In 'anticipation of a total blockade of the Taiwan Strait,' Taiwan's spending would include replenishment of artillery and rocket stocks, and parts for F-16 fighters.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s defense spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a “total blockade” byChina, which viewsas its own territory, staged war games around the island in August, firing missiles over Taipei and declaring no-fly and no-sail zones in a simulation of how it would seek to cut Taiwan off in a war.
In an update on its threat assessment from China, the ministry said China’s military has been conducting joint force operations with an eye to controlling strategic choke points and denying access to foreign forces. Taiwan’s defense ministry said China has systematically increased the strength of its “joint combat readiness” actions around Taiwan.
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