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41 #PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around #Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 32 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, SW and eastern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/tHqG1CjKcF
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11 #PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around #Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 8 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, SW and SE ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/TuGNeTABf8
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“Only military strength can keep the peace with #China, and the Taiwanese people will not give in to Chinese coercion, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on June 19 as the United States agreed on a speeded-up arms package.”
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"As long as the PRC does not renounce the use of force against Taiwan, and as long as they continue to exercise coercion, we have no choice but to also step up our defenses."
Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao says Taiwan must defend its freedom and democracy. pic.twitter.com/OoKYy627K1
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