Republic of China Armed Forces Closely Grasp on the Training Exercise Dynamics of the People’s Liberation Army

Regarding the media coverage of “People’s Republic of China Announced Training Exercise at the Southeast Coast after the Military Sales from the United States of America to the Republic of China”, Ministry of National Defense has stated today (14^th) that such training exercise is an annual and routine training exercise, and that the Armed Forces are able to effectively grasp and respond to the relevant training exercise dynamics of the People’s Liberation Army, in order to ensure national security.

Ministry of National Defense pointed out that the Republic of China Armed Forces loyally serve the role of maintaining regional peacefulness, and swear to protect the freedom, democracy, and sovereignty of Taiwan. When faced with the constant “Verbal Intimidation and Saber Rattling” from the People’s Republic of China, apart from closely grasp on the military activities in the surrounding areas of the Taiwan Strait, the Republic of China Armed Forces also continue to reinforce critical defensive combat forces, exert on combat trainings, and refine on combat capability; the Republic of China Armed Forces are confident to have the adequate ability and confidence to protect national security, as well as safeguard the homes of our people, hence citizens can rest assured that they are in safe hands.