Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen stated that China’s actions only strengthen Taiwan’s determination to defend itself. Thus, she commented on China’s recent military training near Taiwan, AP reported.

Tsai told a security forum in Taipei that China’s actions “threaten Taiwan and other like-minded countries in the region.”

“As president, I want to tell you that Taiwan is not intimidated. These actions only serve to strengthen our resolve. Our military forces have the capacity, determination and commitment to defend Taiwan and not allow coercion to dictate our own future,” Tsai said.