Published: August 04, 2022 15:21:12 | Updated: August 05, 2022 10:13:55
Military police officers get into position for a drill on how to guide citizens to safety in the event of an attack, in Taipei, Taiwan on July 22, 2022. — Reuters/Files
Taiwan will strengthen self-defence capabilities and closely coordinate with the United States and like-minded countries, foreign ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou told a news conference on Thursday, when asked about China's planned military drills, reports Reuters.
China announced targeted military drills in zones surrounding Taiwan lasting several days following the arrival of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taipei on Tuesday. Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday.
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