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June 29, 2017 Press Releases

The Trump Administration Announces U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of State to announce its approval of seven possible Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan, with a total value of US$1.363 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan arms sales on June 29, 2017. […]

June 25, 2017 Press Releases

U.S. Senators Urge President Trump to Support Taiwan’s Self Defense Capabilities

In a June 23, 2017 letter to President Donald Trump, Senators Benjamin Cardin, John Cornyn, James Inhofe, Edward Markey, John McCain, Robert Menendez, Marco Rubio, and Ron Wyden urge President Trump to adopt a policy of regular, robust, and consistent support for Taiwan’s self-defense efforts in the face of ongoing military aggression by China and […]

June 16, 2017 External Publications

2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) One major section is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency. The PLA continues to develop and deploy military capabilities intended to coerce […]

May 17, 2016 External Publications

2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) One major section (beginning on page 86) is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency. There have been no signs that China’s military […]

December 16, 2015 Press Releases

The Obama Administration Announces U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of State to announce its approval of possible Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan sales on December 16, 2015. The published Congressional Notifications (transmittal numbers 15-27, […]

June 10, 2015 External News

National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) Releases Promotional Videos

In preparation for their participation in the 2015 Paris Air Show, Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology released promotional videos to feature alongside the hardware that they will be exhibiting at the show. The aim is to “promote Taiwan’s achievements in defense technology and other areas,” and “exploring opportunities to introduce locally produced key […]

May 26, 2015 External Publications

The DPP’s National Defense Agenda (2015)

Frequently Accessed DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 1 – DPP’s Defense Agenda DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 4 – New Chapter for Taiwan‐U.S. Defense Partnership DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 5 – China’s Military Threats against Taiwan in 2025 DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 6 – New Generation of Soldiers DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper […]

May 11, 2015 External Publications

2015 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2015 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) One major section (beginning on page 56) is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency. Security in the Taiwan Strait is largely a […]

March 3, 2015 External News

Chen Yeong-kang becomes Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of National Defense

Admiral Chen Yeong-kang became Taiwan’s new Deputy Minister of National Defense (Policy) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Chen replaced Andrew Hsia, who stepped down to became Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council in January of 2015. Chen’s former posts in the military include serving as Navy Commander, as head of the Republic of China Defense […]

February 3, 2015 External News

Kao Kuang-chi becomes Taiwan Minister of National Defense

Admiral Kao Kuang-chi became Taiwan’s new Minister of National Defense on Friday, January 30, 2015. Kao replaced Yen Ming, who had held the post since August of 2013. Kao, a former Navy commander and chief of the General Staff, will use his expertise to help carry out an indigenous submarine program and downsize the country’s […]

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