China concludes exercises in vicinity of Taiwan
Taipei had earlier held a security meeting in response to China's extensive 'blockade' exercises surrounding the island. Read Full Article at RT.com
TroibNews 
Taipei recently held a security meeting in response to Beijing's extensive "blockade" exercises surrounding the island.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China announced on Monday that it had completed its Joint Sword 2024B military exercises near Taiwan. A spokesperson for the Chinese military confirmed this development.
The combined army, navy, air force, and rocket force maneuvers commenced earlier in the day, prompting Taipei to convene a national security meeting, where it urged Beijing to “respect the Taiwanese people’s choice of a democratic and free way of life.”
The Taiwanese Foreign Ministry condemned the military drills, calling on Beijing to exercise “self-restraint and refrain from undermining regional stability,” while the island’s Defense Ministry indicated it would deploy its own forces in response.
In a statement reported by the South China Morning Post, Li Xi, a spokesman for the PLA's Eastern Zone Combat Command, stated that the Joint Sword 2024B exercises, conducted to the north, south, and east of Taiwan, had been “successfully completed” and had showcased the high potential for joint actions across all branches of the Chinese military.
The Chinese military previously emphasized that the drills aimed to provide “stern deterrence to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces,” describing them as a “legitimate and necessary operation to safeguard state sovereignty and integrity.”
The PLA further detailed that the exercises included drills centered on “sea-air combat readiness patrols, blockades of key ports and areas, assaults on maritime and ground targets, as well as joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, testing the joint operations capabilities of the theater command’s troops.”
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry reported that “25 PLA aircraft, seven PLA Navy vessels, and four official ships” were active around the island on Monday morning. In response, Taipei deployed its own aircraft, naval vessels, and missile systems.
Beijing has consistently asserted that it views the self-governing island of Taiwan as an inalienable part of China under the One-China principle. Additionally, the Chinese government has warned that while it prefers peaceful unification, it retains the right to use force if Taipei pursues independence, especially with foreign assistance.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China announced on Monday that it had completed its Joint Sword 2024B military exercises near Taiwan. A spokesperson for the Chinese military confirmed this development.
The combined army, navy, air force, and rocket force maneuvers commenced earlier in the day, prompting Taipei to convene a national security meeting, where it urged Beijing to “respect the Taiwanese people’s choice of a democratic and free way of life.”
The Taiwanese Foreign Ministry condemned the military drills, calling on Beijing to exercise “self-restraint and refrain from undermining regional stability,” while the island’s Defense Ministry indicated it would deploy its own forces in response.
In a statement reported by the South China Morning Post, Li Xi, a spokesman for the PLA's Eastern Zone Combat Command, stated that the Joint Sword 2024B exercises, conducted to the north, south, and east of Taiwan, had been “successfully completed” and had showcased the high potential for joint actions across all branches of the Chinese military.
The Chinese military previously emphasized that the drills aimed to provide “stern deterrence to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces,” describing them as a “legitimate and necessary operation to safeguard state sovereignty and integrity.”
The PLA further detailed that the exercises included drills centered on “sea-air combat readiness patrols, blockades of key ports and areas, assaults on maritime and ground targets, as well as joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, testing the joint operations capabilities of the theater command’s troops.”
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry reported that “25 PLA aircraft, seven PLA Navy vessels, and four official ships” were active around the island on Monday morning. In response, Taipei deployed its own aircraft, naval vessels, and missile systems.
Beijing has consistently asserted that it views the self-governing island of Taiwan as an inalienable part of China under the One-China principle. Additionally, the Chinese government has warned that while it prefers peaceful unification, it retains the right to use force if Taipei pursues independence, especially with foreign assistance.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
