China's Military Drill Near Taiwan: Over 100 Fighter Jets Take Off; fired 11 ballistic missiles; 5 fell in the territory of Japan
The dispute between China and Taiwan is increasing. China has become more aggressive as soon as US Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi returns from Taiwan. On Thursday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China started military exercises in 6 areas around Taiwan. More than 100 Chinese fighter jets flew into Taiwan's northern, southwestern and southeastern airspace.
Earlier, Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported that the PLA had fired 11 Dongfeng ballistic missiles near their northeast and southwest coast. At the same time, 5 ballistic missiles fired by China have fallen in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Japan. Japan's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said that a protest has been lodged through the diplomatic channel.
Understand from the map where the military exercise is happening
Important updates related to military drill...
- According to the Taiwanese Defense Ministry, 22 Chinese fighter jets have crossed the Taiwan Strait.
- Japan has demanded an immediate end to military drills. Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshihama Hayashi said that the Chinese action has affected the peace and stability of the region and the international community.
- Taiwan's Defense Ministry said – the country is against such a situation, which may cause controversy. We do not want war, but will be ready for war.
- About 50 international flights to and from Taiwan have been cancelled.
Military exercise will run till August 7
China has named this military exercise 'Live Firing'. According to Chinese state media, this military drill is being done just 16 km off the Taiwanese coast. Real weapons and ammunition are being used in this.
This exercise will run till August 7. Earlier, China used to do this drill about 100 km away from Taiwan, but after Nancy's visit, it has now reached very close. Senior Colonel Xi Yi, spokesman for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said – Long-range weapons will be tested. The missile will also be tested.
See in photos, China's military exercise ..
Global supply chain will be affected
China is doing military drill in the sea around Taiwan. This area is a very busy shipping route. Semiconductors and other electronic equipment are sent through this route all over the world. This sea-route is also important for natural gas supply. About half of the world's container ships pass through this route. In such a situation, by conducting military exercises in China, the ship can be stopped from moving.
US ship seen southeast of Taiwan A
US Navy ship appeared in the Philippines Sea of the Western Pacific on Thursday. Where this ship was seen, it is the southeast area of Taiwan. The US Navy said that the USS Ronald Reagan ship is doing regular patrolling there.
Chinese fighter jets entered Taiwan's Defense Zone
According to the news agency AFP, on August 3, 27 Chinese fighter jets entered Taiwan's Air Defense Zone as soon as Nancy Pelosi returned from Taiwan.
24 US fighter jets gave security cover to
Pelosi There was tension between the US and China over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. China was threatening America. He did not want Pelosi to visit Taiwan. Meanwhile, on August 2, Nancy reached Taiwan.
China had said that if Pelosi's plane went towards Taiwan, it would attack it. After this threat, 24 advanced fighter jets of the US Navy and Air Force escorted Nancy's plane.
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China said - will definitely take military action
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