US, PRC, ROC | 2024

[NuclearID]

China held large-scale military drills in the waters and skies surrounding Taiwan on Monday, a show of force that signaled the growing threat of Beijing’s ability to choke the self-governing island that China claims as its own.

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[NuclearID]

Taiwan residents 'won't panic' as China launches new military drills around island

Taipei residents go about their daily lives, despite China's announcement of new military drills, with ships and planes being deployed around Taiwan.

Video:

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[NuclearID]

Taiwan could get 24-hour LEO satellite coverage by end of October: CHT

Taipei, Oct. 14 (CNA) Signals from low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites should cover all of Taiwan around the clock by the end of October, telecom provider Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) said Sunday in anticipation of making satellite services available in Taiwan.

Chunghwa Telecom signed an exclusive distribution partner agreement for LEO satellite services in Taiwan with London-based Eutelsat OneWeb in November 2023 to make Taiwan less dependent on submarine cables for external connectivity.

Work to bring that to fruition has continued since then, with access to the satellites to go through ground stations in Japan, Thailand and Guam, said Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Alex C.C. Chien (簡志誠) at a company event.

There had been an issue with the receiving stations in Thailand, Chien said, but that has been resolved, which should allow Taiwan to have satellite coverage 24 hours a day throughout the island by the end of this month.

Despite that progress, Taiwan still does not have the ground stations needed to complete the infrastructure needed for commercial applications of the satellite services, Chien said.

He said the Ministry of Digital Affairs plans to complete the construction of 700 satellite ground stations functioning as hotspots within Taiwan's territory by the end of this year.

Once the installation of those stations has been completed, satellite services will become available, and Taiwan's communications network will be more resilient to breakdowns in the existing network due to natural disasters or other disruptions, Chien said.

Commercial satellite services can also be marketed if there is enough bandwidth, according to Chien.

To further enhance the resilience of the national communications network, Chunghwa Telecom -- Taiwan's largest telecom service provider -- also signed an exclusive agency contract with SES in August 2024 to bring advanced medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite services to Taiwan.

Taiwan could get 24-hour LEO satellite coverage by end of October: CHT - Focus Taiwan

Signals from low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites should cover all of Taiwan around the clock by the end of October, telecom provider Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) said Sunday in anticipation of making satellite services available in Taiwan.

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[NuclearID]

Pentagon, State Department voice concerns over Chinese military drills near Taiwan:

The Biden administration expressed rising concern that large-scale Chinese military exercises surrounding Taiwan over the weekend are increasing the danger of war.

The exercises encircled the self-ruled island with naval and air forces as well as several Taiwan-controlled outlying islands near the Chinese coast, according to a statement by the military command in charge of forces near Taiwan. Among the warships involved was China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning, which was detected sailing on the eastern side of the island.

“The United States is seriously concerned by the People’s Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan,” said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. China’s “response with military provocations to a routine annual speech is unwarranted and risks escalation,” he said in a statement issued late Sunday.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/oct/14/pentagon-state-department-voice-concerns-over-chin/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=twtnl_x

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Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on PRC Military Drills Near Taiwan:

We have closely monitored the People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercise, JOINT SWORD 2024B, around Taiwan. This military pressure operation is irresponsible, disproportionate, and destabilizing. As the White House noted last week, it is a long-standing tradition for Taiwan's president to deliver remarks on 10/10. It is a routine, domestic-focused address that has historically prompted little response from the PRC. Still, the PRC has chosen this opportunity to take provocative, military action.

Deterrence remains strong in the Indo-Pacific, and the Department remains confident in its current force posture and operations in the region. The entire world has a stake in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and we continue to see a growing community of countries committed to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We will continue to work with allies and partners to advance our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, despite the PRC's destabilizing behavior. The United States remains committed to its longstanding one China policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances.

Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on PRC Military Drills Near Ta

DOD has closely monitored the People's Liberation Army exercise, Joint Sword 2024B, around Taiwan.

www.defense.gov

 

[NuclearID]

UK calls for restraint after China's military drills around Taiwan:

LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday it was concerned by China's military exercises around Taiwan and said they increased tensions and risked "dangerous escalation" in the Taiwan Strait. "We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo ... We call for restraint and the avoidance of any further actions that may undermine peace and stability," the government's foreign office said in a statement.

China's military vowed to take further action against Taiwan if needed after staging a day of war games on Monday, drawing condemnation from the Taiwanese and U.S. governments.
Earlier in the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson reiterated Britain's support for the use of constructive dialogue rather than military activity to solve the issue.

"The UK's longstanding position is that this issue needs to be settled peacefully by people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, through constructive dialogue and not through military activity or action and our position has not changed on that," the spokesperson told reporters.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-calls-restraint-after-chinas-military-drills-around-taiwan-2024-10-14/?taid=670d867333398c00015d1021&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

 

[NuclearID]

China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan:

A Chinese spokesman calls it a "major warning to those who back Taiwan independence", while the island's presidential office tells China to "stop threatening Taiwan's democracy and freedom".

A record 125 Chinese aircraft have been involved in military exercises around Taiwan, according to the island's defence ministry.

China said the exercise - Joint Sword 2024-B - was in response to Taiwan's president reiterating its sovereignty on national day last week.

"This is a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te's continuous fabrication of 'Taiwan independence' nonsense," said China's Taiwan affairs office.

Taiwan's defence ministry said 90 aircraft had entered its air defence identification zone, including planes, helicopters and drones, and that the overall figure of 125 was a single-day record.

Seventeen warships and China's Liaoning aircraft carrier were also said to have been involved.

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out capturing the island of 23 million by force one day.

A map on China state broadcaster CCTV showed a map with six blocks encircling Taiwan, circles around outlying islands, and a jet taking off from an aircraft carrier.

Taiwan says 'record' 125 Chinese aircraft and 17 warships involved in military exercise

A Chinese spokesman calls it a "major warning to those who back Taiwan independence", while the island's presidential office tells China to "stop threatening Taiwan's democracy and freedom".

news.sky.com

 

[NuclearID]

China Deploys Coast Guard 'Monster Ship' in War Games To Surround Taiwan:

China deployed one of its two "monster ships" from the coast guard during the country's military exercise surrounding the self-ruled island of Taiwan on Monday for the first time.

The one-day Joint Sword-2024B exercise was held in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, south, and east of Taiwan. The Chinese military sent a record 125 aircraft, as well as 17 warships and 17 coast guard vessels, as of 4:30 p.m., the Taiwanese military said.

At least four Chinese vessel formations conducted what the country's coast guard called "law enforcement patrols" in waters around Taiwan. It claimed that this was a practical action to "manage and control" the breakaway island according to the one-China principle.

One of the ship formations was led by the Chinese coast guard vessel with a hull number of 2901, which is known as "monster ship" due to its displacement of 12,000 tons. It and its sister ship, which has a hull number of 5901, are the world's largest coast guard vessels.

In comparison, the Chinese Type 055 destroyer, which is the largest surface combatant in the country, has a displacement of 13,000 tons. Meanwhile, the Kee Lung-class destroyer, the largest Taiwanese surface combatant in service, has a displacement of 9,500 tons.

The armed Chinese "monster ships" are 541 feet long and have a maximum speed of more than 28 miles per hour. Observers said this class of ship has advantages in endurance, collision resistance, seaworthiness, and speed compared to other coast guard ships in the region.

The Chinese state media reported that it was the first time the 2901 conducted a Taiwan mission. Its sister ship, the 5901, was stationed in its assigned area of responsibility in the South China Sea, where Beijing has territorial disputes with the Philippines and Vietnam.

China deploys coast guard "monster ship" in war games to surround Taiwan

The ship has a displacement of 12,000 tons, which is the world's largest coast guard vessel.

www.newsweek.com

 

[Gaijin]

It is bog standard posturing. It is not a prelude to anything except for a flurry of anti-Chinese rhetoric from the USA and Europe.

 

[Publius]

Taiwan could get 24-hour LEO satellite coverage by end of October: CHT

Taiwan could get 24-hour LEO satellite coverage by end of October: CHT - Focus Taiwan

Signals from low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites should cover all of Taiwan around the clock by the end of October, telecom provider Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) said Sunday in anticipation of making satellite services available in Taiwan.

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It would seem like a good fit for Taiwan to talk to Israel about their iron dome defense.

 

[NuclearID]

It is bog standard posturing. It is not a prelude to anything except for a flurry of anti-Chinese rhetoric from the USA and Europe.

I don't think this is over yet.

New leadership in Taiwan which is very pro independence may see things get extra "spicy" for the rest of this year and next until the new pro independence president finds equilibrium with the CCP or... they finally finish the unfinished business between them if you know what I mean.

To further pontificate China needs to act quicker rather than later to take Taiwan before it is entiely to late and US beefs them up with newest and latest toys to solidify their defense against a Chinese onslaught making it to costly to take the Island. Not to mention the West is already commited & tied up right now in several wars already. Can't imagine a more perfect time for China really.

 

[DescendedDeath]

I don't think this is over yet.

New leadership in Taiwan which is very pro independence may see things get extra "spicy" for the rest of this year and next until the new pro independence president finds equilibrium with the CCP or... they finally finish the unfinished business between them if you know what I mean.

To further pontificate China needs to act quicker rather than later to take Taiwan before it is entiely to late and US beefs them up with newest and latest toys to solidify their defense against a Chinese onslaught making it to costly to take the Island. Not to mention the West is already commited & tied up right now in several wars already. Can't imagine a more perfect time for China really.

Solid take, especially consider the ability of the US to completely modernize a countries military capabilities in a few short weeks, start to finish, if they really wanted to. I'm curious what China has in store before or after the election here in November too, I used to think they'd make some sort of play before it but now I'm starting to think they want to see who gets in office first.

 

[DEFCON Warning System]

To further pontificate China needs to act quicker rather than later to take Taiwan before it is entiely to late and US beefs them up with newest and latest toys to solidify their defense against a Chinese onslaught making it to costly to take the Island.

Like Russia, China is not interested in welfare of their cannon fodder.

 

[Publius]

The problem China has is Taiwan is small and densely populated. They are also an island of course.
It would be extremely difficult to take Taiwan by force. It would take a considerable ballistic softening of the island for China to carry out an amphibious landing.
There would be lots of dead and a great deal of infrastructure destroyed.
That is the conventional military option.
What is more likely is a continuing asymmetrical attack of taiwan and its independence movement.
The problem there is as time passes Chinas economy continues to decline. Further Contributing to resistance of any taiwanese desire for reunification.

 

[NuclearID]

Like Russia, China is not interested in welfare of their cannon fodder.

Not about the cannon fodder. The United States can provide weapons to make it too costly for China to take taiwan. Taiwan could hit a lot of things within China like their Mega Dam or a bunch of other things that could make it just too much for China even with their millions in Cannon fotter.

Not about how many people China can throw at it in my opinion it's about how costly Taiwan can make it financially because China is not in a good position financially.

 

[NuclearID]

Not to mention Taiwan has and makes their own long and medium range missiles very much capable of hitting anything in China.

Again not just about how many people China can throw at Taiwan. If that is your only way at looking at this you need a new perspective because your blind to the rest of the story so to speak.

 

[DEFCON Warning System]

Not to mention Taiwan has and makes their own long and medium range missiles very much capable of hitting anything in China.

China will deal with anything Taiwan wants to throw at them. Cannon fodder refers to more than just those doing the invading.

 

[NuclearID]

China will deal with anything Taiwan wants to throw at them. Cannon fodder refers to more than just those doing the invading.

Well if you were right about that then China would have already done it, if they truly don't care about the losses.... China may be massive but don't underestimate Taiwan.

Especially with all the new deals with all the new toys they're going to be getting soon over the next couple years from US. Besides Taiwan already very sizable homegrown/made ballistic & cruise missile force.

If Taiwan can make it to financially costly I think they could deter or win. As China not in a good financial position as is.

 

[NuclearID]

U.S. and Philippines launch war games as Taiwan detects record number of Chinese military aircraft around island:

Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, after China held huge drills around Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat.

The exercises came as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island, official data showed Tuesday. The aircraft were spotted in the 25 hours to 6:00 am on Tuesday, the defense ministry said in a statement -- the most for a single day.

The annual Kamandag, or Venom, exercises are focused on defending the north coast of the Philippines' main island of Luzon, which lies about 500 miles from self-ruled Taiwan.

U.S. and Philippines launch war games as Taiwan detects record number of Chinese military aircraft around island

Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[NuclearID]

Taiwan reports NT$1.33 trillion net foreign investment in September:

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Investment Review announced Tuesday (Oct. 15) that Taiwan’s outgoing foreign investment from January to September was US$41.56 billion (NT$1.33 trillion), a 137.75% year-on-year increase.

According to a press release, there were 539 approved investment cases from January to September, an increase of 30.19% compared to the same period last year. Major projects include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s US$7.5 billion (NT$241.2 billion) capital injection into its plant in Arizona, per CNA.

From January to September, there were 228 approved investments in New Southbound countries, a year-on-year increase of 43.40%, with an investment amount of US$7.93 billion, an 83.09% increase compared to the same period last year. The main investment destinations were Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

For investments in China, the MOEA said that from January to September, there were 274 approved investments, a 10.04% increase from the same period last year. The approved investment amount was US$3.336 billion, a 31.93% year-on-year increase.

Taiwan reports NT$1.33 trillion net foreign investment in September | Taiwan News | Oct. 15, 2024 20:40

www.taiwannews.com.tw

 

[DEFCON Warning System]

Well if you were right about that then China would have already done it, if they truly don't care about the losses.... China may be massive but don't underestimate Taiwan.

There could be issues outside of Taiwan which is preventing China from attacking right now.