July 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

China to launch rocket Thursday; will fly over Taiwan's ADIZ: MND CNA 31 Jul 2024 -- China will launch another rocket carrying a satellite that will likely fly over Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
Taiwan, China 'smoothly' wind up talks on fishermen killed off Kinmen Radio Free Asia 31 Jul 2024 -- China and Taiwan "smoothly" concluded talks on the death of two Chinese fishermen near the Taiwanese-controlled island of Kinmen.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Jul 2024
Navy 'confident' of warship readiness despite auditor's concerns CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Navy on Tuesday insisted that it is "confident" it can maintain its warships' combat-readiness, following a report issued by the National Audit Office a day earlier that said half of the country's warships have not completed routine maintenance as scheduled.
Taiwan leader hails 'largest-ever' gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei Radio Free Asia 30 Jul 2024 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the "largest-ever" delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan, stressing the island's importance as a bulwark against an expansionist China.
Foreign lawmakers shine light on China tensions over Taiwan VOA 30 Jul 2024 -- Forty-nine lawmakers from 24 countries gathered in Taiwan on Tuesday to discuss how China is raising tensions with the democratically ruled island and to assess the economic impact a potential conflict could have on the international community.
PRC's attempts to stop visits to Taiwan unacceptable: IPAC members CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- Members of a visiting international alliance of parliamentarians on Tuesday said that efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to pressure them not to attend the alliance's summit in Taipei had been "unacceptable" and "unsuccessful."
Taiwan officially joins IPAC; DPP, TPP lawmakers to be co-chairs CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) announced on Tuesday that Taiwan has officially become a member of the alliance at its annual summit in Taipei.
U.S. senators propose bill to sanction China if Taiwan attacked CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- Two members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee have proposed a bipartisan bill that would levy a wide range of sanctions on China should it initiate "a military invasion of Taiwan."
China skews U.N. resolution to justify aggression against Taiwan: Lai CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- The Chinese government misinterprets a United Nations resolution in order to justify its military aggression against Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Tuesday.
Taiwan, China reach settlement terms over Kinmen speedboat incident CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- Authorities on both sides of the Taiwan Strait said Tuesday that settlement terms had been reached regarding a deadly chase between a Chinese speedboat and a Coast Guard Administration (CGA) vessel in Kinmen five months ago.
Mainland and Taiwan reach deal over fishermen's deaths Global Times 30 Jul 2024 -- After several twists and turns, the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan finally reached a consensus on Tuesday over the fatal boat incident on February 14 in the waters near Kinmen, with the mainland recovering the bodies of two fishermen and their seized vessels.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Jul 2024
COVID-19 epidemic phase to pass mid-August: CDC CNA 30 Jul 2024 -- Although Taiwan is still in a COVID-19 epidemic phase, it is expected to pass by mid-August, said the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at a press conference in Taipei on Tuesday.
VP Hsiao welcomes lawmakers from around the world for IPAC summit CNA 29 Jul 2024 -- Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) on Monday welcomed a group of visiting parliamentarians from around the world who are in Taipei for an annual meeting, saying that Taiwan and the world's democracies have a shared mission in "protecting democracy, peace and prosperity."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Jul 2024
IPAC condemns Chinese pressure over upcoming Taipei summit CNA 28 Jul 2024 -- An international alliance of parliamentarians on Sunday condemned the People's Republic of China (PRC) for allegedly pressuring its members not to fly to Taiwan to attend the alliance's annual summit set to kick off in Taipei on Tuesday.
Experts call for Han Kuang live-fire rescheduling to avoid typhoons CNA 28 Jul 2024 -- Two Taiwanese defense experts said on Saturday that the military should consider re-scheduling the live-fire component of the Han Kuang series of exercises to avoid it being disrupted by typhoons, as it has been for two consecutive years.
Taiwan-China discussions on speedboat incident rescheduled to Tuesday CNA 28 Jul 2024 -- Officials from Taiwan and China will meet on Tuesday to discuss the Kinmen speedboat incident after the original meeting set for July 24 was postponed due to Typhoon Gaemi, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Jul 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Jul 2024
Eswatini seeks to expand Asia ties while navigating tricky China-Taiwan winds VOA 26 Jul 2024 -- Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is the only country left in Africa that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province. Eswatini is nevertheless a growing trade partner with China, which means the country has to be careful as it reaches out to other nations in Asia for new economic opportunities.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Jul 2024
Han Kuang drills cut short as troops reassigned to typhoon disaster relief CNA 25 Jul 2024 -- This year's Han Kuang military exercises have been cut short as troops were mobilized to assist in disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Gaemi, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Thursday.
US, Taiwan, China race to improve military drone technology VOA 25 Jul 2024 -- This week, as Taiwan was preparing for the start of its Han Kuang military exercises, its air defense system detected a Chinese drone circling the island. This was the sixth time that China had sent a drone to operate around Taiwan since 2023.
Mainland spokesperson rejects DPP's accusation of "travel risk" as political maneuver People's Daily 25 Jul 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday for falsely creating the notion of a "travel risk" in the mainland, stating that it is purely a political maneuver.
Key CPC reform resolution to offer broader space for Taiwan compatriots, enterprises: spokesperson People's Daily 25 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan compatriots and enterprises will enjoy better conditions and broader development space on the Chinese mainland thanks to a recently adopted resolution of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Jul 2024
Taiwan holds anti-landing drill on Penghu on Day 3 of Han Kuang CNA 24 Jul 2024 -- Troops stationed on the offshore Penghu Islands held an anti-landing drill early Wednesday featuring the United States-made Stinger and Javelin missile defense systems as part of the ongoing Han Kuang exercises.
DPP slammed for tying local people to 'Taiwan independence' chariot Global Times 24 Jul 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of Taiwan are desperately seeking to align with the US, stubbornly accelerating their attempts to seek "Taiwan independence" by force and by relying on external forces, which has led to tension and instability in the Taiwan Straits, seriously threatening security and wellbeing of Taiwan people, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council warned on Wednesday, slamming DPP authorities' Han Kuang war game.
Strongest typhoon in 8 years disrupts Taiwan's annual military drills Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The annual Han Kuang military exercise is underway across Taiwan but parts of the drills have had to be scaled back because what could be the most powerful typhoon to hit the island in years is due to make landfall.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Jul 2024
Wanan air raid drills enter 2nd day with northern Taiwan in focus CNA 23 Jul 2024 -- The annual Wanan air raid defense drills entered their second day Tuesday, targeting seven administrative areas in northern Taiwan.
Typhoon affects Taiwan's annual war games VOA 23 Jul 2024 -- A powerful typhoon on a path toward Taiwan has forced the island to curtail its annual war games.
Lai inspects 1st Han Kuang exercises as president CNA 23 Jul 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) made his first inspection of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang exercises as the nation's commander-in-chief on Tuesday.
Taiwan, China officials to discuss speedboat incident Wednesday CNA 23 Jul 2024 -- Officials from Taiwan and China will meet to discuss the Kinmen speedboat incident, which left two Chinese nationals dead on Feb. 14, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced Tuesday.
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" stance People's Daily 23 Jul 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday said the separatist remarks made recently by Lai Ching-te, leader of the Taiwan region, have once again exposed his true nature as an obstinate advocate and perpetrator of "Taiwan independence."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Jul 2024
Lai Ching-te's wrongful claim again reveals stubborn position on 'Taiwan independence': Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 23 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's blatant clamor for the establishment of a so-called "national identity centered on Taiwan," has once again exposed his true colors of stubbornly adhering to the position of "Taiwan independence" and carrying out separatist activities for "Taiwan independence," Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Monday.
Reservists report to locations around Taiwan for Han Kuang drills CNA 22 Jul 2024 -- Thousands of reservists on Monday reported for duty to designated strategic locations across Taiwan as the five-day live-fire component of the nation's largest-ever annual Han Kuang military exercises began early in the day.
2024 Han Kuang kicks off with combat capabilities preservation drills CNA 22 Jul 2024 -- The live-fire component of Taiwan's largest-ever annual Han Kuang military exercises began early Monday, with the emphasis on day one being testing the military's sustainment and maintenance of combat capabilities in the event of a full-scale Chinese invasion.
Taiwan island launches military exercise in 'futile attempt to resist reunification' Global Times 22 Jul 2024 -- The island of Taiwan on Monday launched the live action phase of its annual Han Kuang exercise, claiming to mimic actual combat in which the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) blockades the island.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Jul 2024
Han Kuang drills to test supply line resiliency in case of blockade CNA 21 Jul 2024 -- The live-fire component of Taiwan's largest annual military exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, with a special drill dedicated to testing the nation's ability to defend critical supply lines in the event of an attempted blockade by China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Jul 2024
Trump could undermine alliances, posing risks for Taiwan: Experts CNA 20 Jul 2024 -- Foreign relations experts have warned that U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump could weaken alliances and undermine deterrence against China, posing risks for Taiwan.
South China Sea claims by Philippines, Vietnam 'unacceptable': MOFA CNA 20 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has called recent claims made by the Philippines and Vietnam for an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea "unacceptable."
Highlights of the 2024 Han Kuang military exercises CNA 20 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan is gearing up for the annual Han Kuang military exercises slated for July 22-26, with the focus this year including unscripted combat scenarios aimed at testing troops' responses to decentralized command, updated Rules of Engagement (ROE) and nighttime operations.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Jul 2024
China firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan region People's Daily 20 Jul 2024 -- China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes a recent joint maritime drill between Japan and the Taiwan region, and has lodged serious representation with the Japanese side, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
China strongly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan island: FM Global Times 19 Jul 2024 -- China strongly deplores and firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime exercise with the Taiwan region, and has lodged protests with Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday, urging Japan to adhere to the one-China principle, refrain from conniving at or supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in any form and stop disrupting cross-Strait peace and stability and China-Japan relations.
Taiwan confirms joint maritime drill with Japan Coast Guard CNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Friday confirmed it conducted a joint maritime exercise with its Japanese counterpart the previous day to better ensure the safety of vessel navigation.
Injunction granted against Legislature's investigative power measures (update) CNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Constitutional Court on Friday issued an injunction halting the enforcement of controversial amendments passed at the end of May by opposition lawmakers that gave the Legislature expanded investigative powers.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jul 2024
Survey: Taiwan residents view China as an increasing threat VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Nearly 60% of Taiwan's residents say China's threat against Taiwan has increased in the last few years, according to a newly released survey.
Taiwan is one of the largest buyers of U.S. arms: Republican lawmakers CNA 18 Jul 2024 -- Two Republican lawmakers on Wednesday said Taipei is one of the biggest buyers of American defense equipment and reiterated U.S. support for Taiwan.
Taiwan has been paying for its defense: U.S. State Department CNA 18 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan has been paying for its own defense, a U.S. State Department official emphasized on Wednesday, noting that purchases of military equipment are important to the U.S. economy and for ensuring regional security.
Drivers, pedestrians must seek shelter during Wanan defense drill: MOI CNA 18 Jul 2024 -- Traffic controls will be imposed and pedestrians will be required to go to shelters during the 30-minute-long Wanan air defense drills that are scheduled to take place across Taiwan on July 22-25.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Jul 2024
New deepfake tech could help military with anti-cognitive warfare: Institute CNA 17 Jul 2024 -- A defense research and development institute said Tuesday that it had boosted its deepfake technology capabilities which could help the military with anti-cognitive warfare.
Taiwan's premier responds to Trump remark island should pay for defense VOA 17 Jul 2024 -- Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai has responded to remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump that the island should pay more for defense, saying Taiwan is willing to shoulder more responsibility.
Taiwan willing to do more for self-defense: Premier Cho CNA 17 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan is willing to shoulder more responsibility for its self-defense, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Wednesday, when asked to respond to Donald Trump's recent comments on Taiwan.
DPP authorities urged to lift ban on mainland-bound group travel as new motion passed in Taiwan Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- The "legislative body" on the island of Taiwan has passed a motion asking the ruling Democratic Progress Party (DPP) authorities to remove restrictions on group tours to the Chinese mainland, with analysts viewing the case as strong dissatisfaction from the majority of Taiwan people toward the DPP for obstructing cross-Straits exchanges, and sacrificing the interests of the people out of secessionism and a confrontational mentality.
China holds off arms control consultations with US over Taiwan issue IRNA 17 Jul 2024 -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian says his country has decided to hold off discussion with the US on a new round of consultations on arms control and non-proliferation.
China says suspended nuclear talks with US over arms sales to Taiwan Press TV 17 Jul 2024 -- China has suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jul 2024
Taiwan's sub prototype undocked, set to undergo final tests CNA 16 Jul 2024 -- The Navy confirmed on Tuesday that Taiwan's first domestically built submarine prototype was undocked on Monday in Kaohsiung Harbor and will undergo its final harbor acceptance tests (HAT).
Taiwan to host 'unscripted' drills aimed at simulating China invasion VOA 16 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan hosts a series of military exercises and drills next week that will include preventing attacks on key airports and ports, and testing the ability of troops to respond to scenarios similar to a hypothetical invasion from China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Jul 2024
COVID-19, influenza outbreaks have peaked: CDC CNA 16 Jul 2024 -- COVID-19 and influenza cases in Taiwan have peaked, with the epidemic phases likely to pass by mid-August, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Army to hold live-fire drills on Kinmen from July 19 CNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The Army's Kinmen Defense Command will hold a series of live-fire drills on July 19 and 20 as part of efforts to upgrade soldiers' training and boost overall combat effectiveness.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Jul 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Jul 2024
Taiwan hopeful of receiving all 66 F-16V jets by end of 2026: MND CNA 13 Jul 2024 -- Previous technical difficulties related to Taiwan's order for 66 F-16V fighter jets have been overcome and the government is hopeful it will take delivery of all of the planes by the end of 2026, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said.
President Lai inspects Keelung naval base CNA 13 Jul 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday inspected the Weihai Naval Base in the Port of Keelung, home to Taiwan military's 131st Fleet and its indigenously built Tuo Chiang-class corvettes.
Mainland's criminal punishment measures only target very few diehard 'Taiwan independence' separatists: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 13 Jul 2024 -- The criminal punishment measures that have been put forward by the Chinese mainland only target the very few diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists. However, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities attempt to smear the judicial documents, incite cross-Straits antagonism, and obstruct cross-Straits exchanges, severely infringing on the legitimate rights and interests of the vast majority of Taiwan compatriots, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said in a statement on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Jul 2024
Chiang Kai-shek statute to lose honor guard from July 15 CNA 12 Jul 2024 -- A military honor guard stationed in front of the Chiang Kai-shek (蔣中正) statue in the eponymous memorial hall in Taipei will be removed starting July 15, the Ministry of Culture announced Friday.
Taiwan, U.S. sign US$345 million deal for F-16V tracking systems CNA 12 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan has signed an NT$11.25 billion (US$345 million) contract with the United States to procure infrared search and track systems that, according to a military source, will be used for F-16V fighter jets.
Changes to annual Han Kuang defense drills cause mixed reactions CNA 12 Jul 2024 -- For 40 years, Taiwan's annual Han Kuang exercises have tested the nation's combat readiness in the face of a possible Chinese invasion.
NSB, MOJ investigating case of Xinhua reporter: MAC CNA 12 Jul 2024 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Investigation Bureau are investigating the case of a reporter from China's state-run media suspected of illegally working on the production of a political TV talk show, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Jul 2024
MAC urges China to release detained fishing vessel and crew CNA 11 Jul 2024 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday called on China to release a fishing boat and crew that were detained earlier this month, saying that the incident should be considered "a matter for Chinese law enforcement."
4 Chinese coast guard vessels enter restricted waters around Kinmen CNA 11 Jul 2024 -- The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Thursday shadowed four China Coast Guard vessels that intruded into Taiwan-controlled waters around offshore Kinmen County earlier that day.
56 Chinese warplanes cross Taiwan Strait median line, extension: MND CNA 11 Jul 2024 -- A total of 56 Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or its extension between 5 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Jul 2024
Presidential visit to allies and stopover in U.S. in the works: MOFA CNA 10 Jul 2024 -- A visit to diplomatic allies by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and possible stopover in the United States is currently being planned, said Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) Wednesday.
Constitutional Court weighs injunction on oversight law amendments CNA 10 Jul 2024 -- A lawyer representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus on Wednesday urged the Constitutional Court to grant an injunction halting the enforcement of controversial amendments to executive oversight laws.
6.8 mm-caliber rifles set to be ready by year-end: Defense minister CNA 10 Jul 2024 -- The development and testing of larger-caliber rifles are set to be completed by the end of this year, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Wednesday.
New AIT director pledges continued support for Taiwan's self-defense CNA 10 Jul 2024 -- The United States will continue to help Taiwan strengthen its ability to defend itself, Raymond Greene, the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan's (AIT) Taipei office, pledged in a meeting with Taiwan's president on Wednesday.
36 PLA aircraft fly near Taiwan, headed to Western Pacific: MND CNA 10 Jul 2024 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected a relatively large number of Chinese military aircraft and vessels in Taiwan's vicinity Wednesday morning, apparently en route to a Chinese military exercise in the Western Pacific.
CDC to buy 5.5 million Moderna JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine shots for October rollout CNA 10 Jul 2024 -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Wednesday announced a plan to purchase 5.5 million doses of the Moderna monovalent JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine, which will be administered, along with the flu vaccine, from Oct. 1.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Jul 2024
COVID-19 outbreak expected to peak in mid-July in Taiwan: CDC CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- The COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan is projected to peak in mid-July, with weekly clinic or emergency room visits expected to soar to 130,000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Navy petty officer indicted for leaking intelligence to China CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- A Navy petty officer first class has been indicted for leaking military intelligence to China in exchange for NT$170,000 (US$5,220), the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Tuesday.
Air Force urged to reconsider plan to build runway in Taitung CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- Several opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on Tuesday urged the military to reconsider its plan to transform a section of a road in Taitung County into an emergency airstrip, saying the proposal could destroy nearby farmland.
Air Force issues Chinese-English bilingual radio warning to PLA planes CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Air Force started in July to issue Chinese-English bilingual radio warnings when expelling People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft that fly into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), a senior military official confirmed Tuesday.
Taiwan makes public new rules of engagement, to be tested in Han Kuang drills CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's military on Tuesday made public its rules of engagement (ROE) that were revised last year amid Chinese incursions and said they will be tested for the first time in live-fire military drills later this month.
2024 Wanan air defense drill to be held July 22 to 25 CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- The annual Wanan air defense exercise will be held around Taiwan from July 22 to July 25, and people will be required to shelter in place when the drills are conducted in their area, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Jul 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Jul 2024
Han Kuang drills to test troops' multi-point defense capabilities: Experts CNA 07 Jul 2024 -- The military has selected 12 locations including airports and beaches which will likely be used for anti-aircraft landing drills during the live-fire component of the annual Han Kuang exercises later this month, with a focus on testing troops' multi-point simultaneous defensive capabilities in real combat scenarios, experts said Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Jul 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Jul 2024
Taiwan spy chief warns of sharp rise in Chinese infiltration Radio Free Asia 05 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's national security chief says China is stepping up its infiltration of the democratic island, amid an ongoing investigation into reports that a journalist from Beijing's Xinhua news agency played a key role in editing a political talk show at a Taiwanese broadcaster.
United States closely monitoring seizure of Taiwanese boat Radio Free Asia 05 Jul 2024 -- The White House has said that it was closely monitoring the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing vessel by the Chinese coast guard this week, and called on both sides to communicate with each other.
Taiwan reports Chinese military aircraft, ships operating around island VOA 05 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Friday that dozens of Chinese aircraft have been detected around the island in a 24-hour period, the latest sign of rising tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Jul 2024
Fujian Coast Guard detains Taiwan fishing vessel for illegal fishing Global Times 04 Jul 2024 -- The Fujian Coast Guard boarded and detained a Taiwan fishing vessel suspected of illegal fishing in the waters off Quanzhou on Tuesday, according to the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday, as the authorities specified that the action was taken in accordance with the law.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Jul 2024
Constitutional Court to hear injunction case on oversight laws CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- The Constitutional Court will hold a preparatory hearing next week for injunction applications seeking to pause enforcement of government oversight laws that went into effect on June 26, according to the Judicial Yuan.
Taiwan fishing boat seized by China Coast Guard off Kinmen CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- A Taiwan-registered fishing vessel was seized by the China Coast Guard on Tuesday while catching squid outside Taiwan-controlled waters off the outlying Kinmen County.
Taiwan links seizure of fishing vessel to new China Coast Guard rule CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Wednesday linked China's seizure of a Taiwanese fishing vessel illegally operating in its territorial waters to its new regulation authorizing the Chinese coast guard to seize boats in waters it claims.
A look at past seizures of trespassing fishing vessels between Taiwan, China CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- In a rare but not unprecedented move, Chinese Coast Guard officials on Tuesday boarded and seized the Taiwanese fishing vessel Da Jin Man No.88 as it was fishing at a "common fishing ground" between Taiwan and China, according to Taiwan's Fisheries Agency.
Opposition parties urge dialogue, de-escalation amid fishing boat incident CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) on Wednesday urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to engage in official dialogue with Beijing to de-escalate cross-strait tensions.
Taiwan urges release of boat caught fishing illegally in Chinese waters CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- Government officials on Wednesday called for the immediate release of a Taiwanese vessel and its crew caught illegally fishing in Chinese waters Tuesday night.
DPP authorities' remarks on 'mutual non-subordination' reveal stubborn adherence to 'Taiwan independence' separatism: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 03 Jul 2024 -- Statements from Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" once again reveal the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' stubborn adherence to "Taiwan independence" separatism and their continuous provocations and confrontations, said the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Tuesday in response to remarks from the deputy head of the council concerning the regional leader's repeated assertions of "mutual non-subordination" between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits since taking office.
China coast guard seizes Taiwan fishing boat near Kinmen Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- China seized a Taiwanese fishing vessel in waters near the outlying Kinmen islands, Taiwan's coast guard said on Wednesday, the latest in a recent series of incidents that has raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
China seizes Taiwanese fishing boat in waters near Chinese coast VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- The crew of a Taiwanese fishing boat has been detained after the boat was seized by the Chinese coast guard while it was operating near an island controlled by Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Jul 2024
19 PLA aircraft, ships detected near Taiwan: MND CNA 02 Jul 2024 -- Nineteen People's 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. on Monday, including a number of aircraft flying as close as 47 nautical miles from Keelung, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Jul 2024
Q&A: Taiwan envoy to US discusses China 'lawfare,' intimidation acts VOA 02 Jul 2024 -- It has been more than a month since Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan's newly elected president. Since the people of the self-governing island elected Lai in January, China has been increasing its pressure on Taiwan. Beijing considers Taiwan a part of its territory and views Lai as a "separatist."
Weekly new COVID-19 cases hit highest level in 2024: CDC CNA 02 Jul 2024 -- A total of 932 new COVID-19 cases with complications were reported last week, the highest weekly level in 2024, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday.
Control Yuan seeks Constitutional Court ruling on oversight laws CNA 01 Jul 2024 -- The Control Yuan on Monday petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of government oversight amendments passed by the Legislature in May, arguing that they allowed the legislative body to usurp its power.
Beijing pressed Laos to include Taiwan in visa policy for Chinese visitors: Taipei Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- A decision by Laos to include Taiwan in a policy to attract more Chinese tourists was made under pressure from Beijing and is aimed at giving the false impression that Taiwan is part of China, said Taiwan's foreign ministry.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Jul 2024

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