News / China's extended military drills and invasion threat dampens Taiwan trade

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China’s ’war games’ in the Taiwan Strait will affect South Korea’s trade with Taiwan, says the Korea International Trade Association.

Korean Airlines and Asiana Airlines have cancelled flights to Taiwan, a move emulated by many airlines with safety concerns.

Shipping saw less disruption, as some liner operators chose to detour to get to the Taiwan Strait. South Korea’s HMM, SM Line, Pan Ocean and KMTC Line all said they were taking longer routes to reach Taiwan without being interrupted by the naval drills.

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