April 2025 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

MOFA denounces Somalia for no longer accepting Taiwan passport CNA 30 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has protested Somalia's move to no longer accept visitors or transit passengers with Taiwanese passports starting Wednesday.
U.S. to continue push for Taiwan's WHO participation: State Department CNA 30 Apr 2025 -- The United States will continue to push for Taiwan's meaningful participation in the World Health Organization (WHO), a U.S. government spokesperson told CNA Tuesday, even though the U.S. has taken steps to pull out of the world health body.
Lai Ching-te's falling ratings reflect provocation will ultimately be rejected by Taiwan public: mainland spokesperson Global Times 30 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's pursuit of "independence" and provocative actions counter to the interests and well-being of the people in Taiwan and will ultimately be rejected by the public, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a press conference on Wednesday, warning that his "pro-independence provocations" are the root cause of cross-Straits tensions and instability.
Compliance with US demands will turn Taiwan from 'pawn' to 'discarded piece': spokesperson on poll showing Taiwan trust in US tumbles Global Times 30 Apr 2025 -- If [the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities] allow the US to take whatever it wants, once Taiwan's value is exhausted, the inevitable outcome will be a shift from "pawn" to "discarded piece," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday.
Using cross-Straits decoupling as 'pledge of loyalty' will only leave Taiwan more vulnerable to US exploitation: spokesperson Global Times 30 Apr 2025 -- The DPP authorities using the promotion of "decoupling and breaking chains" across the Taiwan Straits as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the US and a "pledge of loyalty" will only make Taiwan region more vulnerable to US exploitation, said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.
PH, China in constant communication; talks on Taiwan continuous - DFA Philippine News Agency 30 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines and China maintain an open line of contact and are in "constant" communication over various issues, including Taiwan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday.
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining "The P.R.C. carries out joint combat readiness alert patrols." ROC MND 30 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Apr 2025
Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong Lodges Serious Representations with the Philippine Side PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025
Taiwan's indigenous defense submarine faces sea trial testing delay CNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's first domestically built submarine is almost certain to miss the date that sea trials were scheduled to begin, with only one day remaining until the deadline.
Taiwan nuclear power phaseout to push fossil fuel use higher: MOEA CNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's electricity supply will rely on 84 percent fossil fuels once the country's last active nuclear power reactor is shut down in mid-May, Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) said Tuesday.
Chinese Foreign Ministry lodges stern representation to Philippine Ambassador over Taiwan-related actions Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. FlorCruz on Tuesday to lodge a stern representation over a series of recent negative actions by the Philippine side concerning Taiwan-related issues and regional security.
MND news references of routine press conference on April 29, 2025 ROC MND 29 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Apr 2025
Trump effect: Ex-Japan minister calls for regional security alliance CNA 28 Apr 2025 -- A former Japanese minister who nearly won the 2024 race to lead Japan's ruling party called on Japan, Taiwan, and other regional democratic partners Monday to form a "quasi-security alliance" given the unpredictability of the United States.
KMT chief calls Lai 'dictator' as more chapters raided in recall cases CNA 28 Apr 2025 -- The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party on Monday accused President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) of being a "dictator" for "directing prosecutors" in ongoing probes looking into allegations of forgery in recall campaigns targeting ruling party lawmakers.
Taiwan legislative delegation heads to Washington to seek tariff talks CNA 28 Apr 2025 -- Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) departed for Washington D.C. on Sunday at the head of a legislative delegation, on what he said was a trip aimed at seeking mutual benefits and lower tariffs on Taiwanese imports to the United States.
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining "The P.R.C. launches a carrier rocket." ROC MND 28 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Apr 2025
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining "The P.R.C. carries out joint combat readiness alert patrols." ROC MND 27 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Apr 2025
Taiwan needs to 'depoliticize' threats of emerging Chinese espionage CNA 25 Apr 2025 -- As cases of Chinese espionage emerge, Taiwan must respond by "depoliticizing" the issue and recognize the fact that anyone could potentially become a spy for China, according to a U.S. analyst on Thursday.
Huge majority of Taiwanese reject 'one country, two systems': Poll CNA 25 Apr 2025 -- More than eight out of 10 Taiwanese continue to disagree with Beijing's "one country, two systems" stance on dealing with cross-Taiwan Strait relations, according to the latest survey released by the Mainland Affairs Council on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Apr 2025
U.S. blasts China for misusing U.N. resolution at Security Council meet CNA 24 Apr 2025 -- A United States representative to the United Nations on Wednesday criticized the People's Republic of China (PRC) for "misusing" a 1971 U.N. resolution to exclude the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) from the international organization, for which Taiwan's government expressed its gratitude.
DPP authorities slammed for soliciting U.S. support to seek "Taiwan independence" PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for soliciting U.S. support to seek "Taiwan independence."
Taiwan, U.S. quiet over latest transit by U.S. warship through Strait CNA 24 Apr 2025 -- The United States and Taiwan have been unusually quiet over the most recent passage of an American Navy warship through the Taiwan Strait that began late Tuesday evening, Taiwan time.
Chinese military slams US warship's transit through Taiwan Strait PRC MND 24 Apr 2025 -- The US guided-missile destroyer Lawrence sailed through the Taiwan Strait on April 23 and hyped it up publicly, said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Thursday.
PLA tracks, monitors US warship transiting through Taiwan Straits: spokesperson Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command tracked and monitored a US warship transiting the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, a military spokesperson revealed on Thursday. A video released by the PLA Eastern Theater Command showed how the PLA Navy shadowed the US vessel, a move Chinese experts said showed that all actions by the US warship were under control of the PLA.
'Threats, blackmail against China are futile': Chinese defense ministry spokesperson responds to US military official's remarks on PLA drills near Taiwan Global Times 24 Apr 2025 -- In response to remarks by the head of the US Indo-Pacific Command during a US Congressional hearing claiming that the Chinese mainland's "increasingly aggressive actions near Taiwan are not just exercise. They are rehearsals," and that the US should turn the Taiwan Straits into an unmanned "hellscape" to deter China, Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affairs, and how to resolve it is a matter among the Chinese, which tolerates no external interference.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Apr 2025
10 summoned for allegedly helping Chinese nationals illegally enter Taiwan CNA 23 Apr 2025 -- The Taiwan Taipei District Prosecutors Office on Wednesday summoned 10 suspects for questioning on suspicion of facilitating the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into Taiwan.
'Reinterpretation' expands scope of China household registration rule CNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) recently issued a new interpretation of the Cross-Strait Act, specifying that holding a permanent residence certificate issued by the Chinese authorities will also result in the loss of "Taiwan status."
Fujian Coast Guard conducts routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen PRC MND 23 Apr 2025 -- Zhu Anqing, spokesperson for China Coast Guard's East China Sea Bureau, stated that on April 23, the Fujian Coast Guard conducted routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen in accordance with the law.
In a break with precedent, Taiwan's president won't attend pope funeral Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan wanted to send its President Lai Ching-te to Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis but after negotiations with the Vatican, the Foreign Ministry said a former vice president will attend instead.
Philippines loosens decades-old ban on official visits to Taiwan Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines lifted a decades-old policy that tightly restricted official engagement with Taiwan in a move an expert says signals a recalibration of its China policy as tensions simmer.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Apr 2025
Philippines eases restrictions on official travel to the island of Taiwan; experts warn move amounts to dangerous maneuvering on Taiwan question Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines issued a memorandum circular on Monday, easing long standing restrictions on official travel to the island of Taiwan. Experts warned that the move, though framed as economically motivated, amounts to dangerous political maneuvering concerning the Taiwan question.
Philippines eases restrictions on official exchanges with Taiwan CNA 22 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine government issued a directive Monday that opens the door to visits by some of its government officials to Taiwan for economic and trade purposes as well as visits by Taiwanese officials to the Philippines.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Apr 2025
Taiwan would welcome restored ties with Honduras: Foreign Minister Lin CNA 21 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Monday that Taiwan would welcome the return of Honduras as a diplomatic ally if the next president of that country decides to make such a move.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Apr 2025
Lai calls for more trade, tech collaborations with U.S. CNA 18 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan looks forward to enhancing collaborations with the United States in areas such as trade and technology, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said on Friday during a meeting with a visiting U.S. Congressional delegation.
Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with former KMT chairperson People's Daily 18 Apr 2025 -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao met here on Thursday with a delegation led by Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party.
Mainland urges Taiwan businesses to jointly resist external risks, challenges People's Daily 18 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese mainland official on Friday urged Taiwan business people and businesses to join hands in resisting external risks and challenges.
Taiwan ruling party requires members to report China trips amid security concerns Radio Free Asia 18 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's ruling party now requires its members to report their plans before visiting China, including Hong Kong and Macau, in response to growing concerns over Chinese espionage.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Apr 2025
No Taiwan coast guard personnel hold PRC permanent residence certificates: Minister CNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Minister Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) said Thursday that no Taiwanese coast guard personnel possess Chinese passports or "certificates of registered permanent residence" in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Apr 2025
Cabinet to strengthen vetting of civil servants amid espionage probes CNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Thursday ordered a review and reinforcement of civil servant security vetting procedures, amid espionage investigations into multiple senior government aides.
Detention of 2 DPP ex-staffers in China espionage case extended CNA 17 Apr 2025 -- The Taipei District Court on Thursday approved a request by prosecutors to extend the detention of two former staffers of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) suspected of engaging in espionage for China.
Chinese mainland opposes any military ties between U.S. and Taiwan People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese mainland resolutely opposes any military ties between the United States and Taiwan, a spokesperson said on Wednesday, noting that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and allows no external interference.
DPP authorities slammed for bowing to U.S. demands, harming livelihoods in Taiwan People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for bowing to U.S. demands, warning that such actions undermine the island's future and harm the well-being of its people.
Mainland blasts DPP authorities for "selling out" Taiwan's interests to U.S. People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, for what was described as "despicable" acts of kowtowing to the United States and selling out Taiwan's interests.
62 military personnel hold Chinese 'residence permit': Minister CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- Sixty-two active-duty military officers and soldiers currently hold a residence permit issued by the Chinese government and cannot do jobs related to collecting intelligence and confidential data, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Wednesday.
U.S. congressional group visits Taiwan, to meet with President Lai CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- A delegation led by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts will meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and other top government officials to discuss regional security, trade and investment and other issues during their visit to Taiwan from Wednesday to April 19.
Taiwan, U.S. expect new round of tariff talks soon: Executive Yuan CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan and the U.S. both expect to hold a second round of tariff negotiations in the near future following a first discussion on April 11, an Executive Yuan official said on Wednesday.
Taiwan rebuts China's criticism of deregistration rule CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday rejected Beijing's claim that requiring Chinese spouses to submit proof of renouncing their Chinese household registration was "escalating cross-strait tensions."
Taiwan to fight Chinese origin fraud aimed at tariff evasion: MOEA CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- The government is hoping to thwart Chinese circumvention of American tariffs by taking measures to prevent Chinese goods from using Taiwan for false origin claims, Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) said Wednesday.
MOFA protests labeling of Taiwan in China-Vietnam joint statement CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday condemned a joint statement issued by China and Vietnam that asserted Taiwan is a part of China.
DPP Lai's 'global north' claim a fabricated concept serving anti-China and decoupling agenda, doomed to fail: spokesperson Global Times 16 Apr 2025 -- Slamming Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Lai Ching-te's recent claim that so-called "global north democratic countries" are eager to attract outstanding Taiwan businesses, and that investment of the island should "depart from the Chinese economy for the global north," as well as that Taiwan should take advantage of every geopolitical and economic change to promote the right direction for its development, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the so-called "global north" is a fabricated concept by the DPP authorities led by Lai Ching-te to justify its anti-China and decoupling agenda.
US hype of 'hellscape' exposes malicious intent of anti-China forces to destroy Taiwan island for own political gain: spokesperson Global Times 16 Apr 2025 -- In response to remarks made by Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command during a Congressional hearing claiming that the US should build a "hellscape" of autonomous systems in the Taiwan Straits to deter the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that some individuals in the US continue to hype up and exaggerate the so-called "hellscape," which starkly reveals the malicious intent of anti-China forces in the US to destroy Taiwan island for their own political gain.
Taiwan Affairs Office condemns Lai: 'turning the other cheek' as US slaps high tariffs on Taiwan Global Times 16 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question saying Lai Ching-te's offering of zero tariffs against the US and companies in the island will raise their US investments, rather than imposing reciprocal measures, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that in order to pursue "independence," the Lai Ching-te authorities have actively sold off Taiwan's core advantageous industries, only to be met with the US imposition of high tariffs on the island. This has shattered the illusion of the fabricated concept of "US-Taiwan relationship," turning Taiwan from a "pawn" into a "discarded piece."
Taiwan Affairs Office's reporting column receives over 3,000 tip-offs on 'Taiwan independence' accomplices: spokesperson Global Times 16 Apr 2025 -- The launch of an online column on the official website of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council for reporting malicious acts of "Taiwan independence" henchmen and accomplices persecuting Taiwan compatriots is grounded in solid legal principles and sufficient legal justification, and the column has received over 3,000 tip-off emails to date with detailed content, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday, responding to claims by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that the mainland has "no jurisdiction" over the island of Taiwan.
It is only a matter of time before Taiwan's semiconductor industry is handed over by 'professional traitor of Taiwan' Lai Ching-te: spokesperson Global Times 16 Apr 2025 -- In response to media query on concerns on the Taiwan island over the US hollowing out its semiconductor industry are growing, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the concerns of Taiwan's industry are not groundless. TSMC has long become a political pledge of the DPP authorities' attempts to seek "Taiwan independence" by leaning on the US. It is only a matter of time before Taiwan's semiconductor industry is handed over by Lai Ching-te, who is a "professional traitor of Taiwan."
Online platform receives over 3,000 reports of "Taiwan independence" activities People's Daily 16 Apr 2025 -- The online platform launched late last month for the public to report vile acts of "Taiwan independence" has received more than 3,000 relevant reports so far, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Defense spokesperson warns of "unbearable price" for interfering in China's internal affairs PRC MND 16 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday warned that those who persist in playing the "Taiwan card" to interfere in China's internal affairs, or even engage in military provocations, will inevitably pay an "unbearable price."
Chinese mainland opposes any military ties between U.S. and Taiwan PRC MND 16 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese mainland resolutely opposes any military ties between the United States and Taiwan, a spokesperson said on Wednesday, noting that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and allows no external interference.
DPP authorities slammed for bowing to US demands, harming livelihoods in Taiwan PRC MND 16 Apr 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for bowing to US demands, warning that such actions undermine the island's future and harm the well-being of its people.
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining the "Outbreak of numerous retirement applications from military officers in the R.O.C. armed forces." ROC MND 16 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Apr 2025
DPP asks party officials, staff to report China trips amid espionage probes CNA 16 Apr 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Wednesday that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials and staff members will be required to report any planned travel to China in the future, amid reports of Chinese spies within his ruling party.
Taiwan's military quiet on U.S. participation in Han Kuang wargames CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) would not comment Monday on reports that a retired United States army general is serving as an advisor to Taiwan's chief of the general staff during the computer-aided part of the ongoing Han Kuang wargames.
Taiwan's defense minister says peace in Indo-Pacific U.S. 'core interest' CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's defense minister said Tuesday that a recent warning by the United States' top commander in the Indo-Pacific region about significantly increased Chinese military aggression toward Taiwan underscores that peace in the Indo-Pacific is a "core interest" of the U.S.
China's CPTPP bid to block Taiwan's application: MOFA CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- A key factor pushing China's bid to join a regional trade bloc that Taiwan also aspires to is to "block Taipei's application," warned a senior Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official on Tuesday.
Taiwan-friendly ex-U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Armitage dies at 79 CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Richard Armitage, the former U.S. deputy secretary of state known for being friendly toward Taiwan, has died at the age of 79 from a pulmonary embolism.
Death of former top US official sparks mourning, tributes in Taiwan Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2025 -- The death of Richard Armitage, a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and long-time advocate for Taiwan, has drawn an outpouring of condolences and reflection across the island, where he was widely respected for his steadfast support for democracy and peace in the Taiwan Strait.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Apr 2025
Taiwan denies convenience stores will be used as wartime hubs CNA 13 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office on Sunday denied media reports suggesting the government plans to use tens of thousands of convenience stores as "wartime hubs" in the event of a cross-strait war, saying it has no such "specific plan."
Cabinet delays release of NT$88 billion U.S. tariff support package details CNA 13 Apr 2025 -- The Cabinet has postponed by a week the release of details of a NT$88 billion (US$2.72 billion) support package aimed at mitigating the impact of higher U.S. tariffs on Taiwan's economy, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said.
DPP expels ex-aide of foreign minister at center of China spying case CNA 13 Apr 2025 -- The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday expelled a former assistant of Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), Taiwan's current national security chief and former foreign minister, from the party over the former's alleged involvement in a Chinese espionage case.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Apr 2025
Ex-assistant of foreign minister detained as spying cases in DPP expand CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- A former assistant serving under the Secretary-General of the National Security Council Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) during his tenure as Taiwan's top diplomat has been detained in connection with an espionage case.
Taiwan-U.S. tariff talks proceeding smoothly: President Lai CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday that Taiwan has officially begun negotiations with the United States on reciprocal tariffs, describing the process as "smooth."
Taiwan, U.S. to hold more talks on tariffs after 1st meeting CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan and the United States will hold additional talks on tariffs after representatives of both sides held their first meeting on Friday U.S. time, according to the Office of Trade Negotiations under Taiwan's Executive Yuan.
U.S. tariff uncertainty pushes Taiwan's businesses in Vietnam to pivot CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Taiwanese businesses in Vietnam are exploring alternatives after the United States imposed a 46 percent import duty on Vietnamese goods, following President Donald Trump's announcement of "reciprocal" tariffs on America's trading partners.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Apr 2025
Ministry of National Defense Issues Statement Regarding Chinese Communist Party's Carrier Rocket Launch ROC MND 11 Apr 2025
Think tank urges Taiwan defense hike, faster U.S. arms delivery CNA 11 Apr 2025 -- A U.S. think tank suggested, in a recent report, Taiwan boost defense spending to meet its needs given the threat from China and that the U.S. ensure timely delivery of essential military capabilities.
32% U.S. tariff worst-case scenario in Taiwan's response plans: Premier CNA 11 Apr 2025 -- The 32 percent import duty U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week for Taiwan is considered "extremely high" by Taiwan's government, which has proposed a NT$88 billion (US$2.72 billion) support package for the worst-case scenario, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Friday.
Taiwan included in initial U.S. tariff negotiation list: Lai CNA 11 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan is among the first batch of countries set to enter into tariff negotiations with the United States, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Apr 2025
Taiwan prepared for 'direct' and 'effective' tariff talks with U.S.: Premier CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Thursday that Taiwan would be prepared for "direct talks" with Washington, after U.S. Donald Trump placed a 90-day hold on sweeping tariffs targeting Taiwanese goods.
President Lai lays out roadmap for bilateral trade ties, response to U.S. tariffs CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan will rapidly expand procurement of American goods and arms and remove its barriers to free trade, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) wrote in an opinion piece Thursday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's massive tariffs measures that have roiled global markets.
Taiwan among countries on 90-day pause of higher U.S. tariffs: FM Lin CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan is among the countries listed by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 90-day pause of his "reciprocal" tariffs, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Thursday.
Taiwan must reason with 'unpredictable' Trump: Central bank boss CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- The only way to deal with tariffs imposed by the "unpredictable" U.S. President Donald Trump is to talk reasonably with him, the governor of Taiwan's central bank said Thursday.
No China trade 'backdoor' via Taiwan to U.S.: Deputy minister CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's deputy foreign minister said Thursday that the country is committed to working with the United States to prevent "origin laundering," in response to concerns over free trade zone plans that some lawmakers fear could "open a backdoor" for China to attempt to evade U.S. tariffs.
MAC allows affidavits in lieu of deregistration proof for some Chinese spouses CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday announced four conditions under which some Chinese spouses and their children can be exempted from submitting proof of having renounced Chinese household registration, allowing them to provide affidavits instead of the required document.
Air Force spy couple receive jail terms of over 40 years in retrial CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- An Air Force couple found guilty of espionage received jail sentences of 47 years and 57 years, following a retrial at the Taiwan High Court branch in Kaohsiung on Thursday.
Ministry of National Defense Press Release Regarding the "Adjustment Plan for the Military Group Accident Insurance" ROC MND 10 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Apr 2025
U.S. arms sales not to impede China's reunification: spokesperson PRC MND 09 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. arms sales to Taiwan cannot change the situation concerning military strength across the Taiwan Strait, much less impede China's reunification, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Wednesday.
PLA exercises meant to show strength amid military purges: NSB chief CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- China's latest round of military exercises near Taiwan at the beginning of April was intended to show it could organize large-scale drills despite an ongoing military purge, Taiwan's top intelligence chief said Wednesday.
PRC security threat, Taiwan Strait peace, highlighted in Japan report CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- Japan's annual diplomatic report released on Tuesday took aim at the growing security threat posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Social media within scope of Chinese entry permit review: MAC official CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) will take social media content into account when reviewing entry applications from Chinese nationals wishing to visit Taiwan, a senior official said Wednesday.
10,000 Chinese spouses face loss of residency in Taiwan over missing proof CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- Among the 140,000 Chinese spouses granted "settlement residency" in Taiwan, about 10,000 risk losing that status for failing to submit proof they renounced their Chinese household registration, according to the National Immigration Agency (NIA).
KMT head warns of Taiwan's economic challenges, many related to U.S. CNA 09 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's current economic challenges are not limited to the imposition of U.S. tariffs, but also extend to American pressure on defense spending and currency valuation, as well as risks from holding too much U.S. debt, opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) said Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Apr 2025
Majority of espionage cases involve active, ex-military personnel: NSB CNA 08 Apr 2025 -- Prosecutors have indicted 159 people suspected of spying for China since 2020, 60 percent of whom are active-duty or retired military personnel, a recent report by the National Security Bureau (NSB) found.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Apr 2025
Top G7 diplomats express deep concern over PLA drills around Taiwan CNA 07 Apr 2025 -- G7 countries' top diplomats have expressed concern over the recent military exercises conducted by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan, saying they intensified risks to regional and global security.
Calls to eliminate Taiwan not protected by freedom of speech: Lai CNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Absolute freedom of speech does not protect calls for Taiwan's elimination, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Monday at an event to remember pro-democracy movement pioneer Nylon Cheng (鄭南榕) 36 years after Cheng's death.
Premier will report to LY on response to U.S. tariffs: Opposition CNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) has agreed to report to lawmakers on details of a NT$88 billion Cabinet (US$2.65 billion) proposal to help Taiwanese businesses in the wake of sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, an opposition party chair said Monday.
China lodges solemn representation to US over Taiwan regional official's reported US visit: FM Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding Taiwan regional security official Joseph Wu Jaushieh's reported visit to the US for talks with the US administration through the "special channel," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Apr 2025
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on China's Large-scale Military Drills around Taiwan US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Taiwan will not retaliate against Trump's tariffs: Lai CNA 06 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan has no plans to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's 32 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) announced Sunday, as he sought to ease public fears over the potential economic fallout from Washington's latest trade measure.
Cross-party meeting on response to U.S. tariffs to be held Monday CNA 06 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's two biggest opposition parties have agreed to attend a cross-party meeting called by the Executive Yuan on Monday to discuss its NT$88 billion (US$2.65 billion) proposal to assist Taiwanese businesses, in the wake of sweeping tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump.
First Luxembourg parliamentarian group since 2019 visits Taiwan CNA 06 Apr 2025 -- The first group of Luxembourg parliamentarians to visit Taiwan since 2019 arrived in Taipei Sunday and will meet with senior government officials to enhance bilateral relations, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Apr 2025
2025 Han Kuang drills targeting China's 'gray zone' actions, invasion threat: Experts CNA 05 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Han Kuang exercises, its largest annual military drills, began Saturday, with experts saying that the extended 14 days of wargames reflected a response to China's increasing "gray zone" activities and its potential to carry out a full-scale invasion of Taiwan.
Increased U.S. military presence in Indo-Pacific 'deterrence' to China: Analysts CNA 05 Apr 2025 -- The United States' recent military activities in the Indo-Pacific region are aimed at deterring China, two analysts from a Taiwanese military-backed think tank told CNA.
Joseph Wu in U.S. for 'secret talks' via special channel: Report CNA 05 Apr 2025 -- Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), head of Taiwan's National Security Council (NSC), is on a visit to the United States to hold talks with the U.S. government via a "special channel," days after China held its latest military exercises around Taiwan, the Financial Times reported Friday.
Lai meets with ICT industry representatives amid U.S. tariff shock CNA 05 Apr 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday met with representatives from the information and communications technology (ICT) industry which will soon face heavy tariffs on products exported to the U.S.
Taiwan investment in U.S. will not cause industrial hollowing out: DGBAS CNA 05 Apr 2025 -- With the Trump administration using tariffs in part to encourage Taiwanese manufacturers to invest massively in the United States, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said on Saturday such fund flight would not cause the industrial hollowing out of Taiwan.
Taiwanese manufacturers in SE Asia worried about impact of new U.S. tariffs CNA 05 Apr 2025 -- Taiwanese textile and furniture companies that have large production bases in Southeast Asia have expressed concerns about their ability to navigate the risks caused by the latest round tariffs imposed by the United States on countries worldwide.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Apr 2025
Cabinet pledges NT$88 billion to support local economy amid U.S. tariffs CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- The Executive Yuan on Friday unveiled a NT$88 billion (US$2.65 billion) proposal to assist Taiwanese businesses set to be hard hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Trump tariffs aim to cut trade deficit, won't affect security ties: Scholars CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- With U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs set to take effect in the coming days, scholars on Friday said the move aims to pressure countries into negotiations to reduce trade deficits, while security ties with allies will remain unaffected.
Trump tariffs aim to cut trade deficit, won't affect security ties: Scholars CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- Planned negotiations with the United States will focus on bringing down the sweeping duties pledged by U.S. President Donald Trump on Taiwanese goods, Taiwan's top trade negotiator Yang Jen-ni (楊珍妮) said Friday.
Brace for Taiwan stock market turbulence over Trump tariff: Premier CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Friday said people in Taiwan should be ready to brace for turbulence brought by U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff when the local stock market reopens on Monday.
U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill to back Taiwan, counter CCP coercion CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- Members of the United States House of Representatives on Tuesday reintroduced a bill to support Taiwan's international space and counter coercion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
U.S., Japan, South Korea thanked for stance on cross-Strait stability CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) has expressed gratitude to his counterparts in the United States, Japan, and South Korea for voicing concerns over the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) "provocative" live-fire exercises around Taiwan.
Collision between Navy vessel, Chinese fishing boat under investigation CNA 04 Apr 2025 -- The Taiwanese Navy said Friday it was still investigating a March 27 collision between one of its vessels and a Chinese fishing boat in waters off central Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Apr 2025
Statement on Australia's response to recent PLA exercises around Taiwan Australia DFAT 03 Apr 2025 -- China's military and coast guard exercises around Taiwan during 1-2 April were deeply concerning.
Japan, U.K., Canada express concerns over PLA drills around Taiwan CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada have joined the United States and European Union in expressing concerns over China's recent two-day military drills around Taiwan that ended late Wednesday.
82 Chinese warplanes, ships deployed near Taiwan during drills Wednesday: MND CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- China dispatched 82 warplanes and vessels to areas near Taiwan on Wednesday, the last day of its most recent military exercises in the region, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
Scholars note China coast guard's deeper involvement in Taiwan drills CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- China's coast guard has played a more important role during the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest round of military exercises surrounding Taiwan this year as Beijing is leveling up its "gray-zone" tactics against the country, scholars have told CNA.
PLA propaganda aimed at Chinese people, little impact in Taiwan: Experts CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) large-scale joint exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday were accompanied by strident propaganda comparing itself to a mighty monkey warrior in Chinese mythology and Taiwan's president to a parasite, but experts say these messages were primarily meant for domestic audiences and lost on the people in Taiwan.
Taiwan calls Trump's 32% tariff 'deeply unreasonable' CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- The Executive Yuan on Thursday decried U.S. President Donald Trump's 32 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods announced hours earlier and said it would lodge a representation with Washington.
Lai pledges 'maximum support' for Taiwan businesses amid U.S. 32% tariff CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday night pledged to provide assistance to businesses set to be hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's 32 percent tariffs on Taiwanese imports.
Taiwan's opposition parties urge government action over Trump tariff CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's two biggest opposition parties on Thursday expressed dismay at U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would impose a tariff of 32 percent on Taiwanese goods and urged the government to negotiate with the U.S. on the issue.
Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice chairman People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Wednesday met with Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in the city of Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
Bersamin: Call for 'Taiwan invasion' preps no cause for alarm Philippine News Agency 03 Apr 2025 -- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday downplayed concerns over recent remarks made by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner, who urged Filipino soldiers to be prepared for a potential invasion of Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Apr 2025
PLA drills a just move to punish, deter secession attempts: spokesperson People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese government spokesperson on Wednesday said the latest military drills launched by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan and in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait were a just move to punish and deter attempts to split the country.
PLA Eastern Theater Command wraps up joint drills around Taiwan island Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has completed all designated tasks of the joint exercises carried out from Tuesday to Wednesday, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Trump announces 32% tariff on imports from Taiwan CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on U.S. trading partners, including a 32 percent tax on goods from Taiwan that is set to take effect on April 9.
2025 Han Kuang extended to 2 weeks of wargames, 10 day live-fire drills CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's largest-scale annual military drills, the Han Kuang exercises, will be lengthened this year to include two weeks of computerized tabletop wargames and 10 days of live-fire drills, the nation's armed forces announced on Wednesday.
China Tests Taiwan And Raises Tensions With Latest Live-Fire Military Exercises RFE/RL 02 Apr 2025 -- With jets, warships, and a bombardment of propaganda, China simulated attacks and maritime blockades around Taiwan, in what Beijing called a warning after the island's president labeled China "a foreign hostile force."
PLA conducts live-fire exercise in East China Sea on 2nd day of drill CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's military on Wednesday said it observed China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducting live-fire exercises in the East China Sea on the second day of PLA military drills which began on Tuesday.
U.S., EU voice opposition to Taiwan Strait status quo change amid PLA drills CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- The United States and European Union have both reiterated their opposition to a unilateral change to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait after China's military launched a new round of joint military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday.
Statement on China's military exercises, 2 April 2025 UK FCDO 02 Apr 2025 -- The FCDO has issued a statement in response to the latest Chinese military exercises around Taiwan.
China's drills around Taiwan aimed at testing U.S. response: Scholars CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- The stated aim of China's military drills around Taiwan is to deter "Taiwan independence" forces, but their real purpose may be to test the United States' response and strategic bottom line ahead of a potential Xi-Trump summit, scholars told CNA.
95 PLA aircraft, vessels detected near Taiwan during drill Tuesday CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- Ninety-five aircraft and vessels operated by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) were detected around Taiwan between 6 a.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
PLA military drills in Taiwan Strait enter 2nd day CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese military's joint exercises near Taiwan entered their second day Wednesday as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command said it was conducting a "Strait Thunder-2025A" drill in parts of the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese FM warns Manila not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan question after military chief hypes PLA drills Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry on remarks made by a Philippine military official that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn into any conflict near Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged certain individuals in the Philippines not to play with fire on the Taiwan question, stressing that how to resolve the Taiwan question is entirely a matter for the Chinese people.
FM slams external meddling in PLA drills around Taiwan, stresses they are 'a stern warning to separatists' Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- In response to the accusations from some countries, including the US, Japan and the EU over the Chinese People's Liberation Army's joint exercises around the Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that such claims made by a handful of countries and organizations disregard facts, distort right and wrong, and interfere in China's internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition.
PLA wraps up joint drills around Taiwan in deterrence to separatists Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced on Wednesday that it completed all designated tasks of the joint exercises carried out from Tuesday to Wednesday, with the exercises testing the troops' integrated joint operations capabilities.
PLA's drills in Taiwan Straits show key trends in deterrence, flexibility and diverse operations: expert Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday. In recent years, the PLA exercises in the Taiwan Straits have demonstrated three key trends -expanding the scope of deterrence, increasing flexibility in the scale and schedule of drills, and diversifying the forms of operations, according to an expert on military affairs.
PLA drills expose weaknesses in Taiwan authorities' governance model, hit 'Taiwan independence' forces' sore point: expert Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- Following joint military exercises around Taiwan island a day earlier, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Wednesday continued its operations, organizing the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits.
PLA aircraft carrier helps in the role of cutting off 'three lines' of 'Taiwan independence' forces in drills: expert Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- The Shandong aircraft carrier task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) exercises helped play the role of cutting off "three lines" of "Taiwan independence" forces, namely their energy import life line, their external military aid support line, and their own escape line, an expert told the Global Times, after the PLA Eastern Theater Command announced the carrier group's exercises to simulate strike on ground and maritime targets in areas to the east of Taiwan island on Wednesday.
PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' drills, showing tighter siege on 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces: expert Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- Following the organization of its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island on Tuesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday.
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining the "ongoing military exercises around the waters of Taiwan conducted by the P.R.C. Eastern Theater Command." ROC MND 02 Apr 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Apr 2025
Former legislative speaker aide suspected of selling info to China CNA 02 Apr 2025 -- An ex-aide to former Legislative Speaker You Si-kun (游錫堃) is under investigation by prosecutors who accuse him of selling confidential information to Chinese spies.
PLA conducts live-fire drills in E.China Sea with precision strikes on simulated key ports, energy facilities Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- The ground force of the theater command conducted long-range live-fire drills in waters of the East China Sea according to training plans of the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercise on Wednesday, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, announced on Wednesday.
PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' drills, showing tighter siege on 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces: expert Global Times 02 Apr 2025 -- Following the organization of its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island on Tuesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday.
Response to China's Military Exercise Near Taiwan US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2025 -- "Once again, China's aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region's security and the world's prosperity at risk."
Taiwan calls on democracies to condemn Chinese military drills Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan urged democracies worldwide to condemn China for being a "troublemaker" after Beijing launched military drills around the island.
No live-fire detected in latest PLA drills around Taiwan: MND CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The latest round of People's Liberation Army (PLA) joint military drills around Taiwan which started early Tuesday is part of China's ongoing "gray zone" harassment of the country, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday, adding that it has so far detected no signs of live-fire exercises.
Taipei condemns Chinese military drills around Taiwan CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office on Tuesday denounced China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) for launching joint military drills around Taiwan earlier the same day while calling Beijing a "troublemaker."
China conducts joint exercises around Taiwan CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan, according to state-run TV.
Illegal entry of Chinese national ahead of PLA drills probed by prosecutors CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The illegal entry of a Chinese national into the outlying county of Kinmen ahead of China's military exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday could signal a new form of gray zone disruption, warned the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
Taiwan International Solidarity Act reintroduced in U.S. Congress CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- A bipartisan group of American lawmakers has reintroduced the Taiwan International Solidarity Act in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday after the pro-Taiwan legislation previously stalled in the Senate in 2023.
Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on China's military drills European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Apr 2025 -- China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan are increasing cross-strait tensions.
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining the "joint military exercises of P.R.C." ROC MND 01 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (Apr. 1) that since March 29, it has been monitoring the movements of the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong fleet and its related aircraft and ship, which entered the response zone of our country.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Apr 2025
PLA drills a stern warning, strong deterrent against 'Taiwan independence' forces: FM spokesperson Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. In response to a media inquiry on the current situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the Eastern Theater Command and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council have already released statements regarding the joint exercises. The exercises are a stern warning and a strong deterrent against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, as well as a legitimate and necessary move to safeguard China's sovereignty and uphold national unity, said Guo.
Taiwan Affairs Office strongly condemns DPP authorities' bullying mainland spouses Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- When asked for comment regarding the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' suppression and revocation of the residency permits of two spouses from the Chinese mainland, using excuse of their remarks advocating for "unification by force," Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday that this is yet another case of trampling on the fundamental rights of cross-Straits couples by the DPP authorities. She described it as another malicious act of creating green terror and a chilling effect within the island of Taiwan, which escalates cross-Straits confrontation.
PLA stages joint drills around Taiwan in stern warning to secessionists Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island, said a spokesperson. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They also noted that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
YJ-21 missile deployed in PLA's joint drills around Taiwan; secessionists have no way to deal with it: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Advanced weapons and equipment such as the Type 054A frigate, the DF-15 ballistic missile, the H-6K bomber and the Y-20 transport aircraft have joined the PLA Eastern Theater Command's joint exercise around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, a video released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command showed. During the exercises, the H-6K bomber carried YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was unveiled previously at Airshow China.
PLA Eastern Theater Command's drills around Taiwan Island display three major capabilities: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched joint exercises around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday. Upon orders, the forces mobilized from all directions, assembled and encircled the island. The exercises showed three major capabilities of the PLA, namely joint operation, precision strike on key targets, and seizure of control, an expert told the Global Times.
PLA joint exercises to deliver strong deterrent message to 'Taiwan independence' forces: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday launched joint military exercises around Taiwan island, marking another large-scale operation following the "Joint Sword-2024A" and "Joint Sword-2024B" drills conducted in May and October 2024. The latest exercise carries three major strategic implications and will deliver a strong deterrent message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, said an expert on the Taiwan question.
China Coast Guard vessels conduct law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels on Tuesday conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle, amid the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command's joint exercises around the island.
PLA Eastern Theater Command's short video displays capability of precision reconnaissance: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in toward the Taiwan island from multiple directions. These drills mainly focus on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, assault on maritime and ground targets, and blockade on key areas and sea lanes so as to test joint operation capabilities of its troops.
PLA drills resolute punishment against Lai authorities' 'Taiwan independence' provocations: spokesperson Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The joint exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around the Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment against the reckless provocations of the Lai Ching-te authorities in seeking "Taiwan independence," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday.
Lack of 'codename' for latest PLA exercise around Taiwan indicates drill has become routine: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on the Taiwan Island from multiple directions, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, announced on the day.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills in waters to north, south, east of Taiwan Island People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday conducted multi-subject drills in waters to north, south, and east of Taiwan Island.
Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan; move 'targets Lai and separatist forces' Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They said that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, said a spokesperson.

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