Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drillListen to this articleA bird stands on a rock on Tamsui River, with explosive barrels placed by Taiwan military visible in the background. They are part of a series of emergency combat readiness drills, in response to China conducting "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, on Wednesday. (Photo: Reuters)TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb 14, 2025. China's military said for the first time that the drills were aimed at deterring outside intervention.
