The Chinese army confirmed on Monday, April 10 “successfully completed” His military maneuvers aimed to encircle the autonomous island of Taiwan for three days, which Beijing claims as a Chinese province.
From April 8 to 10, the Chinese military command “Successfully complete various tasks” Military readiness “Around the Island of Taiwan with the Combined Sword Exercise”The army said in a message posted on social media. He has Extensively tested its combat capability. subscriber “in real conditions”added the Chinese command.
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Twelve warships
Denounced by Taiwan and the United States that called for “detention” While deploying a destroyer to waters announced by Beijing, the maneuvers that mobilized dozens of warships and up to about 70 aircraft received explicit political support from Russia on Monday.
China has the sovereign right to respond to provocative actions. United States, Especially while performing maneuvers.Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
“Taiwan area powder keg”
Beginning on Saturday, the Chinese maneuvers were intended to protest Wednesday’s meeting of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy. objective? simulation a “recovery” Of the territory of 23 million people claimed by Beijing, the Chinese military explained. And in particular a “air blockade”according to state television CCTV.
“Taiwan independence and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are mutual.”Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said during a regular briefing that he deems it necessary“firmly opposes any form of secession for the sake of Taiwan independence”.
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Bombing simulation
The army’s Eastern Theater Command said Shandong, one of China’s two aircraft carriers, has it “Participate in today’s exercise”. During the maneuvers, fighter jets and warships simulated targeted bombing operations on the island.
It also seems that the United States wants to make a show of force: the American destroyer USS Milius fired a missile “freedom of navigation” In an area of ​​the South China Sea claimed by Beijing. a “Intervention” China immediately denounced it.
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Japan said it had launched fighter jets in recent days in response to those who took off and landed from the aircraft carrier Shandong.
“serious warning”
China looks with displeasure at the rapprochement in recent years between the Taiwanese authorities and the United States which, despite the absence of official relations, provides the island with significant military support. Taiwan is a province that has not yet been able to reunify it with the rest of its territory since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Beijing aims for this reunification by force if necessary.
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China/US: The Battle of Taiwan
maneuvers “It serves as a serious warning against collusion between the separatist forces seeking ‘Taiwan independence’ and outside forces, as well as their provocative activities.”Chinese military spokesman Xi Yi warned.
The last major outbreak around the island was in August, when China engaged in unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan and fired missiles in retaliation for a visit to the island by then-Chairman of the Bedroom, Democrat Nancy Pelosi.
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