Week in Taiwan Defense 3&4/2018
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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Week in Taiwan Defense 2/2018
Week in Taiwan Defense is a weekly overview of events relevant to Taiwan defense and regional security.
China’s Growing Military Activity Around Taiwan Triggers Alarm
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.
Week in Taiwan Defense 1/2018
Week in Taiwan Defense is a weekly overview of events relevant to Taiwan defense
China’s M503: Salami slicing the status quo
China officially launched the new M503 commercial flight route on March 29 — right in the centre of the Taiwan Strait. Initial reactions in Taipei were of surprise and rejection, which […]
