China’s hike in defence spending marks the eighth consecutive increase.
Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for a “sudden entry” by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory amid rising military tensions across the Taiwan Strait.has stepped up its military activities around Taiwan in recent years, including almost daily air force incursions into the island’s air defence identification zone.
“ specifically make these comments this year, meaning they are making such preparations,” Chiu said. “Looking forward, they would use force if they really have to.”Taiwan stages live-fire military exercises in face of China threat, ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival China last year staged unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan in reaction to a visit to the island by then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Tensions and power dynamics in the region have also prompted a sharper focus from officials in Canada. Late last year, the federal government unveiled its newThe strategy aims to strengthen Canada’s security and intelligence networks, deploy additional military assets, invest in cybersecurity infrastructure and diversify trade opportunities in the region.China will boost defence spending by 7.
This year’s hike in defence spending marks the eighth consecutive single-digit increase. As in previous years, no breakdown of the spending was given, only the overall amount and the rate of increase.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden expected to tighten rules on U.S. investment in ChinaThe Biden administration is close to tightening rules on some overseas investments by U.S. companies in an effort to limit China's ability to acquire technologies that could improve its military prowess, according to a U.S. official familiar with the deliberations.
Read more »
Raymond J. de Souza: China has been pulling Canada's strings for nearly four decadesA statue of a Canadian PM shaking the blood\u002Dsoaked hand of a Chinese tyrant would be a fitting expression of Canadian policy
Read more »
West could still return to 'more normal' relations with China: ex-U.S. defence secretaryFormer U.S. secretary of defence Leon Panetta says he believes there is still opportunity to mend the West's relationship with China, as relations with the superpower become increasingly adversarial.
Read more »
WARMINGTON: Trudeau Foundation returns $200K to China but only investigation is on leakersThere are far more loose ends than there are investigations.
Read more »
WARMINGTON: Trudeau Foundation returns $200K to China but only investigation is on leakersThere are far more loose ends than there are investigations.
Read more »
China sets growth target of around 5% for economy as parliament opensOutgoing Premier Li Keqiang says it was essential to prioritize economic stability
Read more »