August 2025 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan's military to build vertical wind tunnel for Army paratrooper training CNA 31 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's military has proposed to spend NT$510.72 million (US$16.69 million) in the coming years to build a vertical wind tunnel for army paratrooper training, according to a budget proposal made public recently.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Aug 2025
Lawmakers back defense budget hike in meeting with U.S. senators CNA 30 Aug 2025 -- Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in voicing support for raising Taiwan's defense budget to over 3 percent of GDP next year, while meeting with visiting U.S. senators Saturday.
Trade talks won't affect defense support for Taiwan: Visiting U.S. senator CNA 30 Aug 2025 -- The visiting chair of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Roger Wicker, said Saturday that trade talks between Washington and other countries, including China, "in no way" affect Washington's defense support for "the sovereign rights of the Taiwanese people to enjoy their democracy."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Aug 2025
Ministry of National Defense: Minister Ku Receives U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Expresses Hope for Deepening Taiwan-U.S. Security Cooperation ROC MND 30 Aug 2025
MND submits PLA report, details possible scenarios for Taiwan campaign CNA 29 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Friday submitted its 2025 report on the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to the Legislative Yuan, outlining possible scenarios China may adopt in launching a campaign against Taiwan.
Amended cyber security law tightens supervision, raises breach fines CNA 29 Aug 2025 -- The Legislature on Friday passed amendments to the Cyber Security Management Act, imposing restrictions on the use of products deemed a threat to national security and raising the maximum fine for failing to report certain cyber security breaches.
Visiting U.S. senators caution against China-led 'axis of aggression' CNA 29 Aug 2025 -- Two visiting U.S. senators on Friday pledged to strengthen deterrence against what they described as the "axis of aggression" led by China, in a rare news conference held in Taiwan's Presidential Office in Taipei.
China expresses strong dissatisfaction over US senator's visit to Taiwan region: FM spokesperson Global Times 29 Aug 2025 -- In response to an inquiry about a US senator visiting Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between the US and Taiwan. He stressed that the US lawmaker's visit seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and sends a gravely wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. China expresses strong dissatisfaction over this, Guo said.
FM opposes visit by Taiwan's head of foreign affairs department to Philippines, lodges serious protests both in Beijing and Manila Global Times 29 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question about the head of the foreign affairs department of the Taiwan region recently visited the Philippines as a so-called "head of a foundation," and he met with certain Philippine officials and attended economic and trade activities, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday that the Philippines, by letting Lin Chia-lung visit the country as a so-called "head of a foundation," has provided a platform for "Taiwan independence" separatists to engage in anti-China activities, and has severely violated the basic norms in international relations and the Philippines' own commitment on Taiwan-related issues.
DFA Statement on One China Policy Philippines DFA 29 Aug 2025 -- The 1975 Joint Communiqué between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China remains a cornerstone of our longstanding bilateral relationship.
DFA reiterates: PH 'clear, unwavering' on One China Policy Philippine News Agency 29 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine government is "clear and unwavering" in its One China Policy, which recognizes the People's Republic of China as the only Chinese sovereign state, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated on Friday.
Mainland slams DPP's 'shameless' obstruction of Taiwan officials' participation in V-Day commemorations, exposing its separatist nature Global Times 29 Aug 2025 -- When responding to claims from certain individuals within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities who threatened that former Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) officials participating in the Chinese mainland's events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance on September 3 would "face risks," and that prominent figures would be prosecuted if they attended, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said that the DPP authorities, treating this as a grave threat, have resorted to all kinds of obstruction, threats, and intimidation, completely abandoning their national stance and betraying justice and conscience.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Philippines Allowing the Visit by Head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Taiwan Authorities PRC MofA 29 Aug 2025
Delegation from U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee arrives in Taiwan CNA 29 Aug 2025 -- United States Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, arrived in Taiwan on Friday for a visit that will include a meeting with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) later the same day.
External forces attempting to use Taiwan to contain China are 'playing with fire,' will get burned eventually: Chinese Vice FM Global Times 29 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question related to Taiwan, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said at the press conference on Friday on preparations for the V-Day commemorations that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and brooks no external interference.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Aug 2025
Taiwan defense minister silent on reported U.S. defense posting CNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's defense minister on Thursday declined to discuss cooperation with the United States' Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), following a media report that Washington plans to post a representative in Taipei to boost drone collaboration.
Taiwan seeks deeper Asia-Pacific ties, higher defense spending: Lai CNA 28 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday that Taiwan will work with Asia-Pacific partners to promote peace and sustainable development, while pledging stronger defense capabilities and economic security.
Taiwan silent on reports foreign minister joined Philippines business trip CNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed Wednesday that a business delegation is visiting the Philippines, but declined to say whether Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) is part of the group.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Aug 2025
Cabinet reshuffle involving 16 officials, 10 agencies unveiled (Update) CNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Executive Yuan on Wednesday unveiled a Cabinet reshuffle involving 16 officials across 10 government agencies, including changes to the ministers of economic affairs, digital affairs, and health.
3 TSMC employees indicted on trade secret theft charges CNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office Intellectual Property Branch on Wednesday indicted three former and current Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) employees for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets involving the company's advanced 2-nanometer process.
'Mainland's policy remains consistent and clear': Taiwan Affairs Office responds to cross-Straits tensions and 'seizing Taiwan 2027' hype Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- "We are willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification and will strive with utmost sincerity and effort to achieve this prospect. However, we will never renounce the use of force and reserve the option to take all necessary measures," said State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian on Wednesday, in response to media inquiries over the cross-Straits tensions, which has raised about whether miscalculations or accidental escalations could lead to conflict.
China firmly opposes to any form of military contact between US and China's Taiwan region: spokesperson on Taiwan affairs Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- In response to media reports that more than 500 Taiwan military personnel participated in this year's US Northern Strike drills, which for the first time shifted simulated combat scenarios from Europe to the "Indo-Pacific" region, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that we firmly oppose any form of military contact between the US and China's Taiwan region.
Mainland spokesperson warns 'pursuing secession by forces' will lead to self-destruction as DPP to raise 'defense spending' Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson on Wednesday slams the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' latest move of increasing the spending of so-called "defense budget" in next year, saying the move drags Taiwan residents onto the secessionists war chariot, which poses the greatest threat to the safety and interests of Taiwan's residents, and "pursuing secession by forces" will inevitably lead to self-destruction.
Taiwan Affairs Office warns Lai Ching-te that any attempt to distort WWII history doomed to fail Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- As August 15 marks Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II (WWII), Lai Ching-te, regional leader of the island of Taiwan, posted on social media, deliberately referring to this important historical moment as the "end of WWII," while intentionally avoiding direct references to "Japanese aggression" and the "victory of the Chinese people's resistance against Japanese aggression."
Mainland accuses DPP authorities of "selling out" Taiwan's interests to U.S. People's Daily 27 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan for kowtowing to the United States and selling out the island's interests, calling them shameless and absurd.
Mainland resolutely opposes military contacts between U.S., Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 27 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that the mainland resolutely opposes any form of military contacts between the United States and China's Taiwan region.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Aug 2025
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol" ROC MND 27 Aug 2025
Armament Bureau Production Center Issues Press Release Regarding "Mislabeling of ROC Armed Forces Combat Boots" ROC MND 27 Aug 2025
DPP's bottomless acts shameless and absurd: mainland spokesperson on US tariffs hitting Taiwan's traditional manufacturing Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on reports from Taiwan media that recent US tariff hikes on Taiwan products have severely hit the island's traditional industries, with official figures showing that by August 15 the number of people forced to take unpaid leave had risen by more than 650 from the end of July to nearly 4,000—91 percent of them in manufacturing sector, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the US' "20 percent plus N" compound tariff has turned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority's claim of the so-called "best ever" Taiwan-US ties into a laughing stock. Zhu said the DPP's servile acts of "selling out Taiwan to the US" are both shameless and absurd.
Mainland slams DPP for selling out Taiwan's interests amid concerns over US seeking stakes in TSMC Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan media quoted Reuters as saying that the US government may seek stakes in TSMC. Economic officials in Taiwan island said there has been no specific countermeasures regarding the US move, sparking widespread concerns across the industry in the island that the US actions could undermine the island's industrial foundation. Answering a question concerning this, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the island business community's concerns reflect so many lessons from the past.
Taiwan's support for Pacific Islands Forum to continue despite no invitation CNA 26 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's decades-long support for the Pacific Islands Forum regional bloc will continue despite the latter's recent decision to exclude it and other donor countries from its annual meeting this year, a government spokesman said Tuesday.
Cabinet reshuffle to be finalized this week: Premier CNA 26 Aug 2025 -- A Cabinet reshuffle will be finalized later this week, with more than five senior officials expected to be replaced, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Tuesday as his government has grown increasingly unpopular.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Aug 2025
Taiwan's Coast Guard shadows trespassing Chinese ships off Kinmen CNA 25 Aug 2025 -- The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Monday twice ushered four trespassing China Coast Guard vessels out of Taiwan-controlled waters off the offshore Kinmen County.
Recall vote shows "Taiwan independence" separatism doomed to fail: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 25 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday said that the results of the second round of a recall vote targeting legislators of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan showed that "Taiwan independence" separatism runs against the will of the people and is doomed to fail.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Aug 2025
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "Certain Provisions of the Revised Military Personnel Compensation Act Not Included in the 2026 Defense Budget" ROC MND 25 Aug 2025
Opponents, supporters react after nuclear plant referendum fails CNA 24 Aug 2025 -- A referendum on restarting Taiwan's Third Nuclear Power Plant drew mixed reactions on Saturday, as most who voted favored the extension, but low turnout prevented it from reaching the required affirmative threshold.
Failure of another round of recall campaign in Taiwan shows 'Taiwan independence' doomed to fail: spokesperson Global Times 24 Aug 2025 -- Following the first round of voting on July 26, the people of Taiwan island once again said "No" to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s malicious political farce of suppressing dissent and sowing division, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Sunday after the second round of recall votes against seven Kuomintang (KMT) legislators in Taiwan island failed on Saturday.
DPP faces crushing defeat in recall vote against KMT Global Times 24 Aug 2025 -- The second round of a recall vote against seven legislators of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party on the island of Taiwan failed on Saturday, with none of the recall proposals being passed. The crushing defeat of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in both rounds of voting underscores local residents' disdain for the party's political abuse and its excessive focus on political maneuvering at the expense of addressing crucial livelihood issues, said experts from across the Straits.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Aug 2025
TSMC's Wei says U.S. will not ask for stake in company CNA 23 Aug 2025 -- The United States government will not seek a stake in contract chipmaker TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.), the company's chairman and CEO C.C. Wei (魏哲家) said Friday night.
Lai pledges Cabinet reshuffle, dialogue with opposition after recall votes, referendum CNA 23 Aug 2025 -- The months-long recall campaign aimed at unseating most lawmakers from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) ended in a rout for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday, prompting its leader and President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) to promise a Cabinet reshuffle.
Opposition KMT urges unity and reform after recall vote victory CNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) called for unity in Taiwan and listed "urgently needed" reforms after a KMT clean sweep in Saturday's recall vote.
Lai open to advanced nuclear energy, plans Cabinet reshuffle CNA 23 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said he will carry out a Cabinet reshuffle while expressing openness to advanced nuclear power, after recall votes against seven opposition lawmakers all failed and a referendum on restarting a nuclear power plant did not meet the approval threshold on Saturday.
Referendum on extending No. 3 nuclear power plant operation defeated CNA 23 Aug 2025 -- A referendum seeking to extend the operation of Taiwan's Third Nuclear Power Plant failed on Saturday after falling short of the required support threshold, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said.
All 7 KMT lawmakers survive recall, opposition bloc keeps majority CNA 23 Aug 2025 -- All seven Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers targeted in Saturday's recall votes retained their seats, allowing the KMT and its opposition ally, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), to preserve their majority in the Legislature.
Second round of recall campaign fails again amid public discontent with Taiwan's DPP authorities Global Times 23 Aug 2025 -- The second round of recall votes against seven Kuomintang (KMT) legislators in Taiwan island failed on Saturday - the "no" votes consistently outnumbered the "yes" votes - meaning all 32 recall proposals promoted by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) this year have been rejected.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Aug 2025
Defense spending to reach 5% of GDP by 2030: President CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday pledged to steadily increase defense spending, setting a goal of raising it to 5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, to underscore Taiwan's commitment to boost defense capacity.
KMT, DPP make last push before 2nd round of Taiwan recall votes CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Less than 24 hours before recall votes against seven Kuomintang (KMT) legislators begin, the opposition party rallied in New Taipei Friday urging "no" votes, while recall groups and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mounted last efforts to call for support to remove them.
U.S. lawmakers call for Taiwan's participation in ICAO assembly CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Four members of the U.S. Congress on Thursday urged the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to invite Taiwan to participate as a guest in its upcoming 42nd assembly in September.
U.S. may want stake in TSMC, but Taiwan's interests come first: Source CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The interests of Taiwan and its companies are the government's top priority, a Cabinet source said Thursday in response to reports that Washington may seek a stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in exchange for CHIPS Act funding.
Taiwan Air Force officer gets 7 years for leaking documents to China CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- A Taiwanese Air Force officer was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Thursday for leaking military documents to China in exchange for money, in a case linked to a retired major already convicted under the National Security Act.
Chinese national security authorities uncover dozens of cyberattack platforms operated by 'internet army' linked to 'Taiwan independence' forces Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- China's national security authorities announced that they have uncovered dozens of cyberattack platforms operated by Taiwan's "Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command" linked to "Taiwan independence" forces, pledging to pursue lifelong accountability for those involved, the CCTV News reported on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Aug 2025
Taiwan defense spending to reach 3.32% of GDP in 2026: Premier CNA 21 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's defense spending will reach 3.32 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Thursday, adding that the planned budget increase underscores the nation's commitment to safeguarding national security.
Cabinet unveils 2026 central government spending plan CNA 21 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Executive Yuan on Thursday put forth a NT$3.13 trillion (US$102.9 billion) proposal for government expenditure in 2026, which includes a significant increase in military spending.
Special defense budgets anticipate more U.S. arms sales: Experts CNA 21 Aug 2025 -- The Cabinet's planned special defense budgets totaling NT$117.6 billion (US$3.85 billion) anticipate the Trump administration approving more arms sale packages to Taiwan next year as a workaround given a limited general budget increase, experts said Thursday.
Forming communist parties, student groups not illegal in Taiwan: MAC CNA 21 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday said that forming political parties or student groups that advocate communism is not against the law, following media reports about a "communist party" being established at one of the country's top senior high schools.
Taiwan, U.S. sign MOU on combating cross-border drug trafficking CNA 21 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan and the United States earlier this week signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance two-way intelligence sharing and jointly combat transnational drug trafficking, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan announced on Thursday.
DPP boosting Taiwan's military budget to over 3% will 'intensify tensions' across Straits Global Times 21 Aug 2025 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the island of Taiwan plan to boost defense spending by a fifth next year, surpassing 3 percent of gross domestic product in the island, Reuters reported on Thursday, which claimed that the DPP seeks to target the Chinese mainland and convince the US it will bolster military spending. A mainland expert said this plan again exposed the DPP's delusion to "solicit US support for independence" and "resist reunification by force," which is doomed to fail.
India's so-called 'clarification' came as a surprise: Chinese FM spokesperson Global Times 21 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that the Indian side's so-called "clarification" on Taiwan question came as a surprise, and expressed hope that India will earnestly abide by the one-China principle.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Aug 2025
26-month sentence given to former Air Force major who spied for China upheld CNA 21 Aug 2025 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 26-month prison term for a former Air Force major convicted of spying for Chinese intelligence, while remanding another 10-month sentence to a lower court.
US commerce secretary reiterates US 'cannot rely on Taiwan' chips, drawing criticism from island netizens Global Times 21 Aug 2025 -- The US must manufacture its own chips domestically while cannot rely on the island of Taiwan, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned in a latest interview with CNBC. The US official's remarks have drawn criticism among netizens of the island of Taiwan on Facebook.
Military probes PAC-2 missile explosion during drill: Source CNA 20 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's military is probing an incident early Wednesday when one of its Patriot PAC-2 missiles reportedly exploded shortly after launch during an annual precision munition drill in southern Taiwan, a military source told CNA.
Patriot missile explodes during Taiwan military drill; repeated accidents reveal outdated weapon, low maintenance capacity: expert Global Times 20 Aug 2025 -- A US-made Patriot II missile fired by the military forces of the Taiwan authorities exploded just four seconds after launch during a live-fire exercise early Wednesday morning, before a second missile was launched successfully, the China Times, a Taiwan-based media outlet, reported. An expert noted that such accidents are not rare, underscoring maintenance shortcomings and reliability issues within the region's military.
Ex-Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung named DPP secretary-general CNA 20 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's former Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) was appointed secretary-general of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday.
High court upholds sentences for Reunification Alliance Party figures CNA 20 Aug 2025 -- The Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch on Wednesday upheld prison sentences of four years and six months for two officials of the minor Reunification Alliance Party who recruited people to travel to China for political purposes.
Growing distrust of U.S. among Taiwanese could help Beijing: Scholars CNA 20 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's growing distrust of the United States, especially in view of President Donald Trump's tariffs and semiconductor policies, could harm Washington's long-term interests and benefit Beijing instead, American scholars warned Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Aug 2025
Taiwan closely watching talks aimed at ending Ukraine war: MOFA CNA 19 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that the government is closely monitoring a new round of high-level talks in Washington aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, while stressing that humanitarian assistance to Ukraine will continue.
Unmanned surface vessel, drones used in annual precision strike drills CNA 19 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's annual "Sea and Air Precision Ammunition Firing Exercise" began Tuesday, during which an innovative attack model involving drones launched from unmanned surface vessels was successfully employed against a maritime target.
Taiwan confirms signing MOU with Japan on border information sharing CNA 19 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed Tuesday that Taiwan and Japan have previously signed an agreement to promote information exchange and cooperation on border management with Japan, though it did not disclose more details on the pact.
South Korean FM signals USFK involvement in Taiwan won't be summit agenda; remarks show pragmatic diplomacy: expert Global Times 19 Aug 2025 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun signaled Monday that the possibility of US Forces Korea (USFK) intervening in an emergency over the island of Taiwan should not be placed on the agenda of Seoul-Washington summit talks, Yonhap News Agency reported. Chinese expert said Cho's remarks reflect the pragmatic diplomacy of the Lee Jae-myung administration.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Aug 2025
Ex-lawmaker's son sentenced for selling fuel to North Korea CNA 19 Aug 2025 -- The son of a former Democratic Progressive Party legislator has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for selling thousands of tons of fuel to North Korea in collaboration with a Singaporean businessman wanted by the United States.
China reaffirms sovereignty over Taiwan, says complete reunification unstoppable People's Daily 19 Aug 2025 -- Beijing said on Monday that the so-called Treaty of San Francisco is illegal and invalid, and cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China.
Public servants to be checked for Chinese IDs starting in 2026 CNA 18 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's government will begin on Jan. 1, 2026 to routinely and systematically check to see if core personnel in the military, education system and civil service hold Chinese IDs, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced Monday.
Treaty of San Francisco illegal, invalid; Lai authorities completely abandon national stance, distort WWII history, which is disgraceful : Chinese FM Global Times 18 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent claims by an official with Taiwan's so-called foreign affairs department that after World War II, the " Treaty of San Francisco " superseded political declarations such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, stating that the treaty did not hand the island of Taiwan over to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and that the PRC has never governed Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that such fallacious claims distort the truth and confuse the public, further exposing the Lai Ching-te authorities' thoroughly separatist "Taiwan independence" nature.
Tuvalu reportedly considering pulling out of Pacific leaders' summit; 'hyping Taiwan question does not align with perception of most PICs' Global Times 18 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Feletei Teo of Tuvalu, which maintains so-called "diplomatic relations" with China's Taiwan region, said his country may pull out of the region's top political meeting next month, after host nation Solomon Islands moved to block all external partners from attending, The Guardian reported. Some foreign media analyses suggest that the Solomon Islands' decision aims to "exclude Taiwan from the meeting," prompting dissatisfaction from Tuvalu.
Chinese FM spokesperson urges relevant parties not to hype up tensions following German foreign minister's remarks on Taiwan, East and South China Seas Global Times 18 Aug 2025 -- In response to the criticism made by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during his visit to Japan, who claimed that China has repeatedly issued public threats in the Taiwan Straits, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea to unilaterally change the status quo, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair. The one-China principle is the political foundation for China to establish and develop diplomatic relations with countries around the world, a basic norm of international relations, and a broad consensus within the international community.
German foreign minister calls China "aggressive" on Taiwan question ahead of trip to Japan; 'a provocative move that violates political consensus,' experts say Global Times 18 Aug 2025 -- Ahead of his first trip to Asia since taking office in May, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul claimed that "China's behavior in the Taiwan Straits is aggressive," Reuters reported on Sunday. A Chinese expert on European affairs called such a statement highly discourteous in diplomatic practice, negatively impacting China-Germany and China-EU relations.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Aug 2025
Taiwan Army set to follow U.S. in listing drones as consumables CNA 17 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's military is planning to re-categorize military drones as "consumables/munitions" instead of as airplanes, as they used to be, to speed up the procurement process, the Army confirmed to CNA on Sunday.
Taiwan calls exclusion from Pacific Islands Forum 'regrettable' CNA 17 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed disappointment Sunday over the Pacific islands' final decision Thursday to exclude Taiwan and all donor countries from the region's top political meeting this year.
Satellite launched by China flies over Taiwan's ADIZ: Defense ministry CNA 17 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's armed forces were monitoring a satellite launched by China on Sunday afternoon, which posed no threat, although it passed through the southwestern section of Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the Ministry of National Defense said.
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "PLA's Satellite Launch Mission from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan" ROC MND 17 Aug 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Aug 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Aug 2025
Taiwan announces measures to protect hospitals from hackers CNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) on Friday announced plans to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in Taiwan's medical sector, following cyberattacks on at least two hospitals earlier this year that were linked to a Chinese hacker.
National Defense University Issues Press Release Regarding "Alleged Violations of Part-Time Employment by Prominent PLA Researcher Ma Zhenkun" ROC MND 15 Aug 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Aug 2025
Taiwan unveils 2 indigenously developed drones, tank CNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's military on Thursday unveiled two newly developed drones and a wheeled tank with a 105 mm gun in a video posted on the website of the Military News Agency, highlighting the country's progress in indigenous defense technology.
Cabinet seeks additional NT$87.84 billion for gov't spending CNA 14 Aug 2025 -- The Executive Yuan on Thursday said it would request legislative approval for an additional NT$87.84 billion (US$2.92 billion) in government spending for the 2025 fiscal year.
Taiwan bars officials from China military parade marking end of war with Japan CNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday announced a ban on all current government officials and certain former ones from traveling to China to attend a military parade on Sept. 3, which Beijing will hold to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
FM responds to question about whether cancellation of China's agriculture minister's Japan visit related to Taiwan regional official's trip to Japan Global Times 14 Aug 2025 -- In response to some comments said that the cancellation of the scheduled visit to Japan by Han Jun, China's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, was related to the visit to Japan by head of Taiwan's so-called foreign affairs department Lin Chia-lung, Lin Jian, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that "I'd refer you to competent authorities on the specific reason of Minister Han Jun postponing his visit to Japan," while noting that "on Lin Chia-lung's visit to Japan, let me stress once again that by allowing Lin Chia-lung to pay a 'personal trip,' Japan provides a stage for the separatist activities of 'Taiwan independence' forces, seriously violates the basic norms governing international relations and principles in the four political documents between China and Japan, and sends out a severely wrong signal."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Aug 2025
Taiwan FM confirms Japan trip, says China's backlash won't hurt ties with Tokyo CNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Thursday confirmed that he visited Japan last month, adding that China's "backlash" over the trip will not affect the cordial relations between Taipei and Tokyo.
Mainland accuses Taiwan's DPP of "selling out" island's economic interests People's Daily 14 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of "selling out" the island's economic interests in exchange for U.S. support of its secessionist cause.
Mainland condemns Taiwan institution's distortion of war against Japanese aggression People's Daily 14 Aug 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned Taiwan's "Academia Historica" for referring to the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression as "the end of the Sino-Japanese War and post-war handover" in a recent statement.
Taiwan DPP's "information cocoon" is collapsing, says mainland spokesperson People's Daily 14 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that the "information cocoon" created by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities is starting to crumble, as people in Taiwan become aware of the real mainland through the internet and social networking services.
Spokesperson responds to DPP's plan to bar cars from mainland, calling it a move blocking cross-Straits economic exchange Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Using the guise of "security" to bar Taiwan compatriots from buying and using high-quality mainland products, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are doing everything in their power to stifle cross-Straits economic exchange and cooperation, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday, responding to comments from the DPP authorities claiming to block mainland-made vehicles—including BYD's electric models -- from entering the island by the excuses of security and industrial concerns.
Ministry of National Defense: Minister Ku Presides Over Disaster Response Center Coordination Meeting, Commends Troops for Proactive Disaster Relief Efforts ROC MND 13 Aug 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Aug 2025
DPP authorities act as main accomplice in US effort to hollow out Taiwan's industries: Mainland spokesperson on US' semiconductor tariff hike and TSMC's Arizona plant Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100 percent tariff on imported goods such as semiconductors, and claimed TSMC will build world's largest wafer fabrication plant in Arizona backed with $300 billion, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated on Wednesday that when TSMC previously announced an additional $100 billion investment in the US, it sparked panic and public discontent in Taiwan; a $300 billion plan would further erode the island's economic vitality and autonomy. The DPP authorities are the biggest accomplice to the US in hollowing out Taiwan's industries.
DPP staging farce with outdated politicians to hype 'international presence' cannot change fact Taiwan is part of China: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's referring to Taiwan as a "country" during a recent event in Taipei and calling Western countries to build economic and political relations with the island, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that Taiwan is part of China and has never been a country.
It serves as a vivid history lesson: spokesperson on Taiwan compatriots watching 'Dead to Rights' on the mainland Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- On Wednesday morning, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office held a regular press conference, where spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to reporters' questions on recent cross-Straits hot topics.
DPP authorities' relying on external forces and military means to pursue independence only leads to downfall: Mainland spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Responding to Lai Ching-te's announcement that the defense budget for the Taiwan region in 2026 will be raised to surpass 3 percent of GDP, primarily for military purchases from the US, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the mainstream public opinion in the island of Taiwan is for peace, development, dialogue and cooperation.
DPP caves to US on 20% tariff, $400b investment pledge - 'unlimited sell-out of Taiwan': spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on US imposition of a 20 percent "reciprocal tariff" on the island of Taiwan, higher than the 15 percent rate on Japan and South Korea, and on remarks by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te that the tariff rate could be negotiable with a possible pledge to increase investment in the US by $400 billion, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Taiwan residents and industries are deeply disappointed by the DPP authorities' response.
Rules on restoring Taiwan citizenship to be tightened over China fears CNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has proposed an amendment that would allow it to refuse restoring Taiwanese citizenship to Taiwan-born individuals who obtained Chinese identity documents unless they met qualifying criteria.
U.S. supports Taiwan's Pacific Islands Forum attendance: Official CNA 12 Aug 2025 -- The United States on Monday expressed its disappointment over the Solomon Islands' decision not to invite Taiwan and other "dialogue and development partners" to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting next month.
Taiwan's interior minister clarifies China 'recognition' comment CNA 12 Aug 2025 -- "Maintaining the status quo is Taiwan's greatest consensus," Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) said Tuesday, a day after she triggered a political backlash by suggesting that Taiwan "recognizes" the People's Republic of China (PRC).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Aug 2025
Chinese experts say Marcos' 'clarification' another attempt to provoke on Taiwan question, FM remarks 'by no means misinterpretation' Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- Following his reckless remarks last week about China's Taiwan region which drew strong rebuke from the Chinese side, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has continued his wrong narratives by claiming he was misinterpreted by so-called "propaganda purpose" of China.
Air Force punishes captain for photographing aircraft assignment list CNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Air Force said Monday that a captain has been punished for taking photos of military information with his camera phone and sharing them with others.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Aug 2025
Industry, labor groups propose measures to counter U.S. tariffs CNA 10 Aug 2025 -- Taiwanese industry and labor groups have urged the government to act after the United States began imposing a 20 percent tariff on imports from Taiwan, in addition to existing most favored nation (MFN) duties and other trade remedy tariffs, warning the measures could damage manufacturing and threaten jobs.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Aug 2025
Taiwan's designation as NGO at Nagasaki memorial 'inappropriate': Envoy CNA 09 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋), said Saturday that seating his delegation in the "international nongovernmental organizations" section at a Nagasaki memorial was "inappropriate."
Debunking the misleading claims in Lai Ching-te's "defense lecture" People's Daily 09 Aug 2025 -- On July 1, Lai Ching-te delivered the fourth installment of his so-called "10 lectures on unity," focusing on "defense." In the speech, he once again promoted separatist rhetoric under the guise of safeguarding peace, pushing an agenda of "resisting China to protect Taiwan."
MOFA investigates suspected leak of official documents CNA 09 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Friday it is investigating a suspected leak of official documents, amid reports that they were up for sale on the dark web.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Aug 2025
Legislature takes step in bid to abolish Control Yuan CNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Legislative Yuan decided Friday to set up an ad hoc committee tasked with revising the Constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in a bid to change the constitution to get rid of the body that investigates and censures government wrongdoing and impeaches public officials.
Constitutional Court to review DPP, Cabinet challenges to 2025 budget CNA 08 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Constitutional Court has accepted separate petitions from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Executive Yuan to review the constitutionality of the 2025 central government budget, to which opposition lawmakers made cuts and freezes.
Taiwan urges inclusion in Pacific forum amid reports of exclusion CNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday called on the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to allow for Taiwan's participation this year, following reports that Taiwan would be blocked from the 2025 event, as have been China and the United States.
China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between US and Taiwan: MND on US Senator's reported visit to island Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to reports indicating that the chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee may soon lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan region, which will be the first visit to Taiwan by a senator holding this position since 2016, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said the Chinese side firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region.
Lai and others who kowtow to US will be devoured like 'a lamb in a tiger's den': MND Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Regarding reports that the regional leader of China's Taiwan island Lai Ching-te recently claimed that next year Taiwan's "defense budget" would be raised to over 3 percent of GDP, which some analysis said is made in response to US concerns, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin asked that "Taiwan is a province of China - where does a so-called 'national defense budget' come from?"
China firmly opposes any official engagement between US and Taiwan region: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory. China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press briefing on Friday.
President Marcos Expresses Philippines' Interest in Peace and Stability in Taiwan Strait Philippines DFA 08 Aug 2025 -- President Marcos reiterated the Philippines' longstanding position on the importance of peace and stability in Taiwan and the peaceful settlement of differences.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Philippine Leader's Comment on Taiwan PRC MofA 08 Aug 2025
Chinese FM and Embassy lodge serious protests over Philippine President's comment on Taiwan Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's recent comment on Taiwan in an interview during his visit to India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that China firmly opposes this. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and Embassy in the Philippines have lodged serious protests with the Philippine side.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Philippine Leader's Comment on Taiwan Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Q: It was reported that during his visit to India, the Philippine leader said in an interview that "if there is a confrontation over Taiwan between China and the United States, there is no way that the Philippines can stay out of it, simply because of our physical geographic location. If there is an all-out war (across the Taiwan Strait), then the Philippines will be joined into it. We will have to defend our territory and our sovereignty. In addition, there are a large volume of Filipinos in Taiwan." He also said that (if there is a war across the Taiwan Strait), it would spell a "humanitarian crisis," and the Philippines has to get involved and try to bring their citizens back. This is the issue that the Philippines cares the most. They would "immediately mobilize everything" to bring their people out. This is not a small thing, he added. What is China's comment on this?
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Aug 2025
Lai meets with Ukrainian parliamentary group, calls for deeper ties CNA 07 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday reaffirmed Taiwan's support for Ukraine and voiced hope for closer bilateral ties during a meeting with a visiting cross-party delegation from Ukraine's parliament.
MAC defends removing village chief over Chinese nationality CNA 07 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday defended the government's decision to dismiss a village chief in eastern Taiwan over her alleged People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality, saying she could have attempted to renounce it by applying to the Chinese authorities.
Taiwan to tighten residency rules for Chinese nationals CNA 07 Aug 2025 -- Chinese nationals seeking permanent residency in Taiwan through family-based applications will be required to submit proof of having renounced their Chinese passport, under a newly drafted amendment to residency regulations by the Ministry of the Interior (MOI).
PBBM: PH can't stay out of Taiwan conflict due to proximity, OFWs Philippine News Agency 07 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines would inevitably be affected in the event of a military conflict between China and the United States (US) over Taiwan, citing the country's geographic proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers on the self-ruled island.
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol" ROC MND 07 Aug 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Aug 2025
Mainland warns DPP authorities of being judged by history for betrayal of motherland People's Daily 07 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson has warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, of being judged by history for betraying the motherland.
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Addressing Media Reports on "International Scholars' Negative Interpretation of Han Kuang 41 Exercise" ROC MND 05 Aug 2025
Ministry of National Defense: Minister Ku Receives Palmer Luckey, Expresses Gratitude for New Equipment Delivery to Enhance Combat Capabilities ROC MND 05 Aug 2025
Lai's 'separatist' narrative violates mainstream public opinion on Taiwan island, rejected by most Taiwan compatriots: spokesperson Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on the claims made by Lai Ching-te during his speech at the opening ceremony of the "Ketagalan Forum," where he peddled the separatist fallacy of "Taiwan independence," exaggerated the so-called "mainland threat," and incited the narrative of the so-called "democracy versus authoritarianism," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, responded on Wednesday that, Lai stubbornly adheres to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" and follows the erroneous paths of "relying on external forces to seek independence" and "seeking independence through military means." Lai hypes up the so-called "mainland threat" and peddles the false narrative of "democracy versus authoritarianism," which exposes Lai's true nature as a "saboteur of peace," a "warmonger," and a "troublemaker," according to the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Aug 2025
INTERVIEW/Taiwan should spend more on defense: Ex-Canada defense head CNA 06 Aug 2025 -- A former Canadian defense chief has advised Taiwan to raise its defense spending in the face of growing military threats from China to show it is determined to defend itself instead of solely relying on the United States' support.
Trump unexpectedly says TSMC 'spending US$300 billion in Arizona' CNA 06 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday (U.S. time) that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) could invest US$300 billion in Arizona, which, if true, would be nearly double the total investment TSMC has announced to date in the United States.
Chinese embassy in UK strongly opposes former British PM's visit to island of Taiwan Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- In response to former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visiting Taiwan who has called on Western countries to build economic relations with Taiwan, the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Tuesday local time that it strongly opposes any visit to Taiwan by British politicians under any pretext, noting that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. Taiwan affairs are purely China's internal affairs and brook no external interference.
U.S. attack drones delivered to Taiwan's Army: Minister CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Tuesday that the first batch of Altius-600M attack drones purchased from the United States was delivered to Taiwan's Army on Monday.
Taiwan's national security agency appoints new deputy chief CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Chen Sung-chi (陳松吉), a former head prosecutor at the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office with experience in law enforcement and anti-corruption investigations, has been appointed deputy director-general of the National Security Bureau (NSB), the bureau said Tuesday.
Taiwan, U.S. military cooperation 'expanding': U.S. Congress report CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Military cooperation between the United States and Taiwan "appears to be expanding," according to a recent report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS).
Taiwan's pledge to raise defense spending 'essential': Boris Johnson CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Visiting former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday praised the recent pledge made by Taiwan's government to raise defense spending to more than 3 percent of GDP as "essential" to meeting the rising military threat from Beijing.
Ex-U.K. prime minister voices support for Taiwan, urges deeper ties CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has voiced support for Taiwan during a speech in Taipei, urging the United Kingdom and other Western democracies to deepen economic ties with the island in the face of growing pressure from Beijing.
Economics minister remark on US investment 'only a reference': Agency CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Economic Affairs has objected to characterizations that Taiwan has committed to invest US$400 billion in the United States to get its 20 percent tariff rate lowered, after the agency's head said such a deal might be necessary.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Aug 2025
3 TSMC employees arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets CNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Three current and former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) have been arrested for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets related to the company's advanced 2-nanometer technology, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Taiwan's military developing boron carbide bulletproof plates: MND CNA 04 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's military is developing bulletproof plates made from boron carbide, a lightweight ceramic material, for use as body armor, according to an export control list released last week by the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
U.S. senators propose bill to support Taiwan's diplomatic ties with Latin America CNA 04 Aug 2025 -- A group of American senators has recently introduced a piece of bipartisan legislation to support Taiwan and its diplomatic partners in Latin America and the Caribbean, amid Beijing's continuous poaching of Taipei's allies in the region over the past years.
Solomon Islands reported to restrict meeting to members amid dispute over Taiwan's participation; expert slams DPP, external forces for manipulation Global Times 04 Aug 2025 -- Solomon Islands could try to defuse a potentially explosive stoush over participation of island of Taiwan in a key regional meeting next month by restricting the gathering to Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members — effectively excluding China, the US and a host of other countries as well, Australian media ABC reported on Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Aug 2025
Upgraded frigate equipped with advanced missiles, radar system: Expert CNA 03 Aug 2025 -- The Taiwan Navy's newly upgraded Kang Ding-class frigate is equipped with more advanced missiles and radar systems, significantly enhancing the warship's surveillance and combat capabilities, a local defense expert said Sunday.
Village chief in Hualien County dismissed over Chinese nationality CNA 03 Aug 2025 -- A village chief in eastern Taiwan has been dismissed over her People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality status, becoming the first local official in the country to be removed from office for that reason.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Aug 2025
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to foster defense tech cooperation with Taiwan CNA 02 Aug 2025 -- A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening defense technology collaboration with Taiwan in response to rising military threats from China.
AmCham urges U.S., Taiwan to resolve tariff uncertainty CNA 02 Aug 2025 -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) has urged Washington and Taipei to stay in close contact and work to prevent extended disruptions to business operations, after Washington announced a 20 percent tariff on Taiwanese imports on July 31, U.S. time.
20% tariff on Taiwan 'reasonable,' lower rate possible: U.S. experts CNA 02 Aug 2025 -- A 20 percent tariff announced by the Trump administration on imports from Taiwan appear "reasonable," compared with the rates imposed on other economies in the region, while it is possible Taiwan could see its rate cut through further negotiations with the United States, U.S. experts said Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Aug 2025
Video shows PLA pilot intercepts foreign military helicopter near Taiwan Straits in high-stakes aerial standoff Global Times 01 Aug 2025 -- A newly released video has captured the tense moments of a close aerial encounter between a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) helicopter and a foreign military helicopter conducting a provocative maneuver near China's airspace over the Taiwan Straits. The footage shows a dramatic real-life confrontation that underscores the PLA's resolve in safeguarding national sovereignty.
U.S. sanctions two Taiwan firms over support for Iran's military drone program CNA 01 Aug 2025 -- The United States is imposing sanctions on an international procurement network -- including two Taiwanese companies -- for supporting Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program, the U.S. State Department said Thursday.
U.S. open to further tariff talks with Taiwan: President Lai CNA 01 Aug 2025 -- The United States is open to further tariff talks with Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Friday, as the two sides have yet to finalize their trade deal.
Taiwan says negotiations with U.S. to lower 20% tariff still ongoing CNA 01 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Friday morning that Taiwan is still negotiating with the United States in an effort to lower the 20 percent tariff announced just hours earlier by Washington on most Taiwanese imports.
U.S. tariffs on Taiwan goods set at 20% CNA 01 Aug 2025 -- Taiwanese exports to the United States will be subject to a 20 percent tariff starting Aug. 7, according to an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday.
US 20% tariff on Taiwan island draws sarcasm toward DPP authorities Global Times 01 Aug 2025 -- The White House's announcement of a 20 percent tariff on the Taiwan region -higher than the 15 percent imposed on Japan and South Korea -has sparked intense debate on the island.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Aug 2025

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