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Sep- 2021 -

27 September

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Warship Makes Rare Transit Through Taiwan Strait

The Royal Navy said a British warship was sailing through the Taiwan Strait.

24 September

Air

Hercules Reyes

Taiwan Reports Chinese Aircraft, Frigate Enter Defense Zone

Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense reported multiple Chinese aircraft entering its air defense identification zone (ADIZ), and that it monitored a Chinese missile frigate close to the peninsula’s southeast coast.

14 September

Air

Taiwan military with flag. Photo: Sam Yeh

Hercules Reyes

Han Kuang Exercise Simulates Chinese Attack on Taiwan

Taiwan kicked off its 37th annual Han Kuang exercise on Monday, conducting simulations to prepare the island for a potential Chinese attack. The exercises will run for five days.

14 September

Americas

Hercules Reyes

China Threatens ‘Severe Measures’ in Taiwan Office Name Spat

China issued a warning to the US and Taiwan over discussions about changing a Taiwanese agency’s name, warning that it would be a violation of the One China Policy, and “severe measures” would be taken in response to the proposal.

6 September

Air

Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force H6-K bomber

Hercules Reyes

Taiwan Reports 19 Chinese Aircraft Entering Its Airspace

At least 19 Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, including ten J-16 fighters, four Su-30 fighters, and four H-6 bombers.

1 September

Arms

Hercules Reyes

Taiwan to Upgrade Warship and Aircraft Missiles

Taiwan has put forth plans to upgrade naval and air force missile systems in the coming years.

Aug- 2021 -

28 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Allocates $1.4 Billion for New Warplanes

Taiwan will allocate $1.4 billion to purchase new warplanes next year to bolster the island’s defense capabilities amid increasing pressure from China.

17 August

Asia Pacific