Taiwan on Monday strongly condemned China for launching large-scale military drills around the island nation and appealed to all nations to take note of Beijing's ''authoritarian and expansionist'' behaviour.
Taiwan has sought to join hands with India and other partners to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific, and strengthen the global supply chain in line with the rules-based international order.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 20 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Wednesday to 6 am (local time) on Thursday.
In a landmark achievement, India and Taiwan have implemented the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products.
The aircraft dispatched by the Chinese military were spotted starting at 8:15 am and included Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, Shaanxi Y-8 transport aircraft, and various types of unmanned aerial vehicles, the MND said, as per Taiwan News.
"Yesterday, China completed the third day of live-fire drills but still, there are 8 vessels that are operating in the waters surrounding Taiwan," Taiwan's Defence Ministry said.
The cautiously calibrated visit of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to America has led to a robust response from Beijing
China began three days of military exercises around the island on Saturday, the day after President Tsai Ing-wen returned to Taipei from Los Angeles.
According to China, the drills will commence on Saturday, April 8. The drill, according to the statement, was "planned".
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