Taiwan's Defense Minister warns Chinese blockade as act of war, impacting global trade.

Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo has warned that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be deemed an act of war, significantly impacting global trade. His remarks follow recent Chinese military drills simulating such blockades. Koo emphasized that one-fifth of global freight passes through the Taiwan Strait, underscoring the international ramifications. Taiwan is enhancing its defenses, including stockpiling liquefied natural gas, in response to increasing Chinese military activity.

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