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Expert on #China's countermeasures in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to #Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry announced eight countermeasures after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. Meng Xiangqing, a military expert at the People's Liberation Army National Defense University, outlined the message the measures sent to the U.S.
China's Foreign Ministry announced eight countermeasures after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. Meng Xiangqing, a military expert at the People's Liberation Army National Defense University, outlined the message the measures sent to the U.S.
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Footage of Chinese military exercises around #Taiwan
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Chinese Mobile long-range firing system can cover entire Taiwan: expert
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted live-fire military drills from August 4 to 7, in six different areas that encircle the island of Taiwan from all directions.
"Our army's long-range firing system can range from tens to hundreds of kilometers, and can cover the entire island of Taiwan, which means that we can hit whenever we want, however we want and wherever we want," said Major-General Meng Xiangqing, a professor with the PLA National Defense University. #China #Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted live-fire military drills from August 4 to 7, in six different areas that encircle the island of Taiwan from all directions.
"Our army's long-range firing system can range from tens to hundreds of kilometers, and can cover the entire island of Taiwan, which means that we can hit whenever we want, however we want and wherever we want," said Major-General Meng Xiangqing, a professor with the PLA National Defense University. #China #Taiwan
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#Taiwan live-fire drills
Army officials have claimed the exercises on Tuesday are not in response to Beijing ramping up its military presence in the Taiwan Strait. (AFP)
The drills include hundreds of troops being deployed and 40 howitzers in action. Reports have described it as a defensive mock-up of China invading.
Army officials have claimed the exercises on Tuesday are not in response to Beijing ramping up its military presence in the Taiwan Strait. (AFP)
The drills include hundreds of troops being deployed and 40 howitzers in action. Reports have described it as a defensive mock-up of China invading.
#Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang delegation begins trip to mainland China
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3188392/taiwans-opposition-kuomintang-delegation-begins-trip-mainland
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3188392/taiwans-opposition-kuomintang-delegation-begins-trip-mainland
South China Morning Post
Taiwan’s KMT delegation begins trip to mainland China
The group, led by the party’s vice-chairman Andrew Hsia, has been criticised for visiting amid Beijing’s ongoing military exercises
#China says it ‘completed tasks’ around #Taiwan
The military has announced the successful completion of assignments around the island, but added it will continue regular patrols
China has announced an end to the unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan, which were launched following the controvercial visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei.
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said on Wednesday that it had “successfully completed various missions during recent drills around Taiwan island and effectively tested the troop’s joint operation combat capacity,” as reported by the Global Times.
China said it will continue “military training and preparation,” and organize patrols in the Taiwan Strait in order to “resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Colonel Shi Yi said.
The announcement comes shortly after Beijing released a White Paper refusing to rule out the use of force in its efforts to unify Taiwan with the mainland, noting, however, that it will strive for a peaceful unification.
“We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification. But we will not renounce the use of force, and we reserve the option of taking all necessary measures,” the document read.
Beijing noted that this contingency was needed to prevent “external interference and separatist activities” and accused “anti-Chinese forces in the US” of deliberately escalating tensions between China and Taiwan.
Last week, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to the self-governing island despite multiple protests from the Chinese government. In response, Beijing launched “unprecedented” military exercises and live-fire drills in six maritime areas around Taiwan.
The maneuvers included the simulation of a “blockade” of the island, as well as amphibious assaults and the striking of ground targets, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry.
China considers Taiwan an inalienable part of its territory and views visits such as Pelosi’s as an attack on its sovereignty and a violation of the ‘One China’ principle, under which most countries refrain from diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.
The military has announced the successful completion of assignments around the island, but added it will continue regular patrols
China has announced an end to the unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan, which were launched following the controvercial visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei.
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said on Wednesday that it had “successfully completed various missions during recent drills around Taiwan island and effectively tested the troop’s joint operation combat capacity,” as reported by the Global Times.
China said it will continue “military training and preparation,” and organize patrols in the Taiwan Strait in order to “resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Colonel Shi Yi said.
The announcement comes shortly after Beijing released a White Paper refusing to rule out the use of force in its efforts to unify Taiwan with the mainland, noting, however, that it will strive for a peaceful unification.
“We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification. But we will not renounce the use of force, and we reserve the option of taking all necessary measures,” the document read.
Beijing noted that this contingency was needed to prevent “external interference and separatist activities” and accused “anti-Chinese forces in the US” of deliberately escalating tensions between China and Taiwan.
Last week, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to the self-governing island despite multiple protests from the Chinese government. In response, Beijing launched “unprecedented” military exercises and live-fire drills in six maritime areas around Taiwan.
The maneuvers included the simulation of a “blockade” of the island, as well as amphibious assaults and the striking of ground targets, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry.
China considers Taiwan an inalienable part of its territory and views visits such as Pelosi’s as an attack on its sovereignty and a violation of the ‘One China’ principle, under which most countries refrain from diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.
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#US to conduct ‘air and maritime transits’ in #Taiwan Strait
The White House says Washington’s ‘freedom of navigation’ transits will reflect its response to #China’s ‘provocative’ military operations in the strait.
The United States plans to conduct new “air and maritime transits” in the Taiwan Strait in a step the White House says will reflect its response to China’s military drills in the contested strait amid rising tensions over the self-ruled island.
China conducted its largest-ever military drill around Taiwan, which Beijing considers its territory, during a trip by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month.
Kurt Campbell, the White House coordinator for Asia-Pacific issues and adviser to President Joe Biden, said despite tensions, US forces “will continue to fly, sail and operate where international law allows, consistent with our longstanding commitment to freedom of navigation”.
“That includes conducting standard air and maritime transits through the Taiwan Strait in the next few weeks,” he told reporters.
Campbell did not confirm what kind of deployment would be made to support the manoeuvres, saying he had no “comments about either the nature of our crossings or the timings across the Taiwan Strait”.
He said Washington is set to announce an “ambitious roadmap” for deeper economic ties with Taiwan in the wake of tensions with China over the self-governed island.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/13/us-to-conduct-new-air-and-maritime-transits-in-taiwan-strait
The White House says Washington’s ‘freedom of navigation’ transits will reflect its response to #China’s ‘provocative’ military operations in the strait.
The United States plans to conduct new “air and maritime transits” in the Taiwan Strait in a step the White House says will reflect its response to China’s military drills in the contested strait amid rising tensions over the self-ruled island.
China conducted its largest-ever military drill around Taiwan, which Beijing considers its territory, during a trip by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month.
Kurt Campbell, the White House coordinator for Asia-Pacific issues and adviser to President Joe Biden, said despite tensions, US forces “will continue to fly, sail and operate where international law allows, consistent with our longstanding commitment to freedom of navigation”.
“That includes conducting standard air and maritime transits through the Taiwan Strait in the next few weeks,” he told reporters.
Campbell did not confirm what kind of deployment would be made to support the manoeuvres, saying he had no “comments about either the nature of our crossings or the timings across the Taiwan Strait”.
He said Washington is set to announce an “ambitious roadmap” for deeper economic ties with Taiwan in the wake of tensions with China over the self-governed island.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/13/us-to-conduct-new-air-and-maritime-transits-in-taiwan-strait
Aljazeera
US to conduct ‘air and maritime transits’ in Taiwan Strait
White House says US’s ‘freedom of navigation’ transits will reflect its response to China’s ‘provocative’ behaviour.
US Congressional Delegation Arrives In #Taiwan (Again): Statement
By AFP - Agence France Presse
A US congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, Washington's de facto embassy in Taipei said, days after China held military drills around the island in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Sunday's unnannounced visit came after Pelosi infuriated Beijing by visiting Taiwan earlier this month, sparking unprecedented air and sea drills that raised the prospect of conflict.
"Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), and Representative Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) will visit Taiwan from August 14-15, 2022, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region," the American Institute in Taiwan said in a statement.
"The delegation will meet with senior Taiwan leaders to discuss US-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade and investment, global supply chains, climate change, and other significant issues of mutual interest," it added.
Taiwan's foreign ministry hailed the delegation's visit as another sign of warm ties between Taipei and Washington.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere welcome (to the delegation)," the ministry said in a statement Sunday.
"As China is continuing to escalate tensions in the region, the US Congress has again organized a heavyweight delegation to visit Taiwan, showing a friendship that is not afraid of China's threats and intimidation, and highlighting the US' strong support towards Taiwan."
The delegation will meet President Tsai Ing-wen and attend a banquet hosted by Foreign Minister Joseph Wu during the visit, the ministry added.
"The two sides will extensively exchange views on issues such as Taiwan-US security and trade relations," it said.
By AFP - Agence France Presse
A US congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, Washington's de facto embassy in Taipei said, days after China held military drills around the island in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Sunday's unnannounced visit came after Pelosi infuriated Beijing by visiting Taiwan earlier this month, sparking unprecedented air and sea drills that raised the prospect of conflict.
"Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), and Representative Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) will visit Taiwan from August 14-15, 2022, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region," the American Institute in Taiwan said in a statement.
"The delegation will meet with senior Taiwan leaders to discuss US-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade and investment, global supply chains, climate change, and other significant issues of mutual interest," it added.
Taiwan's foreign ministry hailed the delegation's visit as another sign of warm ties between Taipei and Washington.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere welcome (to the delegation)," the ministry said in a statement Sunday.
"As China is continuing to escalate tensions in the region, the US Congress has again organized a heavyweight delegation to visit Taiwan, showing a friendship that is not afraid of China's threats and intimidation, and highlighting the US' strong support towards Taiwan."
The delegation will meet President Tsai Ing-wen and attend a banquet hosted by Foreign Minister Joseph Wu during the visit, the ministry added.
"The two sides will extensively exchange views on issues such as Taiwan-US security and trade relations," it said.
#Taiwan unveils record defence budget amid tensions with China
Proposed budget would raise self-ruled island’s military spending by 13.9 percent year on year. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/8/25/taiwan-unveils-record-defence-budget-amid-tensions-with-china
Proposed budget would raise self-ruled island’s military spending by 13.9 percent year on year. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/8/25/taiwan-unveils-record-defence-budget-amid-tensions-with-china
Aljazeera
Taiwan unveils record defence budget amid tensions with China
Proposed budget would raise self-ruled island’s military spending by 13.9 percent year on year.
🇹🇼🇨🇳 The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of China #Taiwan held an international online press conference on August 31 on the topic "Military exercises and threats from the PLA against Taiwan in August 2022."
Main thing:
➖ PLA actions during the exercise. Taiwan's response;
➖ PRC propaganda against Taipei as part of the exercise;
➖ Statement by representatives of the Taiwanese Armed Forces.
Thus, the Taiwanese command decided to demonstrate to the whole world the tactics of the PLA during military exercises around Taiwan and expose Beijing as an "aggressor country"
Main thing:
➖ PLA actions during the exercise. Taiwan's response;
➖ PRC propaganda against Taipei as part of the exercise;
➖ Statement by representatives of the Taiwanese Armed Forces.
Thus, the Taiwanese command decided to demonstrate to the whole world the tactics of the PLA during military exercises around Taiwan and expose Beijing as an "aggressor country"
The United States has approved U.S arm industry potential sale of $1.100.000.000 in weapons to #Taiwan, the Pentagon announced, in a move that will likely worsen already heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing
The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Friday that the arms package would include 60 anti-aging missiles, 100 air-to-air missiles and contractor logistics support for a surveillance radar programme.
The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Friday that the arms package would include 60 anti-aging missiles, 100 air-to-air missiles and contractor logistics support for a surveillance radar programme.