China announces maneuvers around Taiwan and Taipei denounces "Military terror"
Declared China Today, Monday, it will conduct Large military maneuvers around Taiwan includes live ammunition exercises tomorrow, Tuesday, across 5 areas in the sea and air near the autonomous island that Beijing claims, while Taiwan denounced the move.
A statement issued by Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army, said: "Starting December 29, the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army will send troops from the army, navy, air force and missile forces to conduct joint military exercises codenamed "Justice Mission 2025"
Live shooting activities
A separate statement showed a map of 5 large areas surrounding the island. "Live shooting activities will be organised" From 8 am to 6 pm (from 00:00 to 10:00 GMT Tuesday).
The statement read: "For safety reasons, it is advised that no unrelated vessel or aircraft enter the above waters and airspace"
This show of force comes after weeks of tensions between China and Japan, which began with statements indicating Tokyo’s possible support for Taiwan in the event of a future armed conflict.
It also follows the latest round of arms sales to Taipei from the United States, which sparked an angry response from Beijing, which last week imposed sanctions on 20 American defense companies.
The exercises that will be held this week are… "A strong warning against the separatist forces demanding "Taiwan independence"It is a legitimate and necessary measure to protect China’s sovereignty and national unity".
Taiwan denounces"Military intimidation" Chinese
Taiwan denounced China’s practice "Military intimidation" After Beijing announced major military maneuvers around the autonomous island next week.
Presidential Office spokeswoman Karen Ko said in a statement: "Taiwan expresses its strong condemnation in the face of the Chinese authorities’ disregard for international standards and their use of military intimidation to threaten neighboring countries".
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