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Taiwan ramps up surveillance amid regional tensions: MND
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is ramping up surveillance and security measures amid rising tensions with China, including monitoring maritime activities and enhancing cognitive warfare training.
2024/05/23 14:28
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China starts major military drills around Taiwan
Explore the latest on China’s military drills around Taiwan, a move seen as a direct challenge to Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te. This escalation highlights the growing tensions and the international community’s concern for peace in the region.
2024/05/23 11:34
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11 Chinese vessels spotted near Taiwan: MND
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s defense response as the Ministry of National Defense reports monitoring 11 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels in the Taiwan Strait.
2024/05/22 14:25
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Taiwan’s defense ministry invests in AI for medical training
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is revolutionizing military medical training with a NT$900 million facility, incorporating AI and the U.S. Tactical Combat Casualty Care system to improve battlefield medical response.
2024/05/22 09:55
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China’s rocket launch to cross Taiwan’s ADIZ: MND
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reports on China’s upcoming rocket launch, PLA aircraft incursions, and PLAN vessel activities near Taiwan. The Taiwanese military is on high alert to safeguard national security and regional stability.
2024/04/02 14:45
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Taiwan monitors Chinese military activity near Strait
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported detecting Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels near the Taiwan Strait, with one aircraft crossing into Taiwan’s airspace. Tensions are high as Taiwan’s defense forces remain on alert, closely monitoring the situation to ensure security.
2024/03/25 13:41
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MND affirms the right to self-defense
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense emphasizes the right of self-defense under International Law in response to potential foreign threats. The MND outlines protocols for handling airspace and territorial breaches, highlighting the importance of protecting national security and territorial integrity. The statement also addresses recent reports on military self-defense adjustments, underscoring the universal right of nations to use force for self-protection.
2024/03/08 18:44
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Taiwan OAC: boats can evade Chinese maritime inspections
Minister of Ocean Affairs Council, Kuan Bi-ling, addresses Taiwanese vessels’ response to mainland Chinese coast guard inspections. The incident involving a Kinmen tourist boat prompts calls for caution and avoidance of interactions with China’s maritime authorities. Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Ministry of National Defense emphasize adherence to international customs and a policy of non-intervention. Premier Chen Chien-jen urges rational cooperation for maritime security.
2024/02/20 17:08
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Taiwan to launch 320 civilian emergency response teams
The Executive Yuan unveils plans for the Taiwan Community Emergency Response Team (T-CERT) in a recent policy report, aiming to establish 320 teams with 8,000 members within five years. Training will involve various sectors, drawing parallels to the civilian defense concept of the Kuma Academy. Despite opposition from Kuomintang legislators, the initiative focuses on disaster response, not military operations, in line with Taiwan’s Disaster Prevention and Protection Act. The teams, inspired by FEMA recommendations, are supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of National Defense.
2024/02/20 16:37
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Taiwan’s military vigilant amid rising cross-strait tensions
Amid escalating tensions with China, Taiwan has launched critical military exercises in Pingtung, demonstrating its commitment to national defense. The drills come in response to increased Chinese military activities, including a breach of Taiwan’s defense perimeter by the PLA.
2024/01/26 16:51
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11 aircraft crossing Taiwan Strait median line: MND
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has detected 11 aircraft crossing the median line of the strait within a 24-hour period. The Republic of China Armed Forces are closely monitoring these aircraft, along with 24 other aircraft and five vessels engaged in activities around the Taiwan Strait. Some of the aircraft have exceeded the median line and entered Taiwan’s airspace. The closest distances to Taiwan were approximately 42 nautical miles from Keelung in the north and 85 nautical miles from Cape Eluanbi in the south. The MND highlights the changing security environment and threat model faced by Taiwan, asserting that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using cognitive warfare and military actions to impact Taiwan. The MND emphasizes the need to constantly adjust the mode of disclosure to avoid being influenced by the enemy. The Republic of China Armed Forces are employing aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and prepare for response scenarios.
2024/01/18 12:24
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Taiwan military ups alert around 2024 general elections
Taiwan’s Armed Forces (ROCA) are planning to increase alertness before and after the 2024 general elections, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND). The military will closely monitor enemy activities in coordination with joint intelligence and reconnaissance. Troop deployments will be adjusted promptly in response to gray zone tactics, while ensuring readiness exercises and communication structures are implemented. The military remains vigilant towards the People’s Liberation Army’s activities, using surveillance and reconnaissance means to monitor the situation in the seas and airspace surrounding Taiwan. The PLA continues combat readiness patrols and the ROCA is tracking and responding appropriately.
2023/12/20 19:35
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Taiwan monitors 6 PLA aircraft, 2 vessels near island
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has reported six instances of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and two Chinese naval vessels near the Taiwan Strait between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday. In response, Taiwan’s military has deployed aircraft, ships, and missile systems for monitoring and appropriate response. The MND has also disclosed the sighting of two suspected Chinese weather balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait median line at the northern end. The balloons were approximately 110 nautical miles northwest of Keelung, flying below an altitude of about 27,000 feet, and drifting eastward. These developments occur amidst increased Chinese military activities around Taiwan, as Beijing considers the island a renegade province to be reunited with the mainland, by force if necessary.
2023/12/18 14:22
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Taiwan monitors China’s satellite launch, no threat detected
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has stated that a satellite launch conducted in Gansu Province, China on December 9 posed no threat to Taiwan. The launch, which took place at 7:35 a.m., involved a carrier rocket carrying a satellite that traveled beyond Earth’s atmosphere towards the Indian Ocean. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry confirmed that they tracked the rocket launch using their joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system, and took appropriate measures in response to the event.
2023/12/09 14:03
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Taiwan’s MJIB adds deputy director for cybercrime fight
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has passed a bill appointing an additional deputy director to the Ministry of Justice’s Investigation Bureau (MJIB) to enhance its capacity in handling surveillance technology and combating cybercrime. The new position will focus on managing technological development, detecting computer and internet-related crimes, ensuring information security, conducting forensic science, and overseeing communication surveillance. The move comes in response to the increasing demand for expertise in these specialized areas. Currently, the MJIB operates under the guidance of two deputy directors, but the rise in sophisticated crime has led to a significant workload increase in judicial forensic investigations. By expanding the number of deputy director positions from two to three, the MJIB aims to improve the professional handling of surveillance technology and strengthen national defense mechanisms. This legislative revision demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing security landscape and elevating the nation’s defense against cyber threats.
2023/12/05 21:46
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Lee Hsi-min urges Taiwan to boost civil defense efforts
Explore how Lee Hsi-min, Taiwan’s former military chief, advocates for stronger civil defense and innovation in response to potential threats from China, emphasizing the need for social consensus and unity ahead of the presidential election.
2023/11/26 19:07
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MND responds to call for arming Taiwanese citizens
The All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency, in collaboration with Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of the Interior, is working to enhance citizens’ defense capability in response to a legislator’s proposal to arm every citizen in Taiwan. This comes as the Republic of China faces frequent military exercises from mainland China, leading to increased tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Authorities pledge to adjust civil defense team grouping to achieve the concept of all-out defense.
2023/11/05 20:53
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U.S. destroyer, Canadian frigate sail through Taiwan Strait
The story reports that the U.S. destroyer USS Rafael Peralta and the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa sailed through the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense stated that the country’s armed forces maintained control of the maritime and aerial dynamics during the transit. The ministry also revealed that it detected 13 Chinese aircraft and eight mainland ships conducting activities around Taiwanese waters. Five Chinese aircraft entered the southwest Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), prompting a response from Taiwan’s armed forces using combat air patrol aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems.
2023/11/03 21:17
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Officers to be held accountable for leaked equipment: MND
Taiwan’s Minister of Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, has taken action in response to reports of leaked military equipment from Taiwan’s Marine Corps. He held high-ranking military officers accountable and emphasized that lower-ranking personnel should not bear the brunt of the fallout. Chiu was summoned to report to the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign and National Defense Committee, where he admitted problems within troop management but also pointed out that blame should not solely rest on lower-ranking officers. The Ministry of National Defense has traced the problems to the brigade and command levels, indicating a weakness in senior management. Chiu stressed that senior officials should accept responsibility for training and not pass off their problems to subordinates. Commanding officers are also being held accountable in these cases.
2023/10/30 16:27