10 months agoA 4.4 magnitude earthquake occured at 96 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan
10 months agoChina’s Shandong carrier group entered the Western Pacific — its 2nd “far east” transit of the year and hot on the heels of drills in July. The location, ~250 miles SE of Taiwan, and composition of the 4-ship group are similar. Also in WESTPAC: the America Amphibious Ready Group
10 months agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:18 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 12 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern ADIZ
10 months ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:36 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 31 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
10 months agoTaiwan Defense: We detected 36 Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan
10 months agoJapan MoD reporting that 2x PLA UAV circumnavigated Taiwan while being supported by a Y-9DZ
10 months ago Earthquake (地震) M4.1 strikes 13 km SW of Hualian (Taiwan) 6 min ago
10 months ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:29 PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 13 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ
a year ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:18 PLA aircraft and 14 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 13 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
a year ago US State Department: Blinken raised with his Chinese counterpart during the Laos meeting human rights issues, including Tibet, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
a year ago Because of Typhoon Gaemi 3 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today
a year ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense: 22 PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 12 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ
a year agoMilitary aircraft of all kinds also practiced how to reposition to better protected airbases on the east coast like Hualien, which are farther away from a potential frontline
a year agoTaiwan’s largest military drill, the Han Kuang exercise has begun. They simulate how Taiwan would defend against an all out invasion from China. Day 1 began with Naval ships leaving their port at Su’ao
a year ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:12 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 5 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ
a year ago Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 38 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan
a year agoTrump on Taiwan: "Taiwan took our chip business from us," he says. "I mean, how stupid are we? They took all of our chip business. They're immensely wealthy." What he wants is for Taiwan to pay the US for protection. "I don't think we're any different from an insurance policy"
a year ago Bloomberg: Would you defend Taiwan against China? Trump: No
a year ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:10 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 8 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
a year ago China-Taiwan: "An invasion or a PRC act of aggression is neither imminent nor inevitable" per Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs @ASD_IndoPacific Ely Ratner at @CSIS "But we've got a lot of work to do to keep it that way" he adds "We are working with allies like never before ."
a year ago 66 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 56 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and southeasten ADIZ
a year ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:6 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 2 helicopters entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
a year ago The Taiwan government lifts its travel warning to China and advises its citizens not to travel unless absolutely necessary
a year ago For 5 days in a row, 4 Chinese Coast Guard ships have repeatedly entered the 12-mile territorial limit around Japan's Senkaku islands. CCG "drove away & expelled" Japanese patrol boats & have been spotted sailing within Japan's EEZ for 186 days straight, the longest record ever
a year ago The re-prioritization of weapons systems for Ukraine will not impact Taiwan, Kirby says
a year ago Taiwanese FM: China’s dangerous actions against Philippines vessels & personnel have maliciously raised regional tensions. Taiwan condemns violence, opposes attempts to forcefully alter the status quo & calls for peaceful dispute resolution & respect for international maritime law
a year ago 23 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 of the aircraft crossed the median line of Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's SW and eastern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
a year ago 11 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 7 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
a year agoChinese Ministry of Defense: We reject and strongly oppose the sale of American weapons to Taiwan
a year ago The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country and is not affiliated with the People's Republic of China. China falsely claims that Taiwan is part of it: Taiwan Slams ChinaTaiwan rebuffs Beijing over its remarks on PM Modi wishing Taiwan President Lai Ching Te. Taiwan foreign ministry statement
