A Chinese Coast Guard ship is currently conducting live-fire exercises near Pingtan Island in Fujian Province. The activities have raised concerns about the possibility of China preparing for a blockade of Taiwan. Experts and drone aerial photos analyzed by Nikkei Asia indicate that China has significantly increased its military exercises simulating the blockade since former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August last year. Chinese websites are prohibited from creating mirror sites, so it is advised to view the authentic version to access the Chinese website.
According to a report by Nikkei Asia, there has been a noticeable increase in joint flights in the airspace east of Taiwan since March of this year. The frequency of these flights has rapidly escalated, with over 30 shared planes flying around Taiwan on a daily basis. This surge in activity is significant because previously, PLA aircraft and ships rarely operated in this particular area. However, in April, the Chinese aircraft carrier “Shandong” was deployed to the Western Pacific for the first time to conduct takeoff exercises and remained there for about a month. Additionally, in December last year, another Chinese aircraft carrier, the “Liaoning,” conducted takeoff and landing exercises in the waters east of Taiwan.
Furthermore, Russian military activities in eastern Taiwan have also increased. Two Russian frigates appeared in the area in May and continued their operations for more than a month. This appears to be a reflection of the changing Sino-Russian relations in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Experts have warned that these developments indicate China is currently in the mobilization stage where it can attack Taiwan immediately if deemed necessary. Guo Yuren, executive director of the National Policy Research Institute’s Cultural and Educational Institute, pointed out that once the Communist Army enters the Western Pacific, it will be able to block Taiwan from three directions. China’s aircraft carriers, including the anticipated entry of the third carrier “Fujian” into service in 2024, as well as plans to build a fourth carrier, will greatly enhance this capability.
Taiwan has taken several measures to strengthen its self-defense in response to these escalating tensions. The Taiwanese military has intensified radar network deployments along potential invasion routes, including the Danshui River from Taipei Port. Taiwan has also deployed a long-range early warning radar purchased from the United States to monitor China’s activities more effectively. In addition, military cooperation between Taiwan and the United States has expanded, with the approval of $10 billion in military aid over five years through the US National Defense Authorization Act.
Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie of the Republic of China has expressed concern over China’s escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait and its efforts to interfere with Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election through misinformation. However, Minister Wu emphasized that the people of Taiwan remain committed to their freedom and democracy, which cannot be taken away. Wu also highlighted that Taiwan is taking various measures to strengthen its self-defense capabilities, acknowledging that while some countries have suggested providing combat support, there are no guarantees in place. Therefore, Taiwan is increasing investment in its military and enhancing training to bolster its self-defense capabilities.
Minister Wu warned that China’s expansionist ambitions extend beyond Taiwan and into the Pacific Ocean. It has already established control over several ports in the region, preparing for future naval operations. To effectively counter these ambitions, Wu emphasized the importance of building an alliance of countries with shared values. As China expands its global influence, it becomes crucial for all democracies to work together.
Source: Watch China
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A Chinese Coast Guard ship is conducting live-fire exercises in the northeast of Pingtan Island in Fujian Province. (Credit: Getty Images) Chinese websites are prohibited from creating mirror sites. Please return to the authentic version to view the Chinese website.
[Edrychwch ar Tsieina, Awst 1, 2023](Check out the comprehensive report by Chinese reporter Li Jiaqi) “Nikkei Asia” (Nikkei Asia) analyzed on August 1, drone aerial photos and expert opinions all point to the fact that since the former US Federal After the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August last year, China has significantly increased its military exercises simulating the blockade of Taiwan, and it is very likely that the preparations for the blockade of Taiwan will have be completed in the near future. . See Chinese websites ban setting up mirror sites. Please return to the authentic version to view the Chinese website.
According to the “Nikkei Asia” report, since March this year, the frequency of joint flights in the airspace east of Taiwan has increased significantly, with a total of 10 days in April, 12 days in May, 6 days in June, and 12 days in July. Recently, the number of shared planes flying around Taiwan has increased rapidly, exceeding 30 every day.
In the past, PLA aircraft and ships rarely operated in the area east of Taiwan, but the Chinese aircraft carrier “Shandong” was sent to the Western Pacific for the first time in early April to conduct takeoff exercises and landed at about one. month; in December last year, another aircraft carrier “Liaoning” “” also conducted takeoff and landing exercises in the waters east of Taiwan.
Russian military activities in eastern Taiwan have also begun to increase. In May, two Russian frigates appeared there and continued to operate for more than a month.
Wang Zunyan, an associate researcher at the National Security Research Institute of the National Defense Security Research Institute in Taiwan, pointed out that in the context of changes in Sino-Russian relations caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia is strengthening its military activities with China around Taiwan.
Guo Yuren, executive director of the National Policy Research Institute’s Cultural and Educational Institute, a consortium, warned that this means China is already in the mobilization stage where it can attack Taiwan immediately if necessary. He pointed out that once the Communist Army enters the Western Pacific, it will be able to block Taiwan from three directions. At that time, China’s aircraft carrier will be a big boost. In addition to the third Chinese aircraft carrier “Fujian”, which is expected to enter service in 2024, China also plans to build a fourth aircraft carrier. Once the Communist Army has four ships, it will be more likely to block Taiwan from the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Western Pacific.
According to the report, in order to prevent the Communist Army from entering Taipei via the Danshui River from Taipei Port, the Taiwanese military intensively deployed a radar network along the road. At an altitude of 2,620 kilometers and 70 kilometers southwest of Taipei, Taiwan has deployed a long-range early warning radar purchased from the United States, which can observe the situation in China 3,000 kilometers away. To prevent the communist army from attacking Taoji, Taiwan’s annual Hankuang exercise also included Taoji in the exercise setting.
In addition, military cooperation between Taiwan and the United States has also continued to expand, including the approval of the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023 to provide Taiwan with $10 billion in military aid for five years , as well. such as negotiations on ammunition reserves in advance. Bilateral defense personnel exchanges have also made progress. In the second half of the year, Taiwan will send the Army’s 542nd Brigade Joint Battalion and 333rd Brigade to the United States for training, focusing on joint operations between the two militancy. The number of US troops stationed in Taiwan has also increased, about three times the original.
Taiwan is strengthening self-defense in several ways
Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie of the Republic of China recently gave an interview to Australia’s Channel 9 TV station, pointing out that China continues to escalate tensions across the Taiwan Strait and is trying to interfere in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election through false information. , but the people of Taiwan are not afraid of external threats, and Taiwan cherishes freedom and democracy A way of life that no one can take away.
In response to China’s unification proposal, Wu Zhaoxie said that China tried to impose its totalitarian will on Taiwan, but it did not work. If China’s goal is to win the support of the Taiwanese people, it should stop the threat of force and give the best to block Taiwan’s participation in international organizations; China continues to send Disruption by planes and ships will only increase public anger.
Wu Zhaoxie also told the British “Daily Telegraph” that Taiwan is taking many measures to strengthen self-defense, but if the worst happens, there is no relevant guarantee that countries will provide combat support, although the United States and other countries have suggested that they will do it.
Wu Zhaoxie stressed that “it is our own responsibility to defend Taiwan”, and Taiwan will not ask any country to “fight for Taiwan”. Taiwan is increasing investment and improving military training to enhance its self-defense capabilities.
Wu Zhaoxie warned that China’s expansionist ambitions will not end in Taiwan, but it is trying to go deep into the Pacific Ocean, and has locked and controlled several ports in the Pacific Ocean to prepare for future naval operations . He stressed that the only way to effectively counter China’s expansionist ambitions is to build an alliance of countries with shared values. As China expands its influence around the world, from Africa and Central Asia to Latin America, “it is essential that all democracies work together”.
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