The current maneuvers around Taiwan are aimed at testing its military capacity to “seize power” on the autonomous island. Chinese state media reported this.
Taiwan’s military has mobilized its forces after China began two days of military “retaliation exercises” around the island on Thursday morning. China accuses Taiwan of ‘separatist actions’.
Update:
Taipeiβs defence ministry said Friday night that 62 Chinese aircraft were detected around Taiwan during the second day of Beijingβs military drills.
BREAKING – 62 Chinese aircraft detected around Taiwan for military drills: Taipei defence ministry https://t.co/kxqHZjhDlR
π¨π¨π¨ **Update:** US troops in Taiwan are on high alert as China encircles the island and its surrounding territories for what it describes as a "punishment" drill. π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/3lSgbCxeQipic.twitter.com/Uv2BLeWatj
— Zulfiqar Siddiquizadaπ΅π° (@SiddiquiZadaa) May 23, 2024
