Taiwanese defense The ministry said on Friday that China military He performed great air display It consists of 38 combat aircraft and others combat Planes in the proximity of Taiwan.
This prominent display represents the largest atmospheric spread observed since the spread of China military maneuvers in beginning of april, in which simulated an operation aimed at besieging the island nation.
The ships were navy also Visible in the area as part of China is long standing campaign of intimidation against Taiwan.
Later on Friday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army protested the flight of (A) A US Navy P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine aircraft patrols through the Taiwan Strait, separating mainland China from the self-governing island democracy claimed by Beijing.
He described Thursday’s trip as a provocation that the United States had openly exaggerated upThe Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army said that it scrambled fighter jets to monitor the flight of the plane.
Such works ‘fully prove That the United States is a source of trouble of Peace and stability in Taiwan Strait and a creator of Security risks. The theater troop maintains a high level of alert at all times And defend firmly national Sovereignty and security as well as regional peace and stability.”
The US Seventh Fleet said Thursday’s voyage was close international The Act and “demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international Law allows including within the Taiwan Strait.”
Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, the United States remains nearest taiwan military and political ally. US law requires Washington treat All threats to the island are of “grave concern”.
However, it is remains mysterious over Whether to send US troops to help Island defense.
Beijing has threatened to bring Taiwan under its control before force if necessary. Moreover, China’s nationalist leader Xi Jinping has sworn never to do so give up “one inch” of lands claimed by his country. This pledge applies to Taiwan, a disputed border with India and the South China Sea claimed almost entirely by China.
In addition to latest Flights of Chinese warplanes, ships of the Chinese Navy were seen in the area The island’s defense ministry said that from 6:00 a.m. Thursday until 6:00 a.m. Friday.
Nineteen of The plane flew across the center line in The ministry said the Taiwan Strait separating the island from the mainland. It said it included five Su-30s and two J-16 fighter jets one Drone: The TB-001 Scorpion Long Endurance Large Drone is capable of Pregnancy various Bombs and missiles that flew over the island in relatively rare move, according to an infographic from the Department of Defense.
It wasn’t clear What, if any, prompted the large-scale Chinese move, but China’s efforts to train for Prospect attackHe wears down carrots military and affect Taiwan politics She became increasingly ambitious.
we military Officials said recently that they are increasingly concerned That’s a huge backlog in China military Potential makes potential for conflict more Possible.
China conducted a simulated sealing exercise off of Al Jazeera after the sensitive April 5 meeting between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California.
China opposes any exchanges in official level between Taiwan and other governments.
Taiwan and China split in 1949 after the civil war ended with The Communist Party in control of the mainland. The island was never part of People’s Republic of China, but Beijing says You must unite with Main land force if necessary.
