taiwan maneuvers Fearing a big war following China is boiling over the US Congress president’s visit
taiwan maneuvers – Date 25 July APReported that the authorities in Taiwan launched an annual military exercise. Under the code of the 38th Battle of Hanguang, while Taipei rehearsing readiness for people to evacuate into the bunker Amid concerns following China’s anger once morest the United States
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The ire of the Chinese authorities came following news that Ms. Nancy Pelosi, President of Congress. (Number three in the hierarchy of US leaders) may visit Taiwan. This would make him the highest-ranking political figure to visit Taiwan since 1997.
The readiness drills prompted Taipei to launch an air strike warning at midday, prompting all Taiwanese citizens to evacuate into bunkers. while the Taiwanese Army simulates how to cope with invasion by land, air and water.
Taipei Mayor Goh Wenzi said Taiwan has been frequented by Chinese fighter jets in recent years. In addition, the war in Ukraine was invaded by Russia once more. Making Taiwanese people understand that even in times of peace, they need to be prepared for war.
Taiwanese evacuate into a bunker in Taipei (AP)
Pelosi has yet to confirm the current news, but US President Joe Biden has said he disagrees with Pelosi’s visit, if true. Because it was an inappropriate time and was not coordinated with the White House in advance.
Taiwan’s exercises also came following General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Army Chief of Staff. He said during his visit to Indonesia that in the past five years, the Chinese army has begun to behave more aggressively and dangerously.
Nancy Pelosi, Democratic (AP) Speaker of the Congress
While General Li Suo Zheng, chairman of the Chinese Military Staff Used to call Gen. Milley. to the issue of Taiwan that the Chinese authorities have no room for negotiations
This is in line with China’s aggressive stance following Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. Indicates the visit of Mrs. Pelosi that China has consistently expressed its stance on the issue of Taiwan and that China is ready to cope if the United States continues to follow the news
Taiwanese drill down a bunker (AP)
“We are ready if the United States continues to relentlessly bend over and go on with its own free will. China will take drastic measures to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Zhao said.
Although the Chinese authorities have not clearly stated “Severe measures” whether to use any method. But experts say China may decide to launch more aggressive military exercises. Or maybe try to block Pelosi’s plane from entering Taiwan airspace by declaring it a no-fly zone.
A deserted atmosphere follows Taiwanese refugees in a bunker in the Wan’an District, Taipei. (REUTERS)
Mr. Shi Yinhong, International Relations Specialist Beijing University said that if the United States will proceed with the visit of Ms. Pelosi. The US must be aware that China will take drastic measures in retaliation. means the United States must prepare the troops to be ready
Michael Massa, an expert on security and China studies. american institute Enterprise said China was likely to move violently. and may apply economic sanctions once morest Taiwan as well
The report stated that Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is expected in early August. It is very sensitive because Aug 1 is the founding day of the Chinese Armed Forces. The Chinese authorities held a holiday and organized a campaign to create national frenzy among the military and Chinese.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, meanwhile, needs to maintain a strong image in order to be elected for a third term in October. Amid pressure from extremist parties in the Communist Party of China and the economic slowdown including the dissatisfaction of the Chinese over the Dynamic Zero COVID strategy to eradicate the coronavirus disease 2019.
Mr. Bonnie Glazer, Asia Program Director The German Marshall Foundation, USA, sees China in many ways to show its strength.
while Mrs. Oriana Skylar Maestro, Chinese military affairs and foreign policy expert from Stanford University The state of California said Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan might be seized by China as an opportunity to do something legitimate.
Ms Maestro said China, which is trying to find an excuse to take any action. Against Taiwan, the visit may have been claimed by the US authorities as the first. by Chinese measures that may cause the United States can get into trouble
