CORRECTED: Taiwan condemns China's 'military intimidation' after Beijing announces drills

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CORRECTED: Taiwan condemns China's 'military intimidation' after Beijing announces drills
Taipei, Dec 29 (AFP) Dec 29, 2025
Taiwan condemned on Monday China's use of "military intimidation" after Beijing announced major drills around the democratic island.

"In response to the Chinese authorities' disregard for international norms and the use of military intimidation to threaten neighbouring countries, Taiwan expresses its strong condemnation," Presidential Office spokeswoman Karen Kuo said in a statement.

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