Taiwan Vows to Defend Sovereignty Amid China's Military Drills

Taiwan has mobilized its forces to defend its sovereignty following China's nearby military exercises. The defense ministry asserts Taiwan's capability and resolve in ensuring national security and condemns China's actions as highlighting a militaristic mindset.

Taiwan has dispatched its forces and will defend the island's sovereignty, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday after China began military drills nearby.

Taiwan has the "ability, determination and confidence to ensure national security", and condemns China's drills which only "highlight its militaristic mentality", the ministry added.