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Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about Taiwan today
Taiwan faces a series of challenges including aftershocks from a recent earthquake, low participation in the World Masters Games, and concerns over a Chinese rocket launch.
2025/01/22 19:45
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Chinese rocket launch to raise concerns in Taiwan airspace
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reports 14 Chinese aircraft flights, with 12 crossing the median line. Taiwan responds with military deployments to ensure security.
2025/01/22 17:00
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Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan’s airspace, MND reports
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reports a Chinese military aircraft breached its eastern airspace. The military remains vigilant amid ongoing regional tensions.
2024/12/25 13:15
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PLA conducts major aerial drill near Taiwan Strait
The People’s Liberation Army conducted major aerial operations near Taiwan, deploying 37 aircraft on Nov. 3. Taiwan’s military responded with surveillance and countermeasures to ensure airspace safety.
2024/11/04 09:47
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Taiwan tracks 19 Chinese aircraft and ships in 24 hours
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s defense as it monitors a surge in Chinese military activity, with 19 aircraft and ships detected near the Taiwan Strait, escalating regional tensions.
2024/06/11 11:25
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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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18 Chinese PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait: MND
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reports 18 aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line, with a total of 26 aircraft and 10 vessels detected in the area. The MND is closely monitoring the situation and expresses serious concerns over the ongoing intrusions, signaling escalating tensions in the region.
2024/03/14 11:36
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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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China announces rocket launch near Taiwan amid tensions
The Ministry of National Defense announces Chinese Communist Party’s rocket launch activity and multiple airspace violations near Taiwan. Stay informed on the latest updates.
2024/02/22 14:30
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M503 flight route opens today, raising safety concerns
Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait as China unilaterally adjusts the M503 flight route, drawing criticism from Taiwan’s officials and concerns over regional stability and airspace management ahead of Taiwan’s elections.
2024/02/01 11:08
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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’s allies voice support as China ramps up intimidation
China’s military intimidation of Taiwan ahead of the presidential election has been warned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). A joint statement by the US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink, Japanese Deputy Minister and Director-General, Kobe Yasuhiro, and Republic of Korea Deputy Minister, Chung Byung-won, expressed support for Taiwan during a three-way dialogue in Washington. China’s recent military threats towards Taiwan, including deploying balloons across the Taiwan strait, violating airspace, and suspending parts of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), have raised concerns among the international community. MOFA has raised suspicions of attempts to influence the election and emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to cooperation with the US, Japan, and South Korea to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
2024/01/07 14:56
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Defense Ministry clarifies Chinese balloon incursions
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has clarified that the presence of Chinese aerial balloons in Taiwanese airspace this year is not related to any election activities. The MND spokesperson, Major General Sun Li-fang, explained that the frequency of these balloons is due to the prevailing northeast monsoon winds from October through February. The MND views the increasing number of balloons as potential reconnaissance tools and will respond accordingly to their encroachment within 24 nautical miles of Taiwanese airspace. The MND maintains administrative neutrality regarding elections and is coordinating with national security teams to counter Chinese misinformation efforts. Any potentially misleading Chinese activities will be publicized by the MND to safeguard citizen morale.
2023/12/26 22:32