Taiwan Ministry of Defense: Overall 27 PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 0720hr today. Out of which, 23 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned on Wednesday (Aug 21) that China's "growing authoritarianism will not stop with" the island and urged democratic countries to unite to curb its expansion
Earthquake M 6.0 in Taiwan
Northeastern Taiwan rattled by 5.7 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
Earthquake at Taoyuan airport
21/6 PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 6 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake occured at 96 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan
2 month 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
Taiwan 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
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
Taiwan Defense: We detected 36 Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan
3 month agoJapan MoD reporting that 2x PLA UAV circumnavigated Taiwan while being supported by a Y-9DZ
Earthquake (地震) M4.1 strikes 13 km SW of Hualian (Taiwan) 6 min 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
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
3 month 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
3 month 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
3 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"
3 month agoBloomberg: Would you defend Taiwan against China? Trump: No
3 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 ."
3 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
4 month agoFor 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
