Taiwan:
Taiwan conducted a public test firing of 19 surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles on Tuesday. Even more unusual was the presence of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou during the drill.
A quarter of the missiles missed their targets, raising questions about the country's readiness to defend itself against a Chinese attack.
"I'm not satisfied with the results," Ying-jeou told reporters when the test was concluded. "I hope the military will find out the reasons and improve its training."
It was the first time in almost a decade that a missile test was held in full view of the media.
Ma said "We should continue to maintain our national security," but his country has "no intention to make any kind of provocation" but will "keep ourselves prepared and continue to strengthen our forces."
The exercise in Pintone County comes after last week's successful test flight of China's next generation J-20 stealth aircraft. This addition has increased China's edge over Taiwan's equipment-starved air force
A quarter of the missiles missed their targets, raising questions about the country's readiness to defend itself against a Chinese attack.
"I'm not satisfied with the results," Ying-jeou told reporters when the test was concluded. "I hope the military will find out the reasons and improve its training."
It was the first time in almost a decade that a missile test was held in full view of the media.
Ma said "We should continue to maintain our national security," but his country has "no intention to make any kind of provocation" but will "keep ourselves prepared and continue to strengthen our forces."
The exercise in Pintone County comes after last week's successful test flight of China's next generation J-20 stealth aircraft. This addition has increased China's edge over Taiwan's equipment-starved air force
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