<p>A top official involved in Taiwan's missile production died of heart problems on Saturday, the army-owned institute where he worked said, as China conducts massive military drills around the self-ruled island.</p>.<p>Ouyang Li-hsing was vice president of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and had travelled to the south of the island for business, Taiwan's <em>Central News Agency</em> reported.</p>.<p>In a statement posted on its website, the institute confirmed Ouyang was found unconscious at a hotel in Hengchun, Pingtung County on Saturday morning.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/taiwan-accuses-china-of-simulating-invasion-as-us-relations-nosedive-1133631.html">Taiwan accuses China of simulating invasion as US relations nosedive</a></strong></p>.<p>"Forensic examination found that the cause of death was myocardial infarction and angina pectoris," it said.</p>.<p>Ouyang assumed his position earlier this year and was tasked with supervising "the production of various types of missiles", <em>CNA</em> said.</p>.<p>His death comes as Beijing presses ahead with exercises aimed at practising a blockade and ultimate invasion of the democratic island after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enraged the Chinese government.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/taiwan-fires-flares-to-warn-drones-flying-over-outlying-islands-1133608.html">Taiwan fires flares to warn drones flying over outlying islands</a></strong></p>.<p>Beijing flew several missiles directly over Taiwan's main island in the drills, Chinese state media said Friday.</p>.<p>But Taipei has refused to confirm or deny the flight paths, citing intelligence concerns.</p>.<p>The island's government is trying to accelerate its own missile production in the face of the increasing military threat posed by China.</p>.<p>China's ruling Communist Party sees the island as part of its territory and has vowed to one day take it, by force if necessary.</p>
<p>A top official involved in Taiwan's missile production died of heart problems on Saturday, the army-owned institute where he worked said, as China conducts massive military drills around the self-ruled island.</p>.<p>Ouyang Li-hsing was vice president of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and had travelled to the south of the island for business, Taiwan's <em>Central News Agency</em> reported.</p>.<p>In a statement posted on its website, the institute confirmed Ouyang was found unconscious at a hotel in Hengchun, Pingtung County on Saturday morning.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/taiwan-accuses-china-of-simulating-invasion-as-us-relations-nosedive-1133631.html">Taiwan accuses China of simulating invasion as US relations nosedive</a></strong></p>.<p>"Forensic examination found that the cause of death was myocardial infarction and angina pectoris," it said.</p>.<p>Ouyang assumed his position earlier this year and was tasked with supervising "the production of various types of missiles", <em>CNA</em> said.</p>.<p>His death comes as Beijing presses ahead with exercises aimed at practising a blockade and ultimate invasion of the democratic island after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enraged the Chinese government.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/taiwan-fires-flares-to-warn-drones-flying-over-outlying-islands-1133608.html">Taiwan fires flares to warn drones flying over outlying islands</a></strong></p>.<p>Beijing flew several missiles directly over Taiwan's main island in the drills, Chinese state media said Friday.</p>.<p>But Taipei has refused to confirm or deny the flight paths, citing intelligence concerns.</p>.<p>The island's government is trying to accelerate its own missile production in the face of the increasing military threat posed by China.</p>.<p>China's ruling Communist Party sees the island as part of its territory and has vowed to one day take it, by force if necessary.</p>