China Amends National Defense Law
For the first time in 11 years, China has decided to amend its national defense law. It will come into effect on January 1st. While China is not known for… Continue reading "China Amends National Defense Law"
Tag: Taiwan
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China’s Second Helicopter Assault Ship Begins Sea Trials After Carrier Group Sorties
Following on from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Shandong aircraft carrier sailing through the Taiwan Straits on Sunday and conducting exercises in the South China Seas comes news that… Continue reading "China’s Second Helicopter Assault Ship Begins Sea Trials After Carrier Group Sorties"
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Shandong Transit: China Again Seeks to Intimidate Taiwan
On 20 December a Chinese task force consisting of the Shandong Type-002 aircraft carrier and four other vessels concluded a transit through the Taiwan Strait. According to the PRC news,… Continue reading "Shandong Transit: China Again Seeks to Intimidate Taiwan"
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UPDATED: Taiwanese F-16 Goes Missing During Night Training Mission
UPDATE 18 November: In a press conference today, an ROCAF spokesman stated that no emergency communications were made by the pilot of the missing F-16 to the other three F-16s… Continue reading "UPDATED: Taiwanese F-16 Goes Missing During Night Training Mission"
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US Marines Enter Taiwan First Time in 40 Years
In the mid-1950s the US saw the issue of Taiwan as crucial to its international interest. Thus, in 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty. Since… Continue reading "US Marines Enter Taiwan First Time in 40 Years"
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US Navy Restructure – Does Fewer Carriers Mean More Versatility?
Mark Esper, the Secretary of Defense, recently suggested a plan to increase the number of hulls in the United States Navy. In his opinion, a fleet of 355 ships or… Continue reading "US Navy Restructure – Does Fewer Carriers Mean More Versatility?"
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‘Focus On Preparing For War’ – Says China’s Xi Jinping
Beijing once again rises the tensions between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan. In a bold speech to People’s Liberation Army Marines Corps in Chaozhou, Xinhua, President Xi Jinping… Continue reading "‘Focus On Preparing For War’ – Says China’s Xi Jinping"
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Chinese Army Threatens Taiwan In New Propaganda Video
The tensions between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan remain high, with occasional provocations taking place. The People’s Liberation Army officials have released a video of its soldiers… Continue reading "Chinese Army Threatens Taiwan In New Propaganda Video"
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Pacific Power Play: The Decline of US Dominance In the Pacific
Is the US’s position in the Pacific in terminal decline? In the recent months the situation in the East and South China Seas has been very difficult for the US… Continue reading "Pacific Power Play: The Decline of US Dominance In the Pacific"
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China Air Force Pushes Taiwan Defenses as U.S. Official Visits and Major Arms Deal Planned
The Chinese People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) launched multiple incursions into Taiwanese air space on 18 September. According to the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense 18 PLAAF aircraft crossed the… Continue reading "China Air Force Pushes Taiwan Defenses as U.S. Official Visits and Major Arms Deal Planned"