by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan has sought South Korea’s assistance in investigating a Chinese cargo vessel suspected of severing undersea communication cables off its coast. This development comes amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and observers are closely monitoring whether this incident could further strain cross-strait relations. On Sunday, the Financial Times reported…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Sunday detected five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels near its territory. The MND noted that four of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwester Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)….
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Sunday detected five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels near its territory. The MND noted that four of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwester Air Defence Identification Zone…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Thursday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out the first “combat patrol” around the island of the New Year, after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again expressed willingness to talk to Beijing. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, sends its military…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Is America Testing China’s ‘Red Lines’ on Taiwan? In recent years, tensions between the United States and China have escalated significantly, particularly regarding Taiwan. As one of the most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints in the region, Taiwan’s status is a matter of both national pride and strategic interest for China. Meanwhile,…
Taiwan is in the process of developing a hypersonic missile derived from the Ching Tien (擎天) supersonic cruise missile, with a Czech-manufactured truck tentatively chosen as its launch vehicle, according to a source reported yesterday. The Ching Tien, previously known as Yun Feng (雲峰, “Cloud Peak”), is a domestically designed missile with a range of…
In an era where global connectivity hinges on air travel, Taiwan’s participation in international aviation security and management organizations is not just beneficial; it is essential for the safety and efficiency of the global aviation industry. Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, Taiwan has demonstrated its capability and commitment to aviation safety, making a compelling case for…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In the face of increasing tensions with China, Taiwan is not only bolstering its military defenses but also making comprehensive preparations across various sectors to ensure national resilience. The island’s strategy highlights a multi-pronged approach encompassing economic, diplomatic, technological, and societal dimensions to mitigate the impact of a potential invasion…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor With less than a month before United States President Joe Biden leaves the White House, his administration announced another round of military aid and arms sales to China’s Taiwan region over the weekend, totaling more than $800 million. It was the 19th round of such arms sales and assistance to…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology received an order from the navy for a domestically developed exploding drone, the state-owned defense technology research group said yesterday. The institute is conducting the final certification tests before delivering Loitering Munition 1 to the navy, institute aeronautics systems research division director Yeh Chia-fan…