US is Taiwan’s most important international backer & arms supplier, despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, and is bound by law to provide means for the island’s defence.
Earlier this month, Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his election victory, leading to an official protest from Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said ‘India has made serious political commitments and should resist Taiwan authorities’ political calculations.’
According to MND, Taiwan also sent aircraft, naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity in response to the Chinese move.
According to Taiwan's ministry for national defence, 3 of 13 PLA aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait middle line, one flew inside country's air defence identification zone in the southwest.
Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul said the visit 'sends a signal to the Chinese Communist Party that the United States stands with the people of Taiwan.'
President Lai Ching-te pledges to stand side by side with military and safeguard Taiwan, hours after China Thursday launched 2 days of military exercises surrounding Taiwan.
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The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.
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