Taiwan has accused China of stepping up military drills, trade sanctions and influence campaigns against the island in recent years to force the island to accept Chinese sovereignty claims. Speaking to reporters after meeting senior security officials,

Taiwan accuses China of trying to intimidate it into relinquishing its independence. Beijing considers the democratically governed island as part of its own territory.Taiwan' s President Lai Ching- te on Thursday called for tougher measures to counter increased infiltration efforts and espionage by China.