China announces the start of major military exercises around Taiwan

She announced Beijing, today, start Maneuvers Military “Great” around Taiwan in Context tense especially because of The United States finally sold weapons to the island, which mobilized its forces in response to Chinese maneuvers.

A statement issued by the Eastern Command of the People’s Liberation Army said that the Chinese army “is using destroyers And frigates And fighters, bombers and drones” in the exercises that began Monday, which include “live-fire exercises on naval targets north and southwest of Taiwan.”

On the other hand, the Taiwanese army said today that it deployed “appropriate forces” in response to China’s announcement. “He added”Created response center, and deployed appropriate forces,” adding that his armed forces “carried out a rapid response exercise.”

China considers Taiwan part of its territory, and threatens to restore it by military force if necessary.

This show of force comes after weeks of tensions between China and Japan, which began with statements indicating the possibility of Tokyo supporting Taiwan in the event of an armed conflict in the future.

In statements before Parliament in 7 November, the Japanese Prime Minister said Sanay Takaichi The use of force against Taiwan could justify a military response from Tokyo.

Beijing responded with demanding anger Takaichi Withdrawing its permit, it also summoned the Japanese ambassador, and urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, while various Japanese cultural events in China were affected.

This military maneuver also comes after the sale of new American weapons to Taipei in mid-December, which is the second since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, for a total value of… 11,1 Billion dollars.

This angered Beijing, which responded last week by imposing sanctions on… 20 American defense company.

A statement issued by Colonel Shi said: YesThe spokesman for the Eastern Region Command of the People’s Liberation Army said, “As of… 29 December, the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army will send troops from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Missile Forces to conduct a joint military exercise codenamed +Mission Justice 2025+”.

A separate statement showed a map of five large areas surrounding the island where “live shooting activities will be held” from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 00,00 to 10,00 GMT Tuesday).

“For safety reasons, it is advised that no unrelated vessel or aircraft enter the above-mentioned waters and airspace,” the statement said.

Taiwanese presidential office spokeswoman Karen said ko 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.”

The Coast Guard said Taiwanese They spotted four Chinese Coast Guard ships near the island’s waters, and explained that they were “sailing near the waters off the northern and eastern coasts of Taiwan.” They continued, “Large ships were mobilized… in the relevant areas.” And “sent.” Additional support units.

He said something Yes In the statement, the exercises that will be held this week are “a strong warning against the demanding separatist forces.” With + independence “Taiwan+ is a legitimate and necessary measure to protect China’s sovereignty and national unity.”

He explained that “Chinese ships will approach the island of Taiwan over very short distances from different directions.”

The last exercises that included live ammunition maneuvers around Taiwan date back to April, and were part of unannounced exercises condemned by Taipei.