November 2025 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

Taiwan Affairs Office slams Japanese leader's egregious remarks on Taiwan question as 'brazen interference in China's internal affairs' Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent wrongful remarks that implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Straits, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, stated on Wednesday that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of it.
MOFA urges Vietnam to process Taiwan's CPTPP application 'fairly' CNA 11 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan has urged Vietnam to "fairly and effectively" process its application to join a major 12-member regional economic bloc, as the Southeast Asian country will be the bloc's chair in 2026.
In Europe, Tsai urges democratic unity against authoritarian threats CNA 11 Nov 2025 -- Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said in Berlin on Monday that democracies should collaborate to counter authoritarianism, and she outlined the steps Taiwan has taken to build up resilience in the face of growing threats by China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Nov 2025
Full text of ex-President Tsai Ing-wen's Berlin Freedom Conference speech CNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) attended the inaugural Berlin Freedom Week event in Berlin, Germany, on Monday and was invited to deliver a speech at the Berlin Freedom Conference titled "Threats facing democracies: Taiwan's experience defending freedom."
Allies call for Taiwan's inclusion in UN climate talks ahead of COP30 CNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Representatives from diplomatic allies Eswatini, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and St. Kitts and Nevis called for an end to Taiwan's exclusion from United Nations climate negotiations, ahead of the 30th Conference of Parties in Belém, Brazil.
Hsiao's recent trip to Brussels facilitated by EU, Belgium: IPAC CNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's (蕭美琴) recent trip to Brussels and her address to the European Parliament were facilitated by the European Union and the Belgian government and were not linked to any quid pro quo, the organizers said Sunday.
China lodges stern protest over Taiwan separatist politicians' activities in European Parliament, urges EU body not to send wrong signals: FM Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- When asked about Taiwan politicians Hsiao Bi-khim and Lin Chia-lung's attendance at the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China" annual meeting held in the European Parliament in Brussels, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China has lodged solemn representations with the European Parliament regarding the "Taiwan independent" separatist politicians engaging in activities there.
China firmly opposes Japanese PM's erroneous remarks on Taiwan: foreign ministry Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- China firmly opposes Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan, and has lodged stern representations with Japan, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Monday.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi makes erroneous remarks on Taiwan; China urges Japan to stop provocations and crossing the line: FM Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at Monday's regular press conference that the Japanese leader had recently made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan in the Diet, implying the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Straits. This constituted a crude interference in China's internal affairs and a serious violation of the one-China principle, the spirit of the four China-Japan political documents, and the basic norms of international relations, and was completely inconsistent with the political commitments Japan had made.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Nov 2025
Hsiao's Brussels speech a first for Taiwan VP in non-diplomatic ally: FM CNA 09 Nov 2025 -- Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's (蕭美琴) recent trip to Brussels, where she delivered an address at the European Parliament, marks the opening of a new chapter in the Taiwan-European Union relations, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Sunday.
Taiwanese deserve opportunity to participate in global affairs: VP Hsiao CNA 09 Nov 2025 -- The Taiwanese people should be able to participate in the international community like all global citizens, and this belief is what drives the government to fight for Taiwan's international recognition despite the many hardships and challenges, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said on Sunday upon returning to Taiwan from her trip to Brussels.
MAC condemns KMT chair for attending controversial White Terror memorial CNA 09 Nov 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has criticized opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) for attending a controversial White Terror memorial that included Wu Shi (吳石), a late high-ranking Chinese communist spy, among those commemorated.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Nov 2025
Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim makes historic address at 2025 IPAC summit CNA 08 Nov 2025 -- Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) made history on Friday as the first Taiwanese vice president to deliver a speech in a European parliament while in office, addressing the 2025 summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) in Brussels.
Full text of Vice President Hsiao's speech at 2025 IPAC summit CNA 08 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) visited the European Parliament in Brussels on Friday, where she addressed the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC).
The 1992 Consensus can bring cross-Straits Peace; KMT party will 'firmly stay on the right path': KMT chairperson Global Times 08 Nov 2025 -- Cheng Li-wun, the new chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party of island of Taiwan, said at a seminar in Taipei on Friday that Facts have proven that the 1992 Consensus can ease cross-Straits tensions and facilitate peaceful exchanges. The KMT, she said, will firmly continue down the correct path and become a proactive and pivotal force for peace, according to Xinhua News Agency.
China expresses firm opposition and solemn representations: Chinese mission on Hsiao Bi-khim's European Parliament speech Global Times 08 Nov 2025 -- China expressed strong indignation and firm opposition, and lodged solemn representations with the EU, the Chinese Mission to the EU said on Saturday in response to "Taiwan independence" separatist Hsiao Bi-khim who visited Belgium and spoke at a meeting with lawmakers in the European Parliament.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Nov 2025
'Taiwan contingency' could prompt Japanese armed reaction: Japan PM CNA 07 Nov 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that China using armed force against Taiwan could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, allowing the country to mobilize the Japanese armed forces under its security laws.
MOFA condemns U.N. for denying Taiwanese activist at Qatar summit CNA 07 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has condemned the United Nations for barring a Taiwanese national from attending one of its events, saying the move "seriously violates basic human rights."
Arms co-production should eye less complex targets: U.S. defense nominee CNA 07 Nov 2025 -- Joint weapons production by Taiwan and the United States should focus on projects that are relatively less complex and within Taiwan's existing capabilities, according to Alexander Velez-Green, a nominee for a key U.S. Department of Defense post.
U.S. to ensure Taiwan's full APEC participation in China in 2026 CNA 07 Nov 2025 -- The United States will ensure Taiwan can participate in a "full" and "equal" way in next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) events to be held in China, a senior U.S. State Department official said Thursday.
Historic meeting between leaders a milestone in cross-Straits relations, advancing reunification: Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Global Times 07 Nov 2025 -- In response to a question about the 10th anniversary of the historic meeting between the leaders of the two sides across Taiwan Straits, following a social media post by Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) party, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Friday that the historic meeting on November 7, 2015, was a major initiative led and promoted by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, to advance the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and promote the cause of national reunification.
High-profile posturing by 'Taiwan independence' forces an attempt to boost morale, mislead people: Ministry of Defense spokesperson Global Times 07 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that Taiwan's army recently held a ceremony to induct M1A2T tanks and that Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te claimed strengthening the island's "defense" was to maintain peace and stability across the Straits, and that "only strength can bring real peace," Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said the "Taiwan independence" forces are fully aware of the cross-Straits military contrast. Their high-profile posturing is nothing more than an attempt to boost their own morale and mislead the people in Taiwan island.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Nov 2025
Taiwan's defense ministry establishes AI office CNA 06 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's defense ministry has established an artificial intelligence (AI) office to explore the emerging technology's potential military applications, a senior military official said Thursday.
Taiwan to receive first 2 SkyGuardian drones from U.S. in 2026 CNA 06 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's military expects to receive the first two of four MQ-9B "SkyGuardian" drones it ordered from the United States in the third quarter of next year as scheduled, an Air Force general said Thursday.
Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US claim on Chinese Taipei's participation in APEC Global Times 06 Nov 2025 -- In response to a Reuters inquiry on Thursday regarding the US State Department's claim that the island of Taiwan must be allowed full and equal participation when China hosts APEC next year, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China will actively fulfill its duty as the host of APEC in 2026 and ensure the smooth participation of all sides.
Fiji official's visit to Taiwan violates one-China principle; China has lodged representation: FM spokesperson Global Times 06 Nov 2025 -- In response to a Reuters inquiry on Wednesday regarding the US State Department's claim that the island of Taiwan must be allowed full and equal participation when China hosts the APEC next year, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that as the host of APEC 2026, China will actively fulfill its duties to ensure the smooth participation of all parties. "As for the participation of Chinese Taipei in the APEC, I have already made China's position clear," Mao added, according to the Paper.
Mainland vows lifelong accountability for secessionists in Taiwan People's Daily 06 Nov 2025 -- Those who persistently engage in secessionist activities seeking "Taiwan independence" will be subject to necessary punitive measures and lifelong legal accountability, regardless of their location, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
New Zealand MPs' Taiwan-related move breaches one-China commitment, has nothing to do with democracy: Chinese embassy Global Times 06 Nov 2025 -- In response to recent New Zealand media reports about exchanges between China and New Zealand concerning the Taiwan question, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand reiterated that the Taiwan question bears on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is at the core of China's core interests. The Embassy urged relevant individuals in New Zealand to act in ways that strengthen political mutual trust, rather than go against the trend and make further mistakes.
China voices confidence of safeguarding homeland after release of hi-res Taiwan satellite images People's Daily 06 Nov 2025 -- A spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday said that with the continued advancement of technological capabilities, China has more power to safeguard its homeland, which includes the country's Taiwan region.
Implementation of 15th Five-Year Plan to offer more opportunities for Taiwan people, businesses: spokesperson People's Daily 06 Nov 2025 -- The implementation of the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan will undoubtedly provide more development opportunities for people and businesses from Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Nov 2025
Participation as a regional economy under one-China principle political prerequisite for Chinese Taipei to take part in APEC: Chinese FM spokesperson Global Times 05 Nov 2025 -- In response to media inquiry about Taiwan regional official's remarks on Wednesday that China had set many "additional conditions" for Chinese Taipei's participation in next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said participating as a regional economy under the one-China principle and abiding by the terms and practices set forth in the relevant APEC MoU—this is the political prerequisite for Chinese Taipei's participation in APEC.
Pentagon working to expedite Taiwan Harpoon deliveries: DoD nominee CNA 05 Nov 2025 -- The Pentagon is working urgently to expedite the delivery of 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems (HCDS) to Taiwan, a U.S. Department of Defense nominee said Tuesday.
Taiwan to counter China's 'extra condition' to its APEC participation CNA 05 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan will launch "countermeasures" against China after Beijing said Taiwan's participation in next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) events should comply with the "one China" principle, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Wednesday.
Chinese spokesperson urges Japan to handle Taiwan-related issues with utmost caution after Takaichi's actions at APEC Global Times 05 Nov 2025 -- There's only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of it. The relevant actions by the Japanese side seriously violated the one-China principle, the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and basic international diplomacy norms, and sent a profoundly wrong message to the "Taiwan independence" forces. We firmly oppose this, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's meeting with personnel of the authorities of China's Taiwan region during APEC Leaders' Week, posting related photos on social media, and using incorrect forms of address.
Newly appointed Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han makes first public appearance, the second new spokesperson in consecutive weeks Global Times 05 Nov 2025 -- On Wednesday morning, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held its regular press conference, which was presided over by the newly appointed spokesperson Zhang Han, marking her first public appearance in the role.
'A bird's-eye view of our home': mainland spokesperson on Jilin-1's high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island Global Times 05 Nov 2025 -- "Taiwan is the motherland's treasure island. As the Chinese mainland's scientific and technological level continues to improve, we can measure our territory more accurately, guard our homeland more firmly, and embrace the future with greater resolve," Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday when asked to comment on views in Taiwan that the images of various locations on the island released by the commercial satellite "Jilin-1" showcase the Chinese mainland's satellite technological strength and firm confidence in complete national reunification.
Commemoration of Taiwan's restoration fully reflects people's will: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 05 Nov 2025 -- The designation of Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration and commemorative activities held at the national level to mark the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China fully reflect the will of the people and the state, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Nov 2025
50 lose Taiwanese citizenship due to Chinese identity documents CNA 04 Nov 2025 -- About 50 people have lost their "Taiwan status" because they were confirmed to hold household registrations in China or have obtained Chinese passports, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) head Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said Tuesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Nov 2025
Only some of 66 fighter jets ordered from U.S. may be delivered on time: Koo CNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Monday that the delivery of Taiwan's order of 66 American-made F-16 Block 70 fighter jets has been delayed due to production problems, but some of them may be delivered on time next year.
China knows 'consequences' of any attack on Taiwan: Trump CNA 03 Nov 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that China would not take military action against Taiwan while he is president, as the Chinese leaders "know the consequences."
Chinese FM urges Germany to 'oppose all "Taiwan independence" activities' during phone talk at request of German counterpart Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- Both China and Germany should adhere to communication and dialogue, enhance mutual understanding, dispel misunderstandings, and consolidate mutual trust. However, there should not be "microphone diplomacy" or make groundless accusations that run counter to facts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Nov 2025
U.S. contractor working to speed up F-16V delivery to Taiwan: Ministry CNA 02 Nov 2025 -- United States personnel tasked with the production of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets purchased by Taiwan are working 20 hours a day to expedite the delivery of the aircraft, but will still miss the deadline, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
TPP 'coalition government' idea inapplicable to Taiwan: DPP CNA 02 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday accused the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) of misleading the public by promoting the idea of a "coalition government," saying the concept is incompatible with Taiwan's constitutional structure.
Drone groups will help counter China's 'gray-zone' threats: Expert CNA 02 Nov 2025 -- The military's plan to create an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) group for each of the country's five theaters of operations (TOs) will help counter China's "gray-zone coercion" and surprise attacks disguised as exercises, a military expert said in a recent essay.
50 may lose Taiwan household status over China links: Immigration agency CNA 02 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Sunday that "about 50" people have been reported to household registration offices for revocation of their Taiwanese household status after evidence confirmed they held household registration in China or had obtained Chinese passports.
China expresses strong protest, makes serious démarche over Japanese leader's meeting with personnel from Taiwan authorities on the sidelines of APEC meetings: embassy Global Times 02 Nov 2025 -- Following a response from a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday regarding Japanese leader's wrongful comments and actions concerning the Taiwan question on the sidelines of APEC meetings, the Chinese Embassy to Japan also issued a response on Sunday stating that China expresses firm opposition and strong protest and has made serious démarches to Japan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Nov 2025
CGA patrol boat 'Taipei' commissioned, new vessel 'Siraya' christened CNA 01 Nov 2025 -- A joint ceremony was held Saturday at CSBC Corp., Taiwan's Kaohsiung shipyard for the commissioning of the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) patrol vessel "Taipei" and the christening of its high-latitude offshore patrol vessel "Siraya."
KMT's new chair vows to pursue cross-strait peace CNA 01 Nov 2025 -- Newly inaugurated Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) on Saturday pledged that her party will defend democracy, revive the economy, and pursue long-term cross-strait peace while guiding Taiwan through its most challenging times.
Japan's PM emphasizes cross-strait stability in meeting with Xi CNA 01 Nov 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday said stability across the Taiwan Strait is key to the international community when she met with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
China lodges serious protests to Japan over Japanese leader's meeting with personnel from Taiwan authorities during APEC meetings: FM Global Times 01 Nov 2025 -- China on Saturday expressed its firm opposition and has made serious démarches and protests to Japan over Japanese leader's wrongful comment and action concerning Taiwan during APEC meetings, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Cheng Li-wun formally assumes new KMT chairperson, vows to usher island of Taiwan in a century of cross-Straits peace Global Times 01 Nov 2025 -- Cheng Li-wun, new chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party of island of Taiwan took office during the party's congress held in Taipei on Saturday on Saturday, saying the party is confident in demonstrating unprecedented unity and committed to reviving Taiwan's economic miracle, and usher in a century of cross-Straits peace, local media reported.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Nov 2025
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Japanese Leader's Wrongful Comments and Actions Concerning Taiwan on the Sidelines of APEC Meetings PRC MofA 01 Nov 2025

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