Taiwan

Taiwan’s Radar Blip: 7 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 Naval Ships Spotted in Proximity

30 Apr 2024

On Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense disclosed a concerning discovery made between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, a total of seven Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected cruising near the country. Among the sightings, seven People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were closely monitored within the Taiwan...

Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

27 Apr 2024

Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday, as 12 aircraft crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait. This occurred a day after US Secretary of State concluded a visit to China. The United States is Taiwan's key international supporter and arms supplier, despite the...

US President Biden Signs $94 Billion Foreign Funding Bill, Here’s Why

25 Apr 2024

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a $94bn foreign funding bill that includes military aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, ending a months-long legislative impasse in Washington over the assistance. Biden hailed the passage of the law on Wednesday as a “good day for world peace”, saying that...

US: Senate issues USD 95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan as big relief

24 Apr 2024

The passage of the USD 95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan is indeed a significant development, showcasing bipartisan cooperation in addressing key global issues. President Biden, along with congressional Democrats and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, played crucial roles in securing the package's passage despite internal party...

Taiwan hit by 200 aftershocks following deadly earthquake

23 Apr 2024

Taiwan's Hualien city, already reeling from a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake earlier in April that claimed 17 lives, faced a barrage of over 200 aftershocks on Monday and Tuesday. Despite the frequent tremors, the region reported minimal damage and no casualties. Notably, major chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) confirmed...

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

23 Apr 2024

On Tuesday, Taiwan experienced a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake's epicenter was situated at Latitude 23.69 and Longitude 121.85, with a depth of 87 kilometers. The NCS shared details of the earthquake via a post on X, stating, "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1,...

Taiwan commissions two more stealth missiles amid concerns with China

22 Apr 2024

In a move seen as a response to escalating tensions with China, Taiwan's Navy is set to bolster its fleet with the commissioning of two additional domestically-built Tou Jiang-class stealth missile corvettes. According to reports from Central News Agency Taiwan on Monday, sources familiar with the matter indicated that the...

Taiwan struck by 5.5 magnitude earthquake

22 Apr 2024

Taiwan's capital, Taipei, experienced a significant earthquake on Monday evening, according to AFP reports. The Central Weather Administration confirmed it as a magnitude-5.5 tremor originating in eastern Hualien. This region had previously been struck by a devastating magnitude-7.4 quake on April 3, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The...

Taiwan Vows Transparency in Aid Allocation Talks with US

22 Apr 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense affirmed its commitment to ongoing negotiations with the United States through established channels to ensure the proper allocation of aid received, Central News Agency Taiwan said. Supported by both parties, the US House of Representatives passed a USD 95 billion foreign aid package on Saturday,...

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,...

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