Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China’s Forces Enter its Territory

Members of the navy stand in front of a US-made missile on a frigate at a navy base in Penghu Islands, Taiwan, August 30, 2022. (Reuters)

Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defense and "counter-attack" if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratic island.

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against strong objections by the government in Taipei, has held military exercises around the island this month in reaction to a visit to Taipei by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.