Taiwan’s army showcases its capability with latest combat exercises – Times of India

PINGTUNG: Tanks hit targets and fighter jets thundered overhead on Wednesday TaiwanThe U.S. military conducted its latest combat exercise after weeks of saber-rattling by vast neighbor China.
China, which claims to democratically rule Taiwan, has been practicing around the island since its visit Taipei US last month. By House speaker Nancy Pelosic,
Taiwan, which rejects China’s sovereignty claims, has repeatedly emphasized its calm response Beijingactivities, but also the resolve and ability to defend oneself when required.
“Ground Combat Readiness Training is an essential duty of the Armed Forces and it is also something that we have to do every day and every moment.” Ministry of Defence Spokesman sun li-fang told reporters on the visit organized by the government pingdung To watch the practice in the far south of Taiwan.
He said, “With regard to defense operations in Taiwan and its outlying islands, we conduct our exercise with a view to be able to fight everywhere in order to fulfill our duty of responding to threats by terrain and enhancing combat preparedness.” We do.”
Taiwan’s armed forces are well equipped but dwarfed by those of China. President Tsai Ing-wen Is overseeing a modernization program and has given priority to increasing defense spending.