Taiwan Ramps Up Military Surveillance Amid Global Tensions
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has ordered an increase in military security surveillance due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The move comes as China continues its military activities near Taiwan, reflecting the fraught relationship between Taiwan's independence and Beijing's reunification goals.
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In a decisive move reflecting global unease, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has directed the military to enhance its security surveillance as tensions rise between Israel and Iran. This order underscores the need for Taiwan to fortify its defenses amidst increasing complexities in the Middle East.
In a routine meeting with military leaders, President Lai highlighted China's relentless pressure along the First and Second Island Chains. According to the Presidential Office, Chinese aircraft carriers like the Shandong and Liaoning have intensified activities in adjacent waters, warranting Taiwan's heightened readiness.
President Lai noted an elevation in the United States Indo-Pacific Command's Force Protection Condition, urging the Ministry of National Defence to keep a vigilant eye on the region's evolving security landscape. He emphasized the historical and ongoing geopolitical strains between Taiwan and China, noting Beijing's persistent reunification ambitions despite Taiwan's enduring sovereignty.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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