Taiwan to boost reserve training amid China tension
TAIPEI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday it will boost training of its reserve forces next year, Live Draw Hk Hari Ini including doubling down combat and shooting exercises, as China increased military activities near the island Beijing has not ruled out taking by force.
Tensions between Taiwan and China, which claims the democratic island as sovereign territory, have escalated in recent weeks as Beijing raises military pressure that has included repeated missions by Chinese warplanes in Taiwan's air defence identification zone.
Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng last month described the situation as "the most serious" in more than 40 years and urged extra military spending for home-made weapons.
Tensions between Taiwan and China, which claims the democratic island as sovereign territory, have escalated in recent weeks as Beijing raises military pressure that has included repeated missions by Chinese warplanes in Taiwan's air defence identification zone.
Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng last month described the situation as "the most serious" in more than 40 years and urged extra military spending for home-made weapons.
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