Ma says Taiwan will not shrink from Beijing threat (AFP)
                   
yahoo.com     Jul 2, 2008            

TAIPEI (AFP) - President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday said Taiwan would not shrink from a military showdown as China reportedly deployed new ballistic missiles targeting the island despite improving ties. Ties have begun warming since China-friendly Ma took office in May, pledging to improve relations with the island's giant and booming neighbour, with direct charter flights due to begin this week. But despite the thaw, the Taipei-based China Times reported that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has built a new ballistic missile base on China's southeastern coast opposite Taiwan and replaced missiles already deployed with improved versions. "Maybe some of you may feel confused whether China is a friend or foe," Ma said while addressing hundreds of military cadets during a commencement ceremony in southern Kaohsiung county.... [read full story]                    


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