Taiwan

Taiwan Says ‘Significant’ Rise in China Maritime Activity Near Island

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in the number of Chinese ships entering waters around the island democracy last month, a Taiwanese coast guard official said, as Beijing intensifies pressure on Taipei.

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China Signals ‘New Normal’ With Coast Guard Patrols Off Taiwan’s East

China has signalled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory.

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Redwire to Provide Taiwan’s Coast Guard With Penguin Tactical Drones

Redwire Corporation has received a contract to supply its Penguin Mk2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone to the Republic of China Coast Guard.

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Taiwan Coast Guard Says Tracking Chinese Ships off East of Island

Taiwan's coast guard said it had deployed two vessels to track Chinese ships off the island's east coast, where China says it is conducting "law enforcement patrols."

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The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary

A string of islands stretching from Japan to Borneo has become the defining fault line of Indo-Pacific competition. This guide explains how the First Island Chain shapes — and constrains — Chinese military ambition.

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China Vows ‘Countermeasures’ After Taiwan Launches Intelligence Website

China vowed on Wednesday to take "resolute countermeasures" in response to Taiwan launching a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, state media reported.

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AeroVironment, Ubiqconn Team Up on Common Drone Control System for Taiwan

AeroVironment signed a deal with Taiwanese company Ubiqconn to jointly develop a common drone control system for Taiwan.

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Taiwan Launches Website to Collect Intelligence on China

Taiwan has launched a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, inviting those "who share the same values of democracy" to collaborate on reporting on Beijing.

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Taiwan to Boost Naval Fleet’s Firepower With 1,200+ Sea Sword II Missiles

Taiwan plans to produce more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) missiles to increase the lethality of its naval fleet, as the military moves to standardize weapons across its surface combatants.

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Taiwan Coast Guard Says Deploys Vessels in Response to China Operation

Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels "to respond appropriately" to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said "violates international law."

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