China sends 27 military planes and 14 ships to the Taiwan Strait

China has sent 27 military aircraft and 14 ships across the Taiwan Strait in the past 24 hours. This was reported by the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense on Since October 15, China has sent 95 military aircraft and 45 ships near Taiwan, in a bid to reassert its control over the self-governing island. The latest outing takes place on the occasion of the National Day celebrations of the Republic of China, the official name of Taiwan.

In his speech in the square in front of Taipei’s presidential palace, President Lai Ching-te forcefully demanded the island’s autonomy from China, saying the two sides of the strait “are not not subordinate to each other. China “does not have the right to represent Taiwan,” Lai said, reiterating that his mission as president is to ensure that “the nation does not suffer sovereignty violations or annexations.” Taiwan “is determined to maintain cross-Strait peace and stability and achieve global security and prosperity,” he added, opening up opportunities for cooperation with China on international issues. keys. Taipei is indeed “willing to collaborate with China to respond to climate change, prevent infectious diseases, maintain regional security, pursue peace and common prosperity, as well as bring benefits to citizens on both sides of the strait”.

Broadening his gaze to the crisis fronts on the international stage, the Taiwanese president hoped that “China will meet the expectations of the international community, exercise its influence and collaborate with other countries in the world to end the war between the Russia and Ukraine and the Middle East Conflict.” Beijing should also cooperate with Taiwan, “fulfill its international responsibilities and contribute to regional and global peace, security and prosperity,” he concluded.

National Day of the Republic of China is a public holiday celebrated annually in Taiwan and the islands under its jurisdiction on October 10. It commemorates the Wuchang Uprising, which began in mainland China on October 10, 1911, ended the last imperial dynasty, and resulted in the establishment of the Republic of China on January 1912, 1949. The Government of the Republic of China fled to Taiwan in December. XNUMX after ceding control of mainland China to Mao Zedong’s communists, who founded the People’s Republic of China on October XNUMX of the same year.

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