China invaded Taiwan
2022.12.26 00:49
China invaded Taiwan
By Kristina Sobol
Budrigannews.com – The largest ever reported incursion into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, according to the island’s government on Monday, was the entry of 71 Chinese air force aircraft, including fighter jets and drones.
According to a report from Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, 43 of the aircraft also crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which is an unofficial buffer between the two sides that is within the defense zone. This comes as Beijing continues to conduct military activities close to the Chinese-claimed island.
Although there was no sense of alarm on the island, which has witnessed a steady increase in Chinese pressure in recent years, Taiwan’s official Central News Agency stated that it was the largest Chinese air force incursion to date.
China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, claimed on Sunday that it had carried out “strike drills” in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan in response to what it claimed was provocation from Taiwan and the United States.
According to Taiwan, which strongly disagrees with China’s claims to sovereignty, the drills demonstrated Beijing’s intent to disrupt regional peace and intimidate the people of Taiwan.
According to the office of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Tsai will call a high-level meeting on national security on Tuesday morning to talk about strengthening the island’s civil defense system. A press conference will then be held about the new civil defense measures.
The defense ministry has stated that it is considering extending mandatory military service beyond four months, despite the lack of specifics in the statement. The war in Ukraine and rising tensions with Beijing have rekindled discussions regarding how to respond to Chinese military pressure.
“There will be fewer rash aggression attempts if we make more preparations. “Tsai said at a military ceremony on Monday that Taiwan would become stronger and safer the more united we are.
According to a map provided by Taiwan’s defense ministry, several Chinese planes, primarily fighter jets, briefly crossed the median line in the delicate Taiwan Strait during the most recent incursion before returning to China. The ministry said that seven ships from the Chinese navy were also found near Taiwan.
According to the report, which detailed Chinese activities near Taiwan over the 24 hours to 6 a.m. (2200 GMT on Sunday), China’s military also sent early warning, electronic warfare, and antisubmarine aircraft, as well as drones, into Taiwan’s southern air defence identification zone, or ADIZ.
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Over the past two years, the Chinese air force has carried out numerous missions in Taipei’s ADIZ, frequently in the south.
According to the ministry’s standard response, Taiwan sent unspecified combat aircraft to deter the Chinese planes while missile systems monitored their flight.
In recent years, Beijing has increased its diplomatic, military, and economic pressure on the self-governing island to accept its rule. The government of Taiwan says that it wants peace but will defend itself in case of attack.
