China suddenly sent the army close to Taiwan, Taipei takes a big step in response – China conducts Surprise Military Drills Near Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan Taipei Dispatches Forces in Response NTCPAN

China is not desisting from its expansionist policy and due to this, there is a constant stress of Beijing with neighboring countries. Now China has suddenly started military exercises close to Taiwan, after which Taipei retaliated and deployed its army in the maritime area. This move of China has increased tension in the entire region again.

China’s live fire practice

Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense condemns this move of Beijing and described it as a violation of the international treaty. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has set an area for a live-fire drill about 74 km from the Kaushung coast of southern Taiwan. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement that China has deployed 32 aircraft around Taiwan as part of a joint war exercise and announced a live-fire exercise in an area, about 40 knots (74 km) from the south of the island. Is.

The statement said that Taiwan has deployed Navy, Air Force and Army for monitoring, warning and retaliation. The Ministry of Defense said that this exercise without any prior warning included the deployment of 32 aircraft around the island. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, 22 of them flew close to northern and southwest Taiwan and joined joint patrolling with Chinese warships.

Taiwan deployed army

In response to this move by China, Taiwan sent the Navy, Air Force and Army to closely monitor and issue alerts in the situation. Taipei accused Beiped of forcefully adopting a military strategy, which has increased the possibility of conspiracy to capture the island. This military exercise of China took place a day after a cargo ship and its eight Chinese crew members were detained by Taiwan Coast Guards, when a close sea cable was cut for the Peengh Islands in the sensitive Taiwan water area. Was.

Taiwan has repeatedly expressed concern over China’s ‘Gray Zone’ strategy, including illegal air infiltration and sea activities such as sand mining to occupy without direct confrontation. China has been continuously threatened with Taiwan to occupy Taiwan, which fears security experts that may stop the island’s important communication system to implement the Beijing blockade or facilitate the invasion.

Will America interfere?

Taiwan remains a point of potential confrontation in the US-China relations. Washington, who is Taiwan’s major weapon supplier, follows the policy of strategic ambiguity in relation to military intervention in the event of Chinese attack. Although the US Congress strongly supports Taiwan, it remains a matter of concern that America’s strategy to protect the island after President Donald Trump’s arrival can be reviewed.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-Te has vowed to increase investment in the United States to remove trade imbalance and strengthen defense capabilities.