China doubled down on its stance regarding Taiwan this week, urging the United States to avoid 'dangerous provocations' as military exercises lit up regional tensions. The Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army launched 'Joint Sword-2024B' drills around the island of Taiwan, deploying troops across sea, air, and land sectors.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized 'Taiwan independence and cross-strait peace are as irreconcilable as fire and water' during a press briefing. The drills, described as necessary for national sovereignty, follow U.S. remarks about China’s military activities.
Mao called on Washington to 'act on its commitment to not support Taiwan independence' by halting arms sales to the island. China maintains that Taiwan is an inseparable part of its territory and warned against 'foreign interference.'
With tensions simmering in the Taiwan Strait, regional analysts are watching how this high-stakes geopolitical chess match between superpowers will unfold.
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The Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army launched 'Joint Sword-2024B' drills around the island of Taiwan, deploying troops across sea, air, and land sectors.
The drills, described as necessary for national sovereignty, follow U.S. remarks about China’s military activities.
