Taiwan's military chief among eight dead in helicopter crash

Taiwan’s top military official was among eight people killed yesterday, after a helicopter carrying them to visit soldiers crashed in a mountainous area near the capital Taipei, the Defence Ministry said.

Shen, who took up his post in July, was Taiwan’s highest-ranking general to die in the line of duty, President Tsai Ing-wen said, adding that she had asked the defence minister to launch an investigation. Tsai, who is seeking re-election, cancelled all campaign activities until tomorrow , while opposition presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu of the Kuomintang party called off campaigns until today.

Although the United States has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, it is the island’s strongest international backer and main arms supplier. “General Shen will be remembered as an exceptional leader to his people and a champion for Taiwan’s defence and regional security,” Milley said.

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