China has concluded its largest military drills around Taiwan in a year, involving 111 aircraft and a dozen vessels. The exercises, which included mock missile strikes and simulated attacks, were labeled by Taiwan as a 'blatant provocation to the international order.' The drills, named 'Joint Sword-2024A,' coincided with the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who has extended an offer of cooperation to China despite the heightened military activity. The United States has expressed deep concern over the drills, urging Beijing to exercise restraint. Analysts suggest the drills were a test of Taiwan's defense readiness and a demonstration of China's capability to encircle the island. The exercises have raised international alarm, with calls for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The Beijing defense ministry and the People’s Liberation Army have reiterated their stance against Taiwanese independence provocations.
China is flexing its missile arsenal in a new simulation for a mass Taiwan attack as the US watches Beijing's Rocket Force closely https://t.co/pb24CmxvPf
Japan, S. Korea, China to speed up trilateral FTA talks: statement https://t.co/lKnwBEM4sV
US lawmakers expressed support for Taiwan’s defense in a trip to the self-ruled democracy just two days after China ended its biggest military exercise in a year around the island. https://t.co/gHZfmX7ljZ
WSJ publishes photo of US Marines in the Philippines training to fight China in a war over Taiwan. What do you notice? https://t.co/csEe8juolU
China, Japan and South Korea vow to seek progress on joint FTA https://t.co/ZxJlOewqvp
CHINA, JAPAN, AND SOUTH KOREA TO SPEED UP TALKS TOWARDS FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
China is urging Japan and South Korea to handle sensitive issues prudently as tensions escalate between the two countries.
CHINA URGES JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA TO HANDLE SENSITIVE ISSUES APPROPRIATELY
#Taiwan's president says open to working with #China on 'peace' https://t.co/1YdU7mZYBB
China's premier hails 'new beginning' with US-allied South Korea, Japan https://t.co/MDCbb5jsZZ https://t.co/daVkVH8G5p
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, as a group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taipei. https://t.co/Q0AxLaeXZE
China’s Premier Hails ‘New Beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan https://t.co/aLZFj6swUC
Asian countries maintain stable relations as Li promotes cooperation between China, Japan, and South Korea. #Asia #Cooperation
PREMIER LI CALLS ON JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA TO UPHOLD FREE TRADE, REPORTS XINHUA.
Premier Li Qiang has urged #Japan to properly handle the #Taiwan question and historical issues, and work with #China to build a constructive and stable China-Japan relationship that meets the requirements of the new era. https://t.co/Z8yqSNJWO0 https://t.co/R45DiezOhK
LI URGES JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA TO REJECT DIVISIVE POLITICS: XINHUA
Amid escalating tensions, China urges Japan and South Korea to restart collaboration, says Xinhua News Agency.
#Taiwan: Heavier #Chinese activity than average, but not alarming 21 #PLA aircraft, 11 PLA Navy vessels, and 4 CN Coast Guard vessels were detected operating around Taiwan by 6 a.m. today. 10 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. From Taiwan… https://t.co/4kYoWAuMwk
CHINA CALLS FOR RESUMPTION OF COOPERATION WITH JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA: XINHUA
LI HIGHLIGHTS STABLE RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN, AND SOUTH KOREA
China’s latest round of military exercises encircling Taiwan was significant - Largest fleet of PLA Navy & Coast Guard integrate & practice a blockade - Further normalization & targeted pressure on frontline islands - Highly publicized & propagandized Wrapping up my coverage 🧵 https://t.co/OtDyEMcYXd
US marines are preparing for a real-world conflict, fine-tuning a strategy they see as critical to fighting China in its neighborhood — from strings of islands close to it. https://t.co/KUCB9gQCA0 https://t.co/V0KX0nvui4
The U.S. and Philippine Marines are engaging in military exercises in an apparent preparation for war with China, which could be touched off by China's imperialistic designs on keeping Taiwan under its sphere of influence. https://t.co/bI0ZtIgyKF
America prepares for war with China amid latest provocation from US Congress (Part 1) The United States is conducting military drills with its allies near the South China Sea as a congressional delegation visits Taiwan in America’s latest attempt to undermine its official… https://t.co/1PjIQG0pus
It is hoped that Japan will honor its promise and create positive atmosphere for continuous development of bilateral relations, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said during meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida https://t.co/dJ9Yr3NAlt https://t.co/epmZ5BfzyX
It is hoped that the two sides can firmly be each other's friendly neighbor of mutual trust and partner of mutual achievement, and promote a sound, steady and substantial development of China-South Korea relations, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says https://t.co/wBTCQuyHFp https://t.co/TgZV1zrxH0
THREAD: Lai Ching-te, a former doctor, became Taiwan’s newest president on May 20, replacing outgoing President Tsai Ying-wen. Given his reputation as a politician who supports more autonomy for Taiwan, Beijing responded predictably (meaning angrily). https://t.co/7u4OPdudfH
#环球时报Editorial: Japan and South Korea have faced recurring "dilemmas of choice" regarding China-Japan-ROK cooperation. Their recent proactive stance on leaders' meetings contains an intentional strategic adjustment, seeking to repair their relations with China damaged by… https://t.co/lhCqtP0Jxp
#OpinionLine The current situation demands that China, Japan and the ROK conduct regular dialogues and form a working group to deal with the challenges. https://t.co/j9c4bqYtCE
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to launch a diplomatic and security dialogue https://t.co/PtQ7GVF2P6
The leadership of Taiwan is at a crossroads and has to decide if it wants peace or war with China. Listening to security guarantees by the US would be a big mistake. Just look at Ukraine.
The leadership of Taiwan is at a crossroads and has to decide if it wants peace or war with China. Listening to security guarantees by the US would be an big mistake. Just look at Ukraine.
Gordon Chang speaks on CCP encircling Taiwan in a military exercise A video has surfaced of a CCP military exercise in which China demonstrated precisely how they would invade Taiwan. https://t.co/QysiRcji01
Kishida conveys concern to Li about China military activities: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he conveyed Japan's "serious concern" to Chinese Premier Li Qiang in their talks on Sunday about China's recently increasing… https://t.co/3GIUV59nUf #japannews #japantoday
#ICYMI: Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang: We Strongly Deplore American Ships Passing Through the Taiwan Strait Near the Xisha Islands; This Is a Typical Hegemonic Practice That Undermines Regional Stability; The PLA Is on High Alert to Counter Any Provocations https://t.co/KUbQH2UqBw
China's military simulated attacks on Taiwan in recent days that included mock missile strikes and joint operations revealing details of Beijing's plan to reach a promised goal of taking over the island democracy, according to military affairs analysts. https://t.co/O4lr4R0Vzi
Chinese war games near Taiwan show new details of attack plans https://t.co/1u2fJovfXB
⚠️ JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA & CHINA SET TO AGREE ON RESUMING FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WHEN THEIR LEADERS MEET MONDAY - NIKKEI https://t.co/2qbRDOkvs8
“Taiwan is small, but it is the only place in the world where the United States’ competition with China risks sparking a hot conflict and, indeed, the only place where both countries are actively preparing for war.” https://t.co/IBgcaDNZtm
#Taiwan detects #ChineseMilitary aircraft, vessels operating around its vicinity https://t.co/9t78589WBo
America’s New Island Fighters Are Preparing for Conflict—a Stone’s Throw From Taiwan. @WSJ https://t.co/t7eg9ZwvUM
“The democracies of the world, led by the United States, must sustain their military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine,” writes Foreign Minister of Taiwan Jaushieh Joseph Wu. https://t.co/QkOCDGqRz7
China talks security, business with U.S.-allied South Korea, Japan https://t.co/kEhGBNcO1Z https://t.co/ZpU23EvvXp
#China, #Japan, #SouthKorea have formed a close relationship of economic interdependence, analysts noted. In particular, after the signing and entry into force of the #RCEP in early 2022, the three countries have ushered in new opportunities in #trade, deepening investment and… https://t.co/rj1cuNHYXK
U.S. prepares for war amid growing tensions that China could invade Taiwan https://t.co/JmHmceJ3bL https://t.co/q6fBVGKljG
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China following two days of Chinese war games near the island. https://t.co/1lmELfg37H
Premier Li: Economic, trade cooperation "ballast stone" for China-S. Korea ties https://t.co/JhRSRgwGmZ
🇨🇳🇯🇵 China and Japan agree to new round of high-level economic dialogue Reuters (Reuters) - China and Japan agreed on Sunday to convene a new round of bilateral high-level economic dialogue at an appropriate time, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported. Li told Kishida that… https://t.co/9zykWLArfx
Premier Li Qiang urged the Republic of Korea to reject politicizing trade and economic issues or overstretching the concept of security, and keep the industrial and supply chains of the two countries and the wider world stable and unimpeded during a meeting with ROK President… https://t.co/VqO6UCve6V https://t.co/lSSMN5R1zu
Premier Li Qiang urged the Republic of Korea to work with China to adhere to the overall direction of friendship and mutual trust, respect each other's core interests and major concerns and stay committed to each other as friendly neighbors, during a meeting with ROK President… https://t.co/ZcamFCVweq
TAIWAN: Fearing a lack of resolve from Biden, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te stated he was ready to work with China. Three days after he was sworn in Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan demonstrating its ability to seize the island. China vowed that… https://t.co/MhpAqDKTU1 https://t.co/PtqpcijjuF
The just-concluded large-scale joint exercise by the PLA has shocked “Taiwan independence” secessionist forces, with a pilot of the island’s air force reportedly admitting that “the air force will eventually collapse.” https://t.co/O2W8cQsuBm
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China https://t.co/2Ku6nOtvv5
South Korea, China agree to launch diplomatic and security dialogue https://t.co/I3fIfIVKRI https://t.co/fDUciQLh5X
Taiwan’s President Lai says ready to work with China despite military drills ➡️ https://t.co/Ugy1rNOb0D https://t.co/2emlkt94kq
Taiwan Stares At War As China Sends Bombers? Can US' 'Island-Chain' Strategy Checkmate The Dragon? #TNDIGITALVIDEOS #Taiwan #China https://t.co/Y5jdLF8uTv
THREAD: Taiwan gets new president Lai Ching-te and China carries out military drills. CCTV shows mock video of Chinese missiles destroying Taiwanese cities. And despite frequency of PRC military activity, Taiwanese are worrying more but not panicking. https://t.co/7u4OPdudfH
After China drills, Taiwan president again extends goodwill https://t.co/Ti57jptJTt https://t.co/wiBoPrl0Ev
South Korea's Yoon, China's Li meet before joint summit with Japan https://t.co/vL14rf31iv
Marines are preparing for a potential real-world conflict, fine-tuning a strategy they see as critical to fighting China in its neighborhood—from strings of islands close to it https://t.co/wJMhtWmLX5 https://t.co/wJMhtWmLX5
Taiwan president again offers talks after Chinese military drills #ARYNews https://t.co/1IDVr8h6D9
"America’s New Island Fighters Are Preparing for Conflict—a Stone’s Throw From Taiwan. The Wall Street Journal flew out with U.S. marines to remote locations from where they might one day fight China" @NiharikaSM https://t.co/GjMGAS5pyb https://t.co/GjMGAS5pyb
Taiwan's new President gives a strong message to China after swearing-in. China retaliates with military drills near Taiwan. #Taiwan #China #ITVideo #WorldToday | @geeta_mohan @mahasweta_18aug https://t.co/uhiYCaHoo7
🧵 1) #China's “Joint Sword-2024A” drills - CSIS Special Report How Is China Responding to the Inauguration of Taiwan’s President William Lai? On May 23, 2024, China commenced large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan, called “Joint Sword-2024A.” The drills came just… https://t.co/mkZDRKYCHg
#LIVE | Taiwan gets new President! Watch #WorldToday with @geeta_mohan! #ITLivestream https://t.co/kTRyT9r9aq
We thank @POTUS for reaffirming #US🇺🇸 support for #TaiwanStrait🇹🇼 peace & stability. Grateful for @StateDept voicing concern over #China using a routine democratic transition as pretext for military drills & urging #Beijing to act with restraint. https://t.co/eCEpPtNTJk
China, Japan, and South Korea should compete in good faith but synergize in areas of cooperation. The success of trilateral cooperation depends on balancing competition and cooperation. https://t.co/RlpARKMm2U https://t.co/VzQaRZLVcI
Biden admin urges China show to 'restraint' in Taiwan as former Navy captain warns CCP 'preparing for war' https://t.co/yO92x3m7cT
After 2 days of intense military drills around Taiwan, Chinese PLA activity has scaled down, with no air defense zone violations reported. A relatively sizable contingent of 18 PLAN warships + Coast Guard vessels remain around the island (vs the record high 27 tracked yesterday) https://t.co/iJzpMv4Xo8
PRC Military Drills near Taiwan The United States is deeply concerned over the People’s Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. We are monitoring PRC activities closely and coordinating with allies and partners regarding our shared…
China's defense ministry says every "Taiwan independence" provocation to invite countermeasures-Xinhua https://t.co/2KvgvtXD8p
PRC Military Drills near Taiwan - United States Department of State https://t.co/S4Us0bncIL
More #Chinese videos of military exercises and mock up attacks on #Taiwan shown on Chinese state media. "Escorted by fighter jet formations loaded with live munitions, several PLA bombers advanced beyond the island chain and established multiple strike positions in waters east… https://t.co/6NJLyqqMKQ https://t.co/0mRuiVZp3L
The CCP's defense ministry ensures once again that the CCP will do everything to occupy Taiwan. https://t.co/2cRSjSVzyf
As major economies in Asia, China, Japan, and South Korea hold a special responsibility to champion the inclusive values inherent to Asia. Xinhua Commentary: Asia's development vitality hinges on stronger China-Japan-South Korea cooperation https://t.co/l9iud7dApO https://t.co/Bxh7pRLrLz
Taiwan’s new president hopes to strengthen the country without provoking China. He won’t find it easy https://t.co/4GoIEXCNQE 👇
China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan, exercises that Taipei condemned as 'blatant provocation' https://t.co/76X0NAkPzr https://t.co/1HGys2BY9O
China's war games spark international alarm but collective eye roll in Taiwan Read the eyewitness report from Sky's Asia correspondent @CordeliaSkyNews ⬇️ https://t.co/pbzOa0URCr
#ICYMI: Lai Ching-te Takes Office As President Of #Taiwan: ‘#China’s #Military Actions And Gray-Zone Coercion’ Are ‘The Greatest Strategic Challenges To Global Peace And Stability’ – Audio of report here https://t.co/DlIXX2x7Yz #MEMRI https://t.co/gOXXWmbs9K
Biden administration puts pressure on China to halt military drills near Taiwan https://t.co/XqN8II7KPe
#NDTVWorld | "Erodes Longstanding Norms": US On China's Military Drills Around Taiwan https://t.co/yFBQvIeUMt https://t.co/Aj3ZLso9bA
China releases video showing simulated invasion of Taiwan https://t.co/LxsENLRhj0
"We strongly urge Beijing to act with restraint. Using a normal, routine, and democratic transition as an excuse for military provocations risks escalation and erodes longstanding norms that for decades have maintained peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, which is… https://t.co/Er5M9Du1RT
„We strongly urge Beijing to act with restraint. Using a normal, routine, and democratic transition as an excuse for military provocations risks escalation and erodes longstanding norms…“ | #Taiwan #China https://t.co/heVY0WhkW8
DoD on China’s military exercise encircling Taiwan this week: “In fact, these activities show just how hard it would be for the PLA to successfully conduct the kind of operation they’re practicing.”
China wraps up 'punishment' war games around Taiwan https://t.co/jIUCPK4lT7 via @nbcnews
Not to alarm anyone, but China has surrounded Taiwan with warships and aircraft and the DoD has issued two statements about it over the past hour. https://t.co/lURGpbSGNG
"People seem pretty relaxed... and, yet, they also fear that if Beijing was to make a military move it would be catastrophic." Sky's Asia correspondent @CordeliaSkyNews has this update as China carries out two days of war games around Taiwan. Read more: https://t.co/k0eg5v73iy https://t.co/F2jWDP7H2M
South Korea, China, and Japan should compete in good faith and cooperate in as many fields as possible, so as to overcome economic challenges such as the spread of trade protectionism. https://t.co/tTksQXRhpc https://t.co/PkDFzd5fcX
#Taiwan in political turmoil as #China steps up military intimidation Opposition seeks to curb new president’s administration while Beijing sends fighters, bombers and navy to patrol around island. Taiwan descended into domestic political turmoil less than a week after… https://t.co/VYx2dXwtYs
Better late than never "The United States is deeply concerned over the People’s Liberation Army joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. We strongly urge Beijing to act with restraint." https://t.co/82CxNRtT4F
"It just feels it's more likely now when, rather than if, China decides to take action against Taiwan." Military analyst Sean Bell tells @SaimaMohsin it appears "China's testing Taiwan's defensive capability" by carrying out drills. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 / YouTube https://t.co/i8Hqcj6ZdN
US URGES BEIJING TO EXERCISE RESTRAINT
US STATE DEPARTMENT LABELS CHINA'S MILITARY DRILLS AS "PROVOCATIONS"
US CONCERNED ABOUT PLA'S MILITARY EXERCISES NEAR TAIWAN
Quoted in this article: Chinese military drills test #Taiwan’s defense readiness, analysts say https://t.co/xJ7ghkVyMw
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu urges the world’s democracies to treat peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait as an international issue—and to do even more to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. https://t.co/Od8XEZM48z
Chinese state media talks about #China reclaiming #Taiwan soon and show propaganda video simulations of attacks on Taiwan. https://t.co/etDx4YYkeI
China-Taiwan war about to begin? Beijing sends warplanes, taiwanese army rolls tanks | Watch https://t.co/DS4WbAxQrP
#NDTVWorld | China's Military Drills With 111 Aircraft, Dozens Of Naval Vessels Around Taiwan Ends https://t.co/i6G8t3j9Mz https://t.co/qv8dWmzkAm
China's defence ministry continues to clamour to annex Taiwan. #TheGreatTranslationMovement https://t.co/FSpUVQcD40
China announces completion of military exercises near Taiwan, Chinese military simulated attacks with bombers https://t.co/5w3pZMThCa https://t.co/bOL7Yybjmh
#NDTVWorld | "Blatant Provocation To World Order": Taiwan On China's Two Days Of War Games https://t.co/as2eGOML2T https://t.co/EZeslTBkjm
China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate' "...the Chinese leadership was always going to find something that displeases it and therefore 'compels' it to react." Not really, at all... https://t.co/243akbpuS6
China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate' - Nikkei Asia https://t.co/243akbpuS6
China ends military drills around Taiwan https://t.co/4jf2cky2HM
China Ends Largest Military Drills Around Taiwan with 111 Aircraft, a Dozen Vessels https://t.co/1u2TT2DIZE
#China’s two-day military drills around #Taiwan were a “blatant provocation to the international order”, Taipei says after the war games encircling the self-ruled island ended. https://t.co/Z4STsTCaIl
China ends two days of military drills around Taiwan ➡️ https://t.co/O8UbhtXVBp https://t.co/KOjGqqI1pP
China's military exercises around Taiwan have ended. -Chinese State Media https://t.co/XBCgeD0fCP
A story on Chinese television showing how a massive attack would be launched on Taiwan. https://t.co/LHEgaRYQmn
If Taiwan independence forces insist on going their own way or even take risks, China will resolutely smash all separatist plots - People’s Liberation Army https://t.co/9BbrT5WaZ2
"I think this is a sign of escalating tensions and a test for the new Taiwanese president." @CordeliaSkyNews reports from Keelung as China ends mock missile strikes on Taiwan. https://t.co/PudhdswXAI 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/Spg5MjEuIg
EDITORIAL: Chinese Military Drills / Using Bullying Tactics against Taiwan Undermines Beijing’s Intl Credibility https://t.co/IjzcBYE604 https://t.co/IpIuAeCWc1
Beijing has made its position pretty clear, one day the separatists will push the boat out too far and China will sink it: Beijing defence ministry: Every time Taiwanese independence forces implement provocations, the gravity of countermeasures deployed will be increased, until…
Beijing has made its position pretty clear, one day the separatists will push the boat out to far and China will sink it: Beijing defence ministry: Every time Taiwanese independence forces implement provocations, the gravity of countermeasures deployed will be increased, until…
From Bloomberg | #China Ends Its Biggest #MilitaryDrills Around #Taiwan in a Year About 111 China aircraft, a dozen vessels took part: Taiwan https://t.co/DX7BBWbyJN