Taiwan strait

China Doubles Warships Near Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions Over US Visits

08 Dec 2024

Taiwan's defense ministry reported on Sunday that China had nearly doubled the number of its warships operating near the island within a 24-hour period, signaling heightened tensions ahead of potential new military drills. The increase in Chinese warships, from eight to fourteen, follows Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's recent visits to...

Taiwan’s President Lai Tells China: “Open Hands, Not Fists” In Strong Call For Peace

06 Dec 2024

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to cease its aggressive posturing and avoid unilateral actions, as Beijing is expected to conduct military exercises in response to Lai's recent diplomatic tour in the Pacific. Speaking on the final day of his trip in Palau on Friday, Lai criticized China's reliance...

Tensions Soar As China Tracks US Aircraft In Taiwan Strait Calls US Actions ‘Misleading’

26 Nov 2024

China's military deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn a US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft that flew through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday. The operation prompted a sharp response from Beijing, accusing the US of "distorting legal principles" and attempting to "mislead" the international community. The Taiwan...

US Navy Patrol In Taiwan Strait Spark Tensions, Reaffirms Commitment To Free Indo-Pacific

26 Nov 2024

A US Navy patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, asserting international rights in the disputed waters, the US 7th Fleet reported. The flight, conducted by a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, passed through what the US deems international airspace, reinforcing Washington’s ongoing commitment to a free and open...

Japanese Warship Passes Through Taiwan Strait For First Time Amid Tensions

26 Sep 2024

In a historic first, the Japanese warship JS Sazanami, a naval destroyer, traversed the Taiwan Strait from north to south on Wednesday. Reports indicate that the vessel was accompanied by ships from Australia and New Zealand, en route to military exercises in the South China Sea. This significant maneuver by...

Chinese Naval Formation Sails Near Taiwan Amid Heightened Tensions

18 Sep 2024

On Wednesday, a Chinese naval formation led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier navigated waters northeast of Taiwan before heading towards Japan’s Yonaguni Island, according to Taiwan's government. In response, Taiwan’s defense ministry stated that its armed forces have been closely monitoring and appropriately responding to the movements. The naval activity...

Why is Taiwan Strengthening its “Kill Chain” Amid Chinese Threat?

03 May 2024

The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that Taiwan is currently in a critical phase of weapon acquisition to bolster its integrated "kill chain" capabilities and deter potential Chinese aggression, as reported by Taiwan News. The focus remains on enhancing the "kill chain" functionality, a strategic sequence of...

Taiwan detects surge in Chinese military near borders

21 Apr 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported a surge in Chinese military presence around Taiwan's borders. According to Taiwan News, between 6 am on Saturday and 6 am on Sunday, Taiwan detected 21 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels in the vicinity. In response to the heightened activity,...