DEFENSE/China coast guard 'patrols' around Taiwan military in nature: Minister
10/17/2024 05:24 PM
Chinese coast guard ships deployed in conjunction with Chinese Navy vessels in military exercises held near Taiwan should be seen as part of the drills and not just law enforcement, Taiwan's defense minister said Thursday.
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