Radio Taiwan International
Date: 12 May, 2020
By: Paula Chao

The defense ministry says the military will strengthen its combat readiness on offshore islands to protect Taiwan’s national security. These islands include the Dongsha Islands and Taiping Island. 

The defense ministry made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday in response to China’s planned war games in the South China Sea in August. 

Japanese media reports are saying it’s possible that the People’s Liberation Army will hold large-scale military exercises near Hainan Island in the South China Sea. These military operations would be aimed at the Dongsha Islands.    [FULL  STORY]