Taiwan has about 11 days of liquefied natural gas reserves—a limited buffer that has become critical after Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off key supplies from Qatar. nnBecause Taiwan relies heavily on LNG to power its grid and semiconductor industry, any prolonged disruption could force energy rationing and threaten chip production. Source: POLITICO
China on Wednesday said it would provide Taiwan with “stable and reliable” energy supplies after a possible peaceful reunification, a remark by its Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson in response to questions about the risks of disruptions to oil and gas supplies amid the Middle East conflict
Taiwan Ministry of Defense: Overall 28 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, J-16, KJ-500, etc.) detected from 0801hr today. 21 out of 28 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern part ADIZ
Taiwan said Chinese air force activities have resumed after an unusual absence of more than two weeks.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 11 km NNW of Yujing, Taiwan
3 week agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:5 PLAN vessel operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe
A large Chinese military drone has conducted regular flights over the South China Sea in recent months while transmitting false transponder signals that made it appear to be other aircraft, including a sanctioned Belarusian cargo plane and a British Typhoon fighter jet. Military attaches and security analysts scrutinizing the operations say the flights represent a step-change in China's gray-zone tactics in the contested South China Sea and appear to be testing possible decoy capabilities in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
1 month agoChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: The Japanese Prime Minister publicly stated that a Taiwan contingency could constitute a survival-threatening situation that might trigger the use of collective self-defense. This is the first time in 80 years that a Japanese Prime Minister has made such remarks. It directly violates China’s territorial sovereignty and directly challenges the fact that Taiwan has been returned to China. It completely violates Japan’s commitments to China. Could China possibly accept such a provocation? No—no Chinese person could accept it.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act, which directs the United States to exclude China from international financial institutions if Chinese actions threaten Taiwan's security. The bill, which passed the House 395-2, must still be approved by the Senate and signed by the President before it becomes law
China will offer firm support for "patriotic pro-reunification forces" in Taiwan and strike hard against "separatists", the top Chinese official in charge of policy towards over Taiwan said
Financial Times: Beijing warns Washington that arms sales to Taiwan could jeopardize Trump's April visit to China
Taiwan: We have detected 8 Chinese fighter jets and 6 warships around our territory.
Taiwanese Foreign Ministry: US-Chinese Presidential Call Will Enhance Regional Security
Taiwan's main opposition party KMT will lead a delegation of 40 think tank experts and academics to Beijing next Monday to attend the "cross-strait exchange and cooperation forum" held by the think tanks affiliated with the KMT and the Chinese Communist Party
A second Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet crashed (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) * Location: Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. * Time: The crash occurred during a routine training mission that took off from a nearby airbase. * Circumstances of the crash: Initial reports indicate that the aircraft suddenly lost altitude before takeoff.
Taiwan says it is closely monitoring “abnormal” changes in China’s military leadership after a top general was put under investigation
Overall 23 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, H-6K, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1040hr today. 17 out of 23 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ
At 0541hrs (UTC+8), a PLA reconnaissance UAV was detected entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ and entering airspace near Dongsha (the Pratas Islands). After radio warnings, the UAV departed the area. The ROCArmedForces are monitoring the situation and responding accordingly
2 month agoA Taiwanese man suspected of being the mastermind behind a transnational drug-trafficking network has been arrested during a police raid on a Bangkok condominium
Trump told the New York Times: It's up to the Chinese president what his country will do in Taiwan.
2 month agoSearch and rescue operations continue to recover the pilot of an F-16.
2 month agoEarlier today at 19:29 local time, a ROCAF F-16V Block 20 fighter jet departing Hualien Air Base crashed about 10 nautical miles east of Fengbin Township, Hualien County. The pilot, Capt. Hsin Po-yi, ejected but has not yet been located. SAR operations are ongoing, involving ROCA Black Hawk and ROCAF EC-225 helicopters, a C-130 transport aircraft, and several CGA patrol vessels
2 month agoThe U.S. says to China's military exercises near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily." "We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue," per @StateDept
Reuters, citing the Chinese military: Long-range live-fire drill conducted in waters surrounding northern Taiwan
2 month ago130 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels and 8 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 90 out of 130 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
2 month agoOn Monday, December 29, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized joint exercises around Taiwan Island. The drills, code-named "Justice Mission 2025," spanned five designated zones, forming a coordinated operational posture around the island
2 month agoChina's Coast Guard has released three images as part of its patrol activity around Taiwan during the PLA's joint exercise encircling the island. The images show CCG vessels participating in "law enforcement" patrols around Taiwan and the outlying islands of Wuqiu and Mazu
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are determined to defend our national sovereignty and any attempt to obstruct the reunification of the country will not succeed.
2 month agoPoster released by Chinese state media ahead of Monday's snap-military drills around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed "Justice Mission 2025," showing satellite imagery of Taiwanese airbases and other military sites with the text: "How could you ever attempt independence"
2 month agoTaiwanese Ministry of Defense: We strongly condemn the PRC's irrational provocations and oppose the PLA's actions that undermine regional peace. Rapid Response Exercises are underway, with forces on high alert to defend the Republic of China and protect our people
