Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-04-12
President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to oversee an exercise at the naval base in Suao on
President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to oversee an exercise at the naval base in Suao on Taiwan’s northeast coast Friday. (CNA file photo)
Taiwan’s northeast coast Friday. Reports have it that the exercise was in light of recent Chinese military drills near Taiwan. Defense ministry spokesperson Chen Chung-chi said Thursday that the purpose of the exercise is to upgrade Taiwan’s defense capability. He said it’s also for Taiwanese people to see the country’s military strength.
Meanwhile, legislators on Thursday questioned Taiwan’s military preparedness against the Chinese armed forces.
While the US Navy has been seen around the waters off the Philippines recently, the Chinese military has also been holding drills in the South China Sea. Citing those activities, legislators are concerned about whether Taiwan’s military is prepared for any move from China. [FULL STORY]