January 2025 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan issues DeepSeek AI public sector ban due to security concerns CNA 31 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) said Friday that public sector workers will be banned from using DeepSeek, a recently released Chinese artificial intelligence model, due to concerns over data leaks to the Chinese government.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Jan 2025
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Taiwan's microchip industry Radio Free Asia 28 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened tariffs of up to 100% on computer chips imported from Taiwan, which produces about 90% of the world's most advanced chips.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Jan 2025
2025/01/26 - PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Jan 2025
Mainland confirms Taiwan inspection tour applications by tourism operators in Fujian, Shanghai People's Daily 26 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday confirmed that tourism operators in eastern Fujian Province and Shanghai Municipality had submitted applications to Taiwan authorities for inspection tours of the island.
Taiwan residents entitled to liberty and right to settle in mainland: spokesperson People's Daily 26 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said Taiwan residents are entitled to the liberty and right to settle in the mainland.
Rubio expresses concern over China's coercion against Taiwan CNA 25 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised concern over Beijing's coercion against Taiwan during a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi (王毅), according to the U.S. Department of State.
Taiwan urges China to discuss 'familiarization' trips CNA 25 Jan 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has urged Chinese authorities to discuss with Taiwan "familiarization trips" they are planning to Taiwan to prepare for the resumption of tour group visits by Shanghai and Fujian province residents.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Jan 2025
Taiwan says 85% of national security cases involve retired army, police Radio Free Asia 24 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan said 85% of its national security cases were found to involve retired military and police officers, adding China "systematically and organically cultivated" these forces in the island.
Communication between Taiwan, Matsu back to normal: Chunghwa Telecom CNA 24 Jan 2025 -- Chunghwa Telecom said Thursday that communication between Taiwan and Matsu Islands has been restored via undersea cable after a partial repair of the No. 2 cable, one of two damaged earlier this month.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Jan 2025
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding Chinese Communist Party Launching Carrier Rocket ROC MND 24 Jan 2025
China encircles Taiwan with 41 military aircraft, warships CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Chinese military planes and ships surrounded Taiwan on Wednesday during a drill, with some of the aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, the defense ministry said Thursday.
President Lai signs Constitutional Court bill into law CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Measures adopted by the Legislature to raise the thresholds for Constitutional Court rulings will take effect on Saturday after being promulgated by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
Han lauds cross-party unity, U.S. support during Washington visit CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) said Wednesday that his cross-party delegation to the United States has maintained a united front and has been pleased to see bipartisan support for Taiwan among members of the U.S. Congress.
Taiwan revokes citizenship of 3 individuals over possession of Chinese IDs CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced Thursday that the Republic of China (Taiwan) citizenship of three individuals, including taekwondo athlete Lee Tung-hsien (李東憲), have been revoked due to their possession of Chinese IDs.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Jan 2025
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrols" ROC MND 22 Jan 2025
Ex-general indicted for planning armed overthrow of government CNA 22 Jan 2025 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Wednesday that a former Taiwanese general and five others have been indicted for allegedly accepting funds from the Chinese Communist Party to assist in overthrowing Taiwan's government.
Taiwan's record budget cuts raise concerns over defense readiness Radio Free Asia 22 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's opposition parties, which control the legislature, have forced through a 6.6% cut in the 2025 budget, which the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, described as a "hostile" attempt that poses an "unprecedented" security risk.
Taiwan urged to boost defense spending during Trump's second term CNA 22 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's former top envoy to the United States and a defense expert called on Taiwan's government Wednesday to increase its defense spending to prove the country's mettle to Donald Trump, who has begun a second term as U.S. president.
Trump's U.N. envoy pick pledges to advocate for Taiwan's int'l participation CNA 22 Jan 2025 -- United States' nominee for ambassador to the United Nations Elise Stefanik, who is currently a member of the House of Representatives, has pledged to work toward Taiwan's maximum meaningful participation in international organizations.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Jan 2025
Taiwan's Legislature passes 2025 government budget with 7% cuts CNA 21 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's 2025 central government budget cleared the legislative floor with cuts of nearly 7 percent on Tuesday, after months of political wrangling between ruling party and opposition lawmakers.
Despite change in venue, Taiwan present at Trump's inauguration CNA 21 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's delegation of lawmakers to U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration did not attend the swearing-in ceremony in the Capital Rotunda due to space limitations, but it was still present at nearby locations to be part of the event.
Tariffs, defense demands keys for Taiwan in Trump's new term: Experts CNA 21 Jan 2025 -- Now that Donald Trump has begun a new term as America's president, analysts highlighted his policies on tariffs, trade, and defense and general disdain for allies as things to watch for Taiwan in the coming year.
Taiwan eyes further trade, economic ties with U.S. under Trump: FM CNA 21 Jan 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Tuesday congratulated United States President Donald Trump on his inauguration, and expressed the hope that the existing bilateral partnership based on shared values and interests would stay strong.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Jan 2025
President Lai congratulates Trump on inauguration CNA 21 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) extended his congratulations to Donald Trump via social media on Tuesday, following his inauguration as president of the United States.
Opposition lawmakers freeze part of domestic submarine program budget CNA 20 Jan 2025 -- Opposition lawmakers on Monday passed a motion to freeze half of the funding proposed for 2025 to continue work on a fleet of indigenous defense submarines (IDS) until an IDS prototype passes a required sea acceptance test (SAT) this year.
Buy U.S. arms, create U.S. semiconductor jobs to appease Trump: Expert CNA 20 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan should request arms purchases worth billions of dollars from the United States and create more jobs there through semiconductor-related investments to placate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to an American scholar.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jan 2025
MOFA calls out China for its 'erroneous claim' over Taiwan CNA 18 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday called out China for its "erroneous claim" about Taiwan and reaffirmed its stance that the country is sovereign and independent.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Jan 2025
Defense ministry slams Lai's claims that 'Taiwan needs to raise defense budget,' says seeking independence leads to self-destruction Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- The Lai Ching-te authorities, in collusion with foreign forces, have been making constant provocations for "Taiwan independence". It is now the biggest source of chaos that undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits and the Asia Pacific. We warn the Lai Ching-te authorities and separatists that any attempt to seek independence by force is just like holding back the tide with a broom, and will eventually lead to self-destruction, Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday when commenting on Lai Ching-te's recent claims that countries like China and Russia threaten the rule-based international order and undermine peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond and Taiwan needs to continue to raise "defense budget" and enhance "defense capabilities.
Taiwan 'welcomes' China's plan to resume group travel on limited basis CNA 17 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has cautiously welcomed an announcement by Chinese authorities on their plan to resume group travel to Taiwan for residents of Shanghai and Fujian province.
China to resume Taiwan tour groups amid blame game Radio Free Asia 17 Jan 2025 -- China announced on Friday a plan to resume group tours to Taiwan after it criticized the island over what it called its inaction in normalizing cross-strait interactions.
Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals VOA 17 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.
Mainland to resume group tour services for Fujian, Shanghai residents to Taiwan, 'a concrete measure addresses shared aspirations of people across the Straits' Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese mainland will soon resume group tour services for residents of Fujian and Shanghai to Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Friday, which Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said is a concrete measure addressing the shared aspirations of people on both sides of the Straits to enhance exchanges.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jan 2025
Taiwan launches detention rule in light of 'gray zone' activities at sea CNA 16 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's authorities said Thursday that a mechanism has been established to facilitate interdepartmental efforts to allow vessels suspected of engaging in acts of sabotage in coastal waters to be detained.
Defending Taiwan 'critical,' says Rubio at U.S. Senate hearing CNA 16 Jan 2025 -- Senator Marco Rubio, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, said during his Senate nomination hearing on Wednesday that defending Taiwan against China was "critical" for the United States.
Taiwan will remain 'important' in Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy: Envoy CNA 16 Jan 2025 -- Canada will maintain its Indo-Pacific strategy, even if the country elects a new government later this year, and Taiwan will remain a strong partner, Canada's representative to Taipei said Wednesday.
DPP authorities' attempts to seek 'independence' ultimately futile: FM on so-called 'foreign minister' of Taiwan attending inauguration ceremony of President of Palau Global Times 16 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan is a province of China, and there is no such thing as a "president" or a "foreign ministry" of the Taiwan region, a Chinese FM spokesperson said on Thursday, in response to a question about the so-called "foreign minister" of Taiwan, Lin Chia-lung, attending the inauguration ceremony of the President of Palau as a so-called "presidential envoy" from January 15 to 18.
DPP's fake democracy only serves for "Taiwan independence": mainland spokesperson People's Daily 16 Jan 2025 -- The so-called "democracy" repeatedly claimed by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities is a fake democracy that only serves their purpose of seeking "Taiwan independence," a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Mainland welcomes more Taiwan residents to settle in mainland: spokesperson People's Daily 16 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday extended a welcome to Taiwan residents who are optimistic about their development prospects in the mainland and decided to obtain residency here.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Jan 2025
China's special-purpose barges could overrun Taiwan shores: experts Radio Free Asia 15 Jan 2025 -- China's construction of "special-purpose barges" has raised concerns about its plans to invade Taiwan, with analysts warning that the vessels could enable Beijing's rapid troop deployment onto Taiwanese soil, addressing challenges posed by the self-ruled island's often rough, difficult-to-navigate waters.
MND aims to stem exodus of volunteer soldiers with pay raises CNA 15 Jan 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday it has proposed pay raises for volunteer enlistees amid reports of a fourfold increase in military personnel opting out of their contracts early.
Taiwan to strengthen surveillance near undersea cables CNA 15 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday that it would step up surveillance near four key areas where undersea cables are located after a Chinese-owned vessel apparently cut an undersea fiber-optic cable near Keelung Harbor.
Taiwan's embassy in Tuvalu blasts Beijing over 'disinformation' CNA 15 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's embassy in Tuvalu has accused China of engaging in a "disinformation" campaign to sabotage diplomatic ties with the Pacific ally after a Chinese government-funded news site showed clips of Tuvaluans backing a switch in allegiance to Beijing.
DPP slammed for keeping cyber army to smear Chinese mainland Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- The spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities during a press conference on Wednesday, accusing them of resorting to the old tactic of "spending people's money on brainwashing." He further claimed that the DPP has kept cyber army to smear Chinese mainland.
'No concession!' Mainland slams DPP's provocations, warns 'Taiwan independence' a dead end Global Times 15 Jan 2025 -- A spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday lashed out at Taiwan secessionists over a series of recent provocative remarks and actions by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, saying that the Chinese mainland remains unwavering in its resolve to punish secessionists, and also calling the vast number of Taiwan compatriots to firmly oppose the provocations of Taiwan secessionists and external interference, maintain peace in the Taiwan Straits, and foster cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Jan 2025
China adds 7 U.S. companies to unreliable entity list People's Daily 15 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Tuesday that seven U.S. companies have been added to the unreliable entity list for selling arms to China's Taiwan region.
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 14 Jan 2025
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on The Adjustment of Senior Appointments in Defense ROC MND 14 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Jan 2025
China adds 7 US firms to unreliable entities list for arms sales to Taiwan region: MOFCOM Global Times 14 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday that it has decided to add seven US companies to the unreliable entities list for participating in arms sales to China's Taiwan region, so as to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
Foreign, Taiwan island media hype on alleged Chinese mainland construction of landing barges exposes anxiety over growing PLA capabilities: expert Global Times 13 Jan 2025 -- Media and experts on the island of Taiwan have taken interest in a recent report by foreign news outlet Naval News claiming that the Chinese mainland is "suddenly building a fleet of special barges suitable for Taiwan landings." The barges may enable the Chinese mainland to conduct landings at previously unsuitable sites and complicate the island's defense strategies, Naval News speculated.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Jan 2025
Taiwan's NSB releases report on Chinese infiltration tactics CNA 12 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) on Sunday published an analysis of China's infiltration tactics, highlighting Beijing's attempts to use military veterans to recruit active service members.
Analysis on the Infiltration Tactics Concerning China's Espionage Cases ROC NSB 12 Jan 2025 -- China has continued to employ diverse channels and tactics to infiltrate various sectors in Taiwan, recruit Taiwanese nationals to assist in developing organizations, or obtain sensitive intelligence from the Taiwanese government. To help the general public be aware of China's infiltration channels and tactics, as well as the substantive results against China's infiltration conducted by Taiwan's national security intelligence community, the NSB has compiled the report titled "Analysis on the Infiltration Tactics Concerning China's Espionage Cases."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Jan 2025
U.S., Taiwan discuss Taiwan's participation in global groups CNA 11 Jan 2025 -- The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss Taiwan's participation in international organizations, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.
U.S.-Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations US Dept. of State 10 Jan 2025 -- On January 8, 2025, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) convened representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consultations in Washington on expanding Taiwan's meaningful participation in the United Nations system and in other international forums.
Taiwan needs to strengthen resilience of undersea cables: Expert CNA 10 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan needs to strengthen the resilience of nearby undersea cables and work with like-minded democracies around the world to deter deliberate infrastructure sabotage, a national security expert said Thursday.
Coast Guard takes delivery of another 600-ton corvette CNA 10 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard took delivery Friday of its latest 600-ton corvette, the newest addition to its fleet that is being increasingly tested by Beijing's gray zone tactics.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Jan 2025
Taiwan stages military drill in waters off Kaohsiung naval base CNA 09 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's military on Thursday offered the public a glimpse into its routine naval patrols with a drill simulating an emergency response to approaching Chinese vessels.
Mainland spokesperson denounces DPP for hyping up undersea cable incident People's Daily 09 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for their baseless speculation and inflammatory comments regarding a recent undersea cable incident.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Jan 2025
'Moderate' chance of 'high impact' cross-strait war in 2025: Report CNA 08 Jan 2025 -- There is a "moderate" likelihood of a cross-strait war in 2025 that could have a "high" impact on U.S. interests, a survey by the Council on Foreign Relations published on Tuesday found for the fifth consecutive year.
Mainland spokesperson responds to the DPP's 'baseless' and 'unscrupulous' claims regarding submarine cable damage Global Times 08 Jan 2025 -- Recently, a report published by the Financial Times stated that submarine communication cables outside Keelung Port at the northern tip of Taiwan island were damaged, allegedly by a cargo ship's anchor dragging. The DPP authorities in Taiwan claimed this was not an "innocent accident" and expressed concerns about such "grey zone" operations from the mainland.
Expert slams Canadian media 'turning black into white' by hyping PLA shadowing Canadian warship in E. China Sea Global Times 08 Jan 2025 -- Canadian media on Wednesday claimed that a Chinese warship shadowed a Canadian naval vessel in the East China Sea, but a Chinese expert noted that the Canadian report was deliberately vague on the exact location of the Canadian warship, and it is legitimate for China to conduct identification and verification on foreign vessels near it. Besides, Canadian warship and aircraft have a track record of making provocative moves at China's doorstep.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Jan 2025
Political party head, ex-military officers indicted in China espionage case CNA 08 Jan 2025 -- Taichung prosecutors on Wednesday announced the indictment of seven suspects, including the head of a small political party, for allegedly receiving money to photograph and pass along the GPS coordinates of Taiwanese military installations to contacts in China.
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Launching Carrier Rocket" ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrols" ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
China satellite launch no threat to Taiwan: MND CNA 07 Jan 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday said a satellite launched by China that flew over Taiwan posed no threat given its altitude.
Taiwan may consider introducing foreign migrants into army Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- Introducing foreign migrants into the armed forces may be considered in the future to overcome a military staffing shortage, Taiwanese politicians and scholars have said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
Chinese vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable near Taiwan VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-owned ship suspected of severing an undersea fiber-optic cable north of the island. While the incident caused minimal disruption to internet services, analysts say it reflects the vulnerability of Taiwan and its undersea infrastructure in the event of a Chinese military attack or blockade.
Chinese firms supporting Russia pose as Taiwanese to dodge sanctions: activist Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- Chinese firms supporting Russia are presenting themselves as if they are from Taiwan not only to avoid sanctions but also to discredit the self-ruled island, said a Ukrainian activist.
Mainland official stresses promoting cross-Strait ties in meeting Taitung County head People's Daily 06 Jan 2025 -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Saturday stressed advancing cross-Strait ties and opposing "Taiwan independence" during a meeting with a delegation led by Taitung County head Rao Ching-ling in Beijing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Jan 2025
Another Knox-class frigate bought from U.S. to be decommissioned soon: Source CNA 05 Jan 2025 -- Another Knox-class frigate Taiwan purchased from the United States that has been in use by Taiwan's Navy for nearly three decades will be decommissioned soon, a military source told CNA on Saturday.
Daily cyberattacks on Taiwan government double in 2024: NSB CNA 05 Jan 2025 -- The average number of daily cyberattacks targeting Taiwan's government network doubled to 2.4 million in 2024, with China being behind most of the attacks, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report released on Sunday.
Analysis on China's Cyberattack Techniques in 2024 ROC NSB 05 Jan 2025 -- The PRC cyber force has repeatedly cracked into the cyber space belonging to the Republic of China (Taiwan) to steal data and conduct intrusions, and its techniques have become increasingly sophisticated. To help the general public be aware of the trend of cyber threats posed by China, the NSB has compiled the report titled "Analysis on China's Cyberattack Techniques in 2024."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Jan 2025
Foreign freighter being investigated for suspected damaging of undersea cable CNA 04 Jan 2025 -- A Cameroon-registered freighter is being investigated for possibly damaging an undersea cable in waters off the northeastern coast of Taiwan, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Saturday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Jan 2025
China steps up disinformation campaign in 2024: NSB report CNA 03 Jan 2025 -- China's spread of disinformation increased 60 percent in 2024, with much of the increase focused on media outlets used predominantly by younger people, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report released Friday.
China's Disinformation Dissemination Patterns in 2024 ROC NSB 03 Jan 2025 -- In recent years, China has consistently utilized hybrid methods against Taiwan, attempting to undermine public confidence in the government and heighten social divisions. To help the general public be aware of the methods and patterns of China's disinformation campaign over the year, and increase their vigilance, the NSB has compiled a report titled "China's Disinformation Dissemination Patterns in 2024."
Taiwan authorities urged to cease obstruction of cross-Strait media exchanges People's Daily 03 Jan 2025 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Thursday condemned Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for deliberately obstructing media exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Reunification stressed amid challenges People's Daily 03 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese mainland will continue to combat "Taiwan independence" separatism and foreign interference, and make full preparations to deal with uncertainties in the Taiwan Strait in the new year, officials and experts said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Jan 2025
China adds 28 US companies to export control list, 10 to unreliable entities list Global Times 03 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday announced the inclusion of 28 US entities to the export control list, barring exports of dual-use items to the listed companies. Separately, MOFCOM also announced the addition of 10 US entities to the unreliable entities list over their arms sales to the island of Taiwan.
China adds 10 U.S. companies to unreliable entities list People's Daily 03 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Thursday that 10 U.S. companies have been added to the unreliable entities list for selling arms to the Taiwan region.
Taiwan bars Chinese newspaper 'Strait Herald' from stationing reporters: MAC CNA 02 Jan 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday announced the Chinese newspaper "Strait Herald" (海峽導報) would be indefinitely suspended from stationing reporters in Taiwan due to its "united front work."
Government to seek court order to disband pro-unification party CNA 02 Jan 2025 -- The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Thursday said it will formally ask the Constitutional Court to legally dissolve the Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP).
Mainland official calls for concerted efforts to advance national reunification People's Daily 02 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese mainland official on Thursday called on people across the Taiwan Strait to make concerted efforts and forge ahead with determination to achieve national reunification and rejuvenation.
Taipei hits back over Chinese military's New Year propaganda video Radio Free Asia 02 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's government on Thursday hit back at a New Year's propaganda video created by China's People's Liberation Army in which President Xi Jinping reiterated Beijing's claims on the democratic island.
MND Issues Statement on PLA Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 02 Jan 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Jan 2025
China targets US defense companies with new sanctions VOA 02 Jan 2025 -- In the latest escalation of trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, China on Thursday announced export control measures targeting 28 U.S. companies and added 10 U.S. companies to a list of entities barred from doing business in China.
China adds 10 US firms to unreliable entity list for participating in arms sales to Taiwan region: MOFCOM Global Times 02 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday added 10 US companies including Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, to the Unreliable Entity List for participating in arms sales to the Taiwan region.
Full text of President Lai's 2025 New Year Day's address CNA 01 Jan 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) delivered his 2025 New Year's Day address Wednesday, his first since assuming the presidency on May 20.
Lai proposes talks with Beijing to ease tourism restrictions CNA 01 Jan 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has called China the "real barrier" to cross-strait exchanges and urged Beijing to hold talks with Taipei to ease tourism restrictions.
Taiwan's president says Beijing remains the obstacle for resuming cross-strait exchanges VOA 01 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te reiterated his administration's willingness to welcome equal and dignified exchanges with China but said Beijing remains the obstacle for both sides to resume regular exchanges.
No one can separate Taiwan from China: President Xi in New Year message Press TV 01 Jan 2025 -- China's President Xi Jinping has once again underscored the reunification of Beijing with Taiwan, saying no one can separate the two as they are one family.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Jan 2025
Retired major gets 12 years for passing secrets to China CNA 01 Jan 2025 -- Retired Army Major Lee Hai-peng (李海鵬) has been sentenced to 12 years in jail by the Taiwan High Court for selling secrets to China, a much stiffer sentence than he received from the same court in the same case earlier last year.

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