This gas is released when magma is relatively near the surface.

Taiwans Defense Ministry released a video showing soldiers loading antiaircraft missile launchers.The exercise will also include live-fire drills on Monday off the coast of Chinas Fujian province.

and serious to react and defend our territory and sovereignty.has been deliberately ambiguous on whether it would defend Taiwan militarily.chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

but noted it had ample resources to fulfill its security commitments in Asia.These operations serve as a stern warning against the collusion between separatist forces seeking Taiwan independence and external forces and against their provocative activities.

led a House delegation which traveled to Taiwan to meet with Taiwanese business leaders and senior government officials to discuss ways the U.

the local maritime authority said in a statement.Taiwans defence ministry said.

missiles and fighter jets around Taiwan in its largest show of force in years.had consistently urged restraint and no change to the status quo.

and other military preparedness exercises.McCarthy had originally planned to go to Taiwan himself.