Taiwan holds artillery drill simulating defence against China attack
2 years, 5 months ago

Taiwan holds artillery drill simulating defence against China attack

India Today  

Taiwan's military held a live-fire artillery drill Tuesday simulating a defence of the island against an attack after days of massive Chinese war games, an AFP journalist at the site of the exercise said. The island routinely stages military drills simulating defence against a Chinese invasion, and last month practised repelling attacks from the sea in a "joint interception operation" as part of its largest annual exercises. 'Not worried' The anti-landing exercises come after China extended its own joint sea and air drills around Taiwan on Monday, but Washington said it did not expect an escalation from Beijing. "China's provocation and aggression have harmed the status quo of the Taiwan Strait and raised tensions in the region," the island's foreign ministry said in a statement.

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Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
14 hours, 3 minutes ago

Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing

Associated Press  

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan on Thursday demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland. The island’s navy highlighted its Kuang Hua VI fast attack missile boats and Tuo Chiang-class corvettes in waters near Taiwan’s largest port of Kaohsiung, a major hub for …

Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
2 days, 16 hours ago

Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut

Associated Press  

HSINCHU, Taiwan — Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defense budget due to legislative wrangling between the island’s two major political parties. The annual drills are held in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday to reassure the population of Taiwan’s ability to meet China’s threats and to …

Taiwan’s presidential office runs first ‘tabletop’ simulation of Chinese military escalation
1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan’s presidential office runs first ‘tabletop’ simulation of Chinese military escalation

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s presidential office held a “tabletop” exercise on Thursday simulating military escalations by China, a first-of-its-kind drill involving government agencies beyond the armed forces that highlights Taipei’s urgency in ensuring preparedness against an increasingly assertive Beijing. Lai – who is openly loathed by Beijing for his views championing Taiwan’s sovereignty – and the ruling Democratic Progressive …

China breaks silence on apparent military drills around Taiwan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China breaks silence on apparent military drills around Taiwan

The Independent  

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China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military kept silent Friday on its large deployment of naval and coast guard ships off Taiwan this week, with its top spokesperson quoting an ancient strategist instead. He then said that the military will decide whether to hold an exercise based on its needs and the situation, and that, either way, the country’s People’s Liberation Army remains …

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island
4 weeks ago

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island

Raw Story  

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei. Around 90 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels have been involved in the exercises that include simulating attacks on foreign ships and practicing blockading sea routes, a Taiwan security official said Wednesday. Taiwan's …

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan demanded Wednesday that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability and disrupting international shipping and trade. Taiwan’s military has detected Chinese ships since Monday, both off Taiwan and farther out along the first-island chain, Defense Ministry officials said this week. By then, it would be …

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island
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4 weeks, 1 day 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 blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores

Al Jazeera  

Defence Ministry says it tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours. Taiwan’s presidency has called on China to halt its “provocative acts” after the self-ruled island’s officials accused Chinese forces of ramping up military drills on its doorstep. “These actions inject uncertainty and risk into the region, creating disruptions for neighbouring countries, and it confirms …

China stages largest show of force in decades after US visit by Taiwan’s Lai
4 weeks, 2 days ago

China stages largest show of force in decades after US visit by Taiwan’s Lai

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—China massed dozens of navy and coast guard vessels in what appears to be the largest maritime exercises targeting Taiwan and the broader Western Pacific region since 1996, a potent warning to the incoming Trump administration of its intention to eventually take control of the island. Photo: TAIWAN COAST GUARD/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images China has deployed nearly 60 naval ships and …

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drill. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that it has detected a dozen Chinese naval ships and 47 military planes in the past 24 hours but no live-fire activity as in previous military exercises. Lt. Gen. Hsieh Jih-sheng said …

Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near island
1 month ago

Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near island

Raw Story  

Taiwan's military was on high alert Monday after detecting Chinese warships near the island, Taipei said, as it prepared for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and …

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
1 month ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan’s president to Hawaii and Guam. Taiwan’s defense ministry said Monday that it detected Chinese naval and coast guard ships entering the Taiwan Strait and the western Pacific and that China had restricted airspace along its southeast coast through Wednesday. “It …

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
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1 month ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

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. Taiwan's defense ministry said Monday that it detected Chinese …

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
1 month ago

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island

ABC  

Taiwan's military has raised its alert level after detecting Chinese warships near the island as it prepares for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and the Western …

China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills
1 month ago

China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills

CNN  

Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing. Chinese authorities voiced firm opposition to Lai’s trip, referring to him as a “separatist.” Lai’s trip came after the US …

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

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
2 months ago

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea

The Independent  

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Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen

Firstpost  

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has stated that his country will not cede an inch of its territory to China during his visit to the Kinmen islands on Friday. He made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.

Taiwan Warns of Blockade as China Continues Military Exercises near Island
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Warns of Blockade as China Continues Military Exercises near Island

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan's defense chief warns of a Chinese blockade as a potential act of war. Taiwan's defense ministry stated that a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade and would be an act of war according to international law. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has been conducting military exercises around the island, including simulating blockading key ports and …

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan a week after encircling the island in another military exercise
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan a week after encircling the island in another military exercise

ABC  

China has held live-fire drills off the coast of its territory closest to Taiwan, just a week after a massive air-and-sea drill it described as punishment for Taiwan's president rejecting Beijing's claims of sovereignty. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said China's drills were part of an annual exercise and it was tracking them. It now increasingly sends large numbers of warplanes and …

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

The Independent  

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How Taiwan is preparing its citizens for a Chinese invasion: beware fake news and be ready to resist
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Taiwan is preparing its citizens for a Chinese invasion: beware fake news and be ready to resist

The Independent  

Find your nearest shelter, carry bottled drinking water and be prepared to fight for your life. open image in gallery Taiwan-based citizen activism group’s civil defence guide has to-do steps for Taiwan’s population in the event of crisis and war At a summit held by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China in Taipei in July, the largest gathering of foreign lawmakers …

China encircles Taiwan in latest round of war games
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China encircles Taiwan in latest round of war games

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. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, which formulates its China policy, …

China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism from Taipei
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism from Taipei

ABC  

China's military has commenced a new round of war games near Taiwan, aimed at signalling a stern warning to the island's pro-independence movements. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it had detected a record number of 153 Chinese military aircraft participating in China's war games around the island. Taiwan's security chief said China's military drills around the island were "inconsistent …

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles
3 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. The ministry said in a statement that the missile firings were carried out by China’s Rocket Force and the Chinese military in Inner Mongolia as well as Gansu …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

The Hindu  

China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice also said …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
4 months ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice …

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

Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons
4 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons

The Independent  

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Taiwan ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options
4 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options

Hindustan Times  

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard Taiwan ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options TAIPEI - China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing on line advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry …

Taiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China

Associated Press  

PINGTING, Taiwan — Taiwan drilled Monday with anti-amphibious landing missiles as part of strategy to remain mobile and deadly in an attempt to deter an attack from China, which claims the democratically ruled island as its own territory to be brought under its control by force if necessary. The missiles are among the most effective and popular anti-tank weapons in …

Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan is currently in the midst of the 40th edition of its annual Han Kuang war games, intended to assess its readiness to withstand a full-scale invasion from China’s People’s Liberation Army. With Typhoon Gaemi also currently battering the island, curtailing portions of the war games, Han Kuang’s 40th edition is set to be unlike any other. In a rare …

Taiwan’s air force cancels drills as typhoon approaches. Naval and land exercises to continue
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan’s air force cancels drills as typhoon approaches. Naval and land exercises to continue

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — An approaching typhoon prompted the cancellation of air force drills off Taiwan’s east coast on Tuesday, although naval and land exercises were set to continue in other parts of the self-governing island democracy that China threatens to invade. Military spokesperson Sun Li-fang said the annual Han Kuang military exercises are on track to continue, with adjustments to …

Typhoon prompts cancellation of Taiwan air force drills but naval exercises set to continue
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Typhoon prompts cancellation of Taiwan air force drills but naval exercises set to continue

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. Read our privacy policy The arrival of typhoon Gaemi …

Taiwan holds unscripted war games simulating how to repel Chinese military offensive
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan holds unscripted war games simulating how to repel Chinese military offensive

ABC  

Taiwan has launched its annual Han Kuang war games, which this year aim to be as close as possible to actual combat with no script during simulations of how to repel a Chinese attack. Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president Photo shows Lai Ching-te claps while walking infront of a group of soldiers. China, which views democratically …

China firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan region
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan region

China Daily  

BEIJING - China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes a recent joint maritime drill between Japan and the Taiwan region, and has lodged serious representation with the Japanese side, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. 9" inspection ship and Japan's aircraft-carrying inspection ship "Sagami" conducted a joint exercise on Thursday in the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula …

Taiwan steps up alertness after detecting test-firing by China’s missile unit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan steps up alertness after detecting test-firing by China’s missile unit

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Saturday it was monitoring “waves of test-firing” by China’s missile unit in a region more than 1,600 kilometers from the self-ruled island and that its air force stepped up its alertness. According to Taiwan’s military news agency, the ministry had detected “multiple waves of test-firing operations” by China’s Rocket Force in Inner Mongolia …

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by

The Hindu  

Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported detecting a surge of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island, after a Chinese aircraft carrier passed by to the south of Taiwan on the way to drills in the Pacific. Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has complained of repeated Chinese military activity over the past four years as Beijing seeks …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty. On Saturday, Taipei's defence ministry said it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan during the 24-hour period leading up …

Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how a smaller country can stand up to invasion
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan says it is learning from Ukraine how a smaller country can stand up to invasion

The Independent  

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US to deliver TOW-2B anti-tank missiles to Taiwan amid rising China threat
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Mainland rejects Taiwan's 'right of self-defense' claim
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Mainland rejects Taiwan's 'right of self-defense' claim

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland denied on Wednesday Taiwan's assertion of the "right of self-defense" if a mainland aircraft enters the island's space, saying that Taiwan is a part of China. Koo Li-hsiung, Taiwan security chief, claimed recently that the island's military would be ordered to exercise the "right of self-defense" if the People's Liberation Army "attacks" aircraft, vessels, facilities, or enters …

China’s Military Drills In Taiwan: Why Cross-Strait Ties Are So Tense? Will There Be Another War?
7 months, 1 week ago

China’s Military Drills In Taiwan: Why Cross-Strait Ties Are So Tense? Will There Be Another War?

News 18  

China had launched military drills around Taiwan last week, as “punishment” exercises in response to “separatist acts” by new Taiwanese President Lai Chang-te, who urged Beijing to stop its threats. In his 2019 speech, Xi Jinping reiterated China’s long-standing proposal for incorporating Taiwan into the mainland under the formula of “one country, two systems”. Under these, the US: • “acknowledges …

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'

India Today  

Taiwan's President on Sunday said he was still open to working with China on building "mutual understanding and reconciliation", days after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island in response to his inauguration speech. President Lai Ching-te was sworn into office on Monday, and China -- which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and regards Lai as …

PLA military drills 'legal, legitimate and necessary'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PLA military drills 'legal, legitimate and necessary'

China Daily  

A video clip shows the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army conducting joint drills surrounding the island of Taiwan on Friday. The Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that the People's Liberation Army's military exercises around China's Taiwan island are targeted at "Taiwan independence" forces and external interference, and are "completely reasonable, legal, legitimate and necessary". Wu …

China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show its anger over island’s new leaders
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show its anger over island’s new leaders

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan tracked dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast on Friday, the second day of a large military exercise launched by Beijing to show its anger over the self-governing island’s inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept its insistence that Taiwan is part of China. In his inauguration speech on Monday, Lai urged …

China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’

Al Jazeera  

The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island. China’s military has begun its second day of war games around Taiwan, with drills that it said were to test the armed forces’ ability to “seize power” and control key areas of the self-ruled democracy. As the first day of exercises, codenamed …

PLA military exercises surrounding Taiwan 'legal, necessary'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PLA military exercises surrounding Taiwan 'legal, necessary'

China Daily  

China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian. The Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that the ongoing military exercises conducted by the People's Liberation Army around the island of Taiwan are targeted at "Taiwan independence" forces and external interference, and are "completely reasonable, legal, legitimate and necessary". The ministry spokesperson Senior Colonel Wu Qian made the remarks on …

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