Oct. 20,2007 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan's government denied that it is developing nuclear weapons or cruise missiles with nuclear warheads.

Taiwan ``does not produce, develop, get, store, or use nuclear weapons,'' the Ministry of Defense said in a faxed statement yesterday. ``Taiwan's defense strategy has been clearly defined.''

The ministry's remarks came after opposition lawmaker Su Chi said yesterday in a legislative session that the government is developing nuclear weapons, which was reported today in the Taipei-based, Chinese-language Liberty Times.

Taiwan displayed locally developed missiles in its first National Day military parade in 16 years on the Oct. 10.

China considers Taiwan part of its territory.

To contact the reporter on this story: Chinmei Sung in Taipei at csung4@bloomberg.net

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