U.S. approves Taiwan drone purchase as arms sales escalate
4 years, 1 month ago

U.S. approves Taiwan drone purchase as arms sales escalate

The Hindu  

The Trump administration has notified Congress that it has approved the sale of USD 600 million in armed drones to Taiwan, the latest in a series of arms transfers for the island. The State Department said on Tuesday it had approved Taiwan’s purchase of four “weapons ready” remotely piloted aircraft and related equipment. The move is likely to infuriate China, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province and has reacted angrily to previous weapons sales’ announcements to the island. “This proposed sale serves US national, economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernise its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability,” it said. “The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, economic and progress in the region.” It said the sale would improve Taiwan’s defence by bolstering its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and could help deter military action against it.

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US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

China has strongly condemned the United States for arranging Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te's "stopover" in the country, urging Washington to stop official interaction with the island. China also firmly opposes any form of US connivance or support for "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities, the statement said, emphasizing that the Taiwan question is at the core of China's …

China miffed over US $385 mn weapons sales to Taiwan, vows 'resolute countermeasures'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China miffed over US $385 mn weapons sales to Taiwan, vows 'resolute countermeasures'

Firstpost  

Washington has steadily increased arms sales to Taiwan in recent years as part of its efforts to bolster the island’s defences and counter Beijing’s growing military capabilities China vowed Sunday to take “resolute countermeasures” in response to the United States’ approval of $385 million in arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two nations. “The sales seriously undermine China’s …

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan
3 weeks, 4 days ago

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US. The sale approved by the US Department of State will ensure Taiwan can “meet current and future threats by maintaining the operational readiness” of its F-16 fleet, said the DSCA. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it opposes Taiwan’s leaders …

Taiwan has no 'concrete list' of arms deal for Trump, but wants to discuss ways to reinforce defence capacity – Firstpost
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan has no 'concrete list' of arms deal for Trump, but wants to discuss ways to reinforce defence capacity – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A senior Taiwan official said that Taipei does not have any concrete list of new arms deals to put to the US’ incoming Trump administration, but is willing to discuss how to continue to reinforce its defence capacity A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in …

Taiwan risks paying a price for Trump win, say analysts
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan risks paying a price for Trump win, say analysts

Raw Story  

Taiwan has publicly hailed Donald Trump's US election victory, but analysts warn it may end up paying a high price for American support to defend itself against China. The Trump administration's policy on Taiwan was "highly uncertain", said Amanda Hsiao of the International Crisis Group. "On the one hand, the Trump administration could make continued US support to Taiwan conditional …

Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from U.S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from U.S.

Raw Story  

Taiwan has received its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from the United States, Taipei's defense ministry said Wednesday, as the island races to boost its defenses against a potential Chinese attack. Taiwan purchased 29 units from the United States and the first 11 have arrived on the island, deputy defense minister Po Horng-huei told a parliamentary committee. …

Taiwan Readies For U.S. Election — And Potential ‘Uncertainty’ Ahead
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Readies For U.S. Election — And Potential ‘Uncertainty’ Ahead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TAIPEI, Taiwan — For years, Taiwan has enjoyed solid bipartisan support in Washington — a consensus that has only strengthened as China has increasingly threatened the self-governing island, which it claims as its own territory and has promised to “reunify” with the mainland. Wu added that Taiwan’s concern boils down to “uncertainty” and said the island remains …

China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The arms sale, which includes advanced missile systems intended …

Taiwan Warns of China's 'Combat' Patrol as US Arms Sales Loom
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Warns of China's 'Combat' Patrol as US Arms Sales Loom

The Hindu  

Taiwan detects Chinese fighter jets and drones in a joint combat readiness patrol, the third such patrol this month. The U.S. State Department approves a $2 billion arms sale package for Taiwan, including advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar. China strongly condemns and firmly opposes the sale and vows to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and security.

China Threatens Military Response to US Taiwan Arms Deal
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

China Threatens Military Response to US Taiwan Arms Deal

Live Mint  

China expresses deep concern and vows to take countermeasures against the United States over the impending $2 billion arms deal to Taiwan. The Chinese government strongly condemns the sale and urges the United States to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop its dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system

The Independent  

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China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan
3 months, 1 week ago

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

China has imposed sanctions on nine US defence firms over sales of military equipment to Taiwan. Spokesman Lin Jian said that US weapon sales to “China’s Taiwan region” had “seriously violated the one-China principle … infringed upon China’s sovereignty and security interests” and “damaged China-US relations”. Taiwan’s defence ministry said the sales package, which would help it maintain “combat readiness”, …

US approves new $300 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
6 months ago

US approves new $300 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

The Independent  

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US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
6 months ago

US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material, the State Department said in a statement that is sure to draw condemnation from China. It also includes 720 Switchblade drones known as “extended-range loitering munitions,” the State Department said. It …

China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday urged the United States to revoke its plan to sell arms to China's Taiwan region, and to cease arming the region with weapons in any form. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query on the US Department of Defense's recent approval …

China sanctions US firms over arms sales to Taiwan
7 months ago

China sanctions US firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

China said Monday it would sanction three US defence companies over their sales of arms to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island inaugurated a new president. Chinese President Xi Jinping US firms General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Boeing Defense, Space & Security will be added to Beijing's list of "unreliable entities", the country's commerce ministry said. "They …

China sanctions 2 US defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
8 months, 1 week ago

China sanctions 2 US defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Thursday announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it called their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary. “The continued U.S. arms sales to China’s Taiwan region seriously violate the one-China principle and the provisions of the …

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months ago

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China responded sternly Thursday to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan authorities and rejects U.S. interference in Taiwan affairs in whatever form or under whatever pretext,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Mao spoke …

China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales

Al Jazeera  

The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week. China has announced sanctions against five US arms manufacturers over weapons sales to Taiwan. Last month, the US State Department approved a $300m arms package to strengthen Taipei’s joint battle command and control system, prompting Beijing to say it would …

U.S. approves $300 million support for Taiwan's tactical information systems
1 year ago

U.S. approves $300 million support for Taiwan's tactical information systems

The Hindu  

The U.S. State Department has approved a $300 million sale of equipment to help maintain Taiwan's tactical information systems, the Pentagon said on Friday, the latest U.S. assistance for the island's defences. The Pentagon's Defence Security Cooperation Agency said the sale was for follow-on life cycle support to maintain Taiwan's Command, Control, Communications, and Computers, or C4, capabilities. The support …

China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after US approves $500-million arms sale
1 year, 3 months ago

China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after US approves $500-million arms sale

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Taiwan’s defense ministry said Saturday that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan. The defense ministry said in a statement that 32 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine vessels from the navy were detected in the 24 hours between 6 …

China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after U.S. approves $500-million arms sale
1 year, 3 months ago

China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after U.S. approves $500-million arms sale

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s defense ministry said Saturday that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan. The defense ministry said in a statement that 32 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine vessels from the navy were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday …

US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies
1 year, 4 months ago

US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has approved a $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as it ramps up military assistance to the island despite fervent objections from China. The State Department said Wednesday it had signed off on the sale of infrared search tracking systems along with related equipment for advanced F-16 fighter jets. “This proposed sale serves U.S. national, …

US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan
1 year, 4 months ago

US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China. The United States government has approved a potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan, a move likely to stir simmering tensions with China. Hours before the announcement, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen visited a memorial on Kinmen Island, where Taiwan and …

U.S. announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan

The Hindu  

The U.S. on Friday announced $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, in what is the Biden administration's first major package drawing on America's own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China. While Chinese diplomats protested the move, Taiwan's trade office in Washington said the U.S. decision to pull arms and other materiel from its stores provided “an important tool to …

US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
1 year, 4 months ago

US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States has announced $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, in what is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China. While Chinese diplomats protested the move, Taiwan’s representative office in the U.S. said the administration’s decision to pull arms and other materiel from its stores provided “an …

U.S. approves sale of ammunition worth $440 million to Taiwan
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. approves sale of ammunition worth $440 million to Taiwan

The Hindu  

The United States said on Thursday it planned to sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island's defense. The sale is comparatively small in scale and does not expand the range of U.S. weaponry to Taiwan, but comes as the United States and China move delicately to stabilise their turbulent relationship. …

Taiwan to buy 400 US anti-ship missiles to face China threat, say sources
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan to buy 400 US anti-ship missiles to face China threat, say sources

Firstpost  

In 2020, Taiwan said that it planned to buy land-based Boeing-made Harpoon anti-ship missiles as part of its military modernization efforts Taiwan would purchase up to 400 US land-launched Harpoon missiles in response to China’s growing threat, Bloomberg News said on Monday, citing the chairman of a trade association and people familiar with the situation. The Pentagon declined to comment …

U.S. approves new arms sales to Taiwan worth $619 million
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. approves new arms sales to Taiwan worth $619 million

LA Times  

The U.S. has approved more arms sales to Taiwan, including $619 million worth of munitions for F-16 fighter jets. The U.S. has approved more arms sales to Taiwan, including $619 million worth of munitions for F-16 fighter jets, in a decision likely to be yet another point of friction between the U.S. and China, which claims the island as its …

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat
1 year, 11 months ago

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China. To advertise that threat, China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island it claims is its own territory, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday. …

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat
1 year, 11 months ago

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat

Firstpost  

The US State Department on Wednesday said the Volcano system and all related equipment would cost an estimated $180 million. Washington: The US State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China. To advertise that threat, China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour …

US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan
2 years ago

US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday signed off on two new significant arms sales to Taiwan in approvals that are sure to rankle China. The State Department said it had okayed sales worth more than $425 million of spare aircraft parts to support Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighters, C-130 transport planes and other U.S.-supplied weapons systems. It has roundly …

US Senate takes first step to provide direct military aid to Taiwan
2 years, 3 months ago

US Senate takes first step to provide direct military aid to Taiwan

Firstpost  

The United States for decades has sold weapons to Taiwan but the new legislation will go further by providing US security assistance of $4.5 billion over four years, a step sure to infuriate Beijing. It also lays out sanctions on China if it uses force to try to seize the island Washington: A Senate committee took the first step Wednesday …

US OKs $1B arms sale to Taiwan as tensions rise with China
2 years, 3 months ago

US OKs $1B arms sale to Taiwan as tensions rise with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday announced a more than $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan as U.S.-China tensions escalate over the status of the island. The largest portion of the sale, however, is a $655 million logistics support package for Taiwan’s surveillance radar program, which provides air defense warnings. The State Department said the equipment is necessary for …

Taiwan shoots down civilian drone off Chinese coast
2 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan shoots down civilian drone off Chinese coast

India TV News  

Taiwan's military said it shot down a drone hovering over one of its island outposts just off the Chinese coast on Thursday amid a spike in tensions with Beijing. Tensions between the sides have been especially high since China fired missiles into the Taiwan Strait and mobilized ships and warplanes in the area after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited …

US approves potential $1.1bn weapons sale to Taiwan
2 years, 3 months ago

US approves potential $1.1bn weapons sale to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Potential sale of anti-ship and air-to-air missiles to Taiwan comes amid heightened tensions between US and China. A spokesperson for the US Department of State, which approved the sale, said the package was “essential for Taiwan’s security”. “These proposed sales are routine cases to support Taiwan’s continuing efforts to modernise its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability,” …

Biden to ask for approval for $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden to ask for approval for $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan: Report

Al Jazeera  

Proposed sale of anti-ship and anti-air missiles comes amid heightened tension across the Taiwan Strait. United States President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1bn arms sale to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, according to Politico. The package, which is still in an early stage, includes 60 AGM-84L …

US approves possible sale of military assistance to Taiwan
2 years, 5 months ago

US approves possible sale of military assistance to Taiwan

ABC  

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of military technical assistance to Taiwan worth an estimated $US108 million, the Pentagon has said. Key points: The Pentagon said the sale would enhance Taiwan's "ability to meet current and future threats" It would also improve Taiwan's military interoperability with the United States and other allies The State Department notification does …

Taiwan says it cannot afford new US anti-submarine helicopters
2 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan says it cannot afford new US anti-submarine helicopters

Al Jazeera  

Self-governing island, claimed by China, says other weapons deals from the US also delayed amid Russian war in Ukraine. Taiwan’s government has signalled it will abandon plans to buy advanced anti-submarine helicopters from the United States, saying the price is too high. The self-governing island, which China claims as its territory, had previously said it planned to buy 12 MH-60R …

US approves $95m Patriot weapons support for Taiwan
2 years, 8 months ago

US approves $95m Patriot weapons support for Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Potential sale is the third since Joe Biden became president in January 2021 and is likely to upset China. The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other services worth $95m to support the island’s defence in what would be the third arms package since President Joe Biden took office a year ago. …

China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed over Taiwan deal
2 years, 10 months ago

China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed over Taiwan deal

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China said Monday it will impose new sanctions on U.S. defense contractors Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin due to their arms sales to Taiwan, stepping up a feud with Washington over security and Beijing’s strategic ambitions. “China once again urges the U.S. government and relevant parties to... stop arms sales to Taiwan and sever military ties with …

Amid Chinese threat, Taiwan welcomes $100 million US arms sales
2 years, 10 months ago

Amid Chinese threat, Taiwan welcomes $100 million US arms sales

Firstpost  

Taiwan is under constant threat of invasion by China which claims sovereignty over the self-ruled island Taipei: Taiwan thanked the United States Tuesday for selling up to $100 million worth of equipment and services to support its air and missile defence systems, as China ramps up incursions of warplanes into the island’s air defence zone. On Tuesday, Taipei expressed “gratitude” …

US approves $100 million support deal with Taiwan to boost missile defense systems against China
2 years, 10 months ago

US approves $100 million support deal with Taiwan to boost missile defense systems against China

India TV News  

Highlights The support agreement is meant to help Taiwan maintain its existing air-defense missiles The contract's timing is crucial as Taiwan faces increasing pressure from China Taiwan’s defense ministry tweeted its thanks to the U.S. for the agreement’s approval The Biden administration has approved a $100 million support contract with Taiwan aimed at boosting the island’s missile defense systems as …

US approves potential howitzer artillery system sales to Taiwan
3 years, 4 months ago

US approves potential howitzer artillery system sales to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

The possible sale, which has not been finalised, has again angered China as US seeks deeper ties with Taiwan. The United States has approved the potential sale of howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750m, the Pentagon has announced, prompting condemnation by China. The State Department approval announced on Wednesday followed arms sales to …

Biden administration proposes $750 million arms sale to Taiwan in a move likely to anger Beijing
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden administration proposes $750 million arms sale to Taiwan in a move likely to anger Beijing

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration has informed Congress of a proposed $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan in a move likely to further inflame tensions with Beijing. This source said Menendez sees it “as yet another statement of the Biden administration’s serious intent to get strategy in the Indo-Pacific right, and its commitment to stand with our ally Taiwan.” The …

U.S. approves Taiwan arms sale
4 years ago

U.S. approves Taiwan arms sale

The Hindu  

The Trump administration has approved a new major arms sale to Taiwan. Earlier, it said it had hit 14 members of the Chinese parliament’s standing committee with sanctions that come as the administration steps up punitive measures against China as it winds down its time in office. In a statement, the department said it had approved the communications sale to …

Taiwan says faces daily threats as US notifies of $280m arms sale
4 years ago

Taiwan says faces daily threats as US notifies of $280m arms sale

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s defence ministry says latest weapons sale demonstrates US commitment to help strengthen island’s defence capabilities. Taiwan faces daily military threats from “authoritarian forces”, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, as the United States announced a new $280m arms sale package to the Chinese-claimed island, the sixth this year. Sometimes it’s electronic intelligence planes escorted by fighters, sometimes they’re anti-submarine …

China vows ’proper’ response to US arms sale to Taiwan
4 years, 1 month ago

China vows ’proper’ response to US arms sale to Taiwan

Live Mint  

China vowed Wednesday that it will make a “proper and necessary response” if the US proceeds with its latest planned arms sale to Taiwan. Foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the sale of $600 million in armed drones to the island “brutally interferes in China’s internal affairs and seriously undermines China’s sovereignty and security interests.” The US should cancel all …

United States approves $600m sale of armed drones to Taiwan
4 years, 1 month ago

United States approves $600m sale of armed drones to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

The drones are the latest pieces of advanced military equipment to be sold to Taiwan in sales that have angered China. The United States plans to sell four armed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Taiwan, the US Department of State announced on Tuesday, in a sale that is likely to further anger China, which claims the self-ruled island as its own. …

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