– Beijing launches military maneuvers around Taiwan
The Chinese army wants to “test the joint operational capabilities” of its troops during these new maneuvers around Taiwan.
AFP
Published today at 1:28 a.m.
A Chinese military ship, off the coast of Taiwan, July 22, 2024.
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China launched military maneuvers on Monday aimed at encircling Taiwan by deploying planes and ships, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced. These exercises, called Joint Sword-2024B, aim to “test the joint operational capabilities” of the troops, Beijing said.
In response, Taiwan announced on Monday that it had “deployed adequate forces” in the face of China’s launch of these military maneuvers. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry condemned in a statement “irrational and provocative behavior”, specifying that it had “deployed the adequate forces to respond appropriately with the aim of protecting freedom and democracy, as well as to defend the sovereignty” of Taiwan. China considers Taiwan a part of its territory, to be retaken by force if necessary.
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