Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns
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Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that China is disrupting the cross-strait status quo and intimidating peaceful countries. Lin warned that China's military expansion threatens Taiwan's security, the Indo-Pacific region, and global stability, citing dual-carrier deployments in the Western Pacific. China views Taiwan as part of its territory, while Taiwan maintains it has been independently ruled for nearly 80 years. President Xi Jinping has directed the Chinese military to prepare for a potential Taiwan operation by 2027. Lin emphasized the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait for global security and prosperity, noting Taiwan's significance in semiconductor production and commercial shipping. He expressed gratitude to the U.S. and other partners for resisting China's efforts to alter the status quo.
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