Sat, Apr 27, 2002 - Page 1 News List

Taiwan security concerns prompt US military plan

CHINA THREAT The Pentagon plans to expand the presence of aircraft carrier battle groups in the Western Pacific in response to China's buildup across the Strait

By Nadia Tsao  /  STAFF REPORTER IN WASHINGTON , WITH REUTERS

He said China's continuing arms build-ups "seem focused on building capabilities that could inflict harm on Taiwan and undermine peace across the Taiwan Strait," he said.

Larry Niksch, an expert on East Asian security issues at the non-partisan Congressional Research Service, said it was significant that Brookes outlined the buildup at a gathering that brought together Taiwan's minister of defense and Wolfowitz.

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