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TEHRAN, October 17 - A U.S. Navy research vessel docked in Taiwan amid tensions with China over trade and arms sales.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - Taiwan's official Central News Agency says the Thomas G. Thompson arrived in the southern port of Kaohsiung Monday to refuel and make crew changes, but quoted Defense Minister Yen De-fa as saying its visit is "unrelated to military activity."
China objects to all governmental and military contact between the U.S. and Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory to be conquered by force if necessary.
China has demanded the U.S. cancel a $330 million sale of parts and support for Taiwan's U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and other military aircraft.
Washington has no official relations with Taiwan but is legally obligated to ensure it has the means to defend itself.
Source: AP
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