from the United States before the end of this year, following a two-year delay, the nation's defense minister said Monday.
Defense minister backs Lai's warning against 'defeatism' CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- A day after President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) warned against "capitulationism" in a speech to military cadets, Taiwan's defense minister said it was a necessary posture given the country's asymmetrical defensive strategy.
Amid allegations, MOI warns against Chinese influence in political parties CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Monday warned people in Taiwan not to form political parties under the influences of foreign forces, amid allegations that a Chinese entity tried to recruit Taiwanese celebrities to set up one.
China targets younger Taiwanese with junkets for island's celebrities Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- China's ruling Communist Party is stepping up its "United Front" influence and outreach operations targeting democratic Taiwan, with a cross-straits conference and paid junkets to promote tourism for Taiwanese influencers and celebrities, the island's government has warned.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jun 2024
Whampoa spirit follows where ROC goes: Lai at centennial CNA 16 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Sunday that the spirit of "Whampoa" (黃埔), a nickname for the Republic of China (ROC) Military Academy, follows where the ROC goes.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Jun 2024
Coast Guard's 4,000-tonne patrol vessel enters service CNA 15 Jun 2024 -- A new Coast Guard patrol vessel, the "Yunlin," will enhance Taiwan's maritime patrol capabilities in the south, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said at a ceremony held to commission the 4,000-tonne vessel in Kaohsiung on Saturday.
US diplomat warns China's provoking of Taiwan risks conflict VOA 15 Jun 2024 -- Outgoing director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk, has warned China against aggressive moves in the region that could spark a larger conflict.
Majority of Taiwanese supports peace with China: KMT vice chair CNA 15 Jun 2024 -- Most people in Taiwan are supportive of peaceful cross-Taiwan Strait relations, an official with Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) said Saturday while in China for the annual Straits Forum.
Terrorist attacks likely before China invasion: Ex-Japanese officer CNA 15 Jun 2024 -- Terrorist activities within Taiwan and attempts to assassinate the country's president would be likely ahead of a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan, a retired vice chief of the Japanese ground staff predicted Saturday.
"Taiwan independence" separatists destined for destruction, warns defense ministry People's Daily 15 Jun 2024 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday said that the more aggressive "Taiwan independence" separatists are, the faster they will end up in self-destruction.
Top political advisor calls for boosting cross-Strait integrated development People's Daily 15 Jun 2024 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Friday called for concrete actions to push forward the development of a demonstration zone for cross-Strait integrated development.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Jun 2024
Communication, exchanges help ease cross-strait tensions: KMT official CNA 14 Jun 2024 -- More communication and exchanges should help ease ongoing cross-Taiwan Strait tensions, an official with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) said Friday prior to embarking on a flight to China for the 16th Straits Forum.
Lai accused of misrepresenting ex-President Ma's China stance CNA 14 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has come under fire after asserting that predecessor Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) once said the Republic of China (ROC) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) are not subordinate to each other.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Jun 2024
Espionage case appeals rejected by Supreme Court CNA 14 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld most of the sentences in an espionage case centered around a retired Air Force colonel, rejecting appeals from both the defendants and the prosecutors.
Army to update bayonet training with modern combat skills CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Army is in the process of updating its traditional bayonet training that has been in place for decades with a program focusing on hand-to-hand combat, so Taiwanese soldiers will have more practical skills critical for survival on the battlefield, a senior military official said Thursday.
Taiwan-EU relations 'at all-time high': President Lai CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday Taiwan-European Union (EU) relations are "at an all-time high" and Taiwan is ready and willing to work with European nations to address global issues together, at a gala celebrating Europe Day.
Lai says not first to say ROC, PRC not subordinate to each other CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said he is not the first to suggest the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other, in his first media interview since taking office on May 20, featuring on the cover of the latest edition of Time Magazine published Thursday.
China invite to commemorative event 'united front' tactic: Minister CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- China's Central Military Commission has approached retired generals in Taiwan and invited them to attend the centennial of the Whampoa Military Academy as part of its "united front" campaign, Veterans Affairs Council Minister Yen De-fa (嚴德發) said Thursday.
19 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line or extension: Ministry CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- A total of 19 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or its extension in the 24 hours starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, one of which flew as close as 39 nautical miles from Taiwan's east coast, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
Chinese mainland warns Taiwan's DPP not to "play with fire" People's Daily 13 Jun 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, cautioning that they should not "play with fire" by citing the "right to self-defense," as any reckless move will only hasten their own undoing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Jun 2024
22 PLA aircraft, ships detected near Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 12 Jun 2024 -- A total of 22 People Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and vessels were detected in the airspace and waters around Taiwan in the 24-hour period starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Taiwan is an integral part of China, and Nvidia CEO should read up on the history: spokesperson Global Times 12 Jun 2024 -- Responding to Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang's describing the island of Taiwan as a "country" during his recent visit there, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday that Huang should read up on the history, noting that Taiwan has never been a country and will never be one.
Mainland condemns Taiwan authorities' latest ECFA move as veiled bid for "Taiwan independence" People's Daily 12 Jun 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed the Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for an attempt to internationalize the Taiwan question by trying to discuss issues concerning a cross-Strait economic agreement through WTO.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Jun 2024
Stronger response urged from U.S. to China's growing coercion near Taiwan CNA 11 Jun 2024 -- The United States should respond more strongly to China's growing gray zone coercion near Taiwan to help the country maintain the status quo in the region, said academics attending a forum hosted by The Project 2049 Institute in Arlington, Virginia on Monday.
10 Coast Guard personnel reprimanded over Chinese boat incursion CNA 11 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Tuesday admitted negligence and reprimanded 10 personnel over an incident in which a Chinese speedboat illegally reached the Tamsui River mouth over the weekend.
Coast guards to be disciplined over Chinese boat incursion: Minister CNA 11 Jun 2024 -- The Coast Guard personnel managing radar operations and monitoring stations near Tamsui, New Taipei will be held responsible for a Sunday incident in which a Chinese speedboat illegally entered the Tamsui River mouth, Taiwan's top official in charge of ocean affairs said Tuesday.
Taiwan should be on high alert after speedboat incursion: Experts CNA 11 Jun 2024 -- Defense experts have urged Taiwan's government to be on high alert following the arrest of a Chinese national in New Taipei's Tamsui District who claimed to have driven a speedboat as part of a mission to "defect" from China to Taiwan.
Cabinet officially requests Legislature reconsiders oversight bills CNA 11 Jun 2024 -- The Cabinet on Tuesday evening confirmed that it had submitted a request for the Legislature to reconsider recently passed law revisions aimed at improving its oversight of the executive branch.
President approves request for Legislature to reconsider bills CNA 11 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has signed off on a Cabinet request for the Legislature to reconsider recently passed law revisions aimed at improving the oversight of the executive branch.
Detention of two Taiwanese in China sparks concern about personal safety VOA 11 Jun 2024 -- Taiwanese photographer Lin Jai-hang never thought a seemingly routine business trip to China would turn into a 12-hour detention at a Chinese police station.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Jun 2024
Taiwan slams China, Pakistan for misusing U.N. resolution 2758 CNA 10 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized China and Pakistan on Monday for publishing a statement that misinterprets United Nations resolution 2758 by falsely equating the resolution with Beijing's claim that Taiwan is part of China.
Refresher shooting program for Taiwanese reservists expanded CNA 10 Jun 2024 -- Amid rising military threats from China, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Taiwan launched a rifle practice program last year for qualified reservists, offering them a chance to hone their shooting skills, and the MND has now expanded the initiative to a larger number of training camps.
Delegation led by Czech Senate vice president arrives in Taiwan CNA 10 Jun 2024 -- Czech Senate Vice President Jiří Drahoš arrived in Taiwan at the head of a 19-member delegation, including the country's Deputy Minister of Technology Jana Havlikova, for a six-day visit Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Jun 2024
Civilian defense chief ends decades-long 'formalities' in armed forces CNA 09 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's new civilian Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) has announced a decision to scrap a series of decades-old practices in the nation's armed forces viewed by many experts as mere "formalities."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Jun 2024
China Airlines ex-employee implicated in diabolo instructor spy case CNA 09 Jun 2024 -- An ongoing espionage case involving a diabolo instructor recently implicated an ex-China Airlines (CAL) employee in leaking the details of presidential trip itineraries among other sensitive information, a prosecutor said Sunday.
Kinmen government urges restraint amid China drone incident CNA 08 Jun 2024 -- Kinmen County government on Saturday urged the Chinese authorities to stop its citizens from flying civilian drones and dropping flyers or other unidentified objects across the Taiwan-controlled islands.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Jun 2024
Taiwan-U.S. defense forum focuses on international tech collaboration CNA 07 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan is seeking to strengthen its national defense autonomy by collaborating internationally on key technologies, participants at a Taiwan-U.S. symposium said Thursday.
Consider travel to China carefully, be vigilant of personal safety: MAC CNA 07 Jun 2024 -- Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正), head of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), on Friday warned Taiwanese people to exercise careful deliberation before deciding to travel to China and to be vigilant of their personal safety when there.
Rudd says China using 'gray zone' tactics against Taiwan Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan and the United States must counter China's growing use of "gray zone" tactics meant to force the island to give-in to a takeover, Australia's ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, said Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Jun 2024
Taiwan can exercise self-defense if territorial airspace violated: Minister CNA 06 Jun 2024 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Thursday that the ministry can invoke the right of self-defense or take countermeasures in the event Chinese military planes fly into Taiwan's territorial airspace.
Cabinet to have Legislature reconsider 'unconstitutional' amendments CNA 06 Jun 2024 -- The Executive Yuan is preparing to have the Legislature reconsider recently passed amendments aimed at improving government checks and balances on the grounds they are "unconstitutional" and "difficult to implement."
Yunlin, Kinmen magistrates apply to attend Straits Forum in China: MAC CNA 06 Jun 2024 -- The magistrates of Yunlin and Kinmen counties have applied to attend the 16th Straits Forum in China, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday, urging them to comply with Taiwan's regulations on cross-strait exchanges.
US State Dept. OKs Sale of F-16 Spare Parts, Equipment Worth $300Mln to Taiwan Sputnik 06 Jun 2024 -- The US Department of State has approved a $300 million sale of spare parts and extra equipment for F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
U.S. announces sales of F-16 parts to Taiwan CNA 06 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State has approved two potential sales to Taiwan of F-16 parts and related equipment worth a total of US$300 million, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 6, 2024 ROC MND 06 Jun 2024
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - F-16 Standard Spare and Repair Parts DSCA 05 Jun 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of a F-16 Standard Spare and Repair Parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of $220 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - F-16 Non-Standard Spare and Repair Parts DSCA 05 Jun 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of a F-16 Non-Standard Spare and Repair Parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of $80 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
'Very difficult' for Taiwan to join WHO Pandemic Agreement: CDC official CNA 05 Jun 2024 -- Joining the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will be "very difficult" for Taiwan under current conditions, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Deputy Director-General Lo Yi-chun (羅一鈞) said Wednesday.
US urged to adhere to one-China principle, honor commitment of not supporting 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- China on Wednesday urged the US to fully recognize the dangerous ambition of "Taiwan independence" separatists, earnestly abide by the one-China principle, honor the commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence," stop arming Taiwan and stop sending any wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in any form, after US President Joe Biden claimed that he does not rule out the possibility of using military force to "defend" Taiwan island.
Beijing on US Help to Taiwan: China Urges US Not to Send Wrong Signals to Separatists Sputnik 05 Jun 2024 -- China calls on the United States to stop sending erroneous signals to Taiwanese separatists, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday, commenting on a recent remark by US President Joe Biden's about the possibility of involving US military in helping Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 5, 2024 ROC MND 05 Jun 2024
U.S. lawmakers propose US$500 million in military aid for Taiwan CNA 04 Jun 2024 -- The United States House Appropriations Committee on Monday introduced a bill which would provide US$500 million in foreign military financing for Taiwan to strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. defense contractors, retired general, in Taiwan for forum: Source CNA 04 Jun 2024 -- Steven Rudder, a retired United States Marine Corps officer, and representatives of 27 American defense contractors have arrived in Taiwan to meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and attend a forum to strengthen cooperation on defense technologies.
Biden does not rule out possibility of using forces to defend Taiwan CNA 04 Jun 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said he does not rule out the possibility of using military force to defend Taiwan if China unilaterally tries to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 4, 2024 ROC MND 04 Jun 2024
Taiwan to form defense innovation unit: New defense chief CNA 03 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's new defense minister has pledged to form a military technology development unit to integrate research on the development of military and civilian defense technology, with the aim of boosting the nation's asymmetrical warfare capabilities in the face of growing military threats from China.
MAC urges China to face history on eve of June 4 incident anniversary CNA 03 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), which supervises cross-strait policy, on Monday, the day before the 35th anniversary of the June 4 Incident, urged the Chinese authorities to face the true history about the incident and respect democracy in Taiwan.
Dong Jun's 'coercive' remarks on Taiwan violate U.N. charter: MAC CNA 03 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun's (董軍) "provocative and irrational" remarks on Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday violated the United Nations Charter and could impact peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 3, 2024 ROC MND 03 Jun 2024
Ex-military man convicted of spying required to return pension CNA 03 Jun 2024 -- Retired Lieutenant Colonel Tu Yung-hsin (杜永心) has been deprived of his pension and other privileges after the Supreme Administrative Court upheld a ruling by a lower court following his conviction in a Chinese spying case.
Taiwan Air Force to upgrade C-130s starting 2025: Source CNA 02 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Air Force is planning to spend billions of Taiwan dollars to upgrade its existing C-130 military transport aircraft fleet starting next year to enhance its collision avoidance and sea rescue capabilities among other systems, a source familiar with the matter told CNA Sunday.
Taiwan launches newest 600-ton coast guard vessel Yong Kang CNA 02 Jun 2024 -- The latest domestically designed and built 600-ton class Coast Guard Administration (CGA) vessel, Yong Kang (永康艦), was formally launched by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) in Kaohsiung on Sunday as part of Taiwan's efforts to beef up its coastal patrol capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
Army to hold live-fire drills on 3 beaches throughout June CNA 02 Jun 2024 -- Three of Taiwan's field army commands will each hold anti-landing drills on a beach in their jurisdiction this month, including a public beach, according to the Fisheries Agency.
Q&A: Former US official says China's bullying boosts global support for Taiwan VOA 02 Jun 2024 -- The White House sent an unofficial delegation to attend the inauguration of Taiwan's new president on May 20. Richard Armitage, former deputy secretary of state, was among the delegates. VOA spoke with Armitage about his trip to Taiwan, U.S. support for the self-governing island, China's aggression in the region and its ties with Russia.
China warns on Taiwan, South China Sea at Shangri-La forum VOA 02 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun Sunday issued a stern warning on Taiwan and the South China Sea at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Anyone who dares to separate Taiwan from China is engaging in self-destruction: Chinese Defense Minister Global Times 02 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Sunday reiterated China's firm stance on the Taiwan question during a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue, warning that anyone who dares to separate Taiwan from China will be engaging in an act of self-destruction.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 2, 2024 ROC MND 02 Jun 2024
'Taiwan independence' means war: Chinese lieutenant general Global Times 01 Jun 2024 -- Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will never allow Taiwan island to be split from China. "Taiwan independence" means war, Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng, deputy chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission, said during a press conference held by the Chinese delegation following US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's speech on Saturday morning during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Taiwan's Coast Guard expels two PLA vessels around Kinmen CNA 01 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard on Wednesday expelled two Chinese military vessels that intruded into waters off Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
Cross-strait peace will be affected if China suspends ECFA: Ex-MAC head CNA 01 Jun 2024 -- A former Taiwan government official once in charge of cross-strait policy said on Friday that China should consider the consequences before it suspends the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) as doing so would impact peace across the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing to continue pressure on Taiwan until mid-June: Scholars CNA 01 Jun 2024 -- Beijing's latest wave of economic pressure on Taiwan, following last week's military exercises shortly after President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) took office, was "expected," scholars told CNA, noting that this approach would likely continue until mid-June, to balance its stance on Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 1, 2024 ROC MND 01 Jun 2024

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