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Taiwan Exploring Asymmetrical Options to Boost Coastline Defense Against a Possible Chinese Invasion
Posted On August 13, 2020 J Michael Cole 0

More and more, Taiwan is turning to an asymmetrical strategy to defend against an amphibious assault by China, with signals …

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U.S. Government Approves US$2.2bn Sale of M1A2 Tanks, Stinger Missiles to Taiwan
Posted On July 9, 2019 J Michael Cole 0

The proposed sale includes 108 M1A2T Abrams Tanks and 250 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on …

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The Median Line in the Taiwan Strait: A Dangerous Loophole
Posted On April 3, 2019 R. D. Cheng 0

Taiwan’s options are limited, but the Tsai administration must pursue a course of action that shows firm decisiveness and yet …

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Taiwan Requests New Combat Aircraft From the US: What Happens Next?
Posted On March 12, 2019 Milo Hsieh 0

Whatever happens in the next few months — and expect the whole thing to become highly politicized — it is …

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For Taiwanese, Democracy is the Only Game in Town — And They Would Fight to Defend it
Posted On April 20, 2018 J Michael Cole 0

A recent survey shows that nearly 70 percent of Taiwanese would take action to defend their democratic way of life …

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Taiwan’s Air-to-Air Missile Shortage: A Critical Vulnerability
Posted On April 1, 2018 Benjamin Fan 0

The acquisition or development of more air-to-air missiles is a small but highly important measure to improving Taiwan’s self-defense for …

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Globalizing Taiwan’s Defense Industry
Posted On January 23, 2018 J Michael Cole 0

Opportunities exist for much greater cooperation between Taiwanese defense firms and partners around the world. But before this can happen, …

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China’s Growing Military Activity Around Taiwan Triggers Alarm
Posted On January 8, 2018 Michal Thim 0

The unilateral launch of new air routes by China and intensifying activity by the PLA Air Force near and around …

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Analysis: Chinese Envoy to the U.S. Threatens War Over U.S. Navy Port Calls in Taiwan
Posted On December 11, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

While it is unlikely the PLA would invade Taiwan in response to the resumption of regular U.S. Navy visits to …

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Taiwanese Military Unveils New Equipment at Defense Trade Show
Posted On August 17, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

A handful of new indigenous defense articles have been unveiled at this year’s Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition.   Among the …

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The Next U.S. Arms Package for Taiwan: What Taipei Should Ask For
Posted On May 18, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have both defensive and political value. While President Trump’s current infatuation with China makes it …

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Taiwan’s Defense Ministry Proposes High-Tech Weapon Deployments on Taiping Island
Posted On April 17, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

As tensions rise in the South China Sea, Taiwan could deploy new high-tech weapons on an island it controls.   Due to …