Escalating Tensions: China's Show of Force in the Taiwan Strait
China sent a significant number of warplanes toward Taiwan, escalating tensions in the region. The British Royal Navy's transit through the Taiwan Strait was welcomed by Taiwan, citing international maritime rights. China's response was defensive, monitoring the situation and condemning the UK's actions.
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In a significant display of military power, China dispatched 74 warplanes toward Taiwan, with a majority crossing the central line in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's Defence Ministry reported. This large-scale movement underscores the growing tensions in the region.
China views Taiwan as part of its territory, leveraging these military exercises as both a threat of potential invasion and a strategy to demoralize Taiwan's defenses. Meanwhile, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry welcomed the British Royal Navy's recent passage through the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing the waterway's status as international waters.
The UK's representative office in Taipei emphasized that the transit adhered to international law, supporting freedom of navigation. China's Eastern Theatre Command criticized the British action, claiming it destabilized the region, as China deployed military resources in response.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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