The president of Taiwan has vowed to do her 'utmost' to defend her country from Chinese claims on its territory
Following Ms Tsai's National Day address in Taipei, a range of was weaponry was displayed, including missile launchers, armoured vehicles, fighter jets and helicopters.
Beijing, however, said Ms Tsai's speech had"incited confrontation" and insisted the two countries must be"reunified".
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