Taiwan leader touts island’s determination to defend itself

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says the island has been “aggressively promoting indigenous national defense” with help from U.S. arms sales.
Tsai spoke Friday at Armed Forces Day in Taipei City. She said Taiwan has been locally building its own submarines and fighter jets.
Tsai added that Taiwan’s determination to defend itself has won international support, as the U.S. in recent months approved sales of M1A2 tanks and F-16Vs.
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