CHINA has launched a fresh round of army, navy and rocket force exercises encircling Taiwan, Xi Jingping’s military has announced.
Beijing described the concerning movements, which included 19 warships and 50 aircraft, as a “stern warning” and a “powerful deterrent against Taiwanese independence”.
AFPTaiwan say they detected at least 19 Chinese warships[/caption]
EPAThe Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was seen near to Taiwan during the latest military drills[/caption]
The Chinese military even attacked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te by labelling him a “parasite”.
Taiwan announced today that it has detected at least 19 Chinese warships as well as the large Shandong aircraft carrier patrolling near to its self-governing island.
It marks the biggest number of enemy vessels seen in a 24-hour period since last May.
Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman of the Chinese military’s Eastern Theater Command, announced the “sea-air combat-readiness patrols”.
He added that the move was a “joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, assault on maritime and ground targets, and blockade on key areas and sea lanes”.
Beijing’s armed forces also posted a disturbing image of the small island with the words “closing in” on it.
In a brave response, Taiwan sent out its own aircraft and ships.
They also deployed land-based missile systems as they accused Beijing of being the world’s “biggest troublemaker”.
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