Taiwan accuses China of military harassment amid rising regional tensions: Video
Taiwan has accused China of conducting “military harassment operations” in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
The statement was made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Jeff Liu on Tuesday, November 18, during a press briefing in Taipei.
“These actions pose compound threats to all parties in the region and continue to heighten tensions,” Liu said. “We call on Beijing to shoulder the responsibilities of a major power and cease actions that endanger regional stability and security.”
Liu noted that the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association remains in close communication, suggesting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Taipei and Tokyo.
The statement followed recent remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who told parliament that Japan’s military could intervene if China attacked Taiwan. Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, has demanded a retraction and urged Japan to respect the foundations of Sino-Japanese relations.
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