Taiwan flags Chinese ships in nearby waters – The Tribune

China’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan’s President to Hawaii and Guam.

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Monday that it detected Chinese naval and coast guard ships entering the Taiwan Strait and the western Pacific. It further said China had restricted airspace along its southeast coast. The remarks comes at a time when US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he would not commit to defending Taiwan, if China were to invade during his presidency.

“There is no such thing as a defence ministry in Taiwan. Taiwan is part of China, and the Taiwan issue is China’s internal affairs. China will firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.