Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited a military base to observe drills while rival China protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait.
for all men from four months to a full year beginning in 2024.
“I would like to reiterate that the continuous activities of the People's Liberation Army are not helpful to cross-strait relations nor to the peace and stability of the region," Tsai said. Meanwhile, China accused the U.S. of “publicly hyping” the passage Thursday of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon through the strait, adding that its forces monitored the ship the entire time.
China's attempts to intimidate Taiwan militarily have risen to new heights in recent months, raising concerns in Washington that Beijing is growing closer to using force. That has included firing missiles into the sea and sending planes and ships across the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait in Augustsent a record-breaking 71 planes and seven ships
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China warns US not to cross 'red line' on Taiwan, use 'salami tactics'China is warning the U.S. not to use 'salami tactics' and stop challenging Beijing's 'red line' on Taiwan, which it regards as its own territory.
Read more »
Former NATO boss urges countries to show China consequences if it attacks TaiwanDemocratic countries should make it clear the 'severe economic consequences' China would face should it move against self-governed Taiwan, the former NATO secretary-general said during a visit to the island on Thursday.
Read more »
Former NATO chief: Europe must help deter China from attacking TaiwanThe most important way to deter China from attacking Taiwan is to ensure a Ukrainian victory in the war against Russia, former NATO secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.
Read more »
Russia's defeat in Ukraine will deter China attack on Taiwan: ex-NATO ChiefAnders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO secretary general, said Europe had been 'too naive' about Russia's ambitions.
Read more »
U.S. warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait; China angeredA U.S. warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, part of what the U.S. military calls routine activity but which has riled China.
Read more »
Blockade of Taiwan by China could cost world economy over $2 trillion, report findsA report by the Rhodium Group estimates that a blockade of Taiwan by China could cause a 'catastrophic' disruption of more than $2 trillion in global economic activity.
Read more »