Taiwan’s military said Thursday that its forces were closely monitoring unprecedented Chinese drills in waters surrounding the island, claiming that it was ready for conflict but would not seek it. “The Ministry of National Defense stresses that it will uphold the principle of preparing for war without seeking war, and ...
China’s largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan kicked off Thursday, after a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The exercises will take place in various zones throughout Taiwan, including some within 20 kilometers (12 miles) of the island’s shore, and will conclude at midday on Sunday. The ...
