After Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen visited the United States, China held a large-scale “Unified Sharp Sword” military exercise. For three days around the island, 11 ships and 70 PLA aircraft practiced various options to attack Taiwan.
Following the maneuvers, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the exercise was a necessary response to protect sovereignty and stop Washington’s attempts to violate the country’s territorial integrity.
This is a strong warning against pro-Taiwan separatist forces colluding with outside forces for provocative purposes. This is a necessary measure to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the PRC.
said the diplomat.
The exercise simulated targeted missile fire against Taiwan’s critical infrastructure. Additionally, PLA ships and planes devised an operation to blockade the island. On the achievement of all the objectives of the exercises, the official representative of the PLA Eastern Command, Shi Yi, announced today.
Thus, Beijing reacted to the provocative visit of the leader of the disputed island to the United States. As previously reported, following Tsai Ing-wen’s visit, the US Congress approved a plan to further arm Taipei. At the same time, Washington does not recognize the independence of the island, but uses it as a springboard to maintain tension in the region.
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