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28 January

Taiwan Identifies 52 ‘Suspicious’ Chinese Ships for Close Monitoring

Taiwan identified 52 "suspicious" Chinese-owned ships with flags of convenience that require close monitoring if detected near the island.

22 January

Asia Pacific

ROCS Kang Ding and ROCS Si Ning frigates

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwanese Navy’s First Revamped Kang Ding Frigate to Arrive This Year

The Republic of China Navy’s first modified Kang Ding-class frigate will arrive later this year after receiving upgrades as part of Taiwan’s 2021 modernization strategy.

22 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Signs Two-Year Deal to Train Taiwan Navy

Taiwan has announced that the US has agreed to facilitate a two-year training program for the Taiwanese Navy as part of a newly-signed agreement.

20 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Army Launches Own Drone Training Facility

The Taiwanese Army has inaugurated its own drone training center, reinforcing its commitment to adapting to modern warfare.

16 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military Mulls Recruiting Foreigners to Defend Against China

Taiwan is considering enlisting foreign nationals to strengthen its armed forces, as concerns grow over a potential invasion by China.

16 January

Asia Pacific

Naval soldiers stand guard on a corvette, during a Navy Drill for Preparedness Enhancement during an Army Preparedness Enhancement Drill ahead of the Chinese New Year, amid escalating Chinese threats to the island, in Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan 7, 2022.

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Navy Ready to Protect Undersea Cables

Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.

15 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Sees Increase in Soldiers Applying for Early Discharge: Report

The Taiwanese military has reportedly observed a significant rise in soldiers requesting early discharge amid escalating tensions with China.

6 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Cyberattacks Double in 2024, China Main Culprit

Chinese hackers were involved in most of the cyberattacks against Taiwan last year, which doubled to a daily average of 2.4 million.

2 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

China Sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon, Eight Others Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China sanctioned 10 US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week.

1 January

Asia Pacific