THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Taiwan not to deploy long range missiles

September 2008
Volume: 
9
Issue: 
1
Missiles, Space, Nuclear and Defence Review

In a sign of improving ties between Taiwan and the PRC, Taiwan's government decided not to deploy missiles capable of hitting Shanghai. Taiwan’s defence ministry officials noted that priority would be placed on improving the quality of the existing cruise missiles1.

  1. 1. “Taiwan won't deploy longer-range missiles: report,” September 1, 2008, at http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=53812