Taiwan's Lai calls for strengthening capabilities to respond to China pressure
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has accused China of stepping up pressure on Taiwan through so-called "gray zone" tactics. He is calling for strengthened capabilities to respond to such pressure.
Lai inspected joint exercises by Taiwan's coast guard and military in the southern port city of Kaohsiung on Sunday.
Under the scenario that a vessel had been seized by terrorists, special forces simulated boarding and taking back control of the boat. A helicopter drill to rescue the injured was also conducted.
Lai said in a speech that Taiwan has been facing constant "gray zone" intrusion from China. The term refers to operations to pressure Taiwan that stop short of an armed attack.
Lai accused Beijing of normalizing military pressure on Taiwan.
He called for funding to build new vessels and drones, develop monitoring systems, and invest in personnel development. He urged the opposition-controlled legislature to support a special budget proposal across partisan lines.
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