Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military drills this year will focus on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting ability of its forces, taking into account China’s recent war games, the defense ministry said. | Reuters
The focus will be on combat forces “preservation” and “maritime interception”, it said.
The naval element will integrate sea, air and land forces to attack enemy forces and amphibious assault ships, and to protect sea lanes and counter blockade efforts, it said. Beijing has never renounced using force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims and has vowed to defend its freedom and democracy.
“It takes a strong navy to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday when asked what message the video was giving.“The Democratic Progressive Party authorities and Taiwan independence separatist forces are trying to collude with external forces, but there’s no chance of splitting the country,” she said, referring to Taiwan’s ruling party.
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