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Taiwan Conflict: China Announces Completion Of Military Exercises Around Taiwan

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After almost a week, the Chinese military declared its maneuvers off Taiwan over. The goal is still "peaceful reunification" with the neighboring country. China has declared its military exercises around Taiwan to be over for the time being after about a week. The Eastern Command of the People's Liberation Army said it had "successfully completed various tasks". The combat capability of the army has been effectively tested through joint military operations by the armed forces in sea and air space around the island of Taiwan. However, changes in the situation in the Taiwan Strait would continue to receive close attention. "Regular patrols" are planned. Military training and other preparations are also to continue. The military will "resolutely protect" China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the command said. Donald Trump You Can't Get Rid Of Him Without Handcuffs The Chinese government again warned against taking the island rep...

Dispute Over Taiwan: China Continues Military Maneuvers Around Taiwan

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Taiwan's military has spotted Chinese drones over its territory. The president of the island state condemned the exercises as an irresponsible threat. China has continued its large-scale maneuvers around Taiwan. As Taiwan's military reported in Taipei, 20 Chinese military aircraft and 14 warships took part in the exercises the day before. On the high seas in the Taiwan Strait, Chinese and Taiwanese warships had played cat-and-mouse games on the high seas. Some of the Chinese ships are said to have crossed the unofficial border line, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Taiwan then tried to prevent them from doing so. However, both sides showed restraint. Chinese drones were also observed again over the offshore island of Kinmen in Taiwan, which is only ten kilometers from the port city of Xiamen on the Chinese coast. According to experts, there had been no overflight of the island, also known as Quemoy, since the 1950s. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen condemned t...

Taiwan: US Condemns Chinese Military Maneuvers After Pelosi Visit

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The US government has called the launch of missiles aimed at Taiwan irresponsible. She is postponing her own missile test to avoid further escalation. The US government has accused China of overreacting and unnecessary escalation after the visit of the American top politician Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. China has launched an estimated 11 ballistic missiles toward Taiwan , National Security Council communications director John Kirby said in Washington. "We condemn these actions." The actions of the government in Beijing are irresponsible. China used Pelosi's visit "as an excuse to step up its provocative military activities in and around the Taiwan Strait." China's "provocative actions" are a "significant escalation". Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen also criticized the Chinese maneuvers as irresponsible . At the same time, Tsai emphasized that her government did not want to escalate tensions. The aim is to preserve the status quo.  In the ...