Today, 07:16 Verified
PLA launches ballistic missile over northern Taiwan China fired a DF-15B ballistic missile over northern Taiwan during live-fire exercises, the trajectory passing above New Taipei City airspace. Taiwan's MND issued a national alert and scrambled F-16V fighters.
Yesterday, 17:16 Verified
Chinese coast guard vessels blockade Kinmen Island supply route Four China Coast Guard vessels established an exclusion zone around the main shipping lane to Kinmen Island, temporarily preventing civilian ferries and supply ships from reaching the island. The blockade lasted 14 hours.
Yesterday, 13:16 Verified
Taiwan conducts Han Kuang live-fire drill simulating beach defense Taiwan's annual Han Kuang exercises included a live-fire beach defense scenario at Zuoying Naval Base, featuring anti-ship missile launches, mine deployment, and coordinated air-sea defense operations involving 15,000 troops.
Feb 9, 2026 13:16 Verified
PLA Navy conducts large-scale exercises near Taiwan The People's Liberation Army Navy conducted a three-day exercise involving 40+ vessels and multiple aircraft carrier groups in waters east of Taiwan, simulating a naval blockade scenario.
Feb 8, 2026 13:16 Partial
Cyberattack disrupts Taiwan government websites for 6 hours A large-scale DDoS attack attributed to Chinese-linked hacking groups disabled multiple Taiwanese government ministry websites and the national healthcare portal for approximately six hours. No data breaches were confirmed.
Feb 6, 2026 13:16 Verified TSMC announces contingency plans for supply chain disruption TSMC publicly disclosed contingency manufacturing plans including accelerated expansion of facilities in Japan and Arizona, explicitly citing geopolitical risk in the Taiwan Strait as the primary driver.
Feb 5, 2026 13:16 Verified Japan and Philippines sign mutual defense pact citing Taiwan contingency Japan and the Philippines signed a reciprocal access agreement for military forces, with both defense ministers publicly acknowledging Taiwan Strait stability as a shared security concern driving the pact.
Feb 3, 2026 13:16 Verified
US carrier strike group transits Taiwan Strait USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait, drawing sharp criticism from Beijing which called it a "provocative act."
Feb 2, 2026 13:16 Partial
Chinese spy balloon detected over Penghu Islands Taiwan's military reported detecting and tracking a high-altitude surveillance balloon over the Penghu Islands. The balloon was monitored for 48 hours before drifting east over the Pacific Ocean.
Feb 1, 2026 13:16 Verified Taiwan Strait shipping insurance premiums surge 300% Lloyd's of London syndicates raised war risk premiums for vessels transiting the Taiwan Strait by 300%, reflecting heightened assessment of military conflict risk. The increase added an estimated $500,000 per voyage for large container ships.
Jan 30, 2026 13:16 Verified Taiwan announces increased defense budget Taiwan's legislature approved a record defense budget of $19.8 billion, a 12% increase, focused on asymmetric warfare capabilities and missile defense systems.
Jan 29, 2026 13:16 Verified
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts amphibious landing exercise China's Eastern Theater Command conducted a large-scale amphibious landing exercise on beaches in Fujian Province, practicing opposed beach landings with hovercraft and helicopter-borne infantry. State media broadcast extensive footage.
Jan 28, 2026 13:16 Verified Pro-unification protests in Taipei draw counter-demonstrations A rally of approximately 3,000 pro-unification demonstrators in Taipei was met by a counter-protest of over 20,000 people waving Taiwanese flags. Police maintained separation with minor scuffles reported.
Jan 26, 2026 13:16 Verified US approves $1.1B arms sale to Taiwan including Harpoon missiles The US State Department approved a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan including 60 Harpoon anti-ship missiles, 100 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and surveillance radar upgrades. China lodged a formal diplomatic protest.
Jan 23, 2026 13:16 Verified Chinese economic coercion targets Taiwanese tech firms Beijing imposed new trade restrictions on Taiwanese semiconductor companies, limiting their access to mainland Chinese markets and supply chains.
Jan 22, 2026 13:16 Partial Subsea cable near Matsu Islands cut by Chinese vessel One of two undersea internet cables connecting the Matsu Islands to Taiwan was severed, allegedly by a Chinese-flagged cargo vessel. The incident disrupted communications for 14,000 residents for several days.
Jan 20, 2026 13:16 Unverified
Taiwan detects unprecedented PLA submarine activity in strait Taiwan's anti-submarine warfare aircraft tracked at least four PLA Navy submarines operating simultaneously in the Taiwan Strait, an unprecedented concentration. Analysts suggested China was testing submarine blockade tactics.
Jan 18, 2026 13:16 Verified Taiwanese civil defense drills expanded to include invasion scenarios Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior expanded annual civil defense exercises to include urban warfare scenarios and civilian evacuation drills in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Participation was mandatory for government employees.
Jan 17, 2026 13:16 Verified
Record number of PLA aircraft enter Taiwan ADIZ 52 PLA aircraft including J-16 fighters and H-6 bombers entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone in a single day, setting a new record for incursions.
Jan 15, 2026 13:16 Verified Chinese diplomat warns of consequences over US congressional visit Foreign ministry spokesperson issues stern statement following announcement of US lawmakers' planned trip to Taiwan. Beijing threatens countermeasures.
Jan 14, 2026 13:16 Verified China sanctions two US defense companies over Taiwan arms deals Beijing imposed sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies, freezing their assets in China and barring Chinese entities from doing business with them, in retaliation for recent US arms sales to Taiwan.
Jan 14, 2026 13:16 Verified
ROCAF F-16V intercepts Chinese H-6K bombers Six PLA bombers escorted by fighters approach ADIZ southwest of Taiwan. Taiwanese jets scramble and issue radio warnings.
Jan 13, 2026 13:16 Verified
Taiwan activates Harpoon coastal defense missile systems Military conducts readiness drills with anti-ship missiles along eastern coast. Exercise part of enhanced deterrence posture.
Jan 12, 2026 13:16 Verified Beijing sanctions US defense contractors over Taiwan arms Chinese foreign ministry announces visa bans and asset freezes on executives from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. Retaliation for recent weapons sales.
Jan 11, 2026 13:16 Verified
Taiwan detects GPS jamming affecting civilian aviation Multiple commercial flights report navigation interference near Taoyuan Airport. Military officials investigate suspected electronic warfare activity.
Jan 10, 2026 13:16 Unverified
Taiwan reports submarine incursion in southern waters Navy detects unidentified underwater contact near Penghu Islands. Anti-submarine helicopters deployed for tracking operation.
Jan 8, 2026 13:16 Verified
US destroyer transits Taiwan Strait USS Rafael Peralta conducts freedom of navigation operation through international waters. Chinese military shadows vessel throughout transit.
Jan 7, 2026 13:16 Partial
Chinese fishing vessels mass near Matsu Islands Over 30 fishing boats accompanied by coast guard ships operate near Taiwan-controlled islands. Authorities suspect coordinated gray-zone tactics.
Jan 6, 2026 13:16 Partial
Chinese surveillance balloon detected over northern Taiwan High-altitude balloon crosses into Taiwanese airspace near Taipei. Officials monitoring trajectory but assess low immediate threat.
Jan 4, 2026 13:16 Verified
Taiwan conducts live-fire anti-landing exercises Military holds annual Han Kuang drills simulating defense against amphibious invasion. President observes exercises at southern command.
Jan 2, 2026 13:16 Verified
PLAN Shandong carrier group conducts drills east of Taiwan Aircraft carrier strike group operates in Philippine Sea conducting flight operations. Japan and US forces closely monitor activity.
Dec 31, 2025 13:16 Verified Beijing imposes sanctions on Taiwanese microchip firms Chinese commerce ministry announces export restrictions targeting three semiconductor companies. Move seen as economic retaliation for defense cooperation with US.
Dec 30, 2025 13:16 Verified Beijing announces new air defense identification zone expansion China declares extended ADIZ overlapping with Taiwan's claimed airspace. Taiwan rejects unilateral changes to status quo.
Dec 29, 2025 13:16 Verified
Chinese coast guard vessels patrol near Kinmen Islands Four CCG ships conduct extended patrols in waters around Kinmen. Taiwan Coast Guard monitors but no confrontation reported.
Dec 26, 2025 13:16 Partial
Cyberattack targets Taiwan government infrastructure Distributed denial-of-service attack disrupts multiple ministry websites. Cyber security officials attribute attack to PRC-linked actors.
Dec 24, 2025 13:16 Verified
PLAAF aircraft breach median line 23 times in single day Chinese fighters and bombers conduct repeated crossings of Taiwan Strait median line. Taiwan scrambles interceptors in response.
Dec 21, 2025 13:16 Verified US approves $1.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan Pentagon announces sale of advanced missile systems and radar equipment. China lodges formal diplomatic protest.
Dec 18, 2025 13:16 Verified
PLA Eastern Theater Command launches large-scale exercises Chinese military conducts three-day drills simulating blockade operations around Taiwan. Over 40 aircraft and 12 warships deployed in coordinated maneuvers.