The war in Ukraine has only deepened the divide, with Japan backing Western allies opposed to Russia's invasion while Beijing avoids criticising Moscow.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on an official visit to China for 2 days. During the visit, COAS called on General Wei Fenghe Chinese defense minister.
Beijing lashes out at any diplomatic action that might lend Taiwan legitimacy, and has responded with growing anger to visits by Western officials and politicians.
Taiwan's armed forces are well-equipped but dwarfed by China's. Tsai has been overseeing a modernisation programme and has made increasing defence spending a priority.
The foreign ministry in Beijing on Monday condemned the alleged hack, saying it "seriously endangers China's national security and users' personal data security".
