PLA continues combat exercises around Taiwan
As of Wednesday (July 3) afternoon, forces of the command had been organized to approach Taiwan from several directions in high-intensity deterrence operations.
As of Wednesday (July 3) afternoon, forces of the command had been organized to approach Taiwan from several directions in high-intensity deterrence operations.
In response, Taiwan scrambled a combat air patrol, sent radio warnings, and deployed defence missile systems to track the Chinese military planes.
News reports said the US House of Representatives Speaker would stay the night in Taiwan and visit Parliament tomorrow.
The visit has not been publicly announced, but most foreign policy analysts deem it as needlessly provoking China.
Taiwan has not agreed to the development of road links, which it believes would be security risks.
Judging by the way the Biden administration is currently acting, this appears to be the US policy towards the island.
The Haixun 06 is about 130 meters long and is scheduled to be in charge of patrol missions in the Taiwan Strait.
The cluster of 36 islands, named for the benevolent goddess Mazu, has long been viewed by many Taiwanese as a military frontier between Taiwan and China.
The issue of Taiwan grabbed attention throughout the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue which ended on June 12.
Taipei's defence ministry said the sale would help Taiwan's ships "maintain proper equipment... and meet the practical needs of combat readiness tasks in light of recent frequent…