The Defence Ministry confirmed Air force General Shen Yi-min was not listed among the survivors of the crash in mountains outside the capital, Taipei.

The Defence Ministry confirmed Air force General Shen Yi-min was not listed among the survivors of the crash in mountains outside the capital, Taipei.

As chief of the general staff, Shen is responsible for overseeing the island's defense against China, which threatens to use military force to annex what it considers it own territory.

As chief of the general staff, Shen is responsible for overseeing the island's defense against China, which threatens to use military force to annex what it considers it own territory.