War scenario: Taiwan conducts air drills, urban warfare simulation amid China tensions

After Taiwan scrambled jets to deter Chinese aircraft from entering its air defence zone on Sunday, the country's defence minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said Beijing's intention is to "slowly exhaust" the country with air intrusions.

"Their intention is to slowly exhaust, to let you know that we have this power," Taiwan's defence minister said, adding, "our national forces have shown that, while you may have this power, we have countermeasures."

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Last month Chinese Air Force jets had repeatedly entered Taiwan's air defence zone amid escalation of tension between the two countries.

China considers Taiwan as its breakaway province which it says will one day be unified with the mainland by force if necessary.

Earlier this month Taiwan deployed the US-built F-16V fighters as&nbsp;President Tsai's government sought to counter China.

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The F-16V with its advanced radars and sophisticated weapons system is seen as a weapon of choice against China's heavy arsenal. The&nbsp;Chinese foreign ministry&nbsp;hit out against the move saying the US should not give "wrong signals to separatist forces".

Meanwhile, reports said Baltic lawmakers comprising of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia met with President Tsai Ing-wen as Taiwan continues to build international relations with other countries. Taiwan currently has diplomatic relations with only 14 countries including the Vatican.

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The lawmakers attended the "Open Parliament Forum" in Taipei as the Baltic leaders pledged support for Taiwan's democratic principles.

Lithuania had earlier attracted China's ire after Taiwan opened an office which functioned as a de facto embassy as the Xi regime quickly moved to downgrade diplomatic ties with Lithuania.

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;

After Taiwan scrambled jets to deter Chinese aircraft from entering its air defence zone on Sunday, the country's defence minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said Beijing's intention is to "slowly exhaust" the country with air intrusions.

After Taiwan scrambled jets to deter Chinese aircraft from entering its air defence zone on Sunday, the country's defence minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said Beijing's intention is to "slowly exhaust" the country with air intrusions. "Their intention is to slowly exhaust, to let you know that we have this power," Taiwan's defence minister said, adding, "our national forces have shown that, while you may have this power, we have countermeasures." Also Read in Pics: How China's 'greyzone warfare' is designed to subdue the enemy Last month Chinese Air Force jets had repeatedly entered Taiwan's air defence zone amid escalation of tension between the two countries. China considers Taiwan as its breakaway province which it says will one day be unified with the mainland by force if necessary. Earlier this month Taiwan deployed the US-built F-16V fighters as President Tsai's government sought to counter China. Also Read in Pics: This is China's anti-submarine aircraft which targets Taiwan The F-16V with its advanced radars and sophisticated weapons system is seen as a weapon of choice against China's heavy arsenal. The Chinese foreign ministry hit out against the move saying the US should not give "wrong signals to separatist forces". Meanwhile, reports said Baltic lawmakers comprising of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia met with President Tsai Ing-wen as Taiwan continues to build international relations with other countries. Taiwan currently has diplomatic relations with only 14 countries including the Vatican. Also Read in Pics: China's Air Force decoded: How PLAAF is evolving its tactical strategy The lawmakers attended the "Open Parliament Forum" in Taipei as the Baltic leaders pledged support for Taiwan's democratic principles. Lithuania had earlier attracted China's ire after Taiwan opened an office which functioned as a de facto embassy as the Xi regime quickly moved to downgrade diplomatic ties with Lithuania. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Their intention is to slowly exhaust': Taiwan slams Chinese air intrusion

Battlezone: Taiwan's Kinmen island stands on frontline with China

The Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office justified Beijing's military drills near Taiwan, stating they are a "just" measure to safeguard peace and stability, and accusing Taipei of "collusion" with foreign troops.

On Wednesday, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, blamed Taipei for escalating tensions, accusing it of fabricating "bogus charges" against Beijing and coluding with foreign countries. 
 
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"The [Democratic Progressive Party] DPP authorities' hyping of the so-called'military threat" to the mainland is a total inversion of right and wrong, as well as a false charge," Ma told a media gathering.&nbsp;

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Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said the present tensions are the result of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) "collusion" with foreign forces and "provocations" over Taiwan's independence.

Chinese drills are directed against this collaboration – a veiled allusion to US backing for Taiwan – and separatist actions, as well as safeguarding the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, he said.&nbsp; 
 
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Taiwan asserts that it is an independent country known as the Republic of China, and that it will preserve its independence and democracy.

Despite Ma's remarks, both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered comparatively conciliatory addresses over the weekend, even as Xi promised to annex Taiwan and Tsai stated that they would not be compelled to submit to China.&nbsp;

Chinese soldiers conducted beach landings and assault manoeuvres in the southern portion of Fujian province, across the sea from Taiwan, on Monday.

According to the official People's Liberation Army Daily newspaper, the attack included "shock" troops, sappers, and watercraft specialists.

Taiwan-related tensions are on the increase.

After former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited Taiwan, promising support for the island and recognising Taipei's successes, Beijing lodged "solemn representations" with Canberra on Monday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office justified Beijing's military drills near Taiwan, stating they are a "just" measure to safeguard peace and stability, and accusing Taipei of "collusion" with foreign troops.

The Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office justified Beijing's military drills near Taiwan, stating they are a "just" measure to safeguard peace and stability, and accusing Taipei of "collusion" with foreign troops. On Wednesday, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, blamed Taipei for escalating tensions, accusing it of fabricating "bogus charges" against Beijing and coluding with foreign countries. Also read | China-Taiwan tensions: Tsai Ing-wen's remarks incite confrontation, distort facts, says Beijing spokesperson "The [Democratic Progressive Party] DPP authorities' hyping of the so-called'military threat" to the mainland is a total inversion of right and wrong, as well as a false charge," Ma told a media gathering. Watch: Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said the present tensions are the result of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) "collusion" with foreign forces and "provocations" over Taiwan's independence. Chinese drills are directed against this collaboration – a veiled allusion to US backing for Taiwan – and separatist actions, as well as safeguarding the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, he said. Also Read: US shouldn't use cold war playbook like James Bond 007 movies, says Chinese ambassador Taiwan asserts that it is an independent country known as the Republic of China, and that it will preserve its independence and democracy. Despite Ma's remarks, both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered comparatively conciliatory addresses over the weekend, even as Xi promised to annex Taiwan and Tsai stated that they would not be compelled to submit to China. Chinese soldiers conducted beach landings and assault manoeuvres in the southern portion of Fujian province, across the sea from Taiwan, on Monday. According to the official People's Liberation Army Daily newspaper, the attack included "shock" troops, sappers, and watercraft specialists. Taiwan-related tensions are on the increase. After former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited Taiwan, promising support for the island and recognising Taipei's successes, Beijing lodged "solemn representations" with Canberra on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

Military exercises near Taiwan 'just move', claims China

Amid tensions with Taiwan, China's military said it carried out beach landing and assault drills near the island nation.

The PLA claimed it had carried out the drills in the southern Fujian province as sappers, troops and boats took part in the military exercise.

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The tasks included "multiple waves" to take the beach including combat drills with a small number of troops taking part.

Fujian is located strategically near Taiwan and is considered a&nbsp;key base for the Chinese army overlooking Taiwan.

The Chinese army reportedly used small boats while exercising with smoke grenades as they dug trenches and broke through barbed wires during the military exercise.

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The move comes as Chinese jets repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace last week. Amid the raging tensions, Taiwan's defence minister had declared last week that China was ready to invade the country in 2025 further esclating tensions.

Taiwan President&nbsp;Tsai Ing-wen hit out at China asserting that it won't bow to the Communist nation even as President Xi declared &nbsp;"peaceful reunification" with Taiwan was possible.

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President Tsai vowed to increase Taiwan's defence expenditure in an attempt to keep China's&nbsp;ambitions at bay.

China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province and had earlier stated that it will reunify the country with the mainland by&nbsp;force if necessary.

Xi warned that China has "staunch determination, firm will, and strong ability to defend national sovereignty" while referring to Taiwan.

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Xi had defiantly said, "Taiwan's independence separatism is the biggest obstacle to achieving the reunification," as he called it a "serious hidden danger to national rejuvenation".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with Taiwan, China's military said it carried out beach landing and assault drills near the island nation. The PLA claimed it had carried out the drills in the southern Fujian province as sappers, troops and boats took part in the military exercise.

Amid tensions with Taiwan, China's military said it carried out beach landing and assault drills near the island nation. The PLA claimed it had carried out the drills in the southern Fujian province as sappers, troops and boats took part in the military exercise. Also Read: US shouldn't use cold war playbook like James Bond 007 movies, says Chinese ambassador The tasks included "multiple waves" to take the beach including combat drills with a small number of troops taking part. Fujian is located strategically near Taiwan and is considered a key base for the Chinese army overlooking Taiwan. The Chinese army reportedly used small boats while exercising with smoke grenades as they dug trenches and broke through barbed wires during the military exercise. Watch: The move comes as Chinese jets repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace last week. Amid the raging tensions, Taiwan's defence minister had declared last week that China was ready to invade the country in 2025 further esclating tensions. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen hit out at China asserting that it won't bow to the Communist nation even as President Xi declared "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan was possible. Also Read: After talks fail to resolve issues at LAC, China pins blame on India President Tsai vowed to increase Taiwan's defence expenditure in an attempt to keep China's ambitions at bay. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province and had earlier stated that it will reunify the country with the mainland by force if necessary. Xi warned that China has "staunch determination, firm will, and strong ability to defend national sovereignty" while referring to Taiwan. Also Read: Won't bow to China, will bolster our national defence, says Taiwan President Xi had defiantly said, "Taiwan's independence separatism is the biggest obstacle to achieving the reunification," as he called it a "serious hidden danger to national rejuvenation". (With inputs from Agencies)

Chinese military conducts beach landing drills near Taiwan

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said her country will not bow to China.

"There should be absolutely no illusions that the Taiwanese people will bow to pressure," Taiwan's president asserted.

Taiwan's president&nbsp;said&nbsp;that, "The more we achieve, the greater the pressure we face from China."&nbsp;

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Taiwan's president's comments come as Chinese jets entered Taiwan's airspace several times in the past week. Amid the tensions, Chinese President Xi said&nbsp;that "the complete reunification of our country will be and can be realised" referring to Taiwan&nbsp;as relations&nbsp;between the two countries continue to deteriorate.

"We will continue to bolster our national defence and demonstrate our determination to defend ourselves in order to ensure that nobody can force Taiwan to take the path China has laid out for us," President Tsai stated.

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Tsai said China's path is "neither a free and democratic way of life for Taiwan, nor sovereignty for our 23 million people".

In an attempt to de-escalate tensions, President Biden earlier had said the US was ready to abide by the Taiwan agreement referring to the One-China policy.

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On Tuesday China had sent the largest number of warplanes into Taiwan numbering 56 including bombers and fighter jets as Taiwan scambled its jets to thwart the Chinese intrusion into its airspace.

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Tsai said, "Taiwan stands on the frontlines of defending democracy," while adding, "The more we achieve, the greater the pressure we face from China."

Taiwan president told citizens not to let their guard down as the two nation's continue to spar against each other.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said her country will not bow to China. "There should be absolutely no illusions that the Taiwanese people will bow to pressure," Taiwan's president asserted.

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said her country will not bow to China. "There should be absolutely no illusions that the Taiwanese people will bow to pressure," Taiwan's president asserted. Taiwan's president said that, "The more we achieve, the greater the pressure we face from China." Also Read: Satellite image shows China’s new fighter jet deployed near Taiwan Taiwan's president's comments come as Chinese jets entered Taiwan's airspace several times in the past week. Amid the tensions, Chinese President Xi said that "the complete reunification of our country will be and can be realised" referring to Taiwan as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. "We will continue to bolster our national defence and demonstrate our determination to defend ourselves in order to ensure that nobody can force Taiwan to take the path China has laid out for us," President Tsai stated. Also Read: Xi Jinping vows 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan Tsai said China's path is "neither a free and democratic way of life for Taiwan, nor sovereignty for our 23 million people". In an attempt to de-escalate tensions, President Biden earlier had said the US was ready to abide by the Taiwan agreement referring to the One-China policy. Watch: What are American soldiers doing in Taiwan? On Tuesday China had sent the largest number of warplanes into Taiwan numbering 56 including bombers and fighter jets as Taiwan scambled its jets to thwart the Chinese intrusion into its airspace. Also Read: US troops secretly training Taiwan troops since last year Tsai said, "Taiwan stands on the frontlines of defending democracy," while adding, "The more we achieve, the greater the pressure we face from China." Taiwan president told citizens not to let their guard down as the two nation's continue to spar against each other. (With inputs from Agencies)

Won't bow to China, will bolster our national defence: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen

The US State Department on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-pressure-on-nations-to-not-recognise-taiwan-as-a-country-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336966">Taiwan</a> air-to-ground cruise missiles including other weapon systems in a deal worth over &nbsp;$1 billion.

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The US would be supplying AGM-84H SLAM-ER cruise missiles to its ally with six MS-110 air reconnaissance pods and 11 M142 mobile light rocket launchers.

The State Department said: "The &nbsp;SLAM-ER missiles will help Taiwanmeet current and future threats as it provides all-weather, day and night, precision attack capabilities against both moving and stationary targets on the ground or ocean surface."

The US move comes as Chinese jets repeatedly entered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/taiwanese-investment-generated-nearly-65000-employment-in-india-taiwans-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336987">Taiwan's </a>airspace ahead of its National Day celebrations earlier in the month, a move which was widely criticised by the Tsai government.

"This arms sale shows that the United States attaches great importance to the strategic position of the Indo-Pacific region and the Taiwan Strait, and is actively assisting our country in strengthening our overall defence capabilities," Taiwan's Defense Ministry said.

China had earlier released footage of military exercise simulating a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-hope-someday-india-sees-value-in-taiwans-global-participation-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336975">Taiwan-</a>like territory with missile strikes. President Trump reacting on China's moves had said: "Whether there's an amphibious landing, a missile attack, a grey zone-type operation, they really need to fortify themselves."

"Taiwan needs to start looking at some asymmetric and anti-access area denial strategies... and really fortify itself in a manner that would deter the Chinese from any sort of amphibious invasion or even a grey zone operation against them," the US President had added.

The US State Department on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell Taiwan air-to-ground cruise missiles including other weapon systems in a deal worth over $1 billion.

The US State Department on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell Taiwan air-to-ground cruise missiles including other weapon systems in a deal worth over $1 billion. Watch: The US would be supplying AGM-84H SLAM-ER cruise missiles to its ally with six MS-110 air reconnaissance pods and 11 M142 mobile light rocket launchers. The State Department said: "The SLAM-ER missiles will help Taiwanmeet current and future threats as it provides all-weather, day and night, precision attack capabilities against both moving and stationary targets on the ground or ocean surface." The US move comes as Chinese jets repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace ahead of its National Day celebrations earlier in the month, a move which was widely criticised by the Tsai government. "This arms sale shows that the United States attaches great importance to the strategic position of the Indo-Pacific region and the Taiwan Strait, and is actively assisting our country in strengthening our overall defence capabilities," Taiwan's Defense Ministry said. China had earlier released footage of military exercise simulating a Taiwan-like territory with missile strikes. President Trump reacting on China's moves had said: "Whether there's an amphibious landing, a missile attack, a grey zone-type operation, they really need to fortify themselves." "Taiwan needs to start looking at some asymmetric and anti-access area denial strategies... and really fortify itself in a manner that would deter the Chinese from any sort of amphibious invasion or even a grey zone operation against them," the US President had added.

Amid tensions with China, US to sell air-to-ground cruise missiles to Taiwan

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