Taiwan Raises Alarm Over Instability Amid Chinese Military Drills

Taiwan's defence ministry has warned about China's increasing military activities around the island, highlighting the potential threat posed by Beijing's lack of policy stability. A surge in military drills, including live-fire exercises, has been noted, putting pressure on Taiwan and presenting a challenge to neighboring countries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-09-2024 11:26 IST | Created: 26-09-2024 11:26 IST
Taiwan Raises Alarm Over Instability Amid Chinese Military Drills
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Taiwan's defence ministry has raised concerns about China's mounting military activities around the island and the associated policy instability. The ministry noted a significant increase in military exercises, including large-scale joint combat readiness patrols by aircraft and warships.

On Thursday, Taiwan documented a second day of heightened Chinese military activity, with 29 aircraft involved in joint drills. This follows a recent report of 43 Chinese military aircraft operating nearby.

The Chinese military's recent maneuvers are part of its annual drills, aimed at practicing access denial and air dominance. These activities have escalated tensions, highlighting the authoritarian nature of Beijing's regime and posing challenges to neighboring countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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