Taiwan’s Tsai: We will not provoke but will defend ourselves

Taiwan Presiden Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan would defend itself as it saw fit. — Reuters pic

Thursday, 04 Aug 2022 10:52 PM MYT

TAIPEI, Aug 4 — Taiwan will not provoke conflicts but will firmly defend its sovereignty and national security, President Tsai Ing-wen said today, responding to Chinese military drills near the island.

China fired missiles near Taiwan waters, a day after US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a solidarity trip to the self-ruled island. — Reuters