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 ...

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of what he termed China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire ...

The drills, which would continue on Tuesday, involve live firing, simulated strikes on land and maritime targets, and exercises to blockade the island's main ports and encircle it.

This comes after China declared it had successfully completed military drills around Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to defend the democratic island's sovereignty in a New Year's speech, after China carried out military drills.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up ...