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Military Geopolitics International Relations Conflict

Show of force in Taiwan Strait: Is China preparing to invade?

202210 minPGnews

China escalates military activity around Taiwan after Pelosi's visit, raising tensions.

Military Geopolitics International Relations Conflict

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Show of force in Taiwan Strait: Is China preparing to invade?

2022• 10 minPG

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China escalates military activity around Taiwan after Pelosi's visit, raising tensions.

Synopsis

China increases its military activity around Taiwan following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. The Taiwanese government reports scrambling jets to deter Chinese aircraft entering its air defense zone. In response to Pelosi's visit, which reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan's democracy, the People's Liberation Army conducts its largest show of force around Taiwan in decades. This includes navy and air force drills that encircle the self-governing island, featuring precision missile strikes in the Taiwan Strait. The situation escalates as Taiwan's ministry websites face cyber attacks, highlighting the rising tensions. The issue is a focal point at the ASEAN meeting in Phnom Penh, where China and the U.S. discuss regional security and stability amidst these developments.

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