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President Tsai unveils 4% salary hike for armed forces
President Tsai Ing-wen announced Wednesday (June 21) a 4% increase in salary for armed forces starting next year. The president also reiterated the government’s commitment to enhance soldiers’ living conditions and upgrade their equipment, pledging unwavering support as the strongest force bolstering the nation’s military officers.
2023/06/21 17:43
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Taiwan’s military releases updated national defense handbook
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) unveiled an updated national defense handbook on Tuesday (June 13), aiming to equip civilians with vital knowledge on how to respond during emergencies.
2023/06/14 17:14
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Popular eatery shuts doors briefly for reservist training
A noodle shop in Taichung was compelled to temporarily close for 15 days due to their manager’s compulsory 14-day reservist training program initiated by the Ministry of National Defense (MND) created last year.
2023/06/09 18:34
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Study: Most Chinese back use of force for Taiwan unification
A recent study published in the "Journal of Contemporary China," conducted by scholars from Singapore and Shanghai, reveals that more than half of Mainland Chinese support using force to unify Taiwan.
2023/05/25 11:55
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President Tsai shows appreciation to female reservists
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taoyuan’s military site on Thursday (May 11) to oversee the nation’s first female reservist training sessions.
2023/05/11 18:42
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Taiwan’s first female reservist training begins
On Tuesday, Taiwan’s female reservists began their 5-day training exercise by simulating an attack from enemy forces.
2023/05/11 15:52
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Taiwan conducts ‘routine military drills’ near Green Island
Green Island residents were alarmed by the sudden appearance of many USS Pensacola dock landing ships in the waters near their homes, barely a week after China’s "encircling" military drills around Taiwan.
2023/04/19 17:42
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Taiwanese youth reflects on impending military service
Recent Temple University graduate Kent Kuo is preparing to fulfill his mandatory military service in Taiwan. In an interview with TVBS, Kuo discussed his expectations and emotions regarding the upcoming four months.
2023/04/13 18:03
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Taiwan reports 70 Chinese planes, 11 vessels near its waters
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected 70 aircraft and 11 vessels from the Chinese military and coast guards near its waters between 6 a.m. yesterday and 6 a.m. today.
2023/04/10 10:27
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Taiwan conducts combat-readiness drills at Tamsui River
Taiwan is carrying out a week-long military drill at the Tamsui River, simulating a naval attack by enemy forces.
2023/03/23 17:42
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Taiwan schedules military exercises on its ’Red Beaches’
Taiwan’s military is preparing for a possible amphibious invasion from China by planning to simulate the scenario at one of the 14 "Red Beaches" identified as possible landing sites.
2023/03/16 19:55
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Taiwan’s top weapons maker unveils drone development project
Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) unveiled part of its drone development project that includes the development of anti-radiation drones and loitering munitions Tuesday.
2023/03/15 19:02
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Taiwan celebrates Yu Chang’s exceptional showing at WBC
Taiwanese baseball sensation, Yu Chang, has become a rising star after his standout performance for the Chinese Taipei national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC).
2023/03/15 15:32
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Taiwan’s Military Police faces backlash over new motorcycles
As Taiwan’s military spending increases amid an unstable situation across the Taiwan Strait, concerns are mounting over the Legislative Yuan budget plan.
2023/03/15 15:23
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Missing soldier could face desertion charges: Taiwan’s MND
Taiwan’s military has confirmed that the soldier surnamed Chen from Kinmen Defense Command (KDC), who left his post on March 9, is now in China.
2023/03/13 18:05
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Taiwan Coast Guard’s beach training wins online praise
Residents of Taoyuan witnessed Taiwan coast guards engaging in physical training on a beach near Zhuwei Fishing Harbor on Monday (March 6).
2023/03/08 18:39
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Taiwan military planes transport meat to troops in Matsu
In a move to address recent reports of food shortages among troops stationed in Matsu, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) dispatched two C-130 military aircraft loaded with meat supplies on Monday (March 6).
2023/03/08 17:56
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Taiwan’s veterans want better public perception of military
In Taiwan, recruitment issues have been plaguing the military for some time now, and the recent incursions of Chinese aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) have only underscored the urgent need for more personnel, especially pilots.
2023/03/08 17:54
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Military’s new shooting training to simulate actual combat
Taiwan’s military showcased its new actual combat shooting training on Tuesday (Feb. 21) at the Taoyuan Army base, with foreign media also in attendance.
2023/02/22 19:54
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Opposition speculates on military drills in N. Taiwan
Taiwan is gearing up for its annual Han Kuang military drills in the north this year, sparking speculation about its relation to the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
2023/02/22 19:48
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Taiwan enters NT$1 billion aircraft care project with U.S.
The aircraft upgrade plan of the Republic of China Air Force is progressing at a rate of three planes per month, with at least 100 aircraft completed by the end of last year.
2023/02/14 19:35
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Special budget to build homegrown submarines to be expanded
According to reports, the Ministry of National Defense is preparing a special budget plan for the production of seven additional domestically-built submarines, with a budget exceeding NT300 billion in the latter half of this year.
2023/02/12 14:06
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Taiwan top weapons maker tests missiles to boost defense
The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) conducted missile tests on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 6-7) in southern Taiwan.
2023/02/08 18:00
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Taiwan secures spot among upper tier of top military powers
Global Fire Power recently released its 2023 Military Strength Ranking.
2023/01/19 19:35
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Taiwan military to boost defensive strategies in case of war
Taiwan’s defense forces recently made a strategic shift from focusing solely on air and sea protection to bolstering its land-based military.
2023/01/19 18:38