Taiwan saw renewed Chinese military activity in its vicinity on Saturday. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said 12 Chinese aircraft had crossed the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait, which Taipei considers an unofficial border between the two countries. The news comes a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his visit to China, Reuters reported.
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2:09 p.m April 27, 2024
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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen speaks with Taiwanese Navy Commander Tang Hua during the handover ceremony of six Taiwanese Tuo Chiang-class corvettes at Yilan Harbor (illustrative image) | Photo: Ann Wang | Source: Reuters
The United States is the most important international supporter and supplier of arms to Taiwan. During his visit to China, Blinken pointed out the “crucial importance” of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region.
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that as of 09:30 (03:30 CEST), it had recorded 22 Chinese military aircraft, including Su-30 fighter jets, 12 of which had crossed the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait. It added that the aircraft participated in joint patrols with Chinese warships and that Taiwan’s air force and navy responded appropriately to the patrols. However, it did not provide details about this reaction.
China considers Taiwan one of its provinces and threatens it with military intervention if it declares independence. Nevertheless, the island has operated de facto independently since 1949, with its own government and democratic establishment, while China continues to be ruled by one party.
Only a small group of countries recognize Taiwan’s independence, but many others maintain economic, security or diplomatic relations with the island.
In May, newly elected President Lai Ching-te, who also uses the English name William Lai, will take office in Taiwan. Beijing calls him a dangerous separatist and rejects his calls for negotiations.
After his election in January, Lai said he would defend Taiwan against “continuing threats and intimidation from China”.
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