The update made by the US Department of State in its online fact sheet on America's relations with Taiwan has drawn flak from China, with the latter accusing the Trump administration of serious regression for its position on Taiwan, CNN reported.
Taiwan recorded 8 sorties of People's Liberation Army aircraft, 9 naval vessels and one official ship operating near its territory till 6 am (local time) on Tuesday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) has strongly asserted that the Taiwan Strait is not under the sovereignty of China, emphasising that the freedom of navigation exercised by like-minded countries proves its legal status.
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Taiwan has reported heightened Chinese military activity with 41 aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship recorded operating around the island on Monday as per the Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).
His statement came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi and South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met in Munich on February 15.
The Taiwan's MND said it was closely monitoring surrounding airspace and waters as the ship transited the Taiwan Strait. In response to Canada's action, Taiwan took appropriate measures.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanked the US State Department for reaffirming support toward Taiwan with "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 24 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircrafts, including J-10, KJ-500 region from 10:50 am (UTC+8) on Sunday.
Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country's investment in the US and continue to collaborate with friends and allies to build global democratic supply chains, the Taipei Times reported.
On Wednesday, Yang formally requested that Chinese authorities annul his household registration in China. The MAC confirmed that the government would not require him to travel to China for the process, as active-duty military personnel are restricted from visiting China due to national secur
Taiwan plans to raise its defence spending to at least 3 per cent of GDP this year, President William Lai announced, emphasising the need to strengthen national security. The proposed increase comes amid growing regional tensions and US President Donald Trump's renewed push for tariffs on Ta