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Week in Taiwan Defense 3&4/2018

January 30, 2018by Michal Thim Leave a comment

U.S.-Taiwan-China relations in 2018, China takes first delivery of S-400 SAM, continuing spat over M503 route, reform of Taiwan’s defense industry, future and possible acquisitions, and more.

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Authors, Liao (Kitsch) Yen-Fan, Michal Thim, Week in Taiwan Defense

China’s Growing Military Activity Around Taiwan Triggers Alarm

January 15, 2018by Michal Thim Leave a comment

The unilateral launch of new air routes by China and intensifying activity by the PLA Air Force near and around Taiwan could be the first steps in a series of escalatory moves by Beijing to intimidate Taiwan and prevent a future U.S. role in the area.

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Authors, Michal Thim, Taiwan Sentinel

US Misses Chance After USS Stennis denied Hong Kong Access

October 29, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

On April 29, the Chinese government denied the USS John C. Stennis, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, access to Hong Kong port. The refusal could have been a matter of simple […]

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Authors, Ketagalan Media, Michal Thim

Taiwanese Navy Plans to Enhance Fleet Air Defense

June 6, 2016by Michal Thim 1 Comment

Taiwan’s best chance to stop a forceful takeover by China is to prevent the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) coming ashore. That makes the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) a crucial area of investment in terms of financial resources, research and development, and industrial capability.

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Authors, China Brief (Jamestown Foundation), Liao (Kitsch) Yen-Fan, Michal Thim

No ulterior motive: Taiwanese extradition case was just badly handled by Beijing

April 20, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

The fallout from what should have been a case of cross-border cooperation in combating organised crime was depressingly predictable

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Authors, Michal Thim, South China Morning Post

Taiwan Navy Emphasizing Domestic Shipbuilding Program in Ongoing Maritime Restructure

April 18, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

Taiwan is serious about boosting its indigenous warship building capability while pursuing innovative designs across various platforms.

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Authors, Liao (Kitsch) Yen-Fan, Michal Thim, USNI News

Will China’s smart strategy in the South China Sea push things one step too far?

March 25, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

Beijing’s measured approach of making its presence felt has been effective so far, but it may yet lead rivals to join hands against it.

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Authors, Michal Thim, South China Morning Post

Beijing should see new political realities in Taiwan as a chance to find common ground with Democratic Progressive Party

March 24, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

KMT’s devastating election defeat is a sign of bigger problems for a party that is so out of touch with the socio-political trends in Taiwan.

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Authors, Michal Thim, South China Morning Post

Defense of Taiwan Post-2016 Elections: Legacy and New Challenges of Military Transformation

January 26, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

Whoever replaces President Ma Ying-jeou will have to deal with a number of enduring problems from Ma’s and previous presidents’ administrations.

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Authors, China Brief (Jamestown Foundation), Liao (Kitsch) Yen-Fan, Michal Thim

Taiwan’s Submarine Program: Lessons from the Past and Expected Challenges

January 23, 2016by Michal Thim Leave a comment

The winner of the 2016 presidential election will have the unenviable responsibility of pushing Taiwan’s nascent indigenous submarine program forward.

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Authors, Michal Thim, Thinking Taiwan

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