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#BREAKING: #Japan welcomes #Taiwan's application to join #CPTPP trade pact: minister Now, we need to make sure that #China's application get rejected. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/09/c
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Japan welcomes Taiwan's application to join TPP: minister



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Japan welcomes Taiwan's application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters Thursday from New York.

Describing Taiwan as an "extremely important partner of Japan" that shares basic values such as the rule of law, Motegi said Tokyo will respond to the island's bid to join the 11-member TPP "based on a strategic point of view and with the public's understanding."

Taiwan's move Wednesday follows a similar bid made last week by mainland China for membership of the trade pact, which involves such countries as Japan, Australia and Singapore. The unanimous approval of all 11 members is required to join the deal.
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Japanese ministers with responsibilities related to the TPP did not make similarly welcoming remarks when Beijing applied to join the regional framework on Sept. 16.

Motegi said Tokyo needs to examine whether Taiwan is ready to meet the high-standard market access and other rules of the TPP, formally known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The other existing TPP members are Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru and Vietnam. Earlier this year, Britain applied for participating in the TPP.

The United States remains cautious about returning to the treaty after its withdrawal in January 2017 under the administration of previous President Donald Trump.
 
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Taiwan flags China 'risk' to Pacific trade pact bid
September 23, 20214:28 AM CDT
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Taiwan's Chief trade negotiator John Deng looks on as he speaks to the media in Taipei, Taiwan, January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

TAIPEI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - There is a "risk" to Taiwan's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) if China joins first, Taiwan's government said on Thursday, flagging a potential political roadblock.
Taiwan formally applied to join on Wednesday, less than a week after China, the world's second-largest economy.
Taiwan is excluded from many international bodies because of China's insistence that it is part of "one-China" rather than a separate country.
Taiwan's chief trade negotiator John Deng told reporters that China always tries to obstruct Taiwan's participation internationally.

"So if China joins first, Taiwan's membership case should be quite risky. This is quite obvious," he said.
Underscoring the pressure Taiwan faces from China, the island's defence ministry reported 19 Chinese air force planes flew into Taiwan's air defence zone on Thursday, including two nuclear-capable H-4 bombers. Taiwan's air force scrambled to intercept and warn them away. read more
China's air force flies almost daily in Taiwan's air defence zone, angering Taipei.

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Taiwan has been keen to win greater support from other democracies, including in its trading relations.
Deng pointed to Taiwan having a different "system" from China, including Taiwan's democracy, rule of law, transparent laws and respect for personal property.
However, he said, there was no direct connection between Taiwan's decision to apply and China's.
"How mainland China comments on this is a matter for them," Deng said.
When asked about Taiwan's application to the trade pact, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian reiterated a long-standing position that Taiwan is part of China.

"We are firmly opposed to any country having official ties with Taiwan, and to Taiwan entering into any official treaty or organisation," Zhao said.
Deng said that Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer, has applied to join under the name it uses in the World Trade Organization (WTO) - the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. Taiwan is a member of the WTO and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping.
"I stress that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent nation. It has its own name. But for trade deals the name we have used for years is the least controversial," Deng said.
The CPTPP application was made to New Zealand's government, which handles the paperwork.
Deng said he was not able to predict when Taiwan may be allowed to join the CPTPP, noting that Britain's application was proceeding the fastest at present.

Britain began negotiations in June.

The original 12-member agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), was seen as an important economic counterweight to China's growing influence.
But the TPP was thrown into limbo in early 2017 when then-U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the United States.
The grouping, which was renamed the CPTPP, links Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

Reporting by Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee; Additional reporting by Yew Lun Tian in Beijing; Editing by Jacqueline Wong, Michael Perry and Tom Hogue
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Taiwan flags China 'risk' to Pacific trade pact bid

There is a "risk" to Taiwan's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) if China joins first, Taiwan's government said on Thursday, flagging a potential political roadblock.
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China sends 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in show of force
China has sent 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in a large display of force
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23 September 2021, 06:39

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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China sent 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in a large display of force Thursday, after the self-governing island announced its intention to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group that China has also applied to join.

China's People's Liberation Army flew fighter jets toward Taiwan twice on Thursday, once in the morning with 19 planes, and once in the afternoon with five more. Taiwan deployed air patrol forces in response to the Chinese jets and tracked them on its air defense systems, the island’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.

The jets the morning flight, some of which flew in a long L-shaped path, were 12 J-16 and two J-11s, as well as bombers and an anti-submarine aircraft. Later in the day, China sent 2 J-16 and J-11 planes as well as an early warning aircraft.

China has sent fighter jets toward Taiwan on an almost daily basis this past year. It stepped up its military harassment of the self-ruled island and has sent large displays of fighter jets after political events which it views as interfering with its sovereignty.

Taiwan and China split during a civil war in 1949, but China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory. Beijing opposes Taiwan’s involvement in international organizations.

Taiwan announced Thursday that it applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, setting up another potential clash with Beijing.

China’s military sent 18 planes toward Taiwan last year when a top U.S. diplomat visited the island and met with officials there. In June, it sent 28 warplanes after leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations issued a statement calling for a peaceful resolution of cross-Taiwan Strait issues.

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Taiwan On High Alert After 24 Chinese Jets Breach Defense Zone In Two Incidents
Taiwan On High Alert After 24 Chinese Jets Breach Defense Zone In Two Incidents
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Thursday, Sep 23, 2021 - 04:40 PM
Taiwan has once again scrambled jets after a large group of Chinese military aircraft breached its air defense zone on two separate occasions on Thursday. The breaches which have of late been coming almost daily, which Taipei sees as unmistakable as acts of aggression and as "warnings" against its pro-democracy relationship with the US, follow recent Chinese state media threats that the PLA military could soon fly jets and bombers directly over the island.
Thursday's fresh incidents involved 19 Chinese aircraft, including 12 J-16 fighters and two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, according to Taiwan's defense ministry. Specifically the morning breach occurred in the same zone as many others of late - the southwest part of Taiwan’s ADIZ. Later in the afternoon the defense ministry cited another incursion involving five more PLA jets, which totals an unusually large 24 Chinese aircraft for the day.
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A prior large incursion occurred days ago, on Friday, and involved 10 total Chinese aircraft, including six J-16 and two J-11 fighters, as well as an anti-submarine plane and a reconnaissance aircraft.
These latest acts appear to be connected to Taiwan's proposal last week to boost military spending by nearly $9 billion over the next half-decade. This will include acquiring new missiles to defend the island in the event of an attack from China.
Taiwan's defense ministry said in a statement last Thursday regarding ramping up military spending:
"The Chinese Communists have continued to invest heavily in national defense budgets, its military strength has grown rapidly, and it has frequently dispatched aircraft and ships to invade and harass our seas and airspace."
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19 PLA aircraft (J-16*12, Y-8 ASW*2, H-6*2, Y-8 EW and J-11*2) entered #Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ in the morning of September 23, 2021. Please check our official website for more information: 中華民國國防部-全球資訊網-即時軍事動態 pic.twitter.com/81fIdFbWFI
— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. (@MoNDefense) September 23, 2021
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The statement further cited "severe threats" from Beijing: "In the face of severe threats from the enemy, the nation’s military is actively engaged in military building and preparation work, and it is urgent to obtain mature and rapid mass production weapons and equipment in a short period of time," it said.
China has also been warning both Taiwan and the Biden administration not to continue Trump's policy of inking major arms deals with the autonomous island - but a warning which Biden has refused to heed, instead indicating the defense deals with go through and will continue without delay.
 
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Taiwan On High Alert After 24 Chinese Jets Breach Defense Zone In Two Incidents
Taiwan On High Alert After 24 Chinese Jets Breach Defense Zone In Two Incidents
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by Tyler Durden
Thursday, Sep 23, 2021 - 04:40 PM
Taiwan has once again scrambled jets after a large group of Chinese military aircraft breached its air defense zone on two separate occasions on Thursday. The breaches which have of late been coming almost daily, which Taipei sees as unmistakable as acts of aggression and as "warnings" against its pro-democracy relationship with the US, follow recent Chinese state media threats that the PLA military could soon fly jets and bombers directly over the island.
Thursday's fresh incidents involved 19 Chinese aircraft, including 12 J-16 fighters and two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, according to Taiwan's defense ministry. Specifically the morning breach occurred in the same zone as many others of late - the southwest part of Taiwan’s ADIZ. Later in the afternoon the defense ministry cited another incursion involving five more PLA jets, which totals an unusually large 24 Chinese aircraft for the day.
Illustrative image, AFP/Getty
A prior large incursion occurred days ago, on Friday, and involved 10 total Chinese aircraft, including six J-16 and two J-11 fighters, as well as an anti-submarine plane and a reconnaissance aircraft.
These latest acts appear to be connected to Taiwan's proposal last week to boost military spending by nearly $9 billion over the next half-decade. This will include acquiring new missiles to defend the island in the event of an attack from China.
Taiwan's defense ministry said in a statement last Thursday regarding ramping up military spending:


The statement further cited "severe threats" from Beijing: "In the face of severe threats from the enemy, the nation’s military is actively engaged in military building and preparation work, and it is urgent to obtain mature and rapid mass production weapons and equipment in a short period of time," it said.
China has also been warning both Taiwan and the Biden administration not to continue Trump's policy of inking major arms deals with the autonomous island - but a warning which Biden has refused to heed, instead indicating the defense deals with go through and will continue without delay.
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That the SAMs haven't flown yet is a miracle....
 
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I found Tylers' assessment sobering; it'll look like SSDD, just another incursion
then turn into a full blown attack at the blink of an eye.
..upped my sense of immediacy and alarm.
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Sooner or later, some bored or over zealous Chinese rocket jockey will be playing around with his console, and “OOOOPS!” something will get touched off. Fireworks, of the cosmic kind, will herald the beginning of a new age…. All this playing around with people’s fears, of playing chicken, provoking weaker enemies, thinking nothing will happen, will NOT result in anything good…

While you can, inventory your preps, and buy what you’ll need in three or four years…. When the trucks no longer run, and shit ain’t bein’ made or shipped, you’ll be thinkin‘ back upon now, as the good old days…

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Taiwan monitors Chinese missile frigates near southeast coast
Presence of ships follows intrusions by 24 Chinese military aircraft
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By Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
2021/09/24 13:44
A Chinese frigate during RIMPAC exercises in 2016. (Wikicommons, Ace Rheaume photo)

A Chinese frigate during RIMPAC exercises in 2016. (Wikicommons, Ace Rheaume photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of National Defense said it was monitoring a Chinese missile frigate close to Taiwan’s southeast coast Friday (Sept. 24), the day after 24 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
The intensive military activity by the communist country was widely seen as a response to Taiwan’s announcement Wednesday (Sept. 22) that it had filed an application for membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade group.
In addition to being the third highest amount of planes in one day, at least three of the aircraft intruded into Taiwan’s ADIZ from the southeast instead of the southwest, CNA reported.
The first sighting of a Chinese missile frigate occurred around 3 a.m. Thursday, 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Hualien County. As it was sailing south, estimates were that it would pass through the Bashi Channel separating the Philippines from Taiwan.
Precisely one day later, at 3 a.m. Friday, another missile frigate from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) was identified 116 nautical miles east of Taitung County’s Green Island, but by morning it had left the area. Taiwan’s Navy sent patrol ships to observe, while Mirage 2000 fighter jets at Taitung’s Zhihang Air Force Base for training also served to keep an eye on the country’s southeast region, reports said.
A military spokesman said the airspace and seas around Taiwan are being closely monitored for any activity, necessary measures had been taken and the situation was now normal.
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If China invades Taiwan. Not sure we could save them. China's mainland is just off the coast. Unless we Nuke them. No way we can take back and defend the island.
Getting a intuition, China will strike this year or early 2022. I have that gut feeling, it's coming soon.
The US seems frantic with accelerating on many Military projects. They know it's coming real soon.
 
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China is forcing Taiwan to make a move on it's frequent uccursions. Once Taiwan takes the bate. China will use it a pretext for invasion. China will get closer, and bolder each day.
The US Navy should move a extra Carrier battle group from Norfolk. And permanently base it in San Diego. And base the Ford in San Diego as well.
We don't need 5 carriers based in Norfolk.
 
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If China invades Taiwan. Not sure we could save them. China's mainland is just off the coast. Unless we Nuke them. No way we can take back and defend the island.
Getting a intuition, China will strike this year or early 2022. I have that gut feeling, it's coming soon.
The US seems frantic with accelerating on many Military projects. They know it's coming real soon.
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The assumption that has to be made by everyone involved is that any invasion of Taiwan has to include strikes on any in theater or neighboring military units and bases that would support resistance to such an invasion. That would include US bases in the region including Japan, Australia, South Korea, Guam and Hawaii, and potentially the US itself.

World War is baked into this no matter how you look at it.
 
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China is forcing Taiwan to make a move on it's frequent uccursions. Once Taiwan takes the bate. China will use it a pretext for invasion. China will get closer, and bolder each day.
The US Navy should move a extra Carrier battle group from Norfolk. And permanently base it in San Diego. And base the Ford in San Diego as well.
We don't need 5 carriers based in Norfolk.
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At a certain point Taiwan can only put up with so much. When any number of aircraft get to a certain point within Taiwan's airspace they will have no choice but to kineticly confront those PRC aircraft. Things take on a life of their own from there....
 
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The assumption that has to be made by everyone involved is that any invasion of Taiwan has to include strikes on any in theater or neighboring military units and bases that would support resistance to such an invasion. That would include US bases in the region including Japan, Australia, South Korea, Guam and Hawaii, and potentially the US itself.

World War is baked into this no matter how you look at it.
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I think China won't hesitate to nuke US targets. That includes the mainland.
These Communist don't care for any human life to achieve their goals. If they kill 50 or 200 million Americans, and lose 500 million Chinese. They would consider that a success.
US policy REALLY screwed up by not treating Russia with more respect, after the fall of the USSR.
They could have been a fair ally, and a counter balance with China. But the Elite, and Cold war chicken hawks. Thought they would remain the bully's on the block.
Once we get puched real hard. We have no one to back us. Britain and Australia don't have the military to back us. Maybe a British boomer or 2. That is it...
 
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I don't think China won't hesitate to nuke US targets. That includes the mainland.
These Communist don't care for any human life to achieve their goals. If the kill 50 or 200 million Americans, and lose 500 million Chinese. They would consider that a success.
US policy REALLY screwed up by treating Russia with more respect, after the fall of the USSR.
They could have been a fair ally, and acounter balance with China. But the Elite, and Cold war chicken hawks. Thought they would remain the bully's on the block.
Once we get puched real hard. We have no one to back us. Britain and Australia don't have the military to back us. Maybe a British boomer or 2. That is it...
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If it "goes there" most of the CCP cadre will be as dead as most of the US population in the metro areas.
 
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You're assuming that we would retaliate if struck by the chicoms.
Normally I would agree.

With the group of mystery handlers pulling sleepy Joe's strings, and given the recent handling of Afghanistan by our illustrious Milley/Austin braintrust, I'm not sure that's a given anymore.

Think I'll add a Mandarin dictionary to the preps.
 
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At a certain point Taiwan can only put up with so much. When any number of aircraft get to a certain point within Taiwan's airspace they will have no choice but to kineticly confront those PRC aircraft. Things take on a life of their own from there....
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Bad enough, attacks on Asian-Americans now, the result of Chinese launches of COVID against the US. WHEN China attacks OPENLY, many innocent Asian-Americans will be at risk. We must be ready to protect the innocent…

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British warship plows through Taiwan Strait
HMS Richmond takes detour from Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group to link up with Vietnamese navy

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By Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
2021/09/27 10:15

HMS Richmond. (Twitter, HMS Richmond photo)


HMS Richmond. (Twitter, HMS Richmond photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A British warship from the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group has sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday (Sept. 27) as it heads towards Vietnam to rendezvous with the Vietnamese navy.

On its Twitter account on Monday, the HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy, announced that it was passing through the Taiwan Strait on its way to Vietnam to link up with the Vietnam People's Navy. According to the HMS Richmond, which is part of the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) led by the HMS Queen Elizabeth, it had just undergone a "busy period working with partners and allies in the East China Sea."

In the aftermath of Brexit, the U.K. has sought to strengthen its presence in the Indo-Pacific Region and stepped up defense and security cooperation with Japan. On Sept. 4, the HMS Queen Elizabeth made its first port call in Japan following exercises with Japanese Self Defence Forces and US Forces Japan in August.

In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Tony Radakin, a senior Royal Navy admiral, said that it is abundantly clear that the Taiwan Strait is "part of the free and open Indo-Pacific." He added that it is "very clear that the Taiwan Strait is international waters" and asserted that it is a "waterway that can be used by different nations."
After a busy period working with partners and allies in the East China Sea, we are now en route through the Taiwan Strait to visit #Vietnam and the Vietnam People's Navy. #CSG21 International by design pic.twitter.com/0bys9eYY42
— HMS Richmond (@HMS_Richmond) September 26, 2021https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4298371
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China condemns Britain for Taiwan Strait warship mission
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Officers of the Indonesian Navy greet the crew of the visiting British Royal Navy ship HMS Richmond docked at Tanjung Priok harbour in Jakarta May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Supri/Files

Officers of the Indonesian Navy greet the crew of the visiting British Royal Navy ship HMS Richmond docked at Tanjung Priok harbour in Jakarta May 22, 2011. REUTERS/Supri/Files
BEIJING, Sept 27 (Reuters) - China strongly condemned Britain on Monday for sailing awarship through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, saying it was behaviour that "harboured evil intentions" and that the Chinese military followed the vessel and warned it away.
A post on the ship's Twitter account said HMS Richmond passed through the strait en route to Vietnam. It had been deployed in the East China Sea while taking part in United Nations sanctions enforcement operations against North Korea. read more
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up military and political pressure to try and force the democratically ruled island to accept Chinese sovereignty.
While U.S. warships pass through the strait on an almost monthly basis, despite Chinese opposition, U.S. allies have generally been reluctant to follow suit.

The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said it has organised air and naval forces to follow the Richmond and warn it.
"This kind of behaviour harbours evil intentions and damages peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," it said. "Theatre command forces always maintain a high level of alert and resolutely counter all threats and provocations."
Relations between Beijing and London are already strained over a long list of issues, from trade to human rights.
In Taipei, Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng did not comment directly when asked about the British warship, saying he did not know what missions foreign ships in the Taiwan Strait were carrying out.

"When they pass through the Taiwan Strait our nation's military will have a grasp of the situation, but will not interfere," he told reporters, adding they keep a close watch on all movements near Taiwan.
China has been ramping up its exercises around Taiwan and flies air force aircraft almost daily into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defence zone.
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China condemns Britain for Taiwan Strait warship mission

China strongly condemned Britain on Monday for sailing awarship through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, saying it was behaviour that "harboured evil intentions" and that the Chinese military followed the vessel and warned it away.
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Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China
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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen waves to the media aboard the PFG-1112 Ming Chuan, a Perry-class guided missile frigate, after a commissioning ceremony at Kaohsiung's Zuoying naval base, Taiwan November 8, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen waves to the media aboard the PFG-1112 Ming Chuan, a Perry-class guided missile frigate, after a commissioning ceremony at Kaohsiung's Zuoying naval base, Taiwan November 8, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
TAIPEI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan needs to have long-range, accurate weapons in order to properly deter a China that is rapidly developing its systems to attack the island, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday.
Taiwan this month proposed extra defence spending of almost $9 billion over the next five years, including on new missiles, as it warned of an urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of a "severe threat" from giant neighbour China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory. read more
Speaking in parliament, Chiu said Taiwan needed to be able to let China know they could defend themselves.
"The development of equipment must be long range, precise, and mobile, so that the enemy can sense that we are prepared as soon as they dispatch their troops," he added, referring to Taiwan's missile capability.

In a written report to parliament to accompany Chiu's appearance, the ministry said both medium- and long-range missiles were being used in intercept drills at a key test facility on Taiwan's southeastern coast.
Chiu declined to give details to reporters of how far Taiwan's missiles could reach, something the government has always keep well under wraps.
Taiwan offered an unusually stark assessment of China's abilities in its annual report on China's military, saying they could "paralyse" Taiwan's defences and are able to fully monitor its deployments. read more
Chiu said it was important that Taiwan's people were aware of the danger facing them.

Asked what China would attack first in the event of a war, Chiu answered that it would be Taiwan's command and communications abilities.
"On this the Chinese Communists' abilities have rapidly increased. They can disrupt our command, control, communications and intelligence systems, for example with fixed radar stations certainly being attacked first," he said.
"So we must be mobile, stealthy and able to change positions."
President Tsai Ing-wen has made bolstering and modernising defences a priority, to make the island into a "porcupine" that is hard to attack.

Taiwan has complained for months of repeated Chinese military activity near it, particularly of air force jets entering Taiwan's air defence zone.
China has been ramping up efforts to force the democratically governed island to accept Chinese sovereignty. Most Taiwanese have no shown no desire to be ruled by autocratic Beijing.
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Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China

Taiwan needs to have long-range, accurate weapons in order to properly deter a China that is rapidly developing its systems to attack the island, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday.
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Editorial: Wisdom needed to avoid clash between China, Taiwan in TPP bids - The Mainichi
September 27, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
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Taiwan has applied to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade accord. China, which submitted an application of its own on Sept. 16, is staunchly opposed to Taiwan's bid, and there are concerns that confrontation between China and Taiwan could be brought into the deal.
Taiwan has long been eager to join the TPP, and had been searching for the right time to apply. It appears that it filed its application quickly after China preceded it in procedures to join the trade pact.
Some take the view that the hurdle to joining the TPP is lower for Taiwan, where liberalization has progressed. But at the same time, China possesses the strength of a huge market.
In order for a new party to join the TPP, all member countries must approve the application, but their sense of distance from Taiwan and China differs from country to country. It is necessary to avoid a situation that disrupts collaboration among the member countries.

The TPP is a trade agreement that reflects the latest trends in economic activity, such as digitalization and the emphasis on human rights. The participation of new parties should be decided fairly from the perspective of whether the countries and regions applying to join can be made to abide by the rules and maintain a high level of liberalization.
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen posted a message in Japanese on Twitter stating, "We are ready to accept all the rules," seeking support for its bid from Japan, which is chairing the TPP in 2021.
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi was quick to welcome Taiwan's application. However, there remains a problem between Japan and Taiwan over the latter's import ban on agricultural produce following the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
If China is to share the idea of a free and highly transparent market economy, then it should not be excluded from the pact. In reality, however, it is far from this. While China joined the World Trade Organization amid hopes that there would be progress in the country's moves toward a market economy, the leadership of Xi Jinping is strengthening control over economic activities.

China also has many systems that are not in line with TPP rules, such as preferential treatment of state-owned enterprises and its hoarding of digital data. Suspicions of forced labor in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have also emerged.
In order for China to join the TPP, drastic reform of these problems is a prerequisite.
Initially, the TPP had an aspect of serving as a U.S.-led siege against China. But as the United States has departed the group, China is going on the offensive in an attempt to seize control over economic rules in the Asia-Pacific region.
Such circumstances could become the impetus for the U.S. to return to the TPP. Japan should combine its wisdom with that of other member countries and heighten the value of the free trade zone.
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Editorial: Wisdom needed to avoid clash between China, Taiwan in TPP bids - The Mainichi

Taiwan has applied to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade accord. China, which submitted an application of its own on Sept. 16, is sta
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Taiwan signs Patriot missile ground installation maintenance deal with US
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Contract valued at NT$1.4 billion signed on Aug. 31
A Patriot missile fired during NATO drills near Chania, Greece.


A Patriot missile fired during NATO drills near Chania, Greece. (AP photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The military has signed a contract with the United States worth NT$1.4 billion (US$50.48 million) to maintain and repair the ground installations for its Patriot PAC-3 missiles, reports said Tuesday (Sept. 28).

The agreement came as China has been sending warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on an almost daily basis for more than a year while also modernizing its air force, navy, and missiles.

The Ministry of National Defense’s delegation in the U.S. signed the contract with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on Aug. 31, the Liberty Times reported. The nation has deployed 350 Patriot missiles, with agreements between the two countries governing not just the missile systems but also separate aspects such as technical support, maintenance, and transport to the U.S. for repairs.

The new contract became valid the day it was signed and will remain so until the end of 2025. Taiwan initially procured Patriot Advanced Capability PAC-2 missiles, which were later upgraded to PAC-3 level.

Last March, reports said Taiwan was planning to add 300 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) systems in 2025 and 2026. The new missiles are larger and have a longer reach, but the Ministry of National Defense did not provide details about the project.
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Taiwan signs Patriot missile ground installation maintenance deal with US | Taiwan News | 2021-09-28 14:05:00

Contract valued at NT$1.4 billion signed on Aug. 31 | 2021-09-28 14:05:00
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