Taiwan Alerts as China Conducts 'Waves' of Missile Tests in North

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has confirmed that it is closely monitoring a series of missile tests conducted by China's Rocket Force in the northern region of Inner Mongolia. The tests, reportedly occurring from 4 a.m. (2000 GMT on Friday), involved "multiple waves of test launches" taking place approximately 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Taiwan. The ministry has stated that Taiwan's air defense forces remain on high alert in response to these developments, although specific details regarding the nature and exact locations of the missile tests have not been disclosed.

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This heightened state of vigilance underscores Taiwan's proactive approach to monitoring perceived threats from Beijing, which views Taiwan as an integral part of its territory. Taiwan's military, leveraging advanced radar stations positioned strategically in its mountainous terrain, maintains continuous surveillance over Chinese military activities. However, the specifics of such surveillance are typically not publicly disclosed.

President Lai Ching-te, who assumed office in May, has faced escalated military maneuvers from China, including frequent military drills and missile tests near Taiwan's territorial waters. Despite Lai's repeated offers for dialogue with Beijing, tensions persist as China rejects Taiwan's claims to sovereignty and accuses Lai of advocating separatist sentiments. This ongoing dynamic reflects the broader geopolitical tensions in the region, with Taiwan reinforcing its defensive posture amid unpredictable military activities by its neighboring counterpart across the Taiwan Strait.