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Taiwan’s defense ministry to revamp military training
Explore Taiwan’s military training overhaul as Defense Minister Wellington Koo discusses phasing out traditional bayonet drills for practical combat readiness, highlighting a shift towards enhancing real-world combat capabilities.
2024/06/11 17:46
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Taiwan drafts AI law focusing on human rights
Explore Taiwan’s military training overhaul as Defense Minister Wellington Koo discusses phasing out traditional bayonet drills for practical combat readiness, highlighting a shift towards enhancing real-world combat capabilities.
2024/06/11 17:24
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Taiwan’s defense minister to cut ceremonial drills
Discover how Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo plans to modernize the military by abolishing traditional practices like bayonet training and goose-stepping to focus on combat readiness.
2024/06/07 14:17
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Taiwan boosts cybersecurity, defense against CCP threats
Explore how Taiwan is enhancing its cybersecurity and defense capabilities amid rising threats from the CCP, with a focus on the recent visit by Minister Wellington Koo to the Information, Communication and Electronic Force Command.
2024/06/06 09:38
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Taiwan aims to share health expertise despite WHA exclusion
Discover why Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly sparks debate over its global health contributions and the quest for international recognition. Read insights from Ray Ming-tse Lu on Taiwan’s readiness to share its health care expertise.
2024/05/27 15:46
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China starts ’punishment’ drills after Lai’s inauguration
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s response to the PLA’s military drills, described as ’punishment’ exercises. Taiwan mobilizes forces, emphasizing readiness and peace amid regional tensions.
2024/05/23 17:29
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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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Taiwan rebuffs China’s travel ban blame, cites openness
Explore the latest on cross-strait relations as Taiwan responds to China’s claims, emphasizing its openness for exchanges despite the DPP’s policies. Read about the ongoing debate and Taiwan’s readiness for dialogue.
2024/05/22 17:13
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Kaohsiung eyes hosting Taylor Swift in two years
Discover how Kaohsiung’s Mayor Chen Chi-mai plans to bring Taylor Swift to Taiwan for a grand concert at the Kaohsiung National Stadium, emphasizing the venue’s readiness and commitment to safety and sustainability.
2024/05/09 17:19
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Live-fire exercises enhance Taiwan’s military readiness
Discover how the 117th Army Infantry Brigade’s live-fire exercise in Kaohsiung’s Linyuan District is preparing Taiwanese troops for real-world combat, enhancing their responsiveness and tactical skills.
2024/05/08 17:11
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Defense Ministry vows vigilance amid Chinese provocations
Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of National Defense, Po Horng-huei, announces the military’s vigilance and readiness amidst concerns over potential Chinese provocations, especially around the inauguration of Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te. Po emphasizes the importance of peace and regional stability, responding to comments by former U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander John Aquilino and highlighting the military’s 24-hour readiness against any threats, including those projected for 2027 or 2035.
2024/05/08 17:00
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Taiwan’s military prepares for May 20 inauguration salute
Discover how Taiwan’s Guandu Area Command’s artillery battalion is preparing for the presidential inauguration with a meticulous 21-gun salute rehearsal and heat endurance training.
2024/05/08 16:47
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Japan’s PM to tour new TSMC factory in Kumamoto
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to visit the new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, focusing on its readiness for mass production. The Japanese government is supporting semiconductor production infrastructure with a subsidy of up to JPY 1.2 trillion for TSMC’s expansion efforts.
2024/03/28 17:53
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Taiwan seeks to boost LNG storage amid rising tensions
Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Wang Mei-hua, emphasizes the need to boost the nation’s natural gas storage capacity amid escalating cross-strait tensions. The call for expansion includes plans for a fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and extensions in Taichung and Kaohsiung. Wang’s announcement follows an incident at the Legislative Yuan involving questions about Taiwan’s gas reserves, sparking discussions about national security and military readiness.
2024/03/15 17:30
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Taiwan’s Air Force resumes overnight flight training
In response to escalating tensions and a changing geopolitical landscape, Taiwan’s Air Force has resumed overnight training to enhance pilots’ night operation skills, signaling a strategic shift in military preparedness.
2024/03/14 18:25
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Taiwan’s MND urges respect for Strait’s median line
Read about Taiwan’s Defense Minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng’s concerns over the de-facto median line in the Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions with China. Chiu warns of the potential consequences of disregarding this informal boundary, as China’s military maneuvers escalate in the region. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping regional stability and sovereignty.
2024/03/01 16:13
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Enhanced military readiness during Lunar New Year in Taiwan
Explore how the Republic of China’s armed forces are ramping up their military readiness in Taitung amidst threats from the People’s Liberation Army, focusing on sniper training and urban warfare tactics to ensure peace and stability during the Lunar New Year.
2024/02/01 12:52
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Taiwan’s MND sets strict criteria for military service bonus
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan has announced new training assessment rules for recruits, emphasizing strict criteria to qualify for additional allowances and professional certificates. This comes as Taiwan extends its mandatory military service to one year, with enhanced training activities including realistic military drills.
2024/01/16 18:07
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Over 500 Taiwanese stranded in Japan after earthquake: MOFA
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has reported that 547 Taiwanese people are currently stranded in Japan following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. All Taiwanese tour group members have been confirmed safe. Tourists from four travel agencies, including Colatour, Lion Travel, Richmond Tours, and Star Travel, were affected by the disaster. Additionally, 20 individual travelers are stuck at Niigata Airport due to its closure. The earthquake has resulted in at least six fatalities, dozens of injuries, and severe damage, including house fires, collapses, road fractures, and airport closures. More than 30,000 homes in Ishikawa and 1,100 homes in Niigata are without power, with disruption to water supplies. Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior is preparing an international rescue team to dispatch to Japan, and the Japanese government has been informed of Taiwan’s readiness to help. MOFA advises Taiwanese citizens to contact the consulate in Osaka for assistance.
2024/01/02 10:40
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Defense Ministry to boost security ahead of Taiwan elections
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan is preparing for the upcoming presidential and legislative elections on Jan. 13, 2024, by upgrading its security readiness for 40 hours. This will take place from 5 p.m. on Jan. 12 until 8 a.m. on Jan. 14. Around 5,000 military personnel may not be able to cast their votes, similar to the 2020 general elections. However, the number of naval and air force personnel, 24-hour on-call missile units, and air force operations management on standby is expected to exceed that of 2020. The ministry has ordered its forces to compile rosters for Election Day and implement rotation measures for combat readiness to ensure the voting rights of military personnel. Due to tense military situations caused by periodic crossings of the median line of the strait by People’s Liberation Army vessels and aircraft since August last year, there may be more naval and air force personnel on standby compared to the 2020 presidential election. Typically, soldiers stationed far from their registered residences vote in the morning and then return to their camps before noon to switch with standby soldiers who then go out to vote.
2023/12/25 17:43
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Cynthia Wu likens campaign to surfing amid election race
Taipei People’s Party (TPP) Vice Presidential candidate Cynthia Wu demonstrates her resilience on the campaign trail, drawing an analogy between her strategy and a surfer preparing for a big wave. Wu emphasizes her commitment to environmental efforts after attending a COP28 seminar. When asked about competing with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Hsiao Bi-khim, Wu compares herself to a "standing cat," highlighting her agility and readiness to face challenges head-on. She likens her entry into politics to surfing, stating that she chooses to bravely confront the big wave rather than run away, symbolizing her confrontational approach to the election campaign.
2023/12/20 21:09
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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 readies aid after Gansu Quake
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Chen Chien-jen have been alerted and instructed to prepare for emergency relief efforts following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Gansu Province, mainland China. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of 105 people and damage to 4,782 homes. Taiwan’s Minister of Interior, Lin Yu-chang, announced that a 160-member search and rescue team, including a structural engineer, doctors, nurses, and search dogs certified in International Search and Rescue Dog Organisation (IRO) rubble search, is ready to provide assistance. Communication has been established with mainland China through the Mainland Affairs Council to coordinate rescue needs. If requested, Taiwan’s National Fire Agency will collaborate with the Disaster Relief Foundation to activate a special charter flight mechanism for humanitarian rescue missions. Additionally, an earthquake in Qinghai Province resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals, bringing the total earthquake death toll in mainland China to 118. Taiwan’s quick mobilization demonstrates its readiness to provide humanitarian assistance despite the complex political relationship with Beijing.
2023/12/19 16:52
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Tsai Ing-wen offers condolences, aid to Gansu quake victims
Taipei’s Presidential Office spokesperson, Olivia Lin, conveyed President Tsai Ing-wen’s concerns and condolences following a devastating earthquake in China’s Gansu province on December 18. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake resulted in at least 111 deaths, 236 injuries, and significant property damage. President Tsai expressed sympathies to the victims’ families and tasked the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) and the Mainland Affairs Office (MAO) to offer aid. She also posted messages on the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) in both simplified Chinese and English to convey her condolences. President Tsai hopes for a smooth rescue and recovery process in Gansu, allowing affected individuals to return to normalcy swiftly.
2023/12/19 16:16
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G7 leaders emphasize Taiwan Strait’s role in global security
The Group of Seven (G7) leaders convened via video conference to discuss the Taiwan Strait, affirming its importance for international security and prosperity. They reiterated their commitment to the One China policy and called for a peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues. The G7 also expressed readiness to establish a stable relationship with China and voiced opposition to China’s militarization activities in the South China Sea. Human rights concerns in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong were also discussed. The G7 condemned North Korea’s missile testing activities and addressed various other topics such as nuclear safety in Japan, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, and climate change. The discussions highlighted the G7’s attention to urgent global crises, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the Gaza crisis.
2023/12/07 09:10