China rebukes German warships’ passage through Taiwan Strait
Wu Qian addressed the situation on Saturday, commenting that the presence of the German warships in the Taiwan Strait was an unnecessary provocation and an affront to China’s sovereignty.
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Wu Qian addressed the situation on Saturday, commenting that the presence of the German warships in the Taiwan Strait was an unnecessary provocation and an affront to China’s sovereignty.
Taiwan’s Cabinet approved a defense budget of NT$647 billion (US$20.24 billion) for the fiscal year 2025, representing 2.45 percent of the country’s GDP.
The heightened military activity prompted Taiwan to respond by dispatching aircraft and naval ships, as well as activating coastal-based missile systems to keep a close watch on PLA operations.
The MND indicated that seven of the 14 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, entering the northern and central sectors of ADIZ.
According to the MND, 13 of these People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, penetrating the northern, central, southwestern, and eastern sectors of Taiwan's air defense identification zone..
A Chinese defense spokesperson expressed strong discontent with recent accusations from NATO regarding China's stance on the Ukraine issue.