Taiwan holds military drills, vows to defend against Chinese aggression

SUMMARY

Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defence minister pledged to defend the self-ruled island against China's rising military threat.

By ReutersMay 30, 2019 3:27:53 PM IST (Published)

An AH-1W attack helicopter releases flares during the live fire Han Kuang military exercise, which simulates China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) invading the island, in Pingtung, Taiwan. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defence minister pledged to defend the self-ruled island against China's rising military threat. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Female soldiers of an artillery unit take part in the live fire Han Kuang military exercise. China sees Taiwan part of "one China" and has never renounced the use of force to bring the democratic island under its control. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

CM-11 Brave Tiger tanks take part in the live fire Han Kuang military exercise. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Soldiers fire a 8 inch (203 mm) M110 self-propelled howitzer during the live fire Han Kuang military exercise. China sees Taiwan part of "one China" and has never renounced the use of force to bring the democratic island under its control. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

A RF-16 fighter jet drops flares during the military exercise in Pingtung. During annual military exercises across the island this week, fighter jets have landed on Taiwan's main highway and air raid drills have shut its major cities. May 30, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

AH-1W attack helicopters launch Hellfire missiles. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Explosions are seen at a target during the live fire Han Kuang military exercise. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu