TAIPEI -- A prominent Taiwanese opposition lawmaker and former navy chief has brushed off fears that Chinese military drills could suddenly morph into an invasion, while making a case that Taipei needs a broad national security strategy law with oversight by the legislature.
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Members of Taiwan's navy conduct a demonstration for the media near Kaohsiung in January 2024. The ruling and opposition parties are locked in a tug of war over defense spending and strategy, among other matters. © Reuters
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