Taiwan says China's threat remains, though military drills ease
"At present, the threat of Chinese military force has not decreased," Tsai told air force officers, according to a statement from her office.
"At present, the threat of Chinese military force has not decreased," Tsai told air force officers, according to a statement from her office.
China's recent live-fire military exercises around Taiwan were consistent with its plans for using force against Taiwan and part of a broader approach of joint attack operations against large islands, a military commentator said Sunday.
Tsai urged the international community to support Taiwan's democracy and to jointly oppose China's unilateral and irrational military action, as Taiwan seeks to work with countries in the region and democratic partners around the world to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
China has launched several ballistic missiles into waters around Taiwan's north-east and south-west coasts, Taiwan says.
The launches are part of live fire military drills - China's biggest-ever in the region - around the island.
US House speaker leaves island as China orders live-fire drills off coast
“Now, more than ever, America’s solidarity with Taiwan is crucial, and that’s the message we are bringing here, today," she said during her roughly 19-hour visit.
China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone. It came days after US President Joe Biden warned China against invading Taiwan, and on the same day as a US official visited the island to discuss security with leaders.