TAIPEI: Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday (Mar 6) the island has to be on alert this year for a 'sudden entry' by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory
China last year staged unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan in reaction to a visit to the island by then US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
When asked by a lawmaker if the United States was planning to store some of its military equipment in Taiwan, Chiu said such discussions were going on but he declined to elaborate.
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