DEFENSE/Chinese blockade would trigger military response from Taiwan: Minister
10/23/2024 06:01 PM
A Chinese blockade around Taiwan would constitute an "act of aggression" as defined by the United Nations, and Taiwan's military would respond with anti-blockade measures and wartime deployments, Taiwan's defense minister said Wednesday.
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