China conducts massive live-fire drills near Taiwan after U.S. deal
China conducts large-scale military drills near Taiwan amid U.S. arms deal, raising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
China – Taiwan – China has launched a large-scale mobilization of its military, including its army, navy, air force, and missile units, near Taiwan to conduct live-fire exercises.
The maneuvers, dubbed “Justice Mission-2025,” come in response to Taiwan’s $11 billion arms purchase from the United States. Beijing describes the drills as a strong warning to separatist movements and foreign powers interfering in Taiwan’s affairs.
BREAKING – 🇨🇳🇹🇼 China initiates live-fire military exercises around Taiwan following announcement of significant drills in nearby waters and airspace. pic.twitter.com/n9MvOJyD6u
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China says that the drills, named “Justice Mission-2025,” are a serious warning to all the separatist forces and external forces meddling in the island’s internal affairs.
The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command said that the exercises would test the combat readiness of its troops and simulate the “blockade and control of major ports and critical areas.”
It added: “With vessels and aircraft approaching Taiwan Island in close proximity from different directions, troops of multiple services engage in joint assaults to test their joint operations capabilities.”
Despite condemnation from the Taiwanese authorities, the Chinese military considers it a legitimate and necessary action to safeguard China’s sovereignty and national unity.
The U.S. has yet to respond to the war games; however, Taiwan’s defence ministry condemned the drills and accused China of escalating tensions.
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They also announced counter-drills by its own forces to “defend democracy and freedom”.
China considers Taiwan as its province and is preparing to annex it, with the U.S. intelligence reports suggesting that China might invade the island by 2027.
However, China has repeatedly urged Taiwan (formal name: Republic of China) to accept a peaceful reunification but Taiwan rejects the offer and is boosting its defenses to prepare for a possible invasion.
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