“All this is a firm response to the collusion and murderous provocation of the United States and Taiwan,” the statement said, without elaborating. According to an MTI news report, they added that, too
The forces in the area of operations will take all necessary steps to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
According to Taipei, the recent military exercises show that the Beijing leadership is working to destroy regional security and terrorize the Taiwanese population.
According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, with China’s actions “He once again highlighted his mentality of trying to resolve disputes by force and destroying regional peace and stability“.
Taiwanese-US cooperation is seen as contributing to freedom, peace, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and Taipei will enhance its military capabilities in line with self-defense needs and hostile threats.
The current Chinese military exercises coincide with the inauguration of mayors and provincial leaders elected during Taiwan’s November local elections. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) suffered a heavy defeat in the vote.
China also responded with large-scale military maneuvers to then-Washington President Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island in August despite strong Chinese protests led by Beijing. It considers it its own territory.
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