In response, the island nation activated costal missile systems, deployed patrol aircraft and naval vessels and accused China of ‘harassing’ its airspace and waters.
At least four of the aircraft also crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait to the northwest of the island, according to a map the ministry provided.
The US unveiled an aid package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million on Friday as Congress authorised weapons aid worth up to $1 billion for the island as a part of the 2023 budget.
The drill at island’s main Taoyuan international airport was part of Taiwan’s main annual Han Kuang exercises, focusing on protecting its infra and striking incoming enemy ships.
The Taiwanese President said Tuesday that the country will cooperate even more closely with US and other friendly nations to deal with ‘authoritarian expansionism.’
The Indian Right and Liberals all accepted the British conception of Hindu, Muslim and British India and the country's eventual decline. What they disagreed on was its cause.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
The Government of India has requested to buy up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles too. Excalibur artillery munition was used in Op Sindoor against Pakistan.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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