defense minister kim zhang juan made a request. submarine launched ballistic missiles were brought into the square one after another. north korea also hosted a military parade in october last year. >>> the u.s. ambassador to the united nations has expressed support for taiwan during talks with the island's president. the online meeting between ambassador kel kraft and president tsai ing-wen came after the trip was cancelled. it was said to be the first visit by a u.s. envoy since taiwan left the un body in 1971. kraft said on twitter she made it clear the u.s. stands with taiwan and always will. she said the two are friends and partners who stand shoulder to shoulder as pillars of democracy. kraft added that she and tsai discussed man ways that taiwan is a model for the world, as demonstrated by i success in fighting covid-19. she also criticized china. she said it was unfortunate that taiwan cannot share its successes at un venues such as the world health assembly because of beijing's struction. sigh tsai's office said she thanked