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China extends military exercises in Taiwan Strait ‘indefinitely’

New Delhi: Tension between China and Taiwan is increasing continuously. Meanwhile, China has announced that it will continue its maneuvers and military exercise without an end date. In effect this means China will continue its maneuvers around Taiwan indefinitely. Earlier, China had said that its military exercise would be held only from 4 to 8 […]

New Delhi: Tension between China and Taiwan is increasing continuously. Meanwhile, China has announced that it will continue its maneuvers and military exercise without an end date. In effect this means China will continue its maneuvers around Taiwan indefinitely. Earlier, China had said that its military exercise would be held only from 4 to 8 August.

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After this announcement by China, international affairs experts say that China is preparing to encircle Taiwan firmly by increasing the number of its warships, fighter jets and drones. In such a situation, the fear is also getting strengthened that by encircling Taiwan from all sides, China may not take any big step like war.

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Taiwan sets up artillery, weapon maneuvers

Meanwhile, in view of China’s stubborn stand, Taiwan has started its preparations to deal with any situation. According to reports, Taiwan has also started maneuvers to deal with any Chinese attack and to protect itself. According to Taiwan’s Eighth Army Corps spokesman Lu Woi-Jae, his army has begun artillery and weapons maneuvers in the southern county of Pingtung.

China remains infuriated with Nancy Pelosi

Beijing was infuriated by American House Speaker Nancy Pelosi‘s visit to Taiwan in the past. China has not only surrounded Taiwan from all sides, but is also firing missiles along with live fire drills.

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Taiwan defends it autonomy

Along with China, Taiwan’s stand is also very tough. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister has told China clearly and strongly that it cannot dictate us what to do. Being a free and independent nation we are autonomous in making decisions. We are also free to host anyone belonging to any nationality

China has not infiltrated the borders ‘yet’

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry further said, “14 Chinese warships and 66 aircraft surrounded their country from all sides. However, China has not made any attempt to infiltrate their border. We are ready with our warships, fighter jets and missile systems.”

 

 

First published on: Aug 09, 2022 08:38 PM IST


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