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.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 02:30 UTC