81.   If China launched missiles, the US response would likely be to attack Chinese missile sites, he said.

82.   In addition, the White House on Thursday denounced Chinese missile testing near Taiwan.

83.   It bristles with Hawk anti-aircraft missiles and Chinese anti-ship missiles, according to the US military.

84.   As the Chinese missile exercises fuelled tension across the Taiwan Strait, Lien said Taiwan still wanted peaceful exchanges beneficial to both sides instead of confrontation.

85.   Both of those issues, along with alleged Chinese missile sales and bilateral trade issues, are expected to arise in talks between Qian and Christopher.

86.   China on Thursday rejected US intelligence reports that Pakistan had deployed nuclear-capable Chinese missiles, saying it had never exported such arms to Pakistan.

87.   Defense Minister Chiang Chung-ling reaffirmed that Taiwan would retaliate back if any Chinese missiles land on Taiwan territory.

88.   Defense Minister Chiang Chung-ling warned Tuesday that Taiwan will strike back if any Chinese missile lands in Taiwanese territorial waters.

89.   Christopher was asked what measures the United States would take following Chinese missile tests off the Taiwan coast and in advance of forthcoming Chinese military maneuvers.

90.   Defense Secretary William Perry said the US guided missile cruiser Bunker Hill was close enough to observe the Chinese missile tests.