China-Taiwan Relations

[BMD]

Congress reauthorizes DoD innovation grants with new China safeguards

The reauthorization caps off months of uncertainty as to the program’s future amid concerns over Chinese influence and commercialization.

www.defensenews.com

Menendez seeks path forward for Taiwan defense bill

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez is pushing to amend the NDAA with the Taiwan Policy Act, which includes $6.5 billion in military aid.

www.defensenews.com

 

[BMD]

A 'strong message to our adversaries': US prepares to deploy B-52 bombers to Top End

A Four Corners investigation can reveal the US Air Force is planning to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to Tindal air base near Darwin, as fears grow that China is preparing for an assault on Taiwan.

www.abc.net.au

 

[RISING SUN]

If anyone had any doubts!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644970821977526272

 

[BMD]

Bipartisan bill would ‘arm Taiwan to the teeth’ with US cyber tech

China considers Taiwan a renegade province and has vowed to retake it by force, if necessary.

www.defensenews.com

 

[kharabela]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1652173703491522560

 

[randomradio]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1675083847338274817

Basically, air power will not be a crucial factor in the war from the American side because of Chinese missiles. And the Americans will need submarines, bombers and long range missiles to counter.

https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/230109_Cancian_FirstBattle_NextWar.pdf?VersionId=WdEUwJYWIySMPIr3ivhFolxC_gZQuSOQ

 

[Innominate]

Lol. Dude the US always loses against near peer enemies in wargames.

 

[randomradio]

Lol. Dude the US always loses against near peer enemies in wargames.

You should read the report, it doesn't say the US loses. It gives multiple conditions for wins, losses and stalemates for all parties.

But it still says the US and Japan will lose the most amount of aircraft, while the Chinese lose the most amount of ships.

 

[BMD]

US lawmaker promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan attacked

Taipei (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 - Any unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a resolute reaction from Washington, US Congressman Rob Wittman said Friday during a visit to Taipei.

www.spacewar.com

 

[jetray]

US lawmaker promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan attacked

Taipei (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 - Any unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a resolute reaction from Washington, US Congressman Rob Wittman said Friday during a visit to Taipei.

www.spacewar.com

belongs to jokes section.

 

[BMD]

So do you.

 

[BMD]

Taiwan's next president among Time 'Most Influential'

Taipei (AFP) April 18, 2024 - Taiwan's incoming president Lai *censored*-te has made Time Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2024, which the island hailed Thursday as a recognition of its democratic achievements.

www.spacewar.com

 

[BMD]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1800210420256616700

 

[BMD]

Taiwan president says island 'will not bow' to China's pressure

Taipei (AFP) June 19, 2024 - Taiwanese President Lai *censored*-te said Wednesday that China was attempting to force the self-ruled island into submission but that it would not bow to pressure.

www.spacewar.com

Sale Of Over 1,000 Kamikaze Drones To Taiwan Points To Grand "Hellscape" Counter-China Plans

Masses of loitering munitions could engage approaching Chinese landing craft, as well as targets ashore, and overwhelm vessels in the Taiwan Strait.

www.twz.com

 

[BMD]

Lunatics. @randomradio, @Rajput Lion

Death penalty among China's punishment guidelines for Taiwan independence advocates

Beijing (AFP) June 21, 2024 - China included the death penalty for particularly serious cases among judicial guidelines on criminal punishments for diehard supporters of Taiwanese independence published on Friday, state media reported.

www.spacewar.com

 

[BMD]

Chinese ex-naval captain charged with illegally entering Taiwan

Taipei (AFP) Aug 14, 2024 - A former Chinese naval captain arrested for illegally entering Taiwan by boat was formally charged Wednesday, but prosecutors said no military or national security involvement was linked to his act.

www.spacewar.com

 

[BMD]

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan President Lai *censored*-te said in an interview with Taiwanese media. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own...

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