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US has approved the possible $500 million sale to Taiwan of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment, the Pentagon said

US State Department approves possible sale of F-16 equipment to Taiwan

Taiwan Ministry of National Defense held a press conference in the morning. Spokesperson Major General Sun Lifang pointed out in an interview that the national military has carefully and carefully grasped the dynamics of all sea and airspace around the Taiwan Strait through joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance methods. This is what the Ministry of National Defense has been doing very seriously. .nnSun Lifang said that so far, he has not heard any relevant information confirming the loss of a Chinese nuclear submarine. Such information is circulated from social media, and there is no other official statement to further confirm it. "I have no other comment on it" of the message circulating on social media

The Presidential Office in Taiwan: China ignores its international responsibilities and increases military threats in a way that undermines stability

Chinese military official: conducting naval and air exercises around Taiwan

Reuters, quoting a US official: The upcoming summit between Washington, Tokyo and Seoul will adopt a strong tone towards maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 10 km NW of Hualien City, Taiwan

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:The ROCArmedForces' annual missile LiveFire drill kicked off in southern Taiwan in the unforgiving heat. The blasts from TOWs, Stingers, the avenger system, Thunderbolt 2000 MLRS, Sidewinders, and Hellfires burned hotter than the scorching sun - showcasing our mighty firepower

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:11 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan to strike back if Chinese military aircraft or spy balloons forcibly enter airspace: MND

Antony Blinken meets with Xi Jinping during Beijing trip. China gave the US an ultimatum on Monday, saying Washington must choose between “co-operation or conflict”

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - Taiwan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 35 km SSE of Yujing, Taiwan

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:10 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:8 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Reservoirs in northern Taiwan are near capacity following heavy rainfall from Typhoon Mawar. Taoyuan’s Shihmen Reservoir received 18.4 million tons of water this week, while New Taipei City's Feitsuei Reservoir received 7 million tons

Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Mawar

Taiwan Ministry of Defense: 21 PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:6 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 65 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:38 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan says tracking chinese carrier off its southeast coast

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:13 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:4 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:26 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities

Taiwan Ministry of Defense: Disinformation alert: a post on a local forum claimed that 'PLA missiles fell into our territorial water, and the information was not released to the public.'

Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese Government: We urge adherence to the one-China principle and careful handling of Taiwan issues

Chinese Army: Chinese Navy ships continue to carry out combat exercises around Taiwan Island

Taiwanese Ministry of Defense: 14 Chinese Air Force aircraft crossed the middle line of the Taiwan Strait in the past 24 hours

Taiwan Ministry of Defense:35 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities