Taiwan and its people are so similar to us - a small and isolated island under acute security threat, a beacon of liberal democracy and an economic powerhouse; In recent years, a system of informal relations has been developing between the countries and the Taiwanese are more than happy to cooperate with the Israeli economy; "Freedom and democracy are important to both nations," say government representatives in Taipei
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By Global Times Published: Apr 08, 2021 07:48 PM
A J-15 carrier-borne fighter jet takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning during a maritime training exercise on July 1, 2017. The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and its carrier strike group carried out realistic training in an undisclosed sea area on July 1, 2017. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Li Tang
Joseph Wu Jaushieh, the island of Taiwan s leader of external affairs, said on Wednesday that the Chinese mainland s military threat to the island is increasing, and that US policymakers clearly see the danger of the possibility of China launching an attack against Taiwan. He also said that the island would fight to the very last day if attacked by the Chinese mainland.