2023-08-19 09:00:31
The Chinese military has launched military exercises around Taiwan by sending air and sea patrols after the leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan concluded a historic summit at Camp David aimed at strengthening their alliances. “The patrols and drills are intended to conduct coordination of warships and military aircraft and exercise their ability to take control of air and sea spaces,” Eastern Theater Command spokesman Shi Yi said, according to the statement. ‘Xinhua news agency.
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During the exercises, Shi explained, the “ability to fight in real contrast conditions” of the armed forces will be tested. “The patrols and drills serve as a stern warning against Taiwanese separatists who operate with foreign elements and their provocations,” Shi added.
TAIWAN’S REACTION
The Chinese military exercises conducted today around Taiwan are “irrational and provocative”. This was stated by Taiwan’s defense ministry, which strongly condemned the Chinese actions and announced the dispatch of adequate forces to respond to the situation. “Launching a military exercise under such a pretext not only fails to help the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, but also highlights (China’s) militaristic mentality and confirms the domineering nature of military expansion,” he said. said the ministry in Taipei.
The armed forces of Taipei have ”intercepted 42 Chinese military aircraft in the defense zone of Taiwan” since Beijing launched military exercises around the island today, reports the Taiwanese defense ministry adding that there are ”eight military ships Chinese involved in combat status”. Furthermore, ”26 Chinese planes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait”, added the ministry.
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