August 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan reference in PIF communique removed due to China pressure CNA 31 Aug 2024 -- A communique issued by the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) that mentioned support for Taiwan has been taken down and later republished on Saturday with the country's name no longer mentioned, due to pressure from China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Aug 2024
Navy to add 6 minelayers to counter PLA amphibious landing on Taiwan CNA 30 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan plans to build six more minelayers from 2025 to 2027 as part of its ongoing effort to build indigenous warships, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND) spending plan for 2025 delivered to the Legislature on Friday.
U.S. to continue arms sales to Taiwan: White House official CNA 30 Aug 2024 -- The United States will continue to provide defense articles to Taiwan as per its "One China" policy, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Thursday, noting that such an approach has helped foster decades of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Pacific Islands Forum affirms Taiwan's participation in organization CNA 30 Aug 2024 -- The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) issued a communique Friday affirming Taiwan's participation amid rumors of a push by China and the Solomon Islands to exclude the country from the inter-governmental organization.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Aug 2024
MOFA condemns Beijing's 'false' statement after U.S.-China talks CNA 29 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday criticized China for "false" comments about Taiwan, noting that Beijing's military expansion has posed a significant risk to regional security.
China working to poach Taiwan's high-tech talent, steal core technologies: MAC CNA 29 Aug 2024 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday warned that China was stepping up its efforts to poach Taiwan's high-tech talent and steal its core technologies, as evidenced by a recent increase in the number of such cases.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Aug 2024
MND defends maintenance spending over 'arms procurement bubble' concern CNA 28 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's defense ministry on Wednesday defended its operational maintenance spending for next year, in response to concerns raised by an expert that an "arms procurement bubble" could make the country's defense capabilities "far less potent" than its defense spending would otherwise suggest.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Aug 2024
Taiwanese military sending more gear to units amid complaint CNA 27 Aug 2024 -- The Taiwanese military said on Tuesday that it has been distributing military equipment and armaments to local field units following a complaint by a group of military officers that they lack the equipment and human resources needed to train one-year conscripts.
China push to ban Taiwan from Pacific Islands Forum 'regrettable': MOFA CNA 27 Aug 2024 -- A rumored push by China and the Solomon Islands to exclude Taiwan from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is "regrettable," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Lai currently 'has no plans' to travel overseas: Presidential Office CNA 27 Aug 2024 -- The Presidential Office on Tuesday denied a local media report that said President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was planning to make an overseas trip in the near future and that talks were underway with the United States on a Lai stopover.
Taiwan condemns China for disrupting regional peace CNA 27 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemned China on Tuesday after a Chinese aircraft infringed on Japanese airspace earlier in the day.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Aug 2024
Defense minister attends first day of Pingtung drills CNA 26 Aug 2024 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) on Monday attended the first day of Taiwan's Tien Ma Exercises in Pingtung County, where he encouraged military personnel to familiarize themselves with new missile launchers before worrying about accuracy.
DPP secretary-general to visit U.S. on behalf of party chair Lai CNA 26 Aug 2024 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang (林右昌) will visit the United States on behalf of party chairman and Republic of China (Taiwan) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), an anonymous source from the ruling party said on Monday.
Sullivan's China visit 'aims to maintain exchange, manage differences' Global Times 26 Aug 2024 -- China will focus on raising serious concerns regarding the Taiwan question, addressing development rights and strategic security in discussions with the US during National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan's upcoming visit to Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC Ministry of National Defense 26 Aug 2024
U.S. encourages engagement with Taiwan after China's Palau coercion CNA 25 Aug 2024 -- A U.S. State Department official said Saturday that the United States encourages "all countries to expand engagement with Taiwan," after Palau's president recently warned that the Micronesian nation has faced economic coercion from China over its ties to Taiwan.
U.S. national security advisor to raise Taiwan on upcoming China trip CNA 25 Aug 2024 -- A senior White House official told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will raise concerns about China's "destabilizing" military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan when National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets China's foreign minister in Beijing next week.
China to prioritize discussion on Taiwan question, China's development rights and strategic security during Sullivan's visit: FM Global Times 25 Aug 2024 -- China will focus on raising serious concerns regarding the Taiwan question, addressing development rights and strategic security in discussions with the US during National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan's upcoming visit to Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC Ministry of National Defense 26 Aug 2024
50 Chinese warplanes, ships detected around Taiwan as Lai visits Kinmen CNA 24 Aug 2024 -- China sent 50 military planes and vessels to the vicinity of Taiwan in the 24 hours starting 6 a.m. Friday, while President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was visiting Kinmen for the first time since taking office in May to mark the 66th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Aug 2024
Lai calls for unity, defending ROC on anniversary of Kinmen bombardment CNA 23 Aug 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday called on the people on Taiwan to "stay united" and defend the Republic of China (ROC), during a visit to Kinmen to mark the 66th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment.
Taiwan sentences 8 military officers to prison for spying for China VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- The Taiwan High Court on Thursday sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers to prison for spying for China in exchange for financial gain. Experts say the case shows a shift in China's espionage tactics in Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Aug 2024
Cabinet greenlights building of 7 more Taiwanese submarines CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- The Executive Yuan said Thursday it has approved a Ministry of National Defense (MND) request for seven domestically built submarines based on the "Narwhal," or "Hai Kun" (海鯤號) prototype ceremonially launched in September 2023.
Taiwan's defense spending to reach NT$647 billion, 2.45% of GDP in 2025 CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan will spend NT$647 billion (US$20.24 billion) on defense next year, representing 2.45 percent of the county's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a central government budget proposal approved by the Cabinet on Thursday.
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 22 Aug 2024 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is conducting a routine Taiwan Strait transit on August 22 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedom of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- A United States military vessel transited the Taiwan Strait Thursday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Australian Senate passes motion supporting Taiwan's sovereignty CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- The Australian Senate passed an "urgency motion" Wednesday in support of Taiwan's sovereignty and participation in international organizations.
Taiwan redirects 3 Chinese asylum seekers to another country CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- A Chinese family of three who were seeking political asylum in Taiwan had been redirected to another country that could provide them with the safety they were pursuing, the National Immigration Agency's Border Affairs Corps said Thursday.
Military officers given up to 13 years in jail for spying for China CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- Eight people, including several active-duty military officers, were handed prison sentences ranging from 18 months to 13 years on Thursday for collecting intelligence for China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Aug 2024
Taiwan to test new generation TOW launch platforms in Pingtung drills CNA 21 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's military will hold the Tien Ma Exercises next week in Pingtung County, during which a new generation of TOW missile launch platforms will be tested as part of night-time shooting drills for the first time, a military source said.
China's authoritarian ambitions will not stop with Taiwan: Lai CNA 21 Aug 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday called on democratic nations to take "concrete action" to address the threat of China's authoritarian expansion, noting that Taiwan was not the only target as Beijing sought to change the international order.
China's 'growing authoritarianism' won't stop with Taiwan: Lai Ching-te Radio Free Asia 21 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday urged the world's democratic countries to come together and act to prevent China from expanding authoritarianism and changing the rules-based international order.
China urged to lift restrictions on travel to Taiwan CNA 21 Aug 2024 -- China can show goodwill in the stalled resumption of cross-Taiwan Strait tourism-oriented travel, by first allowing Chinese tourists to visit the Kinmen Islands for a major holiday in early October, a lawmaker representing the Taiwan-controlled islands said Wednesday.
'Silicon Shield' is about more than just Taiwan: Scholar CNA 21 Aug 2024 -- A research fellow at Academia Sinica introduced the concept of "Silicon Shield 2.0" at a security forum in Taipei on Wednesday, saying it was not "Taiwan centric," but seeks to integrate Taiwan into international supply chains.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Aug 2024
Taiwan launches Sky Bow, PAC-IIs in rare public missile drills CNA 20 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's military demonstrated its precision missile capabilities on Tuesday by firing its indigenous Tien-Kung III (Sky Bow III) land-based surface-to-air missile and U.S.-made Patriot PAC-II surface-to-air missiles in drills opened to the media.
Democrats include U.S.' 'Six Assurances' in policy platform for 1st time CNA 20 Aug 2024 -- The Democratic National Convention in Chicago approved the party's 92-page policy platform Monday, including an unprecedented commitment to the U.S.' "Six Assurances" to Taiwan.
2 indicted for stealing trade secrets for Chinese company CNA 20 Aug 2024 -- The Taiwan Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office has indicted two men for allegedly stealing technology from their former Japan-based employer on behalf of a Chinese company, the office said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Aug 2024
Chinese vessels patrol Taiwan Strait to close jurisdictional gap: Experts CNA 19 Aug 2024 -- A patrol and law enforcement operation carried out by official Chinese vessels in the Taiwan Strait could indirectly expand Beijing's jurisdiction to the median line of the strait, as a way of eliminating jurisdictional gaps, experts have told CNA.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Aug 2024
Taiwan 'open' to restoring Honduras ties CNA 18 Aug 2024 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Sunday that Taiwan is open to "any opportunity" to enhance ties with Honduras, after an Honduran opposition leader suggested re-establishing ties with Taipei if elected president next year.
Coast Guard boosting efforts to block Chinese fishing violations CNA 18 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) officials said Sunday they are ramping up efforts to prevent Chinese fishing boats from operating across borders, noting that only sporadic violations have been reported so far.
Mainland holds patrol in Taiwan Straits Global Times 18 Aug 2024 -- Fujian Maritime Safety Administration and Donghai Rescue Bureau, both under the Chinese Ministry of Transport, jointly conducted maritime patrol and law enforcement operations in the Taiwan Straits from Saturday to Sunday, with a total duration of 30.5 hours and a total cruising distance of 413 nautical miles.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Aug 2024
Japan's outgoing prime minister says ties with Taiwan to further deepen CNA 17 Aug 2024 -- Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on social media on Friday that Taiwan was "an extremely important partner" for Japan and that he believed relations between the two sides would continue to deepen.
KMT chairman emphasizes dialogue with China for regional stability CNA 17 Aug 2024 -- Eric Chu (朱立倫), chairman of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), said on Friday that his party will continue to engage China to strengthen stability in the region.
Social media hackers target Taiwan military in disinformation drive: Investigation Bureau CNA 17 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's national security faces new threats from overseas as several hacked social media accounts were found being used to spread disinformation about its military, and some of the messages sent were widely shared by over 150 Facebook fan pages, according to the Investigation Bureau.
Taiwan's conclusion on February fishing boat incident unacceptable: mainland People's Daily 17 Aug 2024 -- The mainland will not accept the conclusion Taiwan authorities reached following their investigation into a fatal fishing boat incident that occurred in February this year, a mainland spokesperson said on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Aug 2024
MND tries to distance itself from drone controversy CNA 16 Aug 2024 -- A Taiwan drone prototype allegedly embedded with a Chinese-manufactured chip did not have anything to do with Taiwan's bid to build a fleet of indigenous drones for military purposes, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Friday.
Taiwan condemns China's pressure on Palau to sever diplomatic ties CNA 16 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned Beijing on Friday for pressuring Palau to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and threatening regional peace through similar coercive behavior in recent years.
Taiwan's new envoy to Japan vows to boost semiconductor, security cooperation CNA 16 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's newly-appointed representative to Japan Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋) said on Friday he plans to mainly focus on boosting bilateral cooperation in security, semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) during his term.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Aug 2024
China warns of 'heavy price' for Japan after lawmakers visit Taiwan VOA 16 Aug 2024 -- China warned Japan on Friday that it should be prepared "to pay a heavy price" if it interferes with Beijing's plans for Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing considers a breakaway province that must one day reunite with the mainland, by force if necessary.
Taiwan's military releases footage of under-development suicide drone CNA 15 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's military on Thursday released rare footage of an under-development suicide drone.
Harris to continue Biden's Taiwan policy if elected: U.S. congresswomen CNA 15 Aug 2024 -- A group of visiting Democratic Party congresswomen told CNA on Thursday that United States Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to continue President Joe Biden's foreign policy regarding Taiwan if she wins the presidency later this year.
MAC criticizes China's claim of uncovering over 1,000 Taiwanese spy cases CNA 15 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday that China's claim of detecting more than 1,000 cases of espionage by Taiwanese spies was a means of achieving "goals" set by high-level Chinese authorities.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Aug 2024
Taiwan chipmaker breaking ground in Europe amid China threat VOA 14 Aug 2024 -- Next week, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, TSMC, the world's top advanced computer chipmaker, is expected to break ground on its first European factory in Dresden, Germany, as it seeks to diversify production from Taiwan and threats from China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Aug 2024
China says it 'destroyed large network' of Taiwanese spies Radio Free Asia 14 Aug 2024 -- China has "destroyed" a large network of Taiwanese spies in the mainland and uncovered more than 1,000 espionage cases undertaken by Taiwan, China's security ministry said as it vowed to fight "separatism."
Taiwan military to retire M41D tanks, CM24 armored vehicles, F-5s in 5 years CNA 13 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's military announced on Tuesday that in five years it will retire its aging M41D tanks, indigenous CM24 armored vehicles and F-5 jets, which will lead to savings of up to NT$3.2 billion (US$98.6 million) in the country's defense budget.
U.S. lawmaker in Taiwan stresses deterrence to combat aggression CNA 13 Aug 2024 -- Marilyn Strickland, a member of the United States House Committee on Armed Services, underscored the importance of deterrence in preventing potential Chinese aggression during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in Taipei on Tuesday.
Taiwan fishing boat crew detained in China released CNA 13 Aug 2024 -- Four crew members of a Taiwanese fishing vessel detained by the Chinese authorities on July 2 were released Tuesday, but the captain and the boat remain detained with no confirmed release date due to ongoing legal issues, a former official said.
Mainland sends back 4 Taiwan fishing boat crew; 1 suspected of illegal fishing still under investigation: CCG Global Times 13 Aug 2024 -- The Fujian Coast Guard lawfully sent back four Taiwan fishing boat crew members on Tuesday, while another person suspected of illegal fishing remains under further investigation, according to a statement from the China Coast Guard (CCG).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Aug 2024
Experts warn of national security risks from Chinese apps CNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Chinese apps are a potential national security risk because of China's authoritarian political system, according to two experts from the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR).
Taiwan fishing boat crew detained in China likely to be released Tuesday CNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Four crew members of a Taiwanese fishing vessel detained by the Chinese authorities since July 2 are expected to be released on Tuesday but the return dates of the captain and the boat remain uncertain, according to a former official.
New Chinese reconnaissance drone spotted near Taiwan Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan is developing a response strategy to a new electronic warfare variant of a new type of Chinese drone spotted northeast of Taiwan that might be capable of disrupting the Taiwanese military's radio communications, media reported.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Aug 2024
U.S. congressional delegation visits Taiwan CNA 11 Aug 2024 -- A United States congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan for five days to meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and other senior officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Aug 2024
AIT slams China's 'destabilizing' legal rules targeting 'Taiwan separatists' CNA 10 Aug 2024 -- The American Institute in Taiwan's (AIT) Taipei office has condemned the Chinese government for rolling out a new set of guidelines aimed at targeting what it deems "diehard Taiwan independence separatists," calling the rules "destabilizing."
Supreme Court upholds sentences for retired Army personnel in spying case CNA 10 Aug 2024 -- The Supreme Court has upheld lower court prison sentences for two retired members of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Army who were found guilty of attempting to collect military intelligence for China.
China protests over Japan's recent detainment of Taiwan's fishing boats: FM spokesperson People's Daily 10 Aug 2024 -- China has lodged solemn representations with Japan, asking it to immediately correct the wrongdoing of detaining Taiwan's fishing vessels, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Aug 2024
Australia, Canada stress cross-strait peace in defense statement CNA 09 Aug 2024 -- Australia and Canada released a joint statement on Friday regarding the strengthening of their bilateral defense relationship, which reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Japan's Recent Detainment of Taiwan's Fishing Boats PRC MofA 09 Aug 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Aug 2024
MAC criticizes TAO's new 'Taiwan separatists' section on its website CNA 08 Aug 2024 -- The addition of a new section on "diehard Taiwan independence separatists" on the official website of China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) has created "more obstacles and harm in cross-strait interactions," the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday.
TAO website 'Taiwan separatists' section creates punitive model: Experts CNA 08 Aug 2024 -- The newly-added "diehard Taiwan independence separatists" section on the website of China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) can be seen as Beijing's attempt to establish a punitive model, following new legal guidelines targeting the same individuals, experts have told CNA.
Taiwan should step up transparency amid Chinese 'gray zone' tactics: Expert CNA 08 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan should step up efforts to boost transparency about China's "gray zone" activities to drum up international support and pressure Beijing into not escalating tensions, a maritime transparency project director at Stanford University said Thursday.
Listing diehard 'Taiwan independence' secessionists on official websites is to eliminate black sheep undermining cross-Straits relations: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 08 Aug 2024 -- The special columns listing diehard "Taiwan independence" secessionists have been added to the websites of two Chinese mainland departments, which aims to eliminate the "black sheep" that undermine cross-Straits relations and fundamentally maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Thursday after the columns drew public attention from the island of Taiwan and was distorted and smeared by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities.
Taiwan proposes biggest ever defense spending of US$19.7 billion Radio Free Asia 08 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan aims to increase its defense spending to NT$647 billion (US$19.76 billion) next year to the biggest sum ever as it seeks to bolster its defenses and its cooperation with democratic allies, President Lai Ching-te announced.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Aug 2024
Taiwan planning 6% increase in defense spending in 2025 CNA 07 Aug 2024 -- The government's plan to spend NT$647 billion (US$19.76 billion) on defense in 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 6 percent, shows Taiwan's commitment to enhancing its self-defense, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Tuesday.
U.S., Australia reaffirm opposition to changing cross-strait status quo CNA 07 Aug 2024 -- The United States and Australian governments issued a joint statement on Tuesday reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their opposition to unilateral changes to the region's status quo.
Ex-Army officer held by China over fishing trip released CNA 07 Aug 2024 -- A former Taiwanese Army officer, who was rescued by the Chinese Coast Guard in mid-March during a fishing trip and detained in China since then, returned to Kinmen County Wednesday.
Departments list diehard 'Taiwan independence' secessionists on websites Global Times 07 Aug 2024 -- Both the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office and China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) have added a special column to their official websites which list the names of diehard "Taiwan independence" secessionists, a notable change indicating the Chinese mainland's high attention to lawfully punishing diehard "Taiwan independence" secessionists, serving as another warning to these stubborn individuals.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Aug 2024
China taking aim at preferential visa treatment for Taiwan: MOFA CNA 06 Aug 2024 -- A number of countries have decided in recent months to cancel preferential visa treatment for Taiwan passport holders due to pressure from China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) alleged Tuesday.
China expanding 'lawfare' efforts in bid to annex Taiwan: MAC head CNA 06 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's top China affairs chief on Tuesday warned that the People's Republic of China's (PRC) ongoing expansion of legal instruments targeting Taiwan is meant to provide ground to justify the use of force against the country.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Aug 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Aug 2024
Memorandum on the Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 6(a)-(c) of the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act The White House 05 Aug 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Aug 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Aug 2024
Ex-Army officer held in China since March allowed to return CNA 02 Aug 2024 -- A former Kinmen-based Army officer rescued by the Chinese Coast Guard in mid-March has been allowed to return home on Aug. 7, and a Taiwanese official hoped Friday for cooperation across the Taiwan Strait in rescue at sea missions.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Aug 2024
Precision live-fire missile drills to be held in late August: Source CNA 01 Aug 2024 -- Precision live-fire missile drills are set to be conducted in southern Taiwan in late August and feature the domestically-developed Chien Hsiang loitering munition, a military source told CNA on Thursday.
MOFA official rejects 'One China' affidavit, unable to get Macao post visa CNA 01 Aug 2024 -- A Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official set to be posted to Taiwan's representative office in Macao was unable to obtain a visa from the Macao government after refusing to sign an affidavit recognizing Beijing's "One China" principle, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday.
Chinese authorities' labeling of speedboat incident 'unnecessary': MAC CNA 01 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday that the labeling of the Kinmen speedboat incident is "unnecessary," in response to a statement by Chinese authorities describing the incident as a "malicious collision."
Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire Press TV 01 Aug 2024 -- A Canadian warship has passed through the Taiwan Strait, drawing ire in China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Aug 2024
Canadian frigate transits Taiwan Strait CNA 01 Aug 2024 -- A Canadian frigate sailed down the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Thursday.
Mainland urges Taiwan to thoroughly probe fatal boat incident People's Daily 01 Aug 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday again urged Taiwan to thoroughly probe into a fatal boat incident around five months ago to reach a just conclusion and hold those involved accountable.
Chinese mainland spokesperson says UNGA Resolution 2758 "unchallengeable" People's Daily 01 Aug 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the authority of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, which fully reflects and confirms the one-China principle, is "unchallengeable."

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