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China holds live-fire drills off its coast; Taiwan says it is watching closely
China's maritime authorities announced a series of live-fire drills in waters off China's coast, days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's National Day speech. Reuters reports none of the areas are around Taiwan itself. Taiwan's defense minister said the military is monitoring closely.
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How each side sees it
Taiwan saysDefense Minister Wellington Koo says the military is closely monitoring the drills; President Lai says Taiwan's defense buildup is meant to deter war, not start one.
China saysForeign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning says the waters belong to China and its activities there are "beyond reproach"; China's defense ministry accused Lai of trying to "seek independence through force."
Sources
- ThePrint (Reuters): Taiwan says it is closely monitoring Chinese live-fire drills
- Türkiye Today: Taiwan to closely monitor China live-fire drills
- Just Security Early Edition, Oct. 12 (links Reuters)
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