News about Taiwan, China

China has threatened to impose the death penalty on what it calls extreme cases of "diehard" #Taiwan independence separatists. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-21/china-threatens-death-penalty-on-diehard-taiwan-separatists/104010086

“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.” www.straitstimes.com/asia/taiwan-president-says-only-military-strength-can-keep-the-peace-with-china

"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

Taiwan is reporting a surge in Chinese military activity in the Taiwan Strait. @JaimeOcon1 explains what took place on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/VgFhREgFre