October 2024 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

MOFA bashes China over 'weaponized tourism' pressure on Palau CNA 31 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday condemned China's reported use of economic pressure in a bid to force Palau into switching diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing, saying it has been a longstanding strategy.
U.S.-Korea communiqué notes importance of cross-Taiwan Strait stability CNA 31 Oct 2024 -- A joint communiqué issued by the United States and South Korean governments has taken note of the importance of maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait and reaffirmed security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Oct 2024
Joint Statement on the DPRK Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Mainland urges Taiwan to return to 1992 Consensus People's Daily 31 Oct 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged authorities in Taiwan to return to the 1992 Consensus, describing this agreement reached by the two sides 32 years ago as the "anchor for peace and stability" in the region.
China's hostility toward Taiwan bound to backfire: European lawmakers CNA 30 Oct 2024 -- China's hostility toward Taiwan will only have "the opposite effect" of what it hopes to achieve and further alienate Taiwan's people, similar to how Russia has changed the perception of many Ukrainians, visiting European Parliament Members (MEPs) said Wednesday.
Lai Ching-te authorities willing to turn Taiwan into a battleground: spokesperson of Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- Spokesperson from the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday responded to recent provocative remarks by a member from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that hyped cross-Straits conflict, saying that such remarks once again reveal the true intentions of Lai Ching-te authorities, which, for their own selfish interests, are willing to turn Taiwan into a battleground and tie the people in Taiwan to "Taiwan independence" chariot.
Taiwan authorities' hype of Western vessels transits through the Straits 'will never legitimize separatism' Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- After Taiwan authorities hyped the recent transit of a French vessel through the Taiwan Straits, connecting the event with similar activities carried out by other Western countries in the region to trumpet the so-called international support, analysts said a few Western countries cannot represent the international community and Taiwan authorities' attempts of using Western military presences in the region to legitimize their separatism are doomed to end in failure.
Chinese mainland to further enhance access for Taiwan compatriots People's Daily 30 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the mainland would continue to make it easier for Taiwan compatriots to visit, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove obstacles to cross-Strait exchanges.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Oct 2024
Army conducts simulated battle on Day 2 of exercises in Changhua CNA 29 Oct 2024 -- The second day of major military drills conducted by Taiwan's Army in Changhua County featured an "unscripted" simulated conflict between two competing brigades that involved more than 4,000 members of the armed forces.
China coast guard vessels intrude into waters around Kinmen again CNA 29 Oct 2024 -- Four China Coast Guard vessels intruded into "restricted waters" near Taiwan's outlying Kinmen County on Tuesday, causing Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to issue warnings to their Chinese counterparts again and urge China to stop such harassment.
US reiterates 'one China' policy amid reports of Xi's request on Taiwan VOA 29 Oct 2024 -- Resisting pressure from Beijing to publicly reject independence for Taiwan, the Biden administration underscores there is no change in its "one China" policy which takes no stand on the issue.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Oct 2024
Air Force annual 'Sky Dragon' drills postponed due to weather CNA 28 Oct 2024 -- The Taiwan Air Force's annual Tien Lung, or "Sky Dragon" (天龍), aerial exercises that were originally scheduled to begin on Monday for five days have been postponed to November due to poor weather conditions.
Taiwan issues warnings to Chinese coast guard vessels around Kinmen CNA 28 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan on Monday issued warnings to four Chinese coast guard vessels that intruded into restricted waters around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
Key takeaways from Constitutional Court ruling on legislative oversight amendments CNA 28 Oct 2024 -- The Constitutional Court on Friday ruled most of the amendments passed by the Legislature related to legislative oversight of the executive branch of government earlier this year "unconstitutional" and took note of "flaws" in the process by which the revisions were adopted.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Oct 2024
China warns of resolute countermeasures after US approval of $2 billion arms sales to Taiwan region Global Times 27 Oct 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday vowed to take resolute countermeasures and take all measures necessary to firmly defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, after the US approved nearly $2 billion in arms sales to the island of Taiwan.
China urges US to cease arming Taiwan: FM spokesperson Global Times 27 Oct 2024 -- China urges the United States to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop its dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday.
China slams latest US arms sales to Taiwan, vows 'countermeasures' Press TV 27 Oct 2024 -- China has vowed "countermeasures" to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity condemning the $2 billion weapons sale by the United States to Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Oct 2024
Deliberately dodging fact of Taiwan's return to China exposes Lai's nature of seeking "independence": mainland spokesperson People's Daily 26 Oct 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Saturday denounced Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te for deliberately avoiding discussion about the historical fact that Taiwan returned to China from Japanese occupation in 1945.
Chinese mainland rebukes DPP for silence on Taiwan's restoration anniversary People's Daily 26 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday rebuked Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, for downplaying and denying the historical significance of Taiwan's return to China from Japanese occupation in 1945.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Oct 2024
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the US Approving US$ 1.988 Billion in Arms Sales to China's Taiwan Region PRC MofA 26 Oct 2024
U.S. approves US$1.988 billion arms sales to Taiwan CNA 26 Oct 2024 -- The U.S. government announced on Friday its decision to approve potential sales of radar turnkey and surface-to-air missile systems to Taiwan, valued at approximately US$1.988 billion.
Latest U.S. arms sales expected to boost Taiwan's air defense CNA 26 Oct 2024 -- The radar turnkey and missile systems that will be supplied by the United States as part of its latest announced arms sales to Taiwan will likely strengthen the latter's capabilities to defend its capital city by detecting threats posed by stealth fighters and drones, military experts said Saturday.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System DSCA 25 Oct 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 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.16 billion. 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 - AN/TPS-77 and AN/TPS-78 Radar Turnkey Systems DSCA 25 Oct 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 AN/TPS-77 and AN/TPS-78 Radar Turnkey Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $828 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Army's Penghu command holds live-fire night drills for the first time CNA 25 Oct 2024 -- The Army's Penghu Defense Command held its first-ever live-fire drills at night on Thursday aimed at getting the military accustomed to the possibility of an invasion by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the dark.
Constitutional ruling affirms gov't branches on equal footing: Control Yuan CNA 25 Oct 2024 -- The Constitutional Court's judgement on Friday that declared unconstitutional several law amendments passed in May by the Legislature, reaffirmed the equal and independent power of the five government branches in the Republic of China Constitution, the Control Yuan said in a statement later that the day.
Most legislative investigative power measures ruled unconstitutional (update) CNA 25 Oct 2024 -- The Constitutional Court has ruled that most of the amendments passed by the Legislature related to legislative oversight of the executive branch of government are "unconstitutional," including those that gave legislators broader investigative powers.
Taiwan will not allow 'external force' to change its future: President Lai CNA 25 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan cannot and will not allow "any external force" to change its future, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said during a memorial ceremony held in Kinmen County on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou.
China lodges solemn representation after EP passes Taiwan island-related resolution that violates one-China principle Global Times 25 Oct 2024 -- China expresses strong indignation and resolute opposition to the erroneous act that violates the one-China principle and interferes in China's internal affairs, and has lodged a solemn representation to the European side, said a spokesperson from the Chinese Mission to the European Union on Friday, in response to the European Parliament (EP) unilaterally passing a resolution related to China's Taiwan region.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Oct 2024
Taiwan's military will be more discreet about deployments: Minister CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's armed forces will step up efforts to tighten operational security, the country's defense minister said Thursday after an article in a United States-based magazine noted that China had precisely mapped the locations of 12 anti-ship missile systems.
European Parliament passes resolution in support of Taiwan CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- The European Parliament (EP) on Thursday passed a resolution that denounces China's interpretation of a United Nations resolution that is cited to block Taiwan's participation in international organizations.
Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Guatemala on five allies trip CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) arrived in Guatemala Thursday, his first stop on an 11-day trip that will take him to five of Taiwan's Caribbean and Latin American diplomatic allies.
U.S. urges 'engagement' with Taiwan amid South Africa office dispute CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said it encourages countries to "expand engagement" with Taiwan, as Taipei faces an approaching deadline from South Africa to move its representative office out of the country's capital, Pretoria, due to Chinese pressure.
European Commission joins Taiwan, U.S. in highlighting Resolution 2758 CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- The European Union's (EU) executive branch has said that "China's military activities around Taiwan increase cross-strait tensions" and echoed Washington and Taipei's stance that the 1971 United Nations' resolution Beijing uses to claim sovereignty over Taiwan requires clarification.
Nearly 70% back Lai's rejection of China's claims in National Day speech: MAC CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- Almost 70 percent of Taiwanese support President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) rejection on China's claims over Taiwan outlined in his National Day address, according to the results of a survey announced Thursday by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Oct 2024
10 indicted in China espionage case CNA 24 Oct 2024 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office on Thursday indicted 10 people, including the head of a temple in New Taipei, for allegedly spying for China.
Taiwan unveils plans to cope with potential Chinese military blockade VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its capabilities to respond to a potential military blockade by China, as Beijing increases military pressure on the democratically ruled island.
Chinese blockade would trigger military response from Taiwan: Minister CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese blockade around Taiwan would constitute an "act of aggression" as defined by the United Nations, and Taiwan's military would respond with anti-blockade measures and wartime deployments, Taiwan's defense minister said Wednesday.
Navy takes delivery of new rescue and salvage ship: Source CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Navy took delivery of a rescue and salvage ship Wednesday that is set to be the first vessel of its class, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
China: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP plenary on the misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Oct 2024 -- Speech delivered by Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
Foreign Minister embarks on 10-day Latin American, Caribbean trip CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) embarked on a trip to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean on Wednesday, his first visit to Taiwan's diplomatic allies since assuming the post on May 20.
Ex-lawmaker acquitted in China espionage case CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- Former Taiwan Solidarity Union lawmaker Lo Chih-ming (羅志明) was acquitted recently on charges of developing a Chinese spy network in Taiwan and inviting military retirees to meet Chinese government officials, according to the Supreme Court.
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through Taiwan Strait: MND CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese fleet led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier transited through the Taiwan Strait Tuesday night, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Oct 2024
China's live-fire drills in Pingtan 'routine': Experts CNA 22 Oct 2024 -- China's live-fire drills in waters close to its Fujian province on Tuesday were "routine" and unlikely to be a response to the recent transit of the United States and Canadian warships in the Taiwan Strait, according to experts on cross-strait relations.
Live-fire drills show China's displeasure over U.S., Canada transit: Experts CNA 22 Oct 2024 -- People's Liberation Army (PLA) live-fire drills on Tuesday off Niushan Island off China's southeastern shore aimed to vent Beijing's displeasure over the passage of U.S. and Canadian warships through the Taiwan Strait two days earlier, experts said.
China holds live-fire drills around island closest to Taiwan Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2024 -- China conducted a live-fire exercise on Tuesday around Niushan island - the closest part of China's territory to Taiwan - which Taipei said could be part of a "deterrent effect" that Beijing was intent on creating.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Oct 2024
China to conduct live-fire drills around island closest to Taiwan CNA 21 Oct 2024 -- China will hold live-fire drills Tuesday in waters around Niushan Island, the closest point on China's coast to the island of Taiwan, several Chinese media outlets reported Monday, citing a maritime safety advisory.
PLA Eastern Theater Command tracks, monitors US, Canadian warships through Taiwan Straits Global Times 21 Oct 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracked and monitored US and Canadian warships when they made a transit through the Taiwan Straits on Sunday.
U.S. 7th Fleet Destroyer and The Royal Canadian Navy Conduct Bilateral Transit in the Taiwan Strait US Navy 21 Oct 2024 -- USS Higgins (DDG 76) and HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) transit the Taiwan Strait.
U.S., Canada warships transit Taiwan Strait: Taiwan's defense ministry CNA 21 Oct 2024 -- United States and Canadian warships transited the Taiwan Strait Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed in a statement released on Monday.
U.S., Canadian warships disrupt stability of Taiwan Strait: military spokesperson People's Daily 21 Oct 2024 -- The actions of the United States and Canada disrupted the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, a military spokesperson said Monday in response to U.S. and Canadian warships' sailing through the strait on Sunday.
Taiwan no plan to relocate South African office despite request: FM CNA 21 Oct 2024 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Monday that the ministry has informed the South African government it will not relocate Taiwan's representative office in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, before the end of October as requested.
South Africa bows to Chinese pressure to move Taiwan office, analysts say VOA 21 Oct 2024 -- South Africa's decision to further downgrade relations with Taiwan, comes as the dominant political party, the African National Congress, or ANC, strives to reassure longtime ally Beijing after the formation of a coalition government, analysts tell VOA.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Oct 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Oct 2024
Mirage-2000 pilot returns to flying status: Taiwan's Air Force CNA 19 Oct 2024 -- A Taiwanese fighter pilot who ejected to safety from a Mirage-2000 jet that later crashed into waters off Hsinchu County after losing power last month has returned to flying, according to Taiwan's Air Force.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Oct 2024
Peace cannot be achieved by compromising sovereignty: Tsai in Europe CNA 18 Oct 2024 -- Compromising sovereignty and yielding to authoritarian aggression will not bring about peace, former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said during a visit to the European Parliament's complex in Brussels on Thursday.
Taiwan cuts pension of retired general who attended unification event CNA 18 Oct 2024 -- Authorities in Taiwan have decided to reduce the monthly pension payments for a retired major general by 75 percent in accordance with the law after an investigation found he attended an event in Hong Kong promoting the political unification of China and Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Oct 2024
Much of China's military drill 'livestream' pre-recorded: Defense minister CNA 17 Oct 2024 -- A significant portion of China's "livestream" of the Joint Sword-2024B military drills it staged around Taiwan on Oct. 14 was pre-recorded, Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Thursday.
China coast guard 'patrols' around Taiwan military in nature: Minister CNA 17 Oct 2024 -- Chinese coast guard ships deployed in conjunction with Chinese Navy vessels in military exercises held near Taiwan should be seen as part of the drills and not just law enforcement, Taiwan's defense minister said Thursday.
Taiwan rebukes China for 'diehard separatists' tip-off claims CNA 17 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan called on Beijing to "turn back before it's too late" following an announcement on Wednesday by China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) that it has received hundreds of "tip-offs" for "diehard Taiwan independence separatists."
China lodges solemn representations with India, urging India to handle Taiwan question with caution Global Times 17 Oct 2024 -- China firmly opposes any form of official interactions with China's Taiwan region by countries that have diplomatic relations with China, including the mutual establishment of representative offices. China has lodged solemn representations with India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to a question related to an alleged new representative office established by the island of Taiwan in Mumbai, India.
Taiwan's status as part of China remains unchanged, will never change: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reaffirmed that Taiwan's status as part of China has never changed and will never change.
Mainland slams DPP's collusion with U.S. in turning Taiwan into "porcupine for war" People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday sternly warned Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan that seeking "Taiwan independence" through U.S. support or military means is a dead-end path that will only lead to their own destruction.
Further measures following Taiwan trade barrier investigation "necessary": mainland spokesperson People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that further measures following the conclusion of a trade barrier investigation into Taiwan are a necessary response to the erroneous actions and unrepentant stance of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Oct 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Oct 2024
China sanctions Taiwanese activist, retired chip magnate Robert Tsao Radio Free Asia 16 Oct 2024 -- China has sanctioned a lawmaker and rights activist, a civil defense group and a retired chip magnate from democratic Taiwan, adding their names to a list of 'pro-independence diehards' who are banned from traveling to the country.
Latest PLA drill short, small in scale: Taiwan intelligence chief CNA 16 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's intelligence chief said Wednesday that the latest Chinese military drills around Taiwan were shorter and smaller in scale than similar drills in May but still backfired based on the reaction of the international community.
MAC dismisses China's criticism of Lai's National Day address CNA 16 Oct 2024 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan's top agency handling cross-Taiwan Strait affairs, has rejected China's criticism of President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) National Day address and condemned it for trying to "turn Taiwan into another Hong Kong."
Chinese Coast Guard takes on new role in encircling Taiwan: Scholars CNA 16 Oct 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) took on a novel and important role during the "Joint Sword-2024B" military drills, being deployed for the first time on Monday to encircle Taiwan and practice enforcing a blockade in the event of an invasion, scholars told CNA.
Taiwan leader Lai's separatist remarks escalate cross-Strait tensions: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 16 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday said Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's separatist remarks, especially his Oct. 10 speech, have escalated cross-Strait tensions and seriously undermined peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan cuts pension of retired general who attended unification event CNA 15 Oct 2024 -- Authorities in Taiwan have decided to reduce the monthly pension payments for a retired major general by 75 percent in accordance with the law after an investigation found he attended an event in Hong Kong promoting the political unification of China and Taiwan.
Taiwan expected to take delivery of U.S. attack drones by 2030 CNA 15 Oct 2024 -- The government on Tuesday identified the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) as the winning bidder for an arms procurement package for two types of U.S. attack drones scheduled to be delivered by 2030.
EU, U.K., Japan voice concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan CNA 15 Oct 2024 -- The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (U.K.), and Japan expressed concerns over military drills conducted by China in waters around Taiwan on Monday, which Beijing said was intended to send a "stern warning" to those promoting Taiwan independence.
153 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan in 25-hour period: MND CNA 15 Oct 2024 -- China flew 153 warplanes close to Taiwan from 5 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, including the single-day-high of 125 planes recorded as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to information made public by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Oct 2024
Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on PRC Military Drills Near Taiwan DoD 14 Oct 2024 -- "We have closely monitored the People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercise, JOINT SWORD 2024B, around Taiwan."
Lai convenes security meeting to respond to Chinese military drills CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) convened a high-level national security meeting on Monday instructing Taiwan's armed forces and other government agencies to handle military drills China announced it had launched around Taiwan from this morning.
China sends record-high 125 warplanes near Taiwan during drills: MND CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- China flew a single-day-high 125 warplanes near Taiwan on Monday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
China's drills aimed at testing the U.S.' ability to handle double crises: Analyst CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- China's timing of the Joint Sword 2024-B military drills was meant to test the United States' ability to simultaneously respond to crises in the Taiwan Strait and on the Korean Peninsula, an analyst said Monday.
Taiwan political parties slam Chinese military drills CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Parties and figures from across Taiwan's political spectrum slammed China on Monday after it launched military drills surrounding the country.
4 Chinese coast guard ships expelled as PLA conducts drills near Taiwan CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan on Monday expelled four Chinese coast guard ships that entered Taiwan-controlled "restricted waters" off the Matsu Islands shortly after the People's Liberation Army announced the start of its Joint Sword-2024B drills around Taiwan.
PLA drills around Taiwan 'unwarranted': U.S. State Department CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- The United States is concerned by China's "unwarranted" and potentially escalatory military drills around Taiwan, the U.S. State Department has said.
Taiwan's former President Tsai calls for release of publisher Jimmy Lai VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is among the world leaders calling for the release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai from jail in Hong Kong, where he is standing trial on national security charges that are widely viewed as politically motivated.
Taiwan condemns China's military drills as 'irrational provocations' CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday condemned China for its "irrational" and "provocative" actions following China's announcement earlier that day that it had launched military drills around Taiwan as a "stern warning" to those who promote Taiwan independence.
Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on China's latest military drills European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Oct 2024 -- China's joint military activities around the entirety of Taiwan further increase cross-strait tensions.
Experts warn Lai's separatist speech deceitful, dangerous People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- Mainland scholars have criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's speech on Oct. 10, saying that his remarks are deceitful, provocative and dangerous.
Lai Ching-te pins hope on foreign support, but just illusion, say experts People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's speech on Oct. 10 has shown his eagerness to bank on foreign support for "Taiwan independence," yet he is doomed to be disillusioned, according to mainland experts.
Taiwan Affairs Office announces to impose punishment measures on two 'Taiwan independence' separatists, one organization Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Monday announced the imposition of punishment measures on Shen Pao-yang and Robert Hsing-cheng Tsao, two key secessionist figures from island of Taiwan; along with Kuma Academy, an organization that propagates secessionist ideas and serves as a base for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
Liaoning aircraft carrier participates in PLA's joint drills surrounding Taiwan Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday said that the Liaoning aircraft carrier group participated in the joint military drills code-named Joint Sword-2024B in the Taiwan Straits to the east of Taiwan island. Military analysts noted that the Liaoning aircraft carrier has secured a strategic chokepoint, effectively exerting pressure on the "Taiwan independence" secessionists.
CCG conducts law enforcement patrols around Taiwan island; expert says drills aim to prevent separatists from fleeing Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Monday that its formations 2901, 1305, 1303 and 2102 conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters surrounding Taiwan island. Liu Dejun, spokesperson of the CCG, said that it is a concrete action to lawfully enforce control over Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle.
Update: PLA conducts joint drill surrounding Taiwan island to send stern warning to 'Taiwan independence' separatists Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- On Monday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its troops of army, navy, air force and rocket force to conduct joint military drills code-named Joint Sword-2024B in the Taiwan Straits and the drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of "Taiwan Independence" forces, Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement released early Monday morning.
China completes large-scale drills around Taiwan Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- China's military announced the "successful completion" of a large-scale exercise around Taiwan on Monday, which it launched just days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed the island's independence in his National Day speech.
China conducts military exercises around Taiwan aimed at 'deterring separatist forces' VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- China's People's Liberation Army launched a new round of military exercises in waters around Taiwan on Monday, as Beijing increases military pressure against the island democracy four days after its leader rejected the Chinese government's claim over Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Oct 2024
Taiwan military to begin tri-service drills to test combat readiness CNA 13 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's military is set to hold three separate drills involving the Army, Air Force and Navy later this month to test the armed forces' combat readiness, a military source told CNA Sunday.
Taiwan regional leader Lai's 'Double Ten' speech 'a poison pill wrapped in cellophane' Global Times 13 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's "Double Ten" speech is like "a poison pill wrapped in cellophane" and despite his repeated use of the word "peace," his propagation of the separatist "Taiwan independence" agenda remains unchanged, said analysts who noted that any actions toward secession will inevitably face decisive countermeasures.
PRC Military Drills Near Taiwan US Dept. of State 13 Oct 2024 -- The United States is seriously concerned by the People's Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan.
Chinese aircraft carrier enters Bashi Channel, heading for West Pacific CNA 13 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's military said Sunday that the Chinese Liaoning Carrier Strike Group sailed into seas around the Bashi Channel, a waterway that separates Taiwan from the Philippines, earlier in the day, and is expected to head to the West Pacific.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Oct 2024
Taiwan protests China's 'economic oppression' CNA 12 Oct 2024 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Saturday protested what it called China's "economic oppression" against Taiwan, after the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said earlier in the day that it is considering possible countermeasures because Taiwan has failed to remove trade barriers against goods from China.
Mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office supports further actions on Taiwan trade barriers Global Times 12 Oct 2024 -- A spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council expressed on Saturday strong support of relevant government departments' further measures based on the findings of its investigation into Taiwan's trade barriers.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Oct 2024
Taiwan's top diplomat lays out plan to secure remaining alliances CNA 11 Oct 2024 -- Well aware that Taiwan has lost 10 formal diplomatic allies since 2016, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) laid out a new plan Friday to keep the country's 12 remaining allies in the fold by further helping them develop and prosper.
Foreign minister pitches new interagency resources diplomacy CNA 11 Oct 2024 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) told CNA Friday that his past experiences as a lawmaker, mayor and minister, have prepared him for the latest challenge as the nation's top diplomat, where he hopes to pitch an integrated diplomacy to promote Taiwan's strengths around the globe.
U.S. calls for restraint from China after Lai's National Day Address CNA 11 Oct 2024 -- The United States on Thursday urged China to exercise restraint following President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) speech on the Republic of China's (Taiwan) National Day.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Oct 2024
Lai Ching-te's 'Double Ten' speech incites cross-Straits hostility, confrontation: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 11 Oct 2024 -- Lai Ching-te continued to propagate the "two-state" rhetoric by claiming that the two sides are "not subordinate" to each other in his speech, fabricating fallacies about "Taiwan independence," advocating separatist views, and inciting hostility and confrontation across the Taiwan Straits, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Thursday, slamming Taiwan regional leader Lai who trumpeted secessionism in his provocative "Double Ten" (October 10) speech on Thursday morning.
No one can stop China's reunification: mainland slams Lai's separatist remarks People's Daily 11 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday said that no individual or force can stop China's reunification, slamming Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's latest separatist remarks.
Lai's latest speech exposes 'Taiwan independence' stance, malicious intentions: FM spokesperson Global Times 10 Oct 2024 -- In response to a media question on Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's "Double Ten" speech, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a routine press conference on Thursday that Lai's speech deliberately sought to sever historical ties between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits, reiterated the rhetoric of "not subordinating to each other" and "insisting on sovereignty," while changing tactics to peddle the fallacy of "Taiwan independence."
Lai's secessionist 'Double Ten' speech slammed by mainland, Taiwan opposition Global Times 10 Oct 2024 -- Lai Ching-te continued to propagate the "two-state" rhetoric by claiming in his speech that the two sides are "not subordinate" to each other, fabricating fallacies about "Taiwan independence," advocating separatist views, and inciting hostility and confrontation across the Taiwan Straits, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Thursday, slamming Taiwan regional leader Lai who trumpeted secessionism in his provocative "Double Ten" (October 10) speech on Thursday morning.
Chinese mainland spokesperson urges adherence to one-China principle People's Daily 10 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed an upcoming visit of Tsai Ing-wen, former leader of the Taiwan region, to Europe, urging relevant countries to adhere to the one-China principle.
Full text of President Lai Ching-te's National Day address CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) underlined Taiwan's resolve to defend its sovereignty in his National Day speech on Thursday, saying the People's Republic of China "has no right to represent Taiwan" and his mission as president is to "resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty."
Lai calls on China to 'take up its international responsibilities' CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday called on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to "live up to the expectations of the international community" by playing a bigger role toward ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East.
Taiwan must stay key player in global democratic supply chains: Lai CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's economic strength is "no miracle," but to remain so it must continue to build on its central role in supply chains for the world's democracies, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in his first Double Ten National Day address Thursday.
China has 'no right to represent Taiwan,' Lai says in National Day address CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- The People's Republic of China "has no right to represent Taiwan," President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said on Thursday in his first National Day speech since taking office in May.
China should understand goodwill expressed in Lai's speech: MOFA CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- China should understand the goodwill expressed by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in his National Day Address and "face the reality of cross-strait relations," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday.
Lai's National Day speech seeks to clarify cross-strait ties: Scholars CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) National Day address on Thursday clarified the positioning of cross-strait ties by reiterating the existence of mutual non-subordination between the ROC and PRC and rejecting the PRC's right to represent Taiwan, which some have linked to United Nations' Resolution 2758, scholars said.
China has 'no right to represent Taiwan,' Lai says in National Day address (update) CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- The president's comments in front of opposition party leaders, foreign delegates and other assembled guests were in line with his inaugural speech made in May, which prompted Beijing to launch large-scale military drills around Taiwan as "punishment" for "separatist acts."
Legislative speaker: Must let world know about Republic of China CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) on Thursday highlighted the need for people to know about the existence of the Republic of China (Taiwan's official designation), as it has safeguarded Taiwan proper and its offshore islands.
Lai's National Day speech contradictory to his actions: Opposition TPP CNA 10 Oct 2024 -- The opposition Taiwan People's Party (TPP) panned President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) National Day address on Thursday, saying it was inconsistent with the approach he has taken since becoming president in May.
Taiwan president rejects China's claim over Taiwan in National Day speech VOA 10 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent a defiant message to Beijing on Thursday, emphasizing that the People's Republic of China "has no right to represent Taiwan."
Taiwan 'determined' to protect its democratic way of life Radio Free Asia 10 Oct 2024 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to resist any attempt by China to annex his country and to defend its democratic and diverse way of life, as Beijing stepped up military exercises around the island.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Oct 2024
Enhanced body armor to be mass produced from next year: MND CNA 09 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) unveiled new bulletproof plating on Wednesday that will be mass produced from next year for distribution to Taiwan's troops.
Defense ministry details enhancements to T112 assault rifle CNA 09 Oct 2024 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday showcased updated capabilities for the T112 assault rifle that will soon be used by Taiwan's frontline combat troops.
Lai to focus speech on Taiwan, China 'not subordinate': Scholars CNA 09 Oct 2024 -- Scholars are predicting that President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) first National Day address will be consistent with previous speeches and reiterate his stance that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other.
DPP's reckless moves 'cause of turmoil' undermining security; Mainland's responses reveal 'true disruptor': experts Global Times 09 Oct 2024 -- The State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office responded to Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's blatant secessionist remarks and former leader Tsai Ing-wen's upcoming visit to European countries in two statements on Tuesday and Wednesday, a move that experts said will demonstrate more clearly to the world that it is the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that are undermining regional security and acting as the cause of turmoil in the region.
China's defense ministry urges U.S. to stop double-dealing on Taiwan question People's Daily 09 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday asked the United States to stop its "double-faced" approach toward China, change its double-dealing practice on the Taiwan question, and cease arming Taiwan.
Chinese mainland spokesperson urges adherence to one-China principle People's Daily 10 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed an upcoming visit of Tsai Ing-wen, former leader of the Taiwan region, to Europe, urging relevant countries to adhere to the one-China principle.
Poll: Majority of Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming 5 years VOA 09 Oct 2024 -- As Beijing continues to ramp up military pressure on Taiwan, a new opinion poll, released Wednesday, says most Taiwanese believe China is unlikely to launch an attack on the island in the next five years. A majority also say they would be willing to defend Taiwan if that was to happen.
Taiwan braces for China's drills, satellite launch Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai has said that his government is "prepared" ahead of China's reported plans to launch military drills and a satellite on or around Oct. 10, Taiwan's national day.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Oct 2024
Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te's 'motherland' fallacy Global Times 09 Oct 2024 -- No matter what kind of "historical paradox" or weird "Taiwan independence" narrative Lai Ching-te puts forward, he cannot change the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one China, and nor can he extinguish the sense of motherland among the Taiwan compatriots, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Tuesday.
Mainland slams Taiwan leader's latest "motherland fallacy" People's Daily 09 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday slammed Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te for his recent "motherland fallacy," reiterating that Taiwan is part of the sacred territory of China.
Premier urges China to exercise restraint ahead of satellite launch CNA 08 Oct 2024 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Tuesday urged China to exercise restraint in military drills in the coming days, as Beijing prepares to launch a satellite Thursday in which the launch vehicle pass through airspace near Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Oct 2024
US stresses desire for peaceful resolution of Taiwan disputes VOA 08 Oct 2024 -- A top U.S. official said the United States expects differences across the Taiwan Strait to be resolved peacefully and opposes any unilateral changes to the status quo as Taiwan prepares to celebrate the founding of the Republic of China on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Oct 2024
Taiwan asks U.S. to probe arms sales packages involving Raytheon CNA 07 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's government has asked the United States government to thoroughly probe all defense procurement deals involving defense contractor RTX to ensure there are no other similar overpricing cases, the nation's defense chief said Monday.
Politicians react to Lai's 'motherland' comment with praise and scorn CNA 07 Oct 2024 -- Parties from across the political spectrum responded with praise and criticism to President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) comments on Saturday that it is "impossible" for the People's Republic of China (PRC) to be the "motherland" of the Republic of China (Taiwan, ROC) because the ROC was established before the PRC.
Former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen heads to Europe this week VOA 07 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's former president Tsai Ing-wen kicks off an eight-day trip to the Czech Republic and two other European countries on October 12 - her first international tour since leaving office in May. While China is likely to voice its opposition to the trip, analysts say it highlights the close ties that Taipei has forged with European countries in recent years.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Oct 2024
Foreign Minister reiterates Taiwan's support to Ukrainian lawmakers CNA 05 Oct 2024 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) reiterated that Taiwan's government will continue to support Ukraine, during a meeting with visiting Ukrainian lawmakers Mykola Kniazhytskyi and Akhtem Chyihoz in Taipei Friday.
Mainland slams "Hong Kong independence" activities in Taiwan People's Daily 05 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities and certain politicians for supporting "Hong Kong independence" separatist activities in Taiwan and damaging cross-Strait relations.
Upcoming Chang Tai military drills to adopt non-stop 24-hour format CNA 05 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Army said Friday that its brigade-level exercises later this month will adopt a non-stop 24-hour training format to test the troops in various scenarios, including nighttime combat.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Oct 2024
Overcharge by U.S. arms vendor to be refunded to Taiwan: Defense head CNA 04 Oct 2024 -- The amount that United States defense contractor RTX Corp. overcharged Taiwan for weapons will be fully compensated, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Friday.
'We are a sovereign country,' Lai says at National Day event CNA 04 Oct 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday at a National Day event that Taiwan is a sovereign country that should be loved by its people, and he urged them to protect its freedoms and democracy.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Oct 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Oct 2024
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Oct 2024
Former US 'China House' official: Taiwan conflict not inevitable VOA 01 Oct 2024 -- China has been one of the most-discussed international topics during the U.S. presidential campaign.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Oct 2024
China decries U.S. military assistance approved to Taiwan region People's Daily 01 Oct 2024 -- U.S. military assistance to the Taiwan region, regardless of the amount, will not sway in the slightest China's resolve to oppose "Taiwan independence" and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a Chinese spokesman said on Monday.

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