Taiwan he sent his troops on Monday to “defend freedom and democracy” and “protect” his authority from them Chinawhich this morning announced a new military movement around the island, government sources said.
In his statement, the Ministry of National Defense (MDN) of Taiwan expressed “strong condemnation” of the “inciting and senseless actions” by Beijing, which “increases tensions and destroys peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.”
“In the face of enemy threats, the Army is on high alert, with the firm goal of ‘preparing for war without seeking it, facing it without avoiding it.’ They will continue to strengthen their deterrence and foster patriotism among the militaryto build a reliable and courageous army that has the strength, determination and confidence to guarantee the security of the country,” said the military office.
This Monday, the Chinese Army began military exercises around Taiwan, called ‘Joint Sword-2024B’, where It simulates the blockade and seizure of ports and key areas on the islandin addition to attacks on naval and land targets.
This correction comes four days after the president of Taiwan, William Lai, said, during the celebration of Taiwan’s National Day, that the Republic of China (Taiwan’s official name) and the People’s Republic of China “are not subordinate to each other.” ? Beijing has “no right to represent” Taiwan.
The president of the island, who is known as a “supporter of freedom” and a “trouble maker” by the authorities in Beijing, also said that he wants to “work” with China “to combat climate change, prevent infectious diseases and maintain regional security.” “
“Claims of ‘annoyance’ with China are completely baseless”said Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, which said Lai’s statement encouraged “future cooperation” between both sides of the Strait to “seek peace and prosperity” in the region.
Meeting of security agencies
The island’s president called a national security meeting this morning “to quickly negotiate a suitable solution” against these practices, according to a statement from the Office of the President of Taiwan.
During the meeting, the Minister of Defence, Mr. Wellington Koo, interviewed all the soldiers “increase the level of vigilance, strengthen supervision and coordinate more and units such as the Coast Guard, are acting with a “broader perspective” to “not escalate tensions or create conflicts,” the military said.
“Intelligence and surveillance closely monitor the rocket activity of the Chinese military, and the defense areas of the outer islands (Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu) raised their eyes. The aircraft and the mission “Respond to enemy threats according to standard rules of engagement.” MDN is mentioned in the new text.
“Activities to prevent recognition and to divide people, combined with military actions against us, are the methods used by the communist army. The Ministry of Defense will publish appropriate maritime and air trafficexplaining the steps the Army will take, always to ensure that security is in place,” the statement added.
Some hope for improvement
Earlier last week, Taiwan’s national security officials He warned that China could launch military equipment around the island using Lai’s words on National Day, a day that is often used by Taiwanese presidents to address the public and, thereby, show their position in Beijing.
This maneuver constitutes the second edition of ‘Joint Sword-2024A’, an exercise carried out by the Chinese Army after the launch of Lai on May 20 with the aim of “punishing” “independence-related separatists” on the island.
The Chinese government warned against that will “do it again” against Taiwan if “separatist forces that demand independence continue to provoke”, and until the “complete reunification” of the country takes place.
