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.’
What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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