TAIPEI: Taiwan said on Thursday (Dec 12) it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.
A man stands before Taiwan ese Navy ships anchored at the harbour in Keelung on Dec 11, 2024. TAIPEI: Taiwan said on Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.
The security official said that China began planning the massive maritime operation in October and aimed to demonstrate it could choke off Taiwan and But China's foreign ministry – whose spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied that drills were taking place – directed blame at Taiwan.
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