Taiwan's defense preparations against a potential Chinese attack are not provocative, but rather a necessary response to Beijing's military aggression and expansion, according to a senior Taiwanese security official. The official stressed the importance of public readiness for conflict.
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Taiwan official: Island's defense preparations are not provocation
IN SHORT
Taiwan's defense preparations against a potential Chinese attack are not provocative, but rather a necessary response to Beijing's military aggression and expansion, according to a senior Taiwanese security official. The official stressed the importance of public readiness for conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
Taiwan's senior security official stated that the island's preparations to deal with a possible Chinese attack are not a provocation.
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Beijing's control.
Taiwan is ramping up military spending and regularly holding civil defense drills as part of 'whole-of-society resilience efforts'.
Lin Fei-fan is the deputy secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council and oversees the island's resilience program.
What Happens Next
01China's Taiwan Affairs Office may respond to the official's statements.
02Taiwan will likely continue its civil defense drills and military spending.
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Taiwan official: Island's defense preparations are not provocation