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China’s Military Conducts New War Games Near Taiwan, Warning Independence Forces

China’s began new military drills games near Taiwan on Monday as a warning to Taiwan’s “independence forces,” with no end date specified, drawing criticism from Taipei. Taiwan, which China considers its territory, had anticipated military exercises after President Lai Ching-te’s National Day speech, where he stated China had no right to represent Taiwan but also expressed willingness to cooperate.

China condemned the speech and launched the “Joint Sword-2024B” drills around Taiwan.

The exercises are taking place in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas, involving Chinese ships and aircraft, focusing on sea-air combat readiness, blockading key areas, and targeting maritime and ground positions. Although no live-fire drills or no-fly zones were declared, the drills serve as a warning against Taiwanese independence efforts, according to the Chinese military’s Eastern Theatre Command.

Joint-Sword 2024B
Military drills Joint-Sword 2024B
Source: x.com

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council criticized China’s actions as provocative, undermining regional peace and stability. Taiwan’s government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace but emphasized it would not back down in the face of threats. Taiwan’s defense ministry deployed its forces in response.

A senior Taiwanese security official noted that China appeared to be practicing blockading Taiwanese ports and repelling foreign forces. Taiwan also reported Chinese military activity in the Bashi Channel. Meanwhile, Chinese media has been vocal against President Lai’s speech, with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) warning that provocations would not go unanswered.

The White House has not commented on the situation, but the US previously criticized China’s military pressure. China had conducted similar drills in May, shortly after Lai’s inauguration, in response to his stance on Taiwan’s sovereignty. Despite Lai’s offers for dialogue, Beijing has rejected talks, insisting that Taiwan’s future cannot be determined independently of China.

Октябрь, 14, 2024 102 0
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Автор - Ольга Несветайлова
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