Taiwan conducts anti-landing drill amid increasing tensions with China

Taiwan has conducted anti-landing drills on one of its islands nearer to the Chinese mainland amid increasing cross-strait tensions.

The activity to push back landing attempts was hung on the Matsu archipelago, Reuters reported citing a statement by Taiwan's Defense Ministry.

Accompanied by pictures of the drill, the statement said that it involved the utilization of cannons and machine firearms.

In a social media post, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said: "Whether the engine of a fighter plane or the rumbling of artillery, it is a reassuring sound for the national army that is defending the homeland."

Taiwan has controlled Matsu and Kinmen island since the finish of the nationwide conflict between nationalist and communist powers.

China claims sovereignty over democratic Taiwan and in recent months, tensions have escalated after Beijing ramped up military activities in the area.

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Recently, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets after Chinese aircraft breached the unofficial mid-line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

China also conducted large-scale air and naval drills near the island this month.

This comes after Taiwan allied with the US for armaments and support, a move censured by mainland China.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the US is planning to sell $7bn of weaponry to Taiwan to enhance its defenses.

The potential arms sale is expected to comprise major weapons systems, for example, sea mines, voyage missiles and robots. Be that as it may, the two sides are yet to confirm the sale.

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