October 2025 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Incoming KMT chair doubles down on 'Putin was elected' remarks CNA 31 Oct 2025 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) chair-elect Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) said on Friday that she hopes Taiwan can "make as many friends as possible," when asked to elaborate on her recent remarks that "Vladimir Putin is not a dictator" because he was elected, during an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).
President Lai attends commissioning of M1A2T tank battalion CNA 31 Oct 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday attended the commissioning ceremony for Taiwan's first M1A2T tank battalion.
No news about Taiwan in Trump-Xi meeting generally good news: Experts CNA 31 Oct 2025 -- The absence of any discussion about Taiwan during a meeting Thursday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) drew different interpretations, but analysts generally saw it as good news for Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Oct 2025
Lawmakers back harsher penalties for intentional cable damage CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- The Legislative Yuan on Thursday completed a preliminary review of amendments that would impose harsher penalties on those who intentionally damage undersea telecommunications cables and water, gas or power pipelines.
Chinese must show proof of passport renunciation for permanent residency CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- An amended regulation requiring Chinese nationals to provide notarized proof they have renounced their People's Republic of China (PRC) passport to qualify for permanent residency in Taiwan will take effect Friday, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) announced Wednesday.
Taiwan issue not mentioned in meeting with Xi: Trump CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump said Thursday that Taiwan was not discussed in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) in South Korea, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since 2019.
China's 'long-arm jurisdiction' an illusion meant to spur fear: Taiwan officials CNA 30 Oct 2025 -- Three agencies of the Taiwan government said Thursday that China is seeking to project an illusion of "long-arm jurisdiction" over Taiwan, in a bid to sow divisions and fear among the people.
It is normal for Chinese satellites to view landscapes of China's Taiwan: MND spokesperson Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry that on October 25, the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration, the commercial satellite "Jilin-1" released several high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), said on Thursday that "It is normal for Chinese satellites to look at the magnificent mountains and rivers of China's Taiwan. There is nothing surprising about it."
FM spokesperson calls on Paraguayan govt to heed voice of its people, sever so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan regional authorities Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment on recent reports about a latest poll conducted in Paraguay this month indicating that 58.3 percent of respondents consider it very important for Paraguay to have diplomatic relations with China, while 29.8 percent consider it somewhat important—together accounting for nearly 90 percent—and that several Paraguayan lawmakers have called on their government to establish diplomatic relations with China and sever ties with the Taiwan regional authorities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China has noted the relevant reports. In recent years, China has repeatedly heard strong calls from various sectors in Paraguay to develop relations with China.
DPP authorities are pushing Taiwan people into abyss of disaster: MND spokesperson on so-called defense industry conference between US and Taiwan island Global Times 30 Oct 2025 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, driven by selfish interests, are shamelessly currying favor with the US at the expense of the island of Taiwan's interests, recklessly building up their military and draining the island's resources, thereby accelerating the push of Taiwan people into the abyss of disaster, stated a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Chinese PLA will smash any "Taiwan Independence" separatist plot and foreign interference: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 30 Oct 2025 -- "The Chinese PLA will firmly smash any 'Taiwan Independence' separatist plot and foreign interference," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a regular press conference on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Oct 2025
Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan independence" moves spark more int'l concerns: mainland People's Daily 30 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the "Taiwan independence" provocations from the region's authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, have been increasingly criticized by international experts and media, with growing concerns over the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Committed to peaceful reunification but never renounce use of force: spokesperson on query that key CPC meeting communique doesn't mention 'peaceful reunification' Global Times 29 Oct 2025 -- When asked about public opinion noting that the omission of the phrase "peaceful reunification" in the Communique of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC—which emphasized "promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Straits and advancing the cause of national reunification"—a mainland spokesperson on Wednesday responded that "our overarching policy toward Taiwan remains consistent and clear."
KMT chair-elect expresses opposition to 5% GDP defense budget CNA 29 Oct 2025 -- KMT chair-elect Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) said Wednesday that Taiwan needs a "reasonable defense budget" but warned that "too high and unreasonable" military spending would exceed the nation's financial capacity.
President Lai vows opposition to 'annexation, invasion, unification' CNA 29 Oct 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday said Taiwan must show "firm opposition to annexation, opposition to invasion, and opposition to advancing unification," days after a top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official called for Taiwan's "reunification" with China.
Explainer: Envisioning Taiwan after cross-Strait reunification People's Daily 29 Oct 2025 -- After the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are reunited, people in Taiwan will enjoy better social welfare, broader development prospects, greater security and dignity, and a more confident presence in the world, according to an article published on Monday.
Mainland's top Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice chairman-designate People's Daily 29 Oct 2025 -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao met with Hsiao Hsu-tsen, vice chairman-designate of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, and his delegation in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Oct 2025
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding Public Concerns over "Delays in U.S. Arms Sales Deliveries to Taiwan" ROC MND 28 Oct 2025
MEP touts undersea cable drone cooperation with Taiwan CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- A visiting European lawmaker on Tuesday said the European Union (EU) and its "trusted partner" Taiwan could cooperate in making use of drone technologies to monitor undersea cables.
Taiwan launches global initiative on security of undersea cables CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's government on Tuesday launched an initiative to promote global cooperation on improved security of undersea cables, following reported disruptions of such cables near Taiwan and around the world.
Taiwan doing all it can to prevent war amid China threat: VP Hsiao CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Taipei is doing all it can to prevent war amid mounting threats from Beijing, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said in an interview with German broadcaster ARD.
'Not afraid': DPP lawmaker slams China over 'secession' investigation CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Puma Shen (沈伯洋) slammed Beijing and said Taiwanese people are "not afraid," after a Chinese public security agency announced it was investigating him for "secession."
Probe into 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang a just, necessary move to safeguard national unity: spokesperson Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- A police probe against "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang over secession charges is a just and necessary move to oppose separatism and safeguard national unity, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said Tuesday.
FM responds to Lin Chia-lung's claim of not worried about US abandoning Taiwan, opposing any form of official interaction between US and Taiwan region Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- The Chinses side firmly opposes any form of official interaction between US and Taiwan region and urges the US to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, handling the Taiwan question with utmost prudence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
Police probe into suspected "Taiwan independence" secessionist a just move to safeguard national unity: spokesperson People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- A police probe against "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang over secession charges is a just and necessary move to safeguard national unity, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said Tuesday.
Police probe "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang over suspected crime of secession People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- Police in a southwest Chinese city on Tuesday said a criminal investigation has been launched against "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang on suspicion of secession.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Oct 2025
Jilin-1 releases high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, showcasing mainland's tech capacities and warning 'Taiwan independence' separatists: expert Global Times 27 Oct 2025 -- Amid a series of activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration, the commercial satellite "Jilin-1" released satellite images of Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, and Port of Taipei, which an expert on military affairs said demonstrate mainland's high-tech developments, and some Taiwan compatriots regarded it as the pride of the Chinese nation.
China says bombers, fighter jets flew near Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi meeting Press TV 27 Oct 2025 -- China says several of its fighter jets and strategic bombers flew near Taiwan's airspace, ahead of President Xi Jinping's meeting with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, scheduled on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Oct 2025
China honors first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration People's Daily 27 Oct 2025 -- A reception was held Saturday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing to mark the inaugural Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration.
China commemorates 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration, pooling strength for reunification People's Daily 27 Oct 2025 -- A meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held in Beijing on Saturday, the first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration.
MOFA expresses 'grave concerns' over Singapore remarks CNA 26 Oct 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday expressed "grave concerns" after Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (黃循財) reiterated the city state's opposition to "Taiwan independence," during a meeting with a senior Chinese official.
No need for Taiwan to worry about U.S.-China trade talks: Rubio CNA 26 Oct 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Taiwan should not be concerned about being used as a bargaining chip in the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 Oct 2025
China commemorates 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration; attendees say restoration 'a testament to shared sacrifice, victory across Straits' Global Times 25 Oct 2025 -- A gathering was held in Beijing on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China on the first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Trump says he will discuss Taiwan with Xi at APEC CNA 25 Oct 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will bring up the Taiwan issue with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) during a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea next week.
China's 'unification benefits' hold no appeal for Taiwanese: MAC CNA 25 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Saturday that the "benefits after unification" touted by Chinese authorities at a Beijing event marking "the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China" hold no appeal for the people of Taiwan.
Taiwan must rely on strength to secure peace: President Lai CNA 25 Oct 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Taiwan must rely on strength, given that a peace agreement with China will not guarantee peace, in a video released on Saturday to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou.
One-China principle must be upheld for maintaining cross-Strait peace, stability: spokesperson People's Daily 25 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday that to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, one must uphold the one-China principle and unequivocally oppose "Taiwan independence."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Oct 2025
Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration a powerful measure to safeguard historical facts, national glory: mainland People's Daily 25 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said that the national legislature's decision to establish Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration is a powerful measure to safeguard the historical facts and national glory of Taiwan's restoration and return to the motherland.
Mainland slams DPP authorities for suppressing reunification supporters in Taiwan People's Daily 25 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for using judicial clout to suppress and persecute patriots on the island who advocate national reunification.
China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration People's Daily 25 Oct 2025 -- China's national legislature on Friday voted to designate Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration.
China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration PRC MND 24 Oct 2025 -- China's national legislature on Friday voted to designate Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration.
Taiwan slams China for designating Oct. 25 'Taiwan Restoration' day CNA 24 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Friday slammed Beijing's designation of Oct. 25 as "Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration," calling it a move to "fabricate" the claim that Taiwan belongs to the People's Republic of China (PRC, China's official name).
Mainland office condemns DPP sentencing of Taiwan's retired Lieutenant General Gao, calling it abusing judiciary to suppress pro-reunification, patriotic forces Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Friday denounced the recent sentencing of Taiwan's retired Lieutenant General Gao Anguo, saying the island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is abusing the judiciary to persecute pro-reunification and "patriotic" forces on the island.
China urges Germany to take clear stance against 'Taiwan independence' after foreign minister's remarks on Taiwan island Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul claimed in an interview that the German government "one-China policy remains unchanged" and they "decide on its design," adding that there must be no violent change to "the status quo," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, "We hope that Germany will strictly abide by the one-China principle and take a clear and unequivocal stance against all forms of 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities."
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Oct 2025
Army to form drone groups for each theater by next July: chief of staff CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's Army is set to establish an unmanned aerial system (UAS) group for each of the country's five theaters of operations by next July, the Army's chief of staff said Thursday.
1st M1A2T tank battalion to be launched Oct. 31: Minister CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's first tank battalion comprising M1A2T Abrams tanks purchased from the United States will be established on Oct. 31, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Thursday at the Legislature.
Taiwan will not receive all 66 F-16V jets by end of 2026: Air Force CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan will not receive all 66 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets it purchased from the United States by the end of next year as originally scheduled due to manpower shortages and supply chain disruptions, Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Ching-jan (李慶然) said Thursday at the Legislature.
Retired Taiwanese general sentenced to 7.5 years for China plot CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Taiwan High Court on Thursday sentenced retired Army Lt. Gen. Kao An-kuo (高安國) to seven years and six months in prison for attempting to form a China-backed organization in Taiwan in violation of the National Security Act.
High Court rules ex-president Chen Shui-bian cannot be prosecuted CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Taiwan High Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that former President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) cannot be prosecuted for money laundering in a case linked to the appointment of former Taipei 101 Chairperson Diana Chen (陳敏薰), citing the expiration of the statute of limitations.
U.S. Senate committee passes 4 Taiwan-related bills CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Wednesday approved four Taiwan-related bills -- the PORCUPINE Act, the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act, the United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act and the Taiwan International Solidarity Act.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Oct 2025
Exemptions from military service still largely due to overweight: MOI CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The main reason for military service exemptions in Taiwan over the past decade has been overweight issues, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) said Wednesday, amid recent scandals about conscription evasion.
Taiwan to launch 'drone diplomacy' initiative to aid allies CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan will engage in "drone diplomacy" by supplying drones to its diplomatic allies for civilian uses and like-minded European countries facing Russian military threats, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said at a forum Wednesday.
Lawmakers grill minister over entertainers evading military service CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Lawmakers pressed Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) on Wednesday over a widening military service evasion case involving up to 120 people including actors and vocalists.
Mainland willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with Taiwan's KMT: spokesperson People's Daily 22 Oct 2025 -- The mainland is willing to bolster high-level exchanges with the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan, based on the existing common political foundation of upholding the 1992 Consensus and opposing "Taiwan independence," a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Mainland spokesperson calls for cross-Strait joint efforts to resist external challenges People's Daily 22 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday called for enhanced cross-Strait cooperation in AI and other cutting-edge fields, criticizing Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for "sacrificing" the island's competitive industries for their own political gains.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Oct 2025
U.S. planning new rules to expedite defense tech transfers: Business group CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- The U.S. government is expected to release new guidelines to help expedite transfers of defense technology to its partners, including Taiwan, the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council said Tuesday.
U.S. assures Taiwan its interests will not be harmed in China talks: FM Lin CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Wednesday that the United States has given Taiwan the assurance that its interests will not be harmed when U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) meet next week.
Mainland slams DPP authorities' ban on public servants attending commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Asked to comment on Taiwan regional authorities' ban on public servants taking part in the Chinese mainland's commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday said that such actions completely abandon the national interest, and have and will increasingly draw opposition and contempt from residents of Taiwan.
Next year may see the highest total value of US arms sales to Taiwan? Spokesperson slams DPP's begging for illusory 'protection' Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Recently, the so-called "defense industry conference" was held between the US and Taiwan island. Rupert Hammond-Chambers, "president of the US-Taiwan Business Council," claimed that after Taiwan passes the "special budget for arms procurement," there will be more large-scale arms sales cases, and next year may see the highest total value of US arms sales to Taiwan. In response, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that China consistently, clearly and firmly oppose US arms sales to China's Taiwan region.
1992 Consensus serves as anchor for cross-Straits peace, stability: Taiwan Affairs Office on false claims by Taiwan's mainland affairs council that local mainstream public opinion opposes it Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Facts in the development of cross-Straits relations have repeatedly demonstrated that the 1992 Consensus serves as the anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, stated a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday, in response to false claims by the island's Mainland Affairs Council that mainstream public opinion in Taiwan opposes the 1992 Consensus and does not accept the mainland's preset political preconditions for cross-Straits dialogue and consultation.
DPP authorities' false narratives of so-called 'mainland threat,' 'democracy vs. authoritarianism' completely distort the truth: mainland official Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Commenting on a recent report by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan, which claimed that the Chinese mainland remains the region's "primary external threat," a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday stated that such false narratives of so-called "mainland threat" completely distort the truth.
Mainland spokesperson responds to US President claims that the US will 'get along well' with China on Taiwan question Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to US President Donald Trump's latest remarks on the Taiwan question, claiming that Chinese mainland doesn't want to "attack" Taiwan, and the US and China will "get along very well" as it pertains to Taiwan and others, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that Taiwan is China's Taiwan.
Taiwan Affairs Office refutes intimidation accusations over report saying five businesses involved in Taiwan military's psychological warfare Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to a question regarding the recent report by Riyuetantian, a social media account affiliated with China Media Group, that five businesses from Taiwan are involved in the Taiwan military's psychological warfare unit, and Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" claimed it was an intimidation from the mainland, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the relevant authorities' lawful crackdown on the DPP authorities' and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces' online activities aimed at "seeking independence" is a just and necessary move to safeguard national security and the legitimate rights and interests of people and enterprises.
Chinese mainland official slams US defense start-up founder's claim of China 'going to move on Taiwan' in 2027 Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan media reported that a US defense start-up founder Palmer Luckey recently claimed that the Chinese mainland might be "going to move on Taiwan" in 2027, and that Taiwan should be turned into "a very prickly porcupine." Asked to comment on such claims on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and China will never allow the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to collude with external forces and turn the island into a "hell."
Taiwan renews call for Interpol inclusion at police chiefs conference CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's absence from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) continues to create obstacles to international crime-fighting, Taiwanese officials said during an international police chiefs conference in the United States.
Taiwan must harden defenses; China invasion in 2027 unlikely: U.S. expert CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan should strengthen its defenses and improve monitoring of China after the decline under former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九), but Beijing is unlikely to launch a full-scale invasion in 2027, a U.S expert on cross-strait ties said in Taipei Tuesday.
Chinese FM responds to US President's latest remarks on Taiwan question, planned China visit Global Times 21 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's remarks on the Taiwan question on Monday, and indicated that he remained confident in his relationship with Chinese leader and said he will visit China early next year, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China's position on the Taiwan question has been consistent and clear: Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair.
Taiwan official urges U.S. to help with 'T-Dome' defense network CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- A Taiwanese defense official on Monday called for the United States to assist with Taiwan's efforts to integrate its defense and information systems under its new "T-Dome" initiative.
Ted Cruz again proposes allowing Taiwan servicemen to wear uniforms in U.S. CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Monday reintroduced a bill that would allow Taiwanese diplomats and military personnel to display the Taiwan flag and wear uniforms while in the United States on official business.
Taiwan keeping close tabs on upcoming Trump-Xi meeting: Official CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- A senior Taiwanese foreign affairs official said Tuesday that Taipei is in close contact with Washington to make sure its interests are protected, ahead of a meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平), which is expected to include the Taiwan issue.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Oct 2025
Chinese FM urges Paraguay to make correct political decision, calls ties with Taiwan authorities 'dead-end' Global Times 20 Oct 2025 -- Paraguayan First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Meza once again openly called for "a serious and broad debate" to explore possible diplomatic and trade ties between Paraguay and China, noting the issue concerns Paraguay's long-term interests. In response, Chinese FM spokesperson said on Monday that maintaining so-called "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan authorities will lead nowhere, urging the governments of the very few individual countries, including Paraguay, to make the right political decision at an early date that serves the fundamental and long-term interests of their people.
Taiwan to receive 1st Harpoon missile defense systems around New Year CNA 20 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan is expected to receive its first shipment of the Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems (HCDS) it purchased from the United States at the turn of the year, allowing the planned "littoral combatant command" to achieve critical capability, Navy Chief of Staff Chiu Chun-jung (邱俊榮) said Monday.
KMT chair-elect Cheng Li-wun willing to meet Xi 'for peace' CNA 20 Oct 2025 -- After emerging as the Kuomintang's (KMT) chair-elect on Saturday amid doubts over her ties to China, Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) said she is willing to do everything to promote peace across the Taiwan Strait, including meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Oct 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Oct 2025
Xi congratulates Cheng Li-wun on election as KMT chairperson PRC MND 19 Oct 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Sunday congratulated Cheng Li-wun on being elected chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Oct 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Oct 2025
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol" ROC MND 17 Oct 2025
Arming Taiwan is an extremely dangerous act of "gambling": Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 17 Oct 2025 -- "The U.S. playing 'Taiwan card' is no different from playing with fire, and arming Taiwan is an extremely dangerous 'gambling' act and will surely pay a heavy price for it," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's defense ministry, at a regular press briefing on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Oct 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Oct 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Oct 2025
"Taiwan independence" forces' so-called indigenous submarine no match for PLA: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 10 Oct 2025 -- "The 'Taiwan independence' forces' so-called 'indigenous' submarine, an exorbitantly costly patchwork assembled at great expense, would be no match for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Friday.
China sharpening forces for possible future attack, Taiwanese report says Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2025 -- China is growing more aggressive in its military activities near Taiwan and also in its online efforts to weaken Taiwanese trust in government, the island's defense ministry said on Thursday.
UK Think Tank Says Leaked Documents Show Russia Is Helping China Prepare To Seize Taiwan FE/RL 01 Oct 2025 -- A recently released 800-page cache of contracts and correspondence shows that Russia is helping China prepare its military for a potential invasion of Taiwan, according to an independent think tank that received the files and had them independently verified.

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