Chinese Army Suppresses US and Taiwan Movements Near Taiwan Strait September 18, 17:29
Chinese troops have announced that they have begun military exercises near the Taiwan Strait on the 18th.
Taiwan has been visited by high-level State Department officials since the diplomatic relations with the United States 41 years ago on the 17th, and it seems that it aims to curb such movements.
A spokesman for the Chinese Defense Ministry said at a press conference that Chinese troops began military exercises near the Taiwan Strait on the 18th.
He emphasized, "It corresponds to the current situation of the Taiwan Strait and is a legitimate and necessary measure taken to protect the sovereignty and territorial protection of the nation."
The scale of the exercise is not disclosed.
Under Secretary of State Crack, who has been the highest-ranking official since the United States broke up with Taiwan 41 years ago, has been visiting Taiwan since the 17th to attend the farewell ceremony of former President Lee Teng-hui.
"Recently, the U.S. and Democratic Party authorities have strengthened their ties and are causing frequent troubles, but it is clear that they will get stuck, and if you play with fire, you will definitely get burned," the spokesman said. ..
The Chinese military conducted military exercises in the waters including the Taiwan Strait when the US Secretary of Health and Welfare visited Taiwan last month, and Chinese fighter planes crossed the "middle line" of the Taiwan Strait. Activities have been activated.
The Chinese government has repeatedly urged the United States not to upgrade its substantive relations with Taiwan, suggesting that it will take some action depending on the situation, and this exercise aims to restrain the movement between the United States and Taiwan. It seems that.