Taiwan spots Chinese carrier, China military video says ‘prepared for battle’

China has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control.

China’s defence ministry did not answer calls outside of office hours on Sunday. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters they were continuing to watch the situation around the island, as well as Chinese media comments about Lai’s national day speech.

Chinese media has carried several commentaries and stories since…