China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei



News China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei Crisis in Taiwan Strait could aggravate regional security and impede cooperation over DPRK nuclear issue, experts say Ethan Jewell August 5, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A self-propelled rocket launcher attached to the Chinese military fires a rocket at a mock target in a live-fire tactical drill on June 9, 2022 \| Image: People's Liberation Army Taiwan’s foreign ministry scolded China on Thursday for “following the example of North Korea” by firing salvos of missiles into waters surrounding the island, as experts warn a brewing crisis in the Taiwan Strait could damage regional security more broadly. The statement came after Chinese missiles soared high over Taiwan’s capital Thursday and splashed down off the island’s east coast, apparently launched in response to U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled democratic island earlier this week. Taiwan’s foreign ministry scolded China on Thursday for “following the example of North Korea” by firing salvos of missiles into waters surrounding the island, as experts warn a brewing crisis in the Taiwan Strait could damage regional security more broadly. The statement came after Chinese missiles soared high over Taiwan’s capital Thursday and splashed down off the island’s east coast, apparently launched in response to U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled democratic island earlier this week. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei

Crisis in Taiwan Strait could aggravate regional security and impede cooperation over DPRK nuclear issue, experts say

Ethan Jewell August 5, 2022

China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei

A self-propelled rocket launcher attached to the Chinese military fires a rocket at a mock target in a live-fire tactical drill on June 9, 2022 | Image: People's Liberation Army

Taiwan’s foreign ministry scolded China on Thursday for “following the example of North Korea” by firing salvos of missiles into waters surrounding the island, as experts warn a brewing crisis in the Taiwan Strait could damage regional security more broadly.

The statement came after Chinese missiles soared high over Taiwan’s capital Thursday and splashed down off the island’s east coast, apparently launched in response to U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled democratic island earlier this week.

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