DEFENSE/Taiwan condemns China’s military drills as ‘irrational provocations’
10/14/2024 08:46 AM
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday condemned China for its “irrational” and “provocative” actions following China's announcement earlier that day that it had launched military drills around Taiwan as a “stern warning” to those who promote Taiwan independence.
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