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All the natives featured in your videos should have been exterminated. They do not fit into the 21st century way of life.
The biggest mistake the Ang Mohs made was not to cull the whole lot of them when they had the chance.
The biggest mistake the Ang Mohs made was not to cull the whole lot of them when they had the chance.
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The 21st century way of life is a silly suicide and very close to it's inevitable final success by now. If there is any slim hope for the future human existence it would be the case where a bright and brave man with lots of nukes, nuke away each and every cities on earth within the same hour. So that the tribes in the jungles, the tiny islands fishermen, the Eskimos, Orang Asli in long house, etc, will survive and in harmony with planet's nature for many more centuries. Closest to the criteria, the most hopeful heros are Dotard and Kim Jong Nuke. Dotard can only do it when he is on drugs, Kim can do it sober.
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Taiwan army did SAF DAY Display to Con primary school pupils, mocked up Wayang demo raiding PLA forward command post. They got only 3 basically unarmed PLA in red helmets, and armed only with STICKS! Fucking Mr Bean show funny! Tent with red flag and PLA logo banner on entrance supposed to be PLA HQ! WAF! LOL! Cartoon!
http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/china/2017-12-14/doc-ifyptkyk4481585.shtml
台军向小学生表演“突袭解放军指挥部”武打戏(图)
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原标题：台军“反特攻”演练现“突袭共军指挥部”戏码，众多小学生围观
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[观察者网综合]据台湾媒体12月14日报道称，台军本日在台北博爱营区举行了“反特攻”演练，新成军的UH-60M黑鹰直升机搭载特战小组实施空中突击作战，袭击“敌军指挥部”，一通日式特摄片风格武打戏之后，挂着红旗插着八一军徽的“敌军指挥部”门口“尸体”横陈，满地狼藉。在旁围观的周边学校师生家长们赞叹“国军”战力“精实”，大饱眼福。
台军准备突袭“敌指挥部”——门口那位“红军”拿根竹枪，还颇有点一夫当关的架势
果然，一上来就使出了“红星弃疗斩”，还自带特效的，可惜被“特战精英”一记“骑士飞踢”撂倒
“指挥所”还是被“国军”“攻破”了。正中放的小马扎颇有“古风”（图片来源：台湾《联合新闻网》）
但其实呢，马扎是被“红军”俘获的“国军要员”坐的，随后“要员”在特战小组掩护下安全撤离……
据台湾《联合新闻网》报道，台军此次“反特攻”演练，场地设在了台北大直区的博爱营地，也就是其“国防部”所在地。主要内容为快速应援及战伤后送。14日上午，搭载特战小组的黑鹰直升机在“国防部”前广场降落，实施空降突击作战台军特战小组从直升机奔出后，随即模拟“接敌”，演练战场扫荡，突击，狙击，渗透突击，近身格斗等科目，解救“人质”，袭击“红军指挥部”。随后台空军救护队的S-70C直升机出场实施伤员后送。过程“逼真”。
据台湾《青年日报》消息，此次演练邀请了博爱营区周边的实践大学，大直国小，永安国小等校的师生，家长参加“教育参访”，现场观摩。演练中台军还对装备进行了现场静态展示，引起围观群众们的浓厚兴趣。操演后台“国防部长”冯世宽还现身与师生家长互动并主持了抽奖活动。
小朋友兴致勃勃地捧起现场静态展示的特战小组武器（图片来源：台湾《中时电子报》）
观察者网军事评论员表示，台军所谓“反特攻”“反斩首”演练经常举行，不足为奇。台军特战小组“迅速反应”，“解救人质”等等，也算是此类演练的“应有之意”。然而上演“突袭红军指挥部”的戏码，就有点莫名其妙。台军在自家营区里面“反特攻”，演练的是对付解放军特战部队的“斩首打击”，怎么会突然冒出一个“敌军前进指挥据点”呢？难不成解放军的“斩首”不是靠特种部队，而是由指挥部人员扛着帐篷马扎来找冯“部长”算账吗？
说白了，台军的“演练”是练为看，不是练为战，为了让台下的小学生们看得过瘾，台军的“演练”需要一个“高潮部分”，于是便强行安插一个“关底boss战”，冒出了这个莫名其妙的“敌军指挥所”。台军特种部队仿佛穿着皮套的特摄片演员，在舞台上表演几个“保留动作”，打倒“小怪兽”，便可以引得小学生们一片鼓掌叫好，然后大家摸摸枪，抽抽奖，开开心心地手拉手回家去。至于解放军的“斩首作战”，其实大概率轮不到台军特战部队操心——十几马赫的东风快递从外层空间砸将下来，台军“特战精兵”们那点花拳绣腿如何抵挡得了呢？！
关键字 : 解放军台军指挥部特种部队
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China Relations With U.S.: Trump May Send Taiwan Navy Ships And Other Military Weapons
By Tom O'Connor On 3/16/17 at 4:53 PM
Military vehicles pass the presidential office during a rehearsal two days before Taiwan's National Day on October 10 to mark the founding of the Republic of China on 1911, in Taipei, October 8, 2016. Tyrone Siu/Reuters
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President Donald Trump's administration has considered a lucrative arms deal with Taiwan ahead of a major visit by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to China later this month. Sending U.S. weapons to Taiwan is likely to strain relations between the world's two biggest economies. escalating tensions in the already fraught Asia-Pacific region.
The weapons sale, worth reportedly up to $1 billion, had previously been approved by the Pentagon and the Department of State, but was blocked by former President Barack Obama's administration in early December, around the same time that then President-elect Trump controversially accepted a phone call from Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. Since 1979, the U.S. has recognized Beijing as the sole representative of China, as opposed to Taipei's government, which fled mainland China to Taiwan after losing the civil war to Mao Ze Dong's communist movement in 1950. Trump has routinely criticized China over its trade policies.
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While Pentagon spokesperson Cmdr. Gary Ross could not reporedly confirm any "pre-decisional matters," to the Washington Free Beacon, he did emphasize that "the objective of our defense engagement with Taiwan is to ensure that Taiwan remains secure, confident, free from coercion and able to engage in a peaceful, productive dialogue to resolve differences" in way that worked for both Taipei and Beijing.
The U.S. has already supplied Taiwan with some military gear including two decommissioned U.S. Navy frigates handed over last week, according to Defense News. Taiwan, however, has sought more high-tech weapons and equipment, which China has often restricted its rival from obtaining. Taiwan's defense ministry released Thursday its "Quadrennial Defense Review" in which it laid out plans to acquire stealth fighters and bolster its defenses against what it perceived to be a threat posed by Beijing, according to Taiwan Times. Some Taiwanese lawmakers criticized the defense document for lacking a comprehensive strategy for boosting the military capabilities of the nation, estimated to be the seventh-highest defense spender in the world.
The U.S. and China, on the other hand, were estimated to be the biggest and second-biggest spenders on their miltaries, respectively. Defense experts have also projected the pair to possess the most powerful and third-most powerful militaries, respectively. In terms of nuclear weapons, the U.S. has built up the second-largest arsenal with China coming in fourth. The two nations have never fought a war, but recent provocations between China and U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific, where Beijing has made vast territorial claims, have sparked tensions.
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China Relations With U.S.: Trump May Send Taiwan Navy Ships And Other Military Weapons
By Tom O'Connor On 3/16/17 at 4:53 PM
Military vehicles pass the presidential office during a rehearsal two days before Taiwan's National Day on October 10 to mark the founding of the Republic of China on 1911, in Taipei, October 8, 2016. Tyrone Siu/Reuters
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President Donald Trump's administration has considered a lucrative arms deal with Taiwan ahead of a major visit by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to China later this month. Sending U.S. weapons to Taiwan is likely to strain relations between the world's two biggest economies. escalating tensions in the already fraught Asia-Pacific region.
The weapons sale, worth reportedly up to $1 billion, had previously been approved by the Pentagon and the Department of State, but was blocked by former President Barack Obama's administration in early December, around the same time that then President-elect Trump controversially accepted a phone call from Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. Since 1979, the U.S. has recognized Beijing as the sole representative of China, as opposed to Taipei's government, which fled mainland China to Taiwan after losing the civil war to Mao Ze Dong's communist movement in 1950. Trump has routinely criticized China over its trade policies.
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While Pentagon spokesperson Cmdr. Gary Ross could not reporedly confirm any "pre-decisional matters," to the Washington Free Beacon, he did emphasize that "the objective of our defense engagement with Taiwan is to ensure that Taiwan remains secure, confident, free from coercion and able to engage in a peaceful, productive dialogue to resolve differences" in way that worked for both Taipei and Beijing.
The U.S. has already supplied Taiwan with some military gear including two decommissioned U.S. Navy frigates handed over last week, according to Defense News. Taiwan, however, has sought more high-tech weapons and equipment, which China has often restricted its rival from obtaining. Taiwan's defense ministry released Thursday its "Quadrennial Defense Review" in which it laid out plans to acquire stealth fighters and bolster its defenses against what it perceived to be a threat posed by Beijing, according to Taiwan Times. Some Taiwanese lawmakers criticized the defense document for lacking a comprehensive strategy for boosting the military capabilities of the nation, estimated to be the seventh-highest defense spender in the world.
The U.S. and China, on the other hand, were estimated to be the biggest and second-biggest spenders on their miltaries, respectively. Defense experts have also projected the pair to possess the most powerful and third-most powerful militaries, respectively. In terms of nuclear weapons, the U.S. has built up the second-largest arsenal with China coming in fourth. The two nations have never fought a war, but recent provocations between China and U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific, where Beijing has made vast territorial claims, have sparked tensions.
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China threatened to go to war if the US Navy visits Taiwan, and Trump just signed a bill saying it might
Soldiers fire M115 203mm howitzers during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Kinmen, Taiwan, September 8, 2015. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang
Tensions have risen in recent days after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened China would invade Taiwan if any U.S. warships made port visits to the island which China claims as its own territory.
On Monday, Chinese jets carried out "island encirclement patrols" around Taiwan, with state media showing pictures of bombers with cruise missiles slung under their wings as they carried out the exercise.
On Tuesday, Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2018 fiscal year, which authorizes the possibility of mutual visits by navy vessels between Taiwan and the United States.
Such visits would be the first since the United States ended formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979 and established ties with Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said while the Taiwan sections of the law were not legally binding, they seriously violate the "One China" policy and "constitute an interference in China's internal affairs".
"China is resolutely opposed to this, and we have already lodged stern representations with the U.S. government," Lu told a daily news briefing.
China is firmly opposed to any official exchanges, military contact, or arms sales between Taiwan and the United States, he added.
A live-fire drill using an aircraft carrier is seen carried out in the Bohai sea, China, December 11, 2016. Reuters
Proudly democratic Taiwan has become increasingly concerned with the ramped up Chinese military presence, that has included several rounds of Chinese air force drills around the island in recent months.
Taiwan is confident of its defenses and responded quickly to the Chinese air force drills this week, its government said, denouncing the rise in China's military deployments as irresponsible.
Taiwan presidential spokesman Alex Huang, speaking to Taiwan media in comments reported late on Wednesday, said the defense ministry had kept a close watch on the patrols and responded immediately and properly.
Taiwan "can ensure there are no concerns at all about national security, and people can rest assured", Huang said.
Both sides of the narrow Taiwan Strait, which separates Taiwan from its giant neighbor, have a responsibility to protect peace and stability, he added.
"Such a raised military posture that may impact upon and harm regional peace and stability and cross-strait ties does not give a feeling of responsibility, and the international community does not look favorably upon this," Huang was quoted as saying.
USS Lassen (DDG 82) patrols the eastern Pacific Ocean. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr.
Relations have soured considerably since Tsai Ing-wen, who leads Taiwan's independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, won presidential elections last year.
China suspects Tsai wants to declare the island's formal independence, a red line for Beijing. Tsai says she wants to maintain peace with China but will defend Taiwan's security.
Taiwan is well equipped with mostly U.S. weapons but has been pressing for more advanced equipment to deal with what it sees as a rising threat from China. The United States is bound by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.
China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control.
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- China has become angry after President Donald Trump allowed for the possibility of US Navy ships visiting Taiwan and vice-versa.
- China considers Taiwan a rogue province, and an existential threat to it's Communist party.
- China previously threatened to go to war the same day the US Navy visits Taiwan.
Tensions have risen in recent days after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened China would invade Taiwan if any U.S. warships made port visits to the island which China claims as its own territory.
On Monday, Chinese jets carried out "island encirclement patrols" around Taiwan, with state media showing pictures of bombers with cruise missiles slung under their wings as they carried out the exercise.
On Tuesday, Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2018 fiscal year, which authorizes the possibility of mutual visits by navy vessels between Taiwan and the United States.
Such visits would be the first since the United States ended formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979 and established ties with Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said while the Taiwan sections of the law were not legally binding, they seriously violate the "One China" policy and "constitute an interference in China's internal affairs".
"China is resolutely opposed to this, and we have already lodged stern representations with the U.S. government," Lu told a daily news briefing.
China is firmly opposed to any official exchanges, military contact, or arms sales between Taiwan and the United States, he added.
Proudly democratic Taiwan has become increasingly concerned with the ramped up Chinese military presence, that has included several rounds of Chinese air force drills around the island in recent months.
Taiwan is confident of its defenses and responded quickly to the Chinese air force drills this week, its government said, denouncing the rise in China's military deployments as irresponsible.
Taiwan presidential spokesman Alex Huang, speaking to Taiwan media in comments reported late on Wednesday, said the defense ministry had kept a close watch on the patrols and responded immediately and properly.
Taiwan "can ensure there are no concerns at all about national security, and people can rest assured", Huang said.
Both sides of the narrow Taiwan Strait, which separates Taiwan from its giant neighbor, have a responsibility to protect peace and stability, he added.
"Such a raised military posture that may impact upon and harm regional peace and stability and cross-strait ties does not give a feeling of responsibility, and the international community does not look favorably upon this," Huang was quoted as saying.
Relations have soured considerably since Tsai Ing-wen, who leads Taiwan's independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, won presidential elections last year.
China suspects Tsai wants to declare the island's formal independence, a red line for Beijing. Tsai says she wants to maintain peace with China but will defend Taiwan's security.
Taiwan is well equipped with mostly U.S. weapons but has been pressing for more advanced equipment to deal with what it sees as a rising threat from China. The United States is bound by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.
China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control.
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China Outraged as US Plans Navy Visits to Taiwan
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US President Donald Trump has touched another sensitive issue, when he signed a law which de facto paves the way for military cooperation between the US and Taiwanese Navies. The move sparked fury in China, which claims the island is its own territory.
China accused the United States of meddling into its internal affairs on Thursday, adding that it had filed a complaint after President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law on Tuesday, which laid the grounds for future mutual navy visits between Taiwan and the United States.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that the US had violated the so-called “One-China” policy, which implies that the US should have formal ties with China rather than with the “breakaway province.”
Earlier this week, Li Kexin, a senior Chinese diplomat, threatened that China would use force on Taiwan, if the US sent its ships to Taiwan’s main port.
"The day that a U.S. Navy vessel arrives in Kaohsiung is the day that our People's Liberation Army unifies Taiwan with military force," Chinese media quoted Li as saying.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said that Chinese officials “showed a lack of knowledge of how a democratic society worked” despite their desire to “win over hearts” in Taiwan.
According to China Daily, a group of People’s Liberation Army Air Force H-6K bombers, accompanied by Su-30 and J-11 fighter jets, conducted drills around Taiwan on Monday, “further improving their ability to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
The Trump administration has been strengthening its ties with Taiwan – which it considers a cornerstone in US-China relations. China sees Taiwan as a renegade island that should be brought back, even by use of force. To make matters worse, Taiwan (which officially refers to itself as the Republic of China) claims China as its territory; the ROC was overthrown in Communist mainland China by Mao Zedong in 1949.
Washington, in its turn, expects the “future of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means.” Despite Trump’s agreement to stick to the “One-China” policy, a pro-independence movement in Taiwan seeks to declare the island a sovereign state. Chinese officials have already warned Taipei against relying on foreign powers for its security, having emphasized that Taiwan was an internal matter. Beijing suspects that Taiwan might hold a full-fledged independence referendum next year.
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US President Donald Trump has touched another sensitive issue, when he signed a law which de facto paves the way for military cooperation between the US and Taiwanese Navies. The move sparked fury in China, which claims the island is its own territory.
China accused the United States of meddling into its internal affairs on Thursday, adding that it had filed a complaint after President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law on Tuesday, which laid the grounds for future mutual navy visits between Taiwan and the United States.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that the US had violated the so-called “One-China” policy, which implies that the US should have formal ties with China rather than with the “breakaway province.”
Earlier this week, Li Kexin, a senior Chinese diplomat, threatened that China would use force on Taiwan, if the US sent its ships to Taiwan’s main port.
"The day that a U.S. Navy vessel arrives in Kaohsiung is the day that our People's Liberation Army unifies Taiwan with military force," Chinese media quoted Li as saying.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said that Chinese officials “showed a lack of knowledge of how a democratic society worked” despite their desire to “win over hearts” in Taiwan.
According to China Daily, a group of People’s Liberation Army Air Force H-6K bombers, accompanied by Su-30 and J-11 fighter jets, conducted drills around Taiwan on Monday, “further improving their ability to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
The Trump administration has been strengthening its ties with Taiwan – which it considers a cornerstone in US-China relations. China sees Taiwan as a renegade island that should be brought back, even by use of force. To make matters worse, Taiwan (which officially refers to itself as the Republic of China) claims China as its territory; the ROC was overthrown in Communist mainland China by Mao Zedong in 1949.
Washington, in its turn, expects the “future of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means.” Despite Trump’s agreement to stick to the “One-China” policy, a pro-independence movement in Taiwan seeks to declare the island a sovereign state. Chinese officials have already warned Taipei against relying on foreign powers for its security, having emphasized that Taiwan was an internal matter. Beijing suspects that Taiwan might hold a full-fledged independence referendum next year.
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Trump Comes Through for Taiwan With $1.3 Billion Arms Sale
The State Department notified Congress of the sale, relieving concerns about a prolonged delay to appease Beijing.
By Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian | June 29, 2017, 6:45 PM
A Standard surface-to-air missile is launched from a Perry-class frigate of Taiwan navy at a mock enemy target in the island's biggest ever wargame held in Litzechien, northeastern Ilan county, 04 September 2003. At least 6,000 soldiers participated in the drill codenamed "Han Kuang 19" (Han Glory) presided over by President Chen Shui-bian. AFP PHOTO/Sam YEH (Photo credit should read SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images)
The U.S. Department of State has notified Congress of a $1.3 billion arms deal to Taiwan, the first sale to the self-governing island under the administration of President Donald Trump.
The sale includes technical support for an early warning radar system, torpedoes, anti-radiation missiles, and missile components.
“These sales primarily represent upgrades to existing defense capabilities aimed at converting current legacy systems from analog to digital,” said a U.S. government official, who asked not to be identified by name, in an email.
The move is sure to displease Beijing, which views Taiwan as an inviolable part of its own territory and views such sales as an infringement upon Chinese sovereignty. In the 1982 Joint Communique with China, the United States stated its intention “gradually to reduce its sale of arms to Taiwan, leading, over a period of time, to a final resolution.”
China sees continued arms sales as a potential violation of this agreement. The United States, however, views such arms sales as an important part of its relations with Taiwan and its overall regional policy.
“Taiwan’s defensive capability gives it the confidence to engage with the mainland in dialogue to improve cross-Strait relations,” said the official.
The official cited the U.S. commitment to upholding the Taiwan Relations Act, the 1979 agreement that permits arms sales and provides a legal framework for unofficial relations with Taiwan after the United States broke diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established relations with mainland China.
The last such deal was authorized in December 2015, with a total of $1.8 billion in missiles, ships, and amphibious assault vehicles approved for delivery to Taipei.
The congressional notification, a required step in moving the sale forward, comes almost a week after a bipartisan group of eight senators wrote a letter to Trump expressing concerns over delays in the pending sale. Some lawmakers viewed the delay as a worrying sign that Trump would abandon the United States’ traditional defensive support for Taiwan to curry favor with Beijing.
The Trump administration believes China’s help is key to pressuring North Korea amid a growing nuclear standoff.
This is the second piece of good news for Taiwan to come out of Washington this week. On Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a measure that would allow the U.S. Navy to dock at Taiwanese ports. If passed in Congress and signed into law, the provision would overturn almost 40 years of policy forbidding such naval visits and would mark a stunning upset in the U.S.-China status quo, likely prompting sustained Chinese outrage.
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Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian is a contributing writer at Foreign Policy. @BethanyAllenEbr
Trump Comes Through for Taiwan With $1.3 Billion Arms Sale
The State Department notified Congress of the sale, relieving concerns about a prolonged delay to appease Beijing.
By Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian | June 29, 2017, 6:45 PM
A Standard surface-to-air missile is launched from a Perry-class frigate of Taiwan navy at a mock enemy target in the island's biggest ever wargame held in Litzechien, northeastern Ilan county, 04 September 2003. At least 6,000 soldiers participated in the drill codenamed "Han Kuang 19" (Han Glory) presided over by President Chen Shui-bian. AFP PHOTO/Sam YEH (Photo credit should read SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images)
The U.S. Department of State has notified Congress of a $1.3 billion arms deal to Taiwan, the first sale to the self-governing island under the administration of President Donald Trump.
The sale includes technical support for an early warning radar system, torpedoes, anti-radiation missiles, and missile components.
“These sales primarily represent upgrades to existing defense capabilities aimed at converting current legacy systems from analog to digital,” said a U.S. government official, who asked not to be identified by name, in an email.
The move is sure to displease Beijing, which views Taiwan as an inviolable part of its own territory and views such sales as an infringement upon Chinese sovereignty. In the 1982 Joint Communique with China, the United States stated its intention “gradually to reduce its sale of arms to Taiwan, leading, over a period of time, to a final resolution.”
China sees continued arms sales as a potential violation of this agreement. The United States, however, views such arms sales as an important part of its relations with Taiwan and its overall regional policy.
“Taiwan’s defensive capability gives it the confidence to engage with the mainland in dialogue to improve cross-Strait relations,” said the official.
The official cited the U.S. commitment to upholding the Taiwan Relations Act, the 1979 agreement that permits arms sales and provides a legal framework for unofficial relations with Taiwan after the United States broke diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established relations with mainland China.
The last such deal was authorized in December 2015, with a total of $1.8 billion in missiles, ships, and amphibious assault vehicles approved for delivery to Taipei.
The congressional notification, a required step in moving the sale forward, comes almost a week after a bipartisan group of eight senators wrote a letter to Trump expressing concerns over delays in the pending sale. Some lawmakers viewed the delay as a worrying sign that Trump would abandon the United States’ traditional defensive support for Taiwan to curry favor with Beijing.
The Trump administration believes China’s help is key to pressuring North Korea amid a growing nuclear standoff.
This is the second piece of good news for Taiwan to come out of Washington this week. On Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a measure that would allow the U.S. Navy to dock at Taiwanese ports. If passed in Congress and signed into law, the provision would overturn almost 40 years of policy forbidding such naval visits and would mark a stunning upset in the U.S.-China status quo, likely prompting sustained Chinese outrage.
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Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian is a contributing writer at Foreign Policy. @BethanyAllenEbr
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原标题：特朗普签署“美台军舰互停”法案 台媒称是否执行全在美总统
[环球时报驻台北特约记者 崔明轩]美国总统特朗普签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”（NDAA）成为法律，内容主要包括重启台美军舰互停的可行性，并邀请台湾参与“红旗”军演。台媒分析认为，虽然法案内容属建议性质，关键在于特朗普是否执行，但考虑到目前美国、大陆和台湾的关系，可能产生的政治效果不容小觑。
声称向“敌人发出坚定警告”
特朗普当地时间12日中午在白宫签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”。他在签署仪式前致辞称，当削弱自身防御能力时，就会招致侵略，预防冲突的最好方法是做好准备，“国防授权法将让美军获得更多资源，向盟友发出明确信息，并对敌人发出坚定的警告，即美国强大、坚定，并且做好准备”。
根据美国参、众两院最终通过的协调报告，NDAA提及台湾的内容包括：国会意见认为美国应强化与台湾之间长久的伙伴与合作关系，定期转移让台湾维持足够自卫能力所需的防御装备与服务；邀请台湾军队参与“红旗”等军演；美方应根据2017年通过的国防授权法案，执行美台资深军官与资深官员互相交流计划，以增进双方军事关系。国会认为，美方应支持扩大台湾人员在美受训或与美军共同受训的交流计划；在西太平洋进行美台海军演习；考虑美台军舰重新相互停靠的适当性与可行性。法案同时依据“与台湾关系法”及“六项保证”重申对台承诺，称美台应合作改善台湾的自卫能力。
声明耐人寻味
耐人寻味的是，特朗普签署国防授权法后随即发布声明称，他注意到法案中包括一些引起关切的内容，并一一列举，最受关注的第1259条也在内。该条包括美台军舰互停以及邀台参加“红旗”军演的内容。特朗普的声明写道，第1259条等部分可能对美国在对外的军事与外交事务角色上发号施令，某种情况下还会指导如何进行国际外交，“我们处理这些条文，会在符合宪法授权总统作为三军统帅及美国在外交事务上唯一代表的独有权力下，决定外国如何适用这些条文，并执行美国的外交”。联合新闻网13日称，这并非美国总统首次在签署NDAA后发表声明，去年奥巴马也通过声明表达其对于法案部分内容的关切，旨在确保总统权不会因法案遭到限缩。
台当局对特朗普签署NDAA表示“谨慎欢迎”。“总统府”称，感谢美国长期以来对台湾在各项领域的坚定支持。“行政院长”赖清德称，面对大陆威胁，美国愿意伸出援手是好事。台军方人士表示，由于台湾国际处境特殊，现阶段仍需要“慢慢来”，先由人道救援等较不涉及政治敏感议题者为优先；至于军方现役高层互访、参加“红旗”等特定操演，不宜对外宣扬。民进党“立委”蔡适应解读称，“军舰互访”虽象征意义较大，但也可作为美国军舰临时停泊维修、撤侨的选择地点。
中时电子报13日称，日前大陆驻美公使呛声“当美国军舰抵达高雄港之日，就是武力解放台湾之时”。民进党“立委”罗致政认为，这个法案的签署代表大陆官员呛声起到反效果。但国民党“立委”江启臣则表示，感觉大陆和美国在“相互叫阵”，台湾在中间的角色陷入微妙。他说，特朗普签了法案，第一个原因可能是签了反正也没有约束性；第二个原因则是签了之后增加他跟北京之间的谈判筹码，“但台湾可以得到什么？我们必须扪心自问”。
特朗普可能不会执行法案
大陆国台办发言人13日表示，台湾问题是中国的内政，坚决反对美台之间进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系。不少舆论认为，特朗普不会执行美台军舰互访。据台湾“中央社”13日报道，前美国在台协会台北办事处处长包道格称，特朗普的声明正反映他的预期。前美国在台协会主席卜睿哲说，美台军舰互访停靠是这项法案中最敏感的议题，而法案附带决议本来就是国会意见，没有强制要求特朗普必须执行。有媒体回顾称，奥巴马签署的“2017年国防授权法案”曾提及，美国政府应评估台湾参加环太平洋军演、加强现役军方高层互访及重新架构双方战略对话等，但上述措施并无具体进展。
联合新闻网13日称，对于自诩为谈判高手的特朗普而言，获得美国国会授权可在日后与大陆打交道时当作筹码。不过对于台湾而言，在目前的两岸关系之下，接不接受美方的“善意”，接受对台湾是利是弊，都必须仔细思量。
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原标题：特朗普签署“美台军舰互停”法案 台媒称是否执行全在美总统
[环球时报驻台北特约记者 崔明轩]美国总统特朗普签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”（NDAA）成为法律，内容主要包括重启台美军舰互停的可行性，并邀请台湾参与“红旗”军演。台媒分析认为，虽然法案内容属建议性质，关键在于特朗普是否执行，但考虑到目前美国、大陆和台湾的关系，可能产生的政治效果不容小觑。
声称向“敌人发出坚定警告”
特朗普当地时间12日中午在白宫签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”。他在签署仪式前致辞称，当削弱自身防御能力时，就会招致侵略，预防冲突的最好方法是做好准备，“国防授权法将让美军获得更多资源，向盟友发出明确信息，并对敌人发出坚定的警告，即美国强大、坚定，并且做好准备”。
根据美国参、众两院最终通过的协调报告，NDAA提及台湾的内容包括：国会意见认为美国应强化与台湾之间长久的伙伴与合作关系，定期转移让台湾维持足够自卫能力所需的防御装备与服务；邀请台湾军队参与“红旗”等军演；美方应根据2017年通过的国防授权法案，执行美台资深军官与资深官员互相交流计划，以增进双方军事关系。国会认为，美方应支持扩大台湾人员在美受训或与美军共同受训的交流计划；在西太平洋进行美台海军演习；考虑美台军舰重新相互停靠的适当性与可行性。法案同时依据“与台湾关系法”及“六项保证”重申对台承诺，称美台应合作改善台湾的自卫能力。
声明耐人寻味
耐人寻味的是，特朗普签署国防授权法后随即发布声明称，他注意到法案中包括一些引起关切的内容，并一一列举，最受关注的第1259条也在内。该条包括美台军舰互停以及邀台参加“红旗”军演的内容。特朗普的声明写道，第1259条等部分可能对美国在对外的军事与外交事务角色上发号施令，某种情况下还会指导如何进行国际外交，“我们处理这些条文，会在符合宪法授权总统作为三军统帅及美国在外交事务上唯一代表的独有权力下，决定外国如何适用这些条文，并执行美国的外交”。联合新闻网13日称，这并非美国总统首次在签署NDAA后发表声明，去年奥巴马也通过声明表达其对于法案部分内容的关切，旨在确保总统权不会因法案遭到限缩。
台当局对特朗普签署NDAA表示“谨慎欢迎”。“总统府”称，感谢美国长期以来对台湾在各项领域的坚定支持。“行政院长”赖清德称，面对大陆威胁，美国愿意伸出援手是好事。台军方人士表示，由于台湾国际处境特殊，现阶段仍需要“慢慢来”，先由人道救援等较不涉及政治敏感议题者为优先；至于军方现役高层互访、参加“红旗”等特定操演，不宜对外宣扬。民进党“立委”蔡适应解读称，“军舰互访”虽象征意义较大，但也可作为美国军舰临时停泊维修、撤侨的选择地点。
中时电子报13日称，日前大陆驻美公使呛声“当美国军舰抵达高雄港之日，就是武力解放台湾之时”。民进党“立委”罗致政认为，这个法案的签署代表大陆官员呛声起到反效果。但国民党“立委”江启臣则表示，感觉大陆和美国在“相互叫阵”，台湾在中间的角色陷入微妙。他说，特朗普签了法案，第一个原因可能是签了反正也没有约束性；第二个原因则是签了之后增加他跟北京之间的谈判筹码，“但台湾可以得到什么？我们必须扪心自问”。
特朗普可能不会执行法案
大陆国台办发言人13日表示，台湾问题是中国的内政，坚决反对美台之间进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系。不少舆论认为，特朗普不会执行美台军舰互访。据台湾“中央社”13日报道，前美国在台协会台北办事处处长包道格称，特朗普的声明正反映他的预期。前美国在台协会主席卜睿哲说，美台军舰互访停靠是这项法案中最敏感的议题，而法案附带决议本来就是国会意见，没有强制要求特朗普必须执行。有媒体回顾称，奥巴马签署的“2017年国防授权法案”曾提及，美国政府应评估台湾参加环太平洋军演、加强现役军方高层互访及重新架构双方战略对话等，但上述措施并无具体进展。
联合新闻网13日称，对于自诩为谈判高手的特朗普而言，获得美国国会授权可在日后与大陆打交道时当作筹码。不过对于台湾而言，在目前的两岸关系之下，接不接受美方的“善意”，接受对台湾是利是弊，都必须仔细思量。
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声称向“敌人发出坚定警告”
特朗普当地时间12日中午在白宫签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”。他在签署仪式前致辞称，当削弱自身防御能力时，就会招致侵略，预防冲突的最好方法是做好准备，“国防授权法将让美军获得更多资源，向盟友发出明确信息，并对敌人发出坚定的警告，即美国强大、坚定，并且做好准备”。
根据美国参、众两院最终通过的协调报告，NDAA提及台湾的内容包括：国会意见认为美国应强化与台湾之间长久的伙伴与合作关系，定期转移让台湾维持足够自卫能力所需的防御装备与服务；邀请台湾军队参与“红旗”等军演；美方应根据2017年通过的国防授权法案，执行美台资深军官与资深官员互相交流计划，以增进双方军事关系。国会认为，美方应支持扩大台湾人员在美受训或与美军共同受训的交流计划；在西太平洋进行美台海军演习；考虑美台军舰重新相互停靠的适当性与可行性。法案同时依据“与台湾关系法”及“六项保证”重申对台承诺，称美台应合作改善台湾的自卫能力。
声明耐人寻味
耐人寻味的是，特朗普签署国防授权法后随即发布声明称，他注意到法案中包括一些引起关切的内容，并一一列举，最受关注的第1259条也在内。该条包括美台军舰互停以及邀台参加“红旗”军演的内容。特朗普的声明写道，第1259条等部分可能对美国在对外的军事与外交事务角色上发号施令，某种情况下还会指导如何进行国际外交，“我们处理这些条文，会在符合宪法授权总统作为三军统帅及美国在外交事务上唯一代表的独有权力下，决定外国如何适用这些条文，并执行美国的外交”。联合新闻网13日称，这并非美国总统首次在签署NDAA后发表声明，去年奥巴马也通过声明表达其对于法案部分内容的关切，旨在确保总统权不会因法案遭到限缩。
台当局对特朗普签署NDAA表示“谨慎欢迎”。“总统府”称，感谢美国长期以来对台湾在各项领域的坚定支持。“行政院长”赖清德称，面对大陆威胁，美国愿意伸出援手是好事。台军方人士表示，由于台湾国际处境特殊，现阶段仍需要“慢慢来”，先由人道救援等较不涉及政治敏感议题者为优先；至于军方现役高层互访、参加“红旗”等特定操演，不宜对外宣扬。民进党“立委”蔡适应解读称，“军舰互访”虽象征意义较大，但也可作为美国军舰临时停泊维修、撤侨的选择地点。
中时电子报13日称，日前大陆驻美公使呛声“当美国军舰抵达高雄港之日，就是武力解放台湾之时”。民进党“立委”罗致政认为，这个法案的签署代表大陆官员呛声起到反效果。但国民党“立委”江启臣则表示，感觉大陆和美国在“相互叫阵”，台湾在中间的角色陷入微妙。他说，特朗普签了法案，第一个原因可能是签了反正也没有约束性；第二个原因则是签了之后增加他跟北京之间的谈判筹码，“但台湾可以得到什么？我们必须扪心自问”。
特朗普可能不会执行法案
大陆国台办发言人13日表示，台湾问题是中国的内政，坚决反对美台之间进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系。不少舆论认为，特朗普不会执行美台军舰互访。据台湾“中央社”13日报道，前美国在台协会台北办事处处长包道格称，特朗普的声明正反映他的预期。前美国在台协会主席卜睿哲说，美台军舰互访停靠是这项法案中最敏感的议题，而法案附带决议本来就是国会意见，没有强制要求特朗普必须执行。有媒体回顾称，奥巴马签署的“2017年国防授权法案”曾提及，美国政府应评估台湾参加环太平洋军演、加强现役军方高层互访及重新架构双方战略对话等，但上述措施并无具体进展。
联合新闻网13日称，对于自诩为谈判高手的特朗普而言，获得美国国会授权可在日后与大陆打交道时当作筹码。不过对于台湾而言，在目前的两岸关系之下，接不接受美方的“善意”，接受对台湾是利是弊，都必须仔细思量。
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美国总统特朗普签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”（NDAA）成为法律，内容主要包括重启台美军舰互停的可行性，并邀请台湾参与“红旗”军演。台媒分析认为，虽然法案内容属建议性质，关键在于特朗普是否执行，但考虑到目前美国、大陆和台湾的关系，可能产生的政治效果不容小觑。
声称向“敌人发出坚定警告”
特朗普当地时间12日中午在白宫签署“2018财政年度国防授权法”。他在签署仪式前致辞称，当削弱自身防御能力时，就会招致侵略，预防冲突的最好方法是做好准备，“国防授权法将让美军获得更多资源，向盟友发出明确信息，并对敌人发出坚定的警告，即美国强大、坚定，并且做好准备”。
根据美国参、众两院最终通过的协调报告，NDAA提及台湾的内容包括：国会意见认为美国应强化与台湾之间长久的伙伴与合作关系，定期转移让台湾维持足够自卫能力所需的防御装备与服务；邀请台湾军队参与“红旗”等军演；美方应根据2017年通过的国防授权法案，执行美台资深军官与资深官员互相交流计划，以增进双方军事关系。国会认为，美方应支持扩大台湾人员在美受训或与美军共同受训的交流计划；在西太平洋进行美台海军演习；考虑美台军舰重新相互停靠的适当性与可行性。法案同时依据“与台湾关系法”及“六项保证”重申对台承诺，称美台应合作改善台湾的自卫能力。
声明耐人寻味
耐人寻味的是，特朗普签署国防授权法后随即发布声明称，他注意到法案中包括一些引起关切的内容，并一一列举，最受关注的第1259条也在内。该条包括美台军舰互停以及邀台参加“红旗”军演的内容。特朗普的声明写道，第1259条等部分可能对美国在对外的军事与外交事务角色上发号施令，某种情况下还会指导如何进行国际外交，“我们处理这些条文，会在符合宪法授权总统作为三军统帅及美国在外交事务上唯一代表的独有权力下，决定外国如何适用这些条文，并执行美国的外交”。联合新闻网13日称，这并非美国总统首次在签署NDAA后发表声明，去年奥巴马也通过声明表达其对于法案部分内容的关切，旨在确保总统权不会因法案遭到限缩。
台当局对特朗普签署NDAA表示“谨慎欢迎”。“总统府”称，感谢美国长期以来对台湾在各项领域的坚定支持。“行政院长”赖清德称，面对大陆威胁，美国愿意伸出援手是好事。台军方人士表示，由于台湾国际处境特殊，现阶段仍需要“慢慢来”，先由人道救援等较不涉及政治敏感议题者为优先；至于军方现役高层互访、参加“红旗”等特定操演，不宜对外宣扬。民进党“立委”蔡适应解读称，“军舰互访”虽象征意义较大，但也可作为美国军舰临时停泊维修、撤侨的选择地点。
中时电子报13日称，日前大陆驻美公使呛声“当美国军舰抵达高雄港之日，就是武力解放台湾之时”。民进党“立委”罗致政认为，这个法案的签署代表大陆官员呛声起到反效果。但国民党“立委”江启臣则表示，感觉大陆和美国在“相互叫阵”，台湾在中间的角色陷入微妙。他说，特朗普签了法案，第一个原因可能是签了反正也没有约束性；第二个原因则是签了之后增加他跟北京之间的谈判筹码，“但台湾可以得到什么？我们必须扪心自问”。
特朗普可能不会执行法案
大陆国台办发言人13日表示，台湾问题是中国的内政，坚决反对美台之间进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系。不少舆论认为，特朗普不会执行美台军舰互访。据台湾“中央社”13日报道，前美国在台协会台北办事处处长包道格称，特朗普的声明正反映他的预期。前美国在台协会主席卜睿哲说，美台军舰互访停靠是这项法案中最敏感的议题，而法案附带决议本来就是国会意见，没有强制要求特朗普必须执行。有媒体回顾称，奥巴马签署的“2017年国防授权法案”曾提及，美国政府应评估台湾参加环太平洋军演、加强现役军方高层互访及重新架构双方战略对话等，但上述措施并无具体进展。
联合新闻网13日称，对于自诩为谈判高手的特朗普而言，获得美国国会授权可在日后与大陆打交道时当作筹码。不过对于台湾而言，在目前的两岸关系之下，接不接受美方的“善意”，接受对台湾是利是弊，都必须仔细思量。
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台军模拟爆破解放军指挥部 台网友讽刺：只会骗小孩
2017年12月14日 11:59 环球网
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11日上午，对岸航空特战指挥部举行典礼，庆祝航特部陆航602旅下属的新突击作战队正式成军，该部目前所装备的就是曾让我军“垂涎三尺”的UH-60M黑鹰直升机，对于该机我军并不陌生，因为它的民用版本S-70C已经在我军中服役了20多年了，其优异的高原性能让我军赞不绝口。当然，在我军直20服役之后，黑鹰也不算什么了。（来源：潮白河小鱼）
原标题：戏过了…台“国防部”模拟爆破解放军指挥部 网友：明明就是“戏精部”
[环球网综合报道]台“国防部”今天又被网友酸了，此次不再是“防长”冯世宽自诩堪比韩国男星帅，而是直接被网友冠名“戏精部”了！
台湾“联合新闻网”14日报道截图
台“国防部”博爱营区14日清晨进行特战演习，模拟成为解放军野战指挥所，并邀请周边小学学生与邻里长参观。台湾“联合新闻网”14日报道称，台军黑鹰直升机与救护队海鸥直升机凌空突袭，实施特战攻击，“将挂有解放军‘八一’军徽的指挥部多次爆破，‘尸体’横陈，操演后还由‘防长’冯世宽主持抽奖”，对此，网友哭笑不得，纷纷讽道“国防部长就只会骗小孩，真是可怜”、“太会自我安慰！”
据报道，博爱营区的此次特战演习，属于台“国防部”“敦亲睦邻的行为”，参观者可以近距离目击台直升机起降和台官兵攻击“八一”解放军指挥所的实况。
报道称，此次演习台湾特战兵自黑鹰直升机出击后，随即模拟“接敌”，进行战场扫荡，突击机降、狙击，渗透突击、近身格斗；随后海鸥直升机进场，先模拟目标搜索，伤患急救与救护吊掛。最后通过地空通联与导引下，进行战场脱离。
台“国防部”博爱营区邀请周边小学学生与邻里长参观。
对于博爱营区的特战演习，网友表示哭笑不得，有网友说，“这哪里是国防部，明明就是戏精部”“也只能邀请小学生参观，反正小朋友好骗”。还有网友讽刺“太会自我安慰”“台湾做什么都偷工减料，习惯了就好。”
台军模拟爆破解放军指挥部 台网友讽刺：只会骗小孩
2017年12月14日 11:59 环球网
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11日上午，对岸航空特战指挥部举行典礼，庆祝航特部陆航602旅下属的新突击作战队正式成军，该部目前所装备的就是曾让我军“垂涎三尺”的UH-60M黑鹰直升机，对于该机我军并不陌生，因为它的民用版本S-70C已经在我军中服役了20多年了，其优异的高原性能让我军赞不绝口。当然，在我军直20服役之后，黑鹰也不算什么了。（来源：潮白河小鱼）
原标题：戏过了…台“国防部”模拟爆破解放军指挥部 网友：明明就是“戏精部”
[环球网综合报道]台“国防部”今天又被网友酸了，此次不再是“防长”冯世宽自诩堪比韩国男星帅，而是直接被网友冠名“戏精部”了！
台“国防部”博爱营区14日清晨进行特战演习，模拟成为解放军野战指挥所，并邀请周边小学学生与邻里长参观。台湾“联合新闻网”14日报道称，台军黑鹰直升机与救护队海鸥直升机凌空突袭，实施特战攻击，“将挂有解放军‘八一’军徽的指挥部多次爆破，‘尸体’横陈，操演后还由‘防长’冯世宽主持抽奖”，对此，网友哭笑不得，纷纷讽道“国防部长就只会骗小孩，真是可怜”、“太会自我安慰！”
据报道，博爱营区的此次特战演习，属于台“国防部”“敦亲睦邻的行为”，参观者可以近距离目击台直升机起降和台官兵攻击“八一”解放军指挥所的实况。
报道称，此次演习台湾特战兵自黑鹰直升机出击后，随即模拟“接敌”，进行战场扫荡，突击机降、狙击，渗透突击、近身格斗；随后海鸥直升机进场，先模拟目标搜索，伤患急救与救护吊掛。最后通过地空通联与导引下，进行战场脱离。
对于博爱营区的特战演习，网友表示哭笑不得，有网友说，“这哪里是国防部，明明就是戏精部”“也只能邀请小学生参观，反正小朋友好骗”。还有网友讽刺“太会自我安慰”“台湾做什么都偷工减料，习惯了就好。”
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特朗普签署“美台军舰互停”法案 中方：严正交涉
2017-12-14 16:50
美国总统特朗普12日签署了美国国会审议通过的“2018财年国防授权法案”，其中包含了“评估美台军舰互访的可能性”、邀请台湾参与“红旗”军演等有关涉台条款，引发外界关注。
对此，中国外交部发言人陆慷14日回应称，美国有关法案涉台条款虽然不具备法律约束力，但严重违背一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报规定，中方已向美国政府提出严正交涉。
陆慷在当天举行的外交部例行记者会上称，该法案涉台条款是对中国内政的干涉，中方对此坚决反对。这名中国外交官重申了中方对美台进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系的反对，并称中方要求美方充分认清有关涉台条款的严重危害性，按照一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报规定，妥善处理涉台问题，以免损害中美合作大局和台海和平稳定。
特朗普签署法案 来源：视觉中国
美国总统特朗普12日签署总额约7000亿美元的2018财年国防授权案。其中约6340亿美元用于国防部军购、军饷等基本开支，约660亿美元用于海外作战任务。该法案还要求扩大美军规模、升级作战装备等。
特朗普在签署仪式上表示，这一法案将提升美军现代化水平，提供所需战斗装备，加速提升美国军力。
这一国防授权案11月在美国国会协商通过。这是阿富汗和伊拉克战争以来 ，美国国会通过的金额最高的国防授权案。
据悉，该法案中“美台军舰互停”等被列入非强制的“国会意见”。据“中央社”13日报道，就此白宫特别发表了声明表示，总统作为“外交事务”上的唯一代表，将决定对哪些条款予以执行承认。简言之，未来“美台军舰互停”是否实施，要看特朗普的意思。
报道称，“2018财年国防授权法案”共包括11个附带条款，所谓的“强化美台防务关系”列在第1259条，其中提到7项对美国行政部门不具强制力的“国会意见”，受高度关注的包括：邀请台湾参与“红旗军演”、“美国对台军售正常化”及考虑重启“美台海军军舰停靠”的可行性与可能性。
“中央社”称，值得注意的是，白宫随后公布了特朗普的声明，其中特别提到，包括第1259条在内的11个附带条款。
特朗普在声明称，行政部门看待这些条款，要能与总统作为三军统帅、享有宪法赋予的专属权一致，而总统作为国家在“外交事务”上的唯一代表，将决定对哪些“外国主权国家的相关条款”予以执行承认，进行美国的“外交事务”。
国台办发言人安峰山在北京时间13日的新闻发布会上对此表示，台湾问题是中国的内政，我们坚决反对美台之间进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系。任何挟洋自重，图谋损害国家主权和领土完整的行径，都必将遭到全体中国人民的共同反对，也是不可能得逞的。返回搜狐，查看更多
特朗普签署“美台军舰互停”法案 中方：严正交涉
2017-12-14 16:50
美国总统特朗普12日签署了美国国会审议通过的“2018财年国防授权法案”，其中包含了“评估美台军舰互访的可能性”、邀请台湾参与“红旗”军演等有关涉台条款，引发外界关注。
对此，中国外交部发言人陆慷14日回应称，美国有关法案涉台条款虽然不具备法律约束力，但严重违背一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报规定，中方已向美国政府提出严正交涉。
陆慷在当天举行的外交部例行记者会上称，该法案涉台条款是对中国内政的干涉，中方对此坚决反对。这名中国外交官重申了中方对美台进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系的反对，并称中方要求美方充分认清有关涉台条款的严重危害性，按照一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报规定，妥善处理涉台问题，以免损害中美合作大局和台海和平稳定。
特朗普签署法案 来源：视觉中国
美国总统特朗普12日签署总额约7000亿美元的2018财年国防授权案。其中约6340亿美元用于国防部军购、军饷等基本开支，约660亿美元用于海外作战任务。该法案还要求扩大美军规模、升级作战装备等。
特朗普在签署仪式上表示，这一法案将提升美军现代化水平，提供所需战斗装备，加速提升美国军力。
这一国防授权案11月在美国国会协商通过。这是阿富汗和伊拉克战争以来 ，美国国会通过的金额最高的国防授权案。
据悉，该法案中“美台军舰互停”等被列入非强制的“国会意见”。据“中央社”13日报道，就此白宫特别发表了声明表示，总统作为“外交事务”上的唯一代表，将决定对哪些条款予以执行承认。简言之，未来“美台军舰互停”是否实施，要看特朗普的意思。
报道称，“2018财年国防授权法案”共包括11个附带条款，所谓的“强化美台防务关系”列在第1259条，其中提到7项对美国行政部门不具强制力的“国会意见”，受高度关注的包括：邀请台湾参与“红旗军演”、“美国对台军售正常化”及考虑重启“美台海军军舰停靠”的可行性与可能性。
“中央社”称，值得注意的是，白宫随后公布了特朗普的声明，其中特别提到，包括第1259条在内的11个附带条款。
特朗普在声明称，行政部门看待这些条款，要能与总统作为三军统帅、享有宪法赋予的专属权一致，而总统作为国家在“外交事务”上的唯一代表，将决定对哪些“外国主权国家的相关条款”予以执行承认，进行美国的“外交事务”。
国台办发言人安峰山在北京时间13日的新闻发布会上对此表示，台湾问题是中国的内政，我们坚决反对美台之间进行任何形式的官方往来和军事联系。任何挟洋自重，图谋损害国家主权和领土完整的行径，都必将遭到全体中国人民的共同反对，也是不可能得逞的。返回搜狐，查看更多
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Time of war closer and closer by each day. PLA Bomber fighter fleet will cut through Taiwan in petrols! Want shoot or not? Up to you!
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解放军轰6K凭啥能横穿台湾?一战机让台防空网成摆设
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大陆空军远航训练编队气势如虹
中国空军近期展开持续的远航训练，轰-6等机型多架次远海长航，其中部分机种经宫古水道飞往西太平洋后，沿原航路飞返驻地；另有运-8等机型多架，穿越宫古水道后向南飞行，经巴士海峡飞返原驻地。在这些跨岛链训练中，轰-6K多次在航训过程中挂弹飞行，护航的多架战机也均挂载导弹。对此外界也有疑问，那就是中国大陆空军能否穿越宝岛，敢不敢试试看切西瓜或飞进领空？有专家直言道，宝岛是中国固有的领土，大陆空军现在的训练是非常克制的，在必要情况下，大陆战机真有可能会从“绕岛巡航”变成“穿岛巡航”。
歼-16全副武装的样子好炫
近期，关于轰-6K轰炸机进行远航训练的新闻，占据了国内军事新闻的较大篇幅，因为这是中国建设战略空军取得阶段性成果的最好证据，当然也是这支力量维护国家统一坚强决心的最佳体现。在这一连串的远航训练行动中，除了作为核心打击力量的轰-6K之外，还有不少保障机型，它们分别是苏-30MKK战机、歼-11B战机、图-154MD战略侦察机、运-8警戒机、运-8电子侦察机和伊尔-78空中加油机等。这些战机分工合作，各有专责，从而保障整个远航机群能够长途飞行近2000公里完成巡逻任务。
尽管有巡航导弹但巡逻时必须依赖护航
但上述巡逻飞行所选择的航线，都是在宝岛的所谓防空识别区附近进行的，因此岛上的F-16A战机自然会前来“照顾”，不过双方也就是照个面，双方肯定不会发生冲突。但如果轰-6K机群要从“绕岛巡航”变成“穿岛巡航”，情况就会大大不同了。据称宝岛上的三大主力战机——F-16A/B、幻影-2000和IDF战机当然是首选拦截力量，其次还有被成为世界第二密度的陆基防空导弹火力网，这里面包括“爱国者-3”型、“爱国者-2”型和“天弓”等较先进的防空导弹，因此难度不小。
宝岛上有自诩世界第二的防空火力网
不过，现在的轰-6K机群只是“绕岛巡航”编成，今后如果中国大陆空军有可能执行“穿岛巡航”任务，则又会是另一种有针对性的编成——加入歼-16编队。歼-16可是近年来大陆空军新服役战机中名气仅次于歼-20的机型，该机除了装备先进的主动相控阵雷达外，还可携带多种电子战吊舱，因此同时具有强悍的“软杀伤”、”硬杀伤能力“和战场生存能力，是能与美军EA-18G功能类似的强大机型。现在，从刚刚公开的歼-16的武器配备图来看，该机采用同时挂载2枚PL-15+4枚PL-12+2枚PL-10E+一具KL-700A电子战吊舱的方案，因此具备了全面的攻防能力。
北方某机场等待交付的成排歼-16
分析认为，今后如果根据情势发展需要，大陆空军需要执行“穿岛巡航”任务，那么，除了来自陆上和太空的强大作战体系支撑之外，在轰-6K机群中编入歼-16多用途战机是必然选项。有了战机强悍的歼-16的支持，再加上伊尔-78空中加油机或未来的运油-20的加盟，大陆空军执行“穿岛巡航”任务的轰-6K机群，一定会让宝岛上自称为世界第二防空火力网的成为摆设。到那时，不管岛上的跳梁小丑怎么折腾，也难逃被歼灭的命运。这就是中国大陆空军霸气的最大来源！（作者署名：军评陈光文）
http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2017-12-15/doc-ifyptkyk4600759.shtml
解放军轰6K凭啥能横穿台湾?一战机让台防空网成摆设
解放军轰6K凭啥能横穿台湾?一战机让台防空网成摆设
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中国空军近期展开持续的远航训练，轰-6等机型多架次远海长航，其中部分机种经宫古水道飞往西太平洋后，沿原航路飞返驻地；另有运-8等机型多架，穿越宫古水道后向南飞行，经巴士海峡飞返原驻地。在这些跨岛链训练中，轰-6K多次在航训过程中挂弹飞行，护航的多架战机也均挂载导弹。对此外界也有疑问，那就是中国大陆空军能否穿越宝岛，敢不敢试试看切西瓜或飞进领空？有专家直言道，宝岛是中国固有的领土，大陆空军现在的训练是非常克制的，在必要情况下，大陆战机真有可能会从“绕岛巡航”变成“穿岛巡航”。
近期，关于轰-6K轰炸机进行远航训练的新闻，占据了国内军事新闻的较大篇幅，因为这是中国建设战略空军取得阶段性成果的最好证据，当然也是这支力量维护国家统一坚强决心的最佳体现。在这一连串的远航训练行动中，除了作为核心打击力量的轰-6K之外，还有不少保障机型，它们分别是苏-30MKK战机、歼-11B战机、图-154MD战略侦察机、运-8警戒机、运-8电子侦察机和伊尔-78空中加油机等。这些战机分工合作，各有专责，从而保障整个远航机群能够长途飞行近2000公里完成巡逻任务。
但上述巡逻飞行所选择的航线，都是在宝岛的所谓防空识别区附近进行的，因此岛上的F-16A战机自然会前来“照顾”，不过双方也就是照个面，双方肯定不会发生冲突。但如果轰-6K机群要从“绕岛巡航”变成“穿岛巡航”，情况就会大大不同了。据称宝岛上的三大主力战机——F-16A/B、幻影-2000和IDF战机当然是首选拦截力量，其次还有被成为世界第二密度的陆基防空导弹火力网，这里面包括“爱国者-3”型、“爱国者-2”型和“天弓”等较先进的防空导弹，因此难度不小。
不过，现在的轰-6K机群只是“绕岛巡航”编成，今后如果中国大陆空军有可能执行“穿岛巡航”任务，则又会是另一种有针对性的编成——加入歼-16编队。歼-16可是近年来大陆空军新服役战机中名气仅次于歼-20的机型，该机除了装备先进的主动相控阵雷达外，还可携带多种电子战吊舱，因此同时具有强悍的“软杀伤”、”硬杀伤能力“和战场生存能力，是能与美军EA-18G功能类似的强大机型。现在，从刚刚公开的歼-16的武器配备图来看，该机采用同时挂载2枚PL-15+4枚PL-12+2枚PL-10E+一具KL-700A电子战吊舱的方案，因此具备了全面的攻防能力。
分析认为，今后如果根据情势发展需要，大陆空军需要执行“穿岛巡航”任务，那么，除了来自陆上和太空的强大作战体系支撑之外，在轰-6K机群中编入歼-16多用途战机是必然选项。有了战机强悍的歼-16的支持，再加上伊尔-78空中加油机或未来的运油-20的加盟，大陆空军执行“穿岛巡航”任务的轰-6K机群，一定会让宝岛上自称为世界第二防空火力网的成为摆设。到那时，不管岛上的跳梁小丑怎么折腾，也难逃被歼灭的命运。这就是中国大陆空军霸气的最大来源！（作者署名：军评陈光文）
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http://www.atimes.com/article/pla-warplanes-carried-missiles-taiwan-airspace/
PLA warplanes ‘carried missiles’ in Taiwan airspace
After a stern warning to the US by a Chinese diplomat over planned port calls, aircraft stepped up patrols of the Taiwan Strait
By Asia Times staff December 13, 2017 7:19 PM (UTC+8)
A top Chinese diplomat to the United States shocked an audience of 200 in a speech last week with some very “undiplomatic” remarks.
Li Kexin, a minister of the Chinese Embassy, warned that the day a US warship visits Kaohsiung will be the day the People’s Liberation Army reclaims Taiwan, when asked to comment on a law passed by the US Congress that authorizes port calls by the US Navy to the island.
Minister Li Kexin warned that the Chinese military would reclaim Taiwan if the US Navy dares to make a port call to the island. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry
On Monday, PLA warplanes resumed patrols of the Taiwan Strait and western Pacific, as a group of H-6K strategic bombers and jet fighters including Su-30s and J-11s flew well beyond the First and Second Island Chains, taking shortcuts via Taiwan’s air defense zone.
Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province and insists its sovereignty over the territory, and thus its warplanes piercing the island’s airspace violates no international law, stressed PLA Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke.
Yet what has stirred some commotion in Taiwan was that these warplanes appeared to have been carrying missiles, judging from photos dispatched by the PLA.
That was later confirmed by Shen, who said PLA pilots needed to hone their skills in patrols and flyovers in a warlike setting.
Taipei-based Liberty Times, however, said that symbolic posturing aside, Chinese warplanes were unlikely to make further provocations, such as by flying far inland above major Taiwanese cities.
A PLA H-6K bomber flies above the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s Yushan Mountain is seen in the background. Photo: PLA
That assessment soon drew a backlash on the mainland, with Beijing’s mouthpiece Global Times prodding the PLA to conduct direct flyovers of towns and cities on the island, even above Taipei.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s defense minister said in a statement on Tuesday that PLA warplanes had “skimmed over” Taiwan’s air border – without crossing it – while under close radar and fighter monitoring by the Taiwan military.
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PLA warplanes ‘carried missiles’ in Taiwan airspace
After a stern warning to the US by a Chinese diplomat over planned port calls, aircraft stepped up patrols of the Taiwan Strait
By Asia Times staff December 13, 2017 7:19 PM (UTC+8)
A top Chinese diplomat to the United States shocked an audience of 200 in a speech last week with some very “undiplomatic” remarks.
Li Kexin, a minister of the Chinese Embassy, warned that the day a US warship visits Kaohsiung will be the day the People’s Liberation Army reclaims Taiwan, when asked to comment on a law passed by the US Congress that authorizes port calls by the US Navy to the island.
Minister Li Kexin warned that the Chinese military would reclaim Taiwan if the US Navy dares to make a port call to the island. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry
On Monday, PLA warplanes resumed patrols of the Taiwan Strait and western Pacific, as a group of H-6K strategic bombers and jet fighters including Su-30s and J-11s flew well beyond the First and Second Island Chains, taking shortcuts via Taiwan’s air defense zone.
Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province and insists its sovereignty over the territory, and thus its warplanes piercing the island’s airspace violates no international law, stressed PLA Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke.
Yet what has stirred some commotion in Taiwan was that these warplanes appeared to have been carrying missiles, judging from photos dispatched by the PLA.
That was later confirmed by Shen, who said PLA pilots needed to hone their skills in patrols and flyovers in a warlike setting.
Taipei-based Liberty Times, however, said that symbolic posturing aside, Chinese warplanes were unlikely to make further provocations, such as by flying far inland above major Taiwanese cities.
A PLA H-6K bomber flies above the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s Yushan Mountain is seen in the background. Photo: PLA
That assessment soon drew a backlash on the mainland, with Beijing’s mouthpiece Global Times prodding the PLA to conduct direct flyovers of towns and cities on the island, even above Taipei.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s defense minister said in a statement on Tuesday that PLA warplanes had “skimmed over” Taiwan’s air border – without crossing it – while under close radar and fighter monitoring by the Taiwan military.
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Chinese military aircraft conduct drill near Taiwan
2017/12/09 18:36:40
File photo
Taipei, Dec. 9 (CNA) A fleet of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft carried out an exercise early Saturday near Taiwan, flying over the Miyako Strait into the Western Pacific, according to a statement from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
There were no special developments or situations related to the drill and no threats to Taiwan, the ministry said.
It said Chinese Xian H-6 bombers, Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets and other PLA aircraft flew over the Miyako Strait and the Western Pacific Ocean before returning to their base in mainland China.
The ministry said it will continue to monitor any related developments as part of its efforts to safeguard Taiwan.
(By Lu Hsin-hui and Kuan-lin Liu)
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https://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/china-pla-air-force-pressure-taiwan/
China’s PLA Air Force Raises Pressure on Taiwan
December 12, 2017
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By: Jens Kastner
In the latest of an increasing number of close calls, the Chinese pilot of a H-6K strategic bomber set off alarms on Taiwan’s air defense identification zone off the island’s southern coast on Dec. 7, buzzing a scrambled Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet and radioing the pilot to get lost.
The PLA Air Force has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone in the second half of this year, with the Taiwanese military confirming five such forays in less than two months since the conclusion of China’s 19th Communist Party Congress in late October, where President Xi Jinping in his opening speech offered what was called by the Foreign Policy Research Institute an “exercise in chest thumping and minor sabre rattling over Taiwan.”
Prior to the Dec. 7 snub, intercepted by a Taiwanese amateur radio operator and published by Taiwan’s Apple Daily, mid-air encounters between the two sides had been relatively polite in tone, with the Chinese pilots often addressing the Taiwanese as “compatriots” despite serious political tensions.
The incident is regarded on the island as the latest indicator that the cross-strait military relation is entering a new and frightening era.
“PLA Air Force flights through the Miyako Strait and down the east side of Taiwan are serious war preparation exercises, and operations on the east side of Taiwan are required in order to impose an air and naval blockade that would precede an invasion,” said Rick Fisher, a cross-strait military expert at the International Assessment and Strategy Center, in an interview with Asia Sentinel.
“It is very necessary for Taiwan to continually challenge such PLA exercises to demonstrate resolve and to publicize China’s essential hostility to a free Taiwan,” he added.
It is not only the changing tone and the increased frequency of PLA drills that alarm the Taiwanese but also way these drills are conducted.
Signaling that things are turning much more serious, Ilyushin Il-78 aerial refueling planes were recently added to the formations, allowing the PLA’s Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to escort PLA bombers as far as to Hawaii.
Another noteworthy change is that the formations have now begun taking off from further away in the Chinese hinterland, making them more difficult to detect by Taiwan’s early warning systems.
The increased airborne threat is magnified by a growing seaborne one, as reflected by China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, and its accompanying convoy in late 2016 for the first time completing a voyage circling Taiwan and continuing to operate frequently near the island.
According to Chen Ching-Chang, a Taiwan-born political scientist at Japan’s Ryukoku University, the PLA’s aircraft still cannot stay in eastern Taiwan’s air space for too long, and it remains risky for the aircraft carrier Liaoning to operate beyond the first-island chain. The PLA’s activities are as much about getting familiar with the area as about applying pressure on the administration of Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which still refuses to accept the “One China” principle.
“The fact that these activities to surround Taiwan stopped during the 19th Party Congress and the APEC and East Asia Summit meetings, which overlapped with [US President] Trump’s trip to Asia, means that they were driven more by the political motive of teaching Taipei a lesson than by the need of regular training,” Chen said.
He added that Japan, whose Self-Defense Forces have from April 2016 to March 2017 themselves scrambled a whopping 851 times for intercepting PLA aircraft, “would not be quiet about that” if the Japanese government had not lately been preoccupied with North Korean nuclear weapons and missile development.
John F Copper, a US political scientist and Taiwan expert, for his part noted that Taiwan’s scrambling of F-16s amid the recent PLA activities looks like a weak response to most, with the media reporting that China’s purpose in sending the Liaoning around Taiwan was to warn the DPP about supporting independence.
“It accentuates the fact that, contrary to what President Tsai and DPP leaders say, Taiwan will not decide its future,” Copper said. “The US will as only it prevents China from taking the island, which it could do easily according to recent studies and computer modelling.”
Copper went on arguing that the recent PLA activities also create a less obvious dilemma for President Tsai and what he calls “the left-of-center DPP,” as they supported Hillary Clinton in the US presidential race in 2016 but are now finding themselves completely relying on President Donald Trump.
The pro-DPP media reports a lot of anti-Trump news and opinions, Copper said, suggesting that Trump is no doubt not pleased about this and is unhappy about Taiwan not living up to promises it has made to the US about spending 3 percent of its GDP on the island’s defenses.
“PLA activities are a lot more frightening in Taiwan in view of this situation,” Copper said.
Jens Kastner is a longtime Asia Sentinel contributor
Chinese military aircraft conduct drill near Taiwan
2017/12/09 18:36:40
File photo
Taipei, Dec. 9 (CNA) A fleet of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft carried out an exercise early Saturday near Taiwan, flying over the Miyako Strait into the Western Pacific, according to a statement from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
There were no special developments or situations related to the drill and no threats to Taiwan, the ministry said.
It said Chinese Xian H-6 bombers, Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets and other PLA aircraft flew over the Miyako Strait and the Western Pacific Ocean before returning to their base in mainland China.
The ministry said it will continue to monitor any related developments as part of its efforts to safeguard Taiwan.
(By Lu Hsin-hui and Kuan-lin Liu)
Enditem/pc
https://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/china-pla-air-force-pressure-taiwan/
China’s PLA Air Force Raises Pressure on Taiwan
December 12, 2017
504
By: Jens Kastner
In the latest of an increasing number of close calls, the Chinese pilot of a H-6K strategic bomber set off alarms on Taiwan’s air defense identification zone off the island’s southern coast on Dec. 7, buzzing a scrambled Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet and radioing the pilot to get lost.
The PLA Air Force has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone in the second half of this year, with the Taiwanese military confirming five such forays in less than two months since the conclusion of China’s 19th Communist Party Congress in late October, where President Xi Jinping in his opening speech offered what was called by the Foreign Policy Research Institute an “exercise in chest thumping and minor sabre rattling over Taiwan.”
Prior to the Dec. 7 snub, intercepted by a Taiwanese amateur radio operator and published by Taiwan’s Apple Daily, mid-air encounters between the two sides had been relatively polite in tone, with the Chinese pilots often addressing the Taiwanese as “compatriots” despite serious political tensions.
The incident is regarded on the island as the latest indicator that the cross-strait military relation is entering a new and frightening era.
“PLA Air Force flights through the Miyako Strait and down the east side of Taiwan are serious war preparation exercises, and operations on the east side of Taiwan are required in order to impose an air and naval blockade that would precede an invasion,” said Rick Fisher, a cross-strait military expert at the International Assessment and Strategy Center, in an interview with Asia Sentinel.
“It is very necessary for Taiwan to continually challenge such PLA exercises to demonstrate resolve and to publicize China’s essential hostility to a free Taiwan,” he added.
It is not only the changing tone and the increased frequency of PLA drills that alarm the Taiwanese but also way these drills are conducted.
Signaling that things are turning much more serious, Ilyushin Il-78 aerial refueling planes were recently added to the formations, allowing the PLA’s Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to escort PLA bombers as far as to Hawaii.
Another noteworthy change is that the formations have now begun taking off from further away in the Chinese hinterland, making them more difficult to detect by Taiwan’s early warning systems.
The increased airborne threat is magnified by a growing seaborne one, as reflected by China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, and its accompanying convoy in late 2016 for the first time completing a voyage circling Taiwan and continuing to operate frequently near the island.
According to Chen Ching-Chang, a Taiwan-born political scientist at Japan’s Ryukoku University, the PLA’s aircraft still cannot stay in eastern Taiwan’s air space for too long, and it remains risky for the aircraft carrier Liaoning to operate beyond the first-island chain. The PLA’s activities are as much about getting familiar with the area as about applying pressure on the administration of Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which still refuses to accept the “One China” principle.
“The fact that these activities to surround Taiwan stopped during the 19th Party Congress and the APEC and East Asia Summit meetings, which overlapped with [US President] Trump’s trip to Asia, means that they were driven more by the political motive of teaching Taipei a lesson than by the need of regular training,” Chen said.
He added that Japan, whose Self-Defense Forces have from April 2016 to March 2017 themselves scrambled a whopping 851 times for intercepting PLA aircraft, “would not be quiet about that” if the Japanese government had not lately been preoccupied with North Korean nuclear weapons and missile development.
John F Copper, a US political scientist and Taiwan expert, for his part noted that Taiwan’s scrambling of F-16s amid the recent PLA activities looks like a weak response to most, with the media reporting that China’s purpose in sending the Liaoning around Taiwan was to warn the DPP about supporting independence.
“It accentuates the fact that, contrary to what President Tsai and DPP leaders say, Taiwan will not decide its future,” Copper said. “The US will as only it prevents China from taking the island, which it could do easily according to recent studies and computer modelling.”
Copper went on arguing that the recent PLA activities also create a less obvious dilemma for President Tsai and what he calls “the left-of-center DPP,” as they supported Hillary Clinton in the US presidential race in 2016 but are now finding themselves completely relying on President Donald Trump.
The pro-DPP media reports a lot of anti-Trump news and opinions, Copper said, suggesting that Trump is no doubt not pleased about this and is unhappy about Taiwan not living up to promises it has made to the US about spending 3 percent of its GDP on the island’s defenses.
“PLA activities are a lot more frightening in Taiwan in view of this situation,” Copper said.
Jens Kastner is a longtime Asia Sentinel contributor
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After PLA liberate Taiwan they are prepared to rename any streets and cities that were named by Japanese Governance 70 yrs ago.
Original name of Kaoshiong was WHACK THE DOG!
http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2017-12-15/doc-ifypsqiz9376332.shtml
从打狗到高雄 台湾这座著名城市为何用日本名字？
从打狗到高雄 台湾这座著名城市为何用日本名字？
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对于高雄这个港口城市，大家知道的是大多是岛内第二大城市，风景秀丽等。而熟悉二战历史的朋友也许还知道日本的一型重巡洋舰叫做高雄级，其首舰叫做“高雄”号！为什么台第二大城市的名称与日本巡洋舰名称相同呢？很多人就不了解了！
图片：一艘货船驶入今天的高雄港。
其实，并不是很多军迷想象的那样，日本将一艘巡洋舰以台岛城市的名字来命名，以笼络当时处于日本统治下的台人民心。
而恰恰相反，日本殖民统治者是用一个日本名字来命名台岛城市，以此迅速掀起日化浪潮。
图片：日本二战时期的“高雄”号重巡洋舰。
大家都知道，二战日本海军战列舰、巡洋舰一般都是以日本的山川、河流名称来命名的。比如“青叶”、“古鹰”等重巡洋舰舰名都是山名。最上级的四艘“最上”、“三隈”、“熊野”、“铃谷”和利根级的两艘“利根”、“筑摩”等重巡洋舰的名字是日本的河名。
图片：1942年状态的“高雄”号战列舰。
而本文主角的“高雄”号的高雄，却不是指现在的高雄，而是指日本京都西北的一座山的名字（现名高尾山，罗马音为takao）。
日本共有8艘军舰（含一艘未成的无畏型巡洋舰）以高雄命名，这其中有巡洋舰、有辅助军舰、还有运输船。而最著名的当然是二战时期的“高雄”号重巡洋舰。
图片：1888年的一艘巡洋舰也叫“高雄”号，这可比高雄港早很多。
那为什么这座城市后来会叫高雄呢？
因为早年这个地区的原住民马卡道族将自己防御海盗的刺竹林叫做“takau”，汉人将其音译为“打狗”，这个原住民部落叫做“打狗社”。
图片：这座不是太高的小山的名称在军迷中流传。
1920年，日本殖民统治者为了将台岛迅速日化，推行了一系列举措，为城市取日本名也是其中之一。
按照日语音译，将“打狗”这个地方与近似的高雄山（takao）联系起来，命名为“高雄”。战后，这个名字也一直流传下来。而很多不熟悉岛内历史的人，包括台人自己，也会以为高雄和高雄山之间同名，是什么渊源呢？
一个名字昭显出日本殖民者当年不可告人的目的！（作者署名：虹摄库尔斯克）
图片：充满日本风味的高雄旧车站。
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从打狗到高雄 台湾这座著名城市为何用日本名字？
从打狗到高雄 台湾这座著名城市为何用日本名字？
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对于高雄这个港口城市，大家知道的是大多是岛内第二大城市，风景秀丽等。而熟悉二战历史的朋友也许还知道日本的一型重巡洋舰叫做高雄级，其首舰叫做“高雄”号！为什么台第二大城市的名称与日本巡洋舰名称相同呢？很多人就不了解了！
其实，并不是很多军迷想象的那样，日本将一艘巡洋舰以台岛城市的名字来命名，以笼络当时处于日本统治下的台人民心。
而恰恰相反，日本殖民统治者是用一个日本名字来命名台岛城市，以此迅速掀起日化浪潮。
大家都知道，二战日本海军战列舰、巡洋舰一般都是以日本的山川、河流名称来命名的。比如“青叶”、“古鹰”等重巡洋舰舰名都是山名。最上级的四艘“最上”、“三隈”、“熊野”、“铃谷”和利根级的两艘“利根”、“筑摩”等重巡洋舰的名字是日本的河名。
而本文主角的“高雄”号的高雄，却不是指现在的高雄，而是指日本京都西北的一座山的名字（现名高尾山，罗马音为takao）。
日本共有8艘军舰（含一艘未成的无畏型巡洋舰）以高雄命名，这其中有巡洋舰、有辅助军舰、还有运输船。而最著名的当然是二战时期的“高雄”号重巡洋舰。
那为什么这座城市后来会叫高雄呢？
因为早年这个地区的原住民马卡道族将自己防御海盗的刺竹林叫做“takau”，汉人将其音译为“打狗”，这个原住民部落叫做“打狗社”。
1920年，日本殖民统治者为了将台岛迅速日化，推行了一系列举措，为城市取日本名也是其中之一。
按照日语音译，将“打狗”这个地方与近似的高雄山（takao）联系起来，命名为“高雄”。战后，这个名字也一直流传下来。而很多不熟悉岛内历史的人，包括台人自己，也会以为高雄和高雄山之间同名，是什么渊源呢？
一个名字昭显出日本殖民者当年不可告人的目的！（作者署名：虹摄库尔斯克）
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台湾深绿媒体叫嚣对大陆用核武 台网友:一群嘴炮
台湾深绿媒体叫嚣对大陆用核武 台网友:一群嘴炮
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原标题：台当局对大陆用核武？台媒的这个脑洞我给100分
中国空军实施“绕岛巡航”等训练
海外网12月15日电 近日，有台湾深绿媒体称，主张“台独”的人，根本欠缺方法论。报道认为，这些号称“台独”的人士，没有办法让群众安心跟着走。
文章还“大开脑洞”，声称“可主张发展核武，或购买远程导弹”等这些台当局未曾用过的方法。还叫嚣，“若是武的不行，来文的吧”，“可公投成美国第五十一个州”。对此，台湾网友怒称，“‘台独’分子只会打嘴炮而已”，“作者是在放屁吧”。
实际上，解放军轰六战机近日接近台湾所谓的“防空识别区”时，台师大政治研究所教师范世平便发文挑唆，要台军强硬点，还叫嚣，“对于解放军的挑衅行为，我们可以更强硬。”
范还声称，台军再遇到这种“不友善”的行为，也可以采取广播喊话，但语气要更强硬，比如“你已进入台湾‘领空’，严重影响台湾安全；你若不投诚，请立即离开，否则若遭击落，后果自负，台军不负责搜救”，“若解放军是客客气气，无害通过，大家礼尚往来，还可以询问对方‘您早餐吃了没？’”
清醒的网友一针见血指出，“台军真的敢打吗？台湾现在还有作战能力？”
“遇到解放军就逃，不能逃就投降”
日前，台军前“联勤留守署政战部”主任刊文称，20年前任职时，为了解基层官兵战斗意志，找来单位几位义务兵聊天，最后主题落点是如果解放军攻台，你怎么办？闲聊之中见真话，有一大半人说，“我爸爸交代，打仗时走后面”，有说“如真遇到解放军就逃，不能逃就投降”，另一小半人不是不答，就是沉默以对。
据台湾《旺报》消息，该军官称，这不能怪士兵，绝大多数现役台军，可能都不会反大陆。细究推敲，当时正值李登辉主政后期，其定位已明显偏向“台独”，司马昭之心路人已皆知，庙堂之上吹起的妖风，岂能责怪底层官兵。该军官称，同样的故事发生在蔡英文上任后，李登辉的影子又再度浮出台面，李登辉时期的“南向政策”，蔡英文以“新南向政策”借尸还魂。现执政一面喊维持现状，但另一面已然开始“去中国化”，“两国论”死灰复燃。
此外，台退役上将许历农此前发表公开信，说明他“不再反大陆”的理由，却遭到绿营围攻。据台湾“中国时报”报道，许历农以“99岁高龄老人的真心话”为题发表公开信称，他说，“唯有选择两岸互利双赢的统一方案，才是国家之福，全民之福！”许历农还提到，“台独”不仅在主观上不应该，更在客观上不可能。陈水扁早在2005年3月就说过“台独，绝对办不到，我不能自己骗自己，不能骗别人，我做不到就是做不到”，这样明确的结论还不够清楚吗？
台军闹剧知多少
反观台军，对于死硬的“独派”，其进行的一次次所谓“演习”，却是闹剧频现。
台军今年的导弹试射连续失败，继两枚“霍克”地空导弹药柱燃烧坠落，空军IDF战机发射“天剑二号”空空导弹点火失败直接坠海后，台海军也传出上半年在试射“雄风三型”超音速反舰导弹时也有一枚坠海的丑闻。“三军”主战装备的三型导弹在如此短的时间内连续曝出多次发射失败消息，在台军历史上也属罕见。
“雄三”导弹误射资料图（来源：台湾“中时电子报”）
“雄三”反舰导弹更是“臭名昭著”。去年7月，台军试射了一枚“雄三”导弹，因打中了一艘渔船，造成了一死三伤的惨剧。从此之后，岛内便出现了逢“雄三”必“唱衰”的景象。
不仅武器，连台军军装也曝出丑闻，令人哭笑不得。日前，有网友在脸书发文称，台军迷彩野战服，“洗衣机一洗就破”，自己必须要经常缝补，但新装申请拨补时间长，穿破衣服还会被检讨。
责任编辑：张建利
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台湾深绿媒体叫嚣对大陆用核武 台网友:一群嘴炮
台湾深绿媒体叫嚣对大陆用核武 台网友:一群嘴炮
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原标题：台当局对大陆用核武？台媒的这个脑洞我给100分
海外网12月15日电 近日，有台湾深绿媒体称，主张“台独”的人，根本欠缺方法论。报道认为，这些号称“台独”的人士，没有办法让群众安心跟着走。
文章还“大开脑洞”，声称“可主张发展核武，或购买远程导弹”等这些台当局未曾用过的方法。还叫嚣，“若是武的不行，来文的吧”，“可公投成美国第五十一个州”。对此，台湾网友怒称，“‘台独’分子只会打嘴炮而已”，“作者是在放屁吧”。
实际上，解放军轰六战机近日接近台湾所谓的“防空识别区”时，台师大政治研究所教师范世平便发文挑唆，要台军强硬点，还叫嚣，“对于解放军的挑衅行为，我们可以更强硬。”
范还声称，台军再遇到这种“不友善”的行为，也可以采取广播喊话，但语气要更强硬，比如“你已进入台湾‘领空’，严重影响台湾安全；你若不投诚，请立即离开，否则若遭击落，后果自负，台军不负责搜救”，“若解放军是客客气气，无害通过，大家礼尚往来，还可以询问对方‘您早餐吃了没？’”
清醒的网友一针见血指出，“台军真的敢打吗？台湾现在还有作战能力？”
“遇到解放军就逃，不能逃就投降”
日前，台军前“联勤留守署政战部”主任刊文称，20年前任职时，为了解基层官兵战斗意志，找来单位几位义务兵聊天，最后主题落点是如果解放军攻台，你怎么办？闲聊之中见真话，有一大半人说，“我爸爸交代，打仗时走后面”，有说“如真遇到解放军就逃，不能逃就投降”，另一小半人不是不答，就是沉默以对。
据台湾《旺报》消息，该军官称，这不能怪士兵，绝大多数现役台军，可能都不会反大陆。细究推敲，当时正值李登辉主政后期，其定位已明显偏向“台独”，司马昭之心路人已皆知，庙堂之上吹起的妖风，岂能责怪底层官兵。该军官称，同样的故事发生在蔡英文上任后，李登辉的影子又再度浮出台面，李登辉时期的“南向政策”，蔡英文以“新南向政策”借尸还魂。现执政一面喊维持现状，但另一面已然开始“去中国化”，“两国论”死灰复燃。
此外，台退役上将许历农此前发表公开信，说明他“不再反大陆”的理由，却遭到绿营围攻。据台湾“中国时报”报道，许历农以“99岁高龄老人的真心话”为题发表公开信称，他说，“唯有选择两岸互利双赢的统一方案，才是国家之福，全民之福！”许历农还提到，“台独”不仅在主观上不应该，更在客观上不可能。陈水扁早在2005年3月就说过“台独，绝对办不到，我不能自己骗自己，不能骗别人，我做不到就是做不到”，这样明确的结论还不够清楚吗？
台军闹剧知多少
反观台军，对于死硬的“独派”，其进行的一次次所谓“演习”，却是闹剧频现。
台军今年的导弹试射连续失败，继两枚“霍克”地空导弹药柱燃烧坠落，空军IDF战机发射“天剑二号”空空导弹点火失败直接坠海后，台海军也传出上半年在试射“雄风三型”超音速反舰导弹时也有一枚坠海的丑闻。“三军”主战装备的三型导弹在如此短的时间内连续曝出多次发射失败消息，在台军历史上也属罕见。
“雄三”反舰导弹更是“臭名昭著”。去年7月，台军试射了一枚“雄三”导弹，因打中了一艘渔船，造成了一死三伤的惨剧。从此之后，岛内便出现了逢“雄三”必“唱衰”的景象。
不仅武器，连台军军装也曝出丑闻，令人哭笑不得。日前，有网友在脸书发文称，台军迷彩野战服，“洗衣机一洗就破”，自己必须要经常缝补，但新装申请拨补时间长，穿破衣服还会被检讨。
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