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China launches 570 carrier-based sorties east of Taiwan over 9 days

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Joint Staff of Japan's Ministry of Defense (MOD) on Monday (Nov. 6) announced that China's aircraft carrier the Shandong conducted 570 carrier-based sorties ov...

China's Shandong aircraft carrier strike group maneuvering to southeast of Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The 37 aircraft detected in Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) were reported as the Shandong carrier strike group continues to conduct joint maneuvers wit...

China's Shandong aircraft carrier spotted south of Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said China's Shandong aircraft carrier passed through waters south of Taiwan on Thursday (Oct. 26). The MND said the People&#...

Typhoon Koinu's storm circle covers eastern, central Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Central Weather Bureau (CWB) land warning at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday morning (Oct. 5) says Typhoon Koinu is in the waters southeast of Eluanbi and slowly moving westward. ...

Typhoon Koinu to strike south Taiwan on Thursday

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The edges of Typhoon Koinu's (小犬) storm circle began to impact eastern Taiwan on Wednesday morning (Oct. 4) and the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) predicts the eye of th...

Taiwan declares land warning for Typhoon Koinu

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 3) issued a land warning for Typhoon Koinu (小犬). The land warning covers Pingtung County, Taitung County...

Typhoon Koinu to impact Taiwan most Wednesday to Friday

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) predicts that Typhoon Koinu (小犬) will have the greatest impact on Taiwan from Wednesday through Friday (Oct. 4-6), with all major internat...

Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Koinu

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Koinu (小犬) at 11:30 p.m. on Monday (Oct. 2). When the sea warning was issued, Typhoon Koinu was locate...

Tropical Storm Koinu to form off Taiwan during weekend

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A tropical depression hanging over the Pacific is likely to turn into Tropical Storm Koinu during the weekend, reports said Friday (Sept. 29). The low-pressure area is ...

Taiwan admiral aiming for 4 submarines by 2027

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The head of Taiwan's Indigenous submarine program on Monday (Sept. 25) expressed hope that the country's first two domestically-built submarines will join the Navy...

Taiwan's new subs to deny Chinese forces access beyond First Island Chain

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan's fleet of domestically-produced submarines will be deployed to block the Chinese military from encircling Taiwan and prevent any attempts to sail beyond the Fi...

Taiwan expects to deploy two new submarines by 2027, security adviser says

TAIPEI, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Taiwan hopes to deploy at least two new, domestically developed submarines by 2027, and possibly equip later models with missiles, to strengthen deterrence against the Chin...

Taiwan's 1st domestic submarine to start harbor testing in October

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan's first domestically-made submarine is scheduled to undergo harbor testing next month with delivery to the Navy slated for next year. In an interview with Ni...

Heavy rain advisories issued across Taiwan for Typhoon Haikui

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The periphery of Typhoon Haikui is forecast to continue to bring heavy rain and strong winds to much of Taiwan on Monday (Sept. 4), with extremely torrential to heavy rain...

17 Taiwan counties, cities announce work, class closures for Typhoon Haikui

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Due to Typhoon Haikui, most of Taiwan's counties and cities have declared at least partial school and office closures for Monday (Sept. 4). Having affected eastern ...