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15 Nov 2021, 02:23 GMT+10
Taipei [Taiwan], November 14 (ANI): Amid China's increased military threats in the South China Sea, Taiwan has reportedly deployed one of its two most advanced submarines in naval drills near the Spratly Islands in the sea.
Taiwan sent Hai Lung submarine to participate in defence drills near its disputed South China Sea island of Taiping, Radio Free Asia reported citing a report 'The Republic of China National Defense Report 2021'.
This came as experts have warned that amid escalating tensions with Beijing, rather than launching a full-scale attack on Taiwan, the communist regime might try and wrest control over Taiping and the other Taiwanese-held island of Dongsha.
The National Defence Ministry's report did not reveal details about the timing and activities of the Hai Lung near Taiping Island, Radio Free Asia reported.
Meanwhile, Taiwan controls two of the largest islands in the South China Sea, the Dongsha Island and the Taiping Island, Radio Free Asia reported.
The Taiping island is also claimed by China, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Besides, Taiwan has a total of four submarines, two of them dating from World War II, making them among the oldest operational submarines in the world.
This came as Beijing claims sovereignty over the democratic island and has increased military incursions in Taiwan.
Taiwan is a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China.
Despite being governed separately for more than seven decades, China has threatened that "Taiwan's independence" means war. (ANI)Get a daily dose of Taiwan Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
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