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
US State Department: Blinken raised with his Chinese counterpart during the Laos meeting human rights issues, including Tibet, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
Because of Typhoon Gaemi 3 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today
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
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4 month agoTaiwan 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
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 38 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan
Trump 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"
4 month agoBloomberg: Would you defend Taiwan against China? Trump: No
4 month agoTaiwan 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
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 ."
4 month ago66 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
4 month agoTaiwan 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
The Taiwan government lifts its travel warning to China and advises its citizens not to travel unless absolutely necessary
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The re-prioritization of weapons systems for Ukraine will not impact Taiwan, Kirby says
5 month agoTaiwanese 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
5 month ago23 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
5 month ago11 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
Chinese Ministry of Defense: We reject and strongly oppose the sale of American weapons to Taiwan
5 month agoThe 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
5 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:6 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 2 of the aircraft entered our southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
5 month ago.@StateDept authorizes a Foreign Military Sales FMS case to @TECRO_USA Taiwan for F-16 Non-Standard Spare & Repair Parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of $80 million
Modi: Thank you @ChingteLai for your warm message. I look forward to closer ties as we work towards mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership
5 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense: 26 PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 19 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
5 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:19 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected today. 17 of the aircraft crossed the median line of Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and SW ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
5 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:8 PLAN vessels and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. Illustration is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this timeframe
5 month ago38 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 28 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered our northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
Overall 28 PLA aircraft (including SU-30, Y-8, UAVs, etc.) were detected from 1520hr today. Out of which, 18 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the north, central, and southwest parts of Taiwan's ADIZ in conducting joint combat patrol along with PLAN vessels
