TAIPEI — China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday (Oct 14), saying it was a warning to the 'separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces', drawing condemnation from the Taipei and US governments.
Solider miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.TAIPEI — China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday , saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", drawing condemnation from the Taipei and US governments.
Chinese ships and aircraft are approaching Taiwan in "close proximity from different directions", focusing on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, blockading key ports and areas, assaulting maritime and ground targets and "joint seizure of comprehensive superiority", the command said. National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said China had ignored Lai's message of goodwill.
Taiwan's presidential office said in a statement that China should face up to the fact of the existence the Republic of China - Taiwan's formal name - and respect the people of Taiwan's choice of a free and democratic way of life. A senior Taiwan security official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation, said they believed China was practising blockading Taiwanese ports to the north and south of the island and international shipping lanes as well as repelling the arrival of foreign forces.
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