Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Moves Amid National Day Tensions
Taiwan remains vigilant against potential Chinese military activity around its national day, as last year's event saw China's war games as a warning against separatism. Defence Minister Wellington Koo emphasizes ongoing surveillance of Chinese developments. Meanwhile, Taiwan's military continues to enhance its defenses, notably on the Penghu Islands.
Taiwan is on high alert for any Chinese military actions as it approaches its national day celebration, marking concern over possible repeats of last year's war games. The island's defence minister, Wellington Koo, stated that Taiwanese forces are closely monitoring developments and gathering intelligence on China's military activities.
Despite refusing to speculate on hypothetical scenarios, Koo reiterated the commitment to being prepared against any threats from China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province. His visit to the military bases on the strategically important Penghu Islands underscores the vigilance, especially with the presence of advanced missile systems like the Sky Bow III.
China's continuous military presence near Taiwan, coupled with comments calling Taiwan's leadership separatist, maintains tension between the neighbors. Taiwan's stance remains firm, with its leadership emphasizing the self-determination of its people against China's sovereignty claims.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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