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. In its 2023 defense report, Taiwan said "in the past two years, the US agreed to supply and sell weapons and equipment to Taiwan, including HIMARS". Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo told reporters on Tuesday that Taipei was "determined to continuously strengthen our self-defense capabilities" and this should be made clear to whoever wins the US presidential election.

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China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
Top News
1 day, 18 hours ago

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as …

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
1 day, 23 hours ago

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times  

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

Taiwan is getting its US weaponry—but years behind schedule
3 days, 19 hours ago

Taiwan is getting its US weaponry—but years behind schedule

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Taiwan hailed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art American tanks this week, celebrating what it described as “the world’s greatest war machine." Less prominently mentioned was the long wait that preceded the arrival of the 38 Abrams tanks: Taiwan placed the order five years ago in June 2019, during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. According to the original plan, the …

Taiwan receives first batch of 108 Abrams tanks from US
6 days, 8 hours ago

Taiwan receives first batch of 108 Abrams tanks from US

The Independent  

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Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island
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1 week, 5 days ago

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island

Deccan Chronicle  

Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday it had detected 53 Chinese military aircraft and 19 ships near the island in the past 24 hours, as Beijing holds its biggest maritime mobilisation in years. That was the highest number of aircraft detected in a single day since a record 153 was reported on October 15 after China staged large-scale military drills in response …

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit …

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan
3 weeks 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, 1 day 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, 2 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 does not rule out US taking island’s old missiles and sending them to Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan does not rule out US taking island’s old missiles and sending them to Ukraine

The Independent  

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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 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  

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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.

US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's DPP a chess piece facing potential abandonment by US
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's DPP a chess piece facing potential abandonment by US

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday commented on a report regarding expired and moldy military equipment provided by the United States to Taiwan, saying that Washington consistently puts its own interests first, and is ready to abandon its pawns when necessary, with Taiwan being no exception. Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities, in pursuit of their own selfish agenda of …

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan
3 months 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”, …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
3 months, 2 weeks ago

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target

The Hindu  

The new de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan said Wednesday that the democratic island is “not the only target” of China’s “intimidation and coercion”, with more countries cooperating with Washington to “avoid war”. “Taiwan is not the only target of PRC efforts to use intimidation and coercion to change the status quo,” said Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute …

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?

The Diplomat  

The U.S. government has taken actions to tackle China’s stepped-up military pressure on Taiwan. A third example is the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee’s release on June 13 of an executive summary of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that asked the Pentagon to establish a “regional contingency stockpile” of arms for Taiwan. U.S. President Harry Truman …

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 …

US to deliver TOW-2B anti-tank missiles to Taiwan amid rising China threat
6 months ago

US to deliver TOW-2B anti-tank missiles to Taiwan amid rising China threat

Firstpost  

Washington and Taipei have been expanding their military cooperation in recent years amid almost daily Chinese incursions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone and drills by Chinese forces near the island. Taiwan is set to receive all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and 100 launchers from the United States by the end of this year, following a two-year delay, Focus …

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 …

Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing
7 months ago

Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Whether it’s tapioca balls or computer chips, Taiwan is stretching toward the United States and away from China — the world’s No. In a stark illustration of the shift, the U.S. displaced mainland China as the top destination for Taiwan’s exports in the first quarter of the year for the first time since the start of 2016, when …

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 …

Taiwan’s Tough Call on How to Stop China: Bigger Weapons or Lots of Cheap Ones
9 months ago

Taiwan’s Tough Call on How to Stop China: Bigger Weapons or Lots of Cheap Ones

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—David shouldn’t rely too much on slingshots to repel Goliath. In such scenarios, small, short-range weapons could be less effective at degrading the enemy, and Taiwan would need bigger hardware, Taiwanese defense officials and analysts say. For the past few years, Taiwan’s procurement, under U.S. pressure, has put more emphasis on asymmetrical weapons such as Harpoon antiship missiles, Himars rocket …

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 says US arms sales to Taiwan are turning the island into a ‘powder keg’
1 year ago

China says US arms sales to Taiwan are turning the island into a ‘powder keg’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s defense ministry said Thursday that the U.S. should stop interfering in both Taiwan and the South China Sea, saying U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are making the situation more dangerous. Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party is “turning Taiwan into a weapons depot and a powder keg,” said Senior Col. Wu Qian, the defense ministry’s top spokesperson. “We …

How prepared is Taiwan for a war with China?
1 year, 2 months ago

How prepared is Taiwan for a war with China?

Al Jazeera  

Dwarfed by China’s population and military strength, the self-ruled island has been improving training and stockpiling military equipment. China’s People’s Liberation Army made 225 sorties into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone – an area monitored by the island’s military – over 18 days in September and conducted large-scale naval exercises earlier this month. Since taking office in 2016, she has …

As Taiwan’s government races to counter China, most people aren’t worried about war
1 year, 3 months ago

As Taiwan’s government races to counter China, most people aren’t worried about war

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As People’s Liberation Army fighter jets from China sped toward Taiwan on Friday, life on the self-governing island carried on as normal. “In order to keep the peace, we need to strengthen ourselves,” Tsai said last month at a war memorial commemorating the last time Taiwan and China battled. Those attitudes don’t translate directly into views on …

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked
1 year, 3 months ago

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked

The Independent  

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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 …

China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force
1 year, 4 months ago

China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan, continuing its military pressure on the island, Taiwan’s defense ministry said Thursday. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has regularly sent flights toward the island in reaction to the island’s political activities. Taiwan’s defense ministry said the Chinese People’s Liberation Army …

China says U.S. military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island
1 year, 4 months ago

China says U.S. military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island

The Hindu  

China accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. China's Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement late Saturday opposing the military aid to Taiwan, which China claims …

China says US military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island
1 year, 4 months ago

China says US military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement late Saturday opposing the military aid to Taiwan, …

China says U.S. military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify with the island
1 year, 4 months ago

China says U.S. military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify with the island

LA Times  

Taiwan’s military holds drills near the coast Thursday in New Taipei City. China accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a …

US military aid to Taiwan will not deter will to unify island: China
1 year, 4 months ago

US military aid to Taiwan will not deter will to unify island: China

India Today  

China accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement late Saturday opposing the military aid to Taiwan, which China claims …

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 …

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display
1 year, 5 months ago

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island’s defense ministry said on Wednesday, before its annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion. In Tuesday and Wednesday’s maneuvers, the PLA flew H-6 bombers in a large loop to the south …

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships to Taiwan in forceful display
1 year, 5 months ago

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships to Taiwan in forceful display

India Today  

China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island’s defence ministry said on Wednesday, before its annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 38 warplanes and 9 navy vessels around Taiwan, between 6 am Tuesday to 6 …

China accuses the US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales of military equipment
1 year, 5 months ago

China accuses the US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales of military equipment

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry accused the United States of turning Taiwan into a powder keg on Wednesday with its latest sales of $440 million in military equipment to the self-governing island democracy. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Tan Kefei responded that “the U.S. ignores China’s core concerns, crudely interferes in China’s internal affairs, and deliberately escalates tensions across the …

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 sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line
1 year, 6 months ago

Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line

The Hindu  

Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on June 11 after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's defence ministry said four Chinese warships also carried out combat patrols. This is the second time in less than a week that Taiwan has reported renewed Chinese military activity, after 37 Chinese military aircraft …

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 …

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