The conflict between Taiwan and China threatens to escalate again. The Chinese government has announced that China has held new maneuvers around Taiwan. Exercises have been conducted in the sea and airspace off Taiwan, the People’s Liberation Army Eastern Command said on Sunday.
It is a “determined response” to “the current escalation and provocation” by the United States and Taiwan. Taiwan’s defense ministry said eight Chinese aircraft and three ships were spotted around the island republic on Sunday. Taiwan usually reports similar activity several times a week.
The Chinese leadership considers Taiwan part of the People’s Republic and threatens to conquer it. Tensions have risen in recent months. After the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in August, Beijing launched large-scale military maneuvers. It has since maintained military pressure with increased deployment of warships and aircraft in the Taiwan Strait. (SDA)