Tensions continue between Taiwan and China. After the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, it was stated that while the tension in the region did not decrease, Chinese warships and planes were seen again. It is observed that China has crossed the nominal ‘middle line’ that separates the Taiwan Strait and has regularized flights and ship patrols.
CHINESE BATTLESHIPS AND AIRPLANES ARE IN THE AREA AGAIN
In the statement made by the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, 15 warplanes and 5 warships belonging to China were seen around the Island, 11 of the planes were located in the Taiwan Strait to the east of the air and sea line, which is considered to limit the areas of influence of the parties, and Taiwan’s “Air Defense Identification It was stated that he flew to the southwestern part of the place he declared “Zone”.
In the statement, it was stated that Chinese air and sea vehicles were tracked with electronic tracking tools, patrol planes, ships and ground missile systems.
THEY PASSED THE ‘MIDDLE LINE’
It is observed that after the visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the beginning of the month, China has crossed the nominal “middle line” that separates the Taiwan Strait, and has regularized flights and ship patrols.
REAL WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION ARE USED
The Chinese army started military exercises around the island after the visit. The exercises, which lasted for 7 days, had created a de facto blockade around the island. During exercises using real weapons and ammunition, guided missiles fired from mainland China fell into the waters near Taiwan.
The army spokesman announced that the exercises were completed on August 10, but stated that the military patrol activity in the Taiwan Strait would continue.
THE VISIT AGAINST CHINA
Pelosi became the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to visit the island, which is in a sovereignty conflict with China, in 25 years. Earlier in 1997, Newt Gingrich had visited Taiwan while on this mission. The visit drew the reaction of China, which saw the island as part of its territory.
Beijing, emphasizing the “one China principle”, opposes Taiwan’s establishing independent diplomatic relations with the countries of the world, its representation in the United Nations and other international organizations, and stipulates that the countries that recognize it should sever their diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Source: AA