DefenceTalkChina on Monday expressed stern opposition to participation by the United States and other countries in Taiwan’s submarine production project. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks when responding to media reports saying the United States has permitted some of its military enterprises to export technology to help Taiwan build submarines. Enterprises from the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-opposes-foreign-participation-in-taiwan-submarine-production-72045/

DefenceTalkChina is aiming advanced medium-range ballistic missiles at Taiwan as part of a growing military threat towards the island, Taipei’s defence minister said Monday. The announcement came after Taiwan said for the first time last week that it is capable of launching missiles at China as it warned of an increased invasion risk. China still […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-aims-advanced-df-16-missiles-at-taiwan-minister-69549/

DefenceTalkTaiwan said for the first time publicly that it is capable of launching missiles at China, as the government on Thursday unveiled a major defence report warning of increased risk of Chinese invasion. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought back into its fold, by force if necessary, even though […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-says-capable-of-strike-against-china-69522/

DefenceTalkTaiwan pledged Wednesday to build up its military in the face of an increased risk of invasion by China in a major defence ministry report that comes as ties with Beijing worsen. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought back into its fold, by force if necessary, even though the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/major-taiwan-defence-report-warns-of-china-invasion-risk-69504/

DefenceTalkTaiwan officials said Tuesday a new generation of locally built jet trainers would be completed by 2026, part of a push to strengthen the defence industry against a growing China threat. The island has developed jets and missiles at home in the past, but relies on its main ally the US as its biggest arms […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-to-build-new-jet-trainer-fleet-by-2026-in-defence-push-69021/

DefenceTalkJapan will carry out a tabletop exercise next week to simulate its response in the event of a military clash between China and Taiwan, Japanese media said. The Self-Defence Forces will conduct drills from Monday through Friday with the US military participating as an observer, a Japanese government source told Kyodo News. The exercises, which […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-to-conduct-simulated-drills-for-china-taiwan-clash-68880/

DefenceTalkTaiwan began two days of military drills Tuesday simulating an attack by China as the government sought to reassure the public in the face of deteriorating relations with Beijing. The island’s armed forces gathered in central Taiwan for annual drills that saw troops practice combat skills with tanks, attack helicopters and artillery. “The military has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/taiwan-simulates-china-attacks-as-tension-rises-68838/

DefenceTalkChina is running out of patience with Donald Trump’s stance on Taiwan, state media said Monday, and will “take the gloves off” if he keeps challenging the One China policy. The US president-elect told the Wall Street Journal over the weekend the longstanding policy was up for negotiation, in his latest comment on the issue. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-will-take-the-gloves-off-over-taiwan-media-68818/

DefenceTalkChina offered its sternest rebuke yet to Donald Trump, saying anyone who challenges Beijing’s interests in Taiwan will “lift a rock only to crush his own toes”. “If he tries to sabotage the One China policy or harm China’s core interests, ultimately he will lift a rock only to crush his own toes,” Chinese foreign […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-warns-trump-of-crushing-his-own-toes-on-taiwan-68672/

DefenceTalkAmid an outpouring of condemnation over President-elect Donald Trump’s telephone conversation with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, some prominent US conservatives are commending his decision to take her call. Trump’s conversation with Tsai on Friday broke decades of US diplomatic policy, risking a serious rift with China by calling into question one of Beijing’s self-described […]https://www.defencetalk.com/some-us-conservatives-praise-trump-over-taiwan-phone-call-68638/