China has launched a significant military exercise, named Joint Sword-2024A, around Taiwan, involving dozens of warplanes, destroyers, and frigates. The drills, which began on May 23 and will last for two days until May 24, are described by China as a 'punishment' for what it calls 'separatist acts' by Taiwan. This move follows the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai. In response, Taiwan has mobilized its sea, air, and ground forces, including deploying supersonic Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missiles. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the drills as 'irrational provocations' and affirmed its readiness to defend the island's sovereignty. The situation has heightened tensions in the region, with Taiwan detecting 49 Chinese military aircraft, 28 crossing the median line into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Additionally, 15 Chinese Navy ships and 16 Coast Guard ships are participating in the exercises. Taiwan's military remains on high alert, confident in its ability to protect the island. Notably, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin warned that 'Taiwan independence forces will be left with their heads broken and blood flowing.'
Overall 49 #PLA aircraft in various types(including SU-30, J-16, KJ-500 etc.)were detected from 0720hr today. Out of which, 35 crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the north, central and southwest parts of Taiwan’s ADIZ in conducting “Joint Sword-2024A” drill https://t.co/TjPu5gxMVO
PLA released map of joint military drills around Taiwan Island https://t.co/8AzNsOIlXe https://t.co/irR5cFfGqh
The People's Liberation Army on Thursday began two-day drills around the Taiwan Island. The drills are legitimate, timely and entirely necessary, as "Taiwan independence" acts in any form cannot be tolerated. Read #XinhuaCommentary: https://t.co/uZIyVWH6JQ https://t.co/c6EROMC8P6
The ongoing military drills conducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment of the provocative statements by the leader of the Taiwan region, a mainland spokesperson said. https://t.co/9y6KxQPiFR https://t.co/ulpV2wMLmU
#China warns #Taiwan independence forces will have "heads broken and blood flowing". #Taiwan's military is responding to #Chinese exercises by deploying supersonic Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) anti-ship missile batteries & air defense systems around Taiwan. Taiwan's Ministry of… https://t.co/riuP3EBgmX
Update: China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin pointed out that the heads of Taiwan Independence Forces will be decapitated. There will be bloodshed. China has deployed J-16 and J-20 fighter jets in the operation. Type 052D Destroyers and Type 071 Large Amphibious Ship…
The Hai Feng coastal-based Anti-Ship Missile Group of Taiwan has been deployed into position in response to Chinese exercises around the island. https://t.co/AnLuaLT72Z
WAR: China has encircled Taiwan for military drills designed to punish the island state, they vow to take the blood of 'Independence Forces'. https://t.co/gMrYghqp41
UPDATE | Taiwan puts military units on alert, scrambles jets in response to Chinese drills https://t.co/FoafMAnqeg
A video released by Chinese state media shows navy vessels sailing out at sea and air force gearing up for fighter jet taking off to participate in the joint combat training exercise around Taiwan. #China #Taiwan Read more: https://t.co/bdVNcfEZk4 https://t.co/C4WpCyS34H
TAIWAN SAYS 35 CHINESE AIRFORCE PLANES CROSSED MEDIAN LINE OF STRAIT CHINA LAUNCHES MILITARY DRILLS AROUND TAIWAN AS “PUNISHMENT”
China has now surrounded Taiwan by sea and air with warships and aircraft. - it’s just a military exercise https://t.co/jOixjjq6W0
Taiwan puts forces on alert, accuses China of an "irrational provocation" with its latest war games, and vows not to "shy away" from any threat. https://t.co/WIDNED5MYd
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense recorded the approach of 33 Chinese aircraft and 31 ships of the PLA Navy to the shores of Taiwan during the launch of the large-scale exercise “United Sword 2024A”. Chinese powerful warm-up. https://t.co/1DxwuhXkR7
China's drills show it really doesn't like Taiwan's new president https://t.co/YoqiPxPpsN
The Taiwanese army recorded 31 Chinese ships and 33 Chinese aircraft approaching the island. China began military exercises around Taiwan this morning. During the maneuvers, coast guard ships of mainland China entered the waters of a number of islands for the first time. https://t.co/fo3cRCNEPW
BREAKING - Taiwan detects 49 Chinese military aircraft in 'Joint Sword' drills
#China has started a two-day military drill encircling #Taiwan, calling it as a 'strong punishment' for the island's 'separatist acts' #WATCH here https://t.co/cW2BlXW9cD https://t.co/bdJxrdhHSp
🇹🇼 China launches a simulation of a full-scale attack days after the inauguration of new ‘separatist’ Taiwanese president Click to read ⬇️ https://t.co/6UN7lQiuTf https://t.co/DGkpxlEC8F
Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Wang Wenbin on the PLA Joint Sword 2024A exercise around Taiwan The exercise is being conducted to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is also a signal to separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence" and a… https://t.co/QGLAJRIoY0
The People’s Liberation Army has launched a two-day exercise around Taiwan, “testing joint combat capabilities” by blockading the island. Read more: https://t.co/5nZjusrNnD https://t.co/mrT3VsPtCL
Taiwan warns of threat to its democracy as China carries out military drills https://t.co/a536AHC4i9
#Taiwan's military released a good map of #China's Joint Sword 2024A exercises ⚡️42 Chinese military aircraft were reported around Taiwan, 28 crossing the median line. ⚡️15 Navy ships ⚡️16 Coast Guard ships Taiwan's military is responding by deploying supersonic Hsiung… https://t.co/8VF0XtkecV
The CCP’s military exercises, which highlight its hegemony mindset, have undermined regional peace and stability. The ROC Armed Forces stand ready to defend our country. We seek no conflicts, but we will not shy away from one. https://t.co/6F3imAsi3u
China Says Taiwan Independence Backers Will Be ‘Left With Their Heads Broken’ As It Conducts Military Drills https://t.co/BSFuKrKCDy https://t.co/f0AHy3Uj9e
It's fully legitimate and justified for Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command to launch joint drills around the island of Taiwan, safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday. https://t.co/RmJpocAMcy
🇨🇳🇹🇼⚡ In response to the drills, which are played directly around the Taiwanese island, Taiwan has moved supersonic anti-ship missiles into positions. https://t.co/z4cmeMBdNs https://t.co/2WB7av6YYt
Taiwan deploys forces to 'protect freedom' amid major China military drills Read more⬇️ https://t.co/UU4wLnId30
NEW: Taiwan’s military, coast guard activate in response to China’s drills https://t.co/v8K9OO6Fyy
Not-so-subtle messaging from Chinese MFA to Taiwan: "Taiwan independence forces will be left with their heads broken and blood flowing after colliding against the great undertaking of China achieving complete unification." https://t.co/nrxrfsbyNb
🇨🇳🇹🇼 33 Chinese aircraft and 31 ships are approaching Taiwan, — AFP. 👀 China says that these exercises are aimed at sending a "serious warning". In response, anti-ship missiles were deployed on the island. https://t.co/ourTeTs0xS
The PLA drills surrounding Taiwan island are a resolute punishment towards Taiwan regional leader's May 20 provocative speech, stern warning to external forces supporting “Taiwan independence” and interfering in China's internal affairs, and rightful move to safeguard national… https://t.co/YAdjHHgefj
#Taiwan's CNA Agency: Map comparison of the current #PLA Joint Sword-2024A drills in red color & the drills following Pelosi's visit in August 2022 in gray color. Taiwan reported 42 Chinese military aircraft around Taiwan, 28 crossing into the ADIZ/median line. Also 15… https://t.co/M0KwtQB9AH
📽️ WATCH - FURIOUS CHINA LAUNCHES 'PUNISHMENT' WAR GAMES AROUND TAIWAN China launched "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday (May 23) in what it said was a response to "separatist acts," sending up heavily armed warplanes and staging mock attacks as state media denounced… https://t.co/gYNhtqfVza
Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert on May 23 over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new President took office this week. https://t.co/8frMR5ww6e
China's "punishment" military drills concern even Taiwan's Beijing-friendly party https://t.co/1feMjZvMDe
"China surrounds Taiwan in surprise ‘punishment’ military drills "Simulation of full-scale attack comes days after inauguration of new ‘separatist’ Taiwanese president" https://t.co/fqYHyb0Syb
🚨🇨🇳 BREAKING CHINA ESCALATING China has surrounded Taiwan with Warships, in an exercise called "Join Sword 2024A" This seems like an extremely unusual "exercise", and in response Taiwan is moving their hypersonic missiles into Attack Positions On top of this, there are many… https://t.co/GZ34ehqtW5
NEW: China holds Taiwan war games, vows blood of 'independence forces' https://t.co/ApwNdC9yYx
🇹🇼🇨🇳 The PLA has commenced Joint Sword 2024A exercise. Taiwan has reported: ▪️ 42 aircraft, of which 28 crossed the so-called “median line” in the Taiwan Strait; ▪️ 15 ships of the PLA Navy; ▪️ 16 coast guard ships. https://t.co/7ys61dLBpa
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman says "Taiwan independence forces will be left with their heads broken and blood flowing" Source: @AFP https://t.co/U9TWUOg79g
Taiwan's Hai Feng Shore Based Anti-Ship Missile Group deployed into position in response to Chinese exercises around Taiwan. The group operates various anti-ship missile systems, including the Hsiung Feng II, III, and extended-range Hsiung Feng III missiles. https://t.co/UlMekvc8Iq
🚨🇺🇸 Just in: US troops in #Taiwan on High Alert. China has surrounded Taiwan and all its islands for what it calls "punishment" drill. https://t.co/wp2TQWzpa2
China launches ‘punishment’ war games around Taiwan https://t.co/ORNZaOh0EU https://t.co/t0DkUEahgQ
TAIWAN DEFENCE MINISTRY SAID 15 PLAWARSHIPS INVOLVED IN DRILLS TODAY, 33 AIRCRAFT ENTERED TAIWAN'S RESPONSE ZONE. PLA activities continues as for now. #China #Taiwan https://t.co/vZkwPzYdxl
China on May 23 encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new President vowed to defend democracy. https://t.co/oSiBDH728s
BREAKING: Taiwan's military releases more details on China's Joint Sword 2024A exercises, including a map. 42 Chinese military aircraft were reported around Taiwan, 28 crossing the median line. 15 Navy ship, 16 Coast Guard ships. MAP BELOW https://t.co/0KeBXgq1lA
Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense says it has deployed aerial, naval, and land defenses to counter recent Chinese military activities https://t.co/oR0Iv6j3dZ
#China said that its military drills around the self-ruled island sought to send a "serious warning" https://t.co/9xNFZ1lP5c
Taiwanese Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) supersonic anti-ship missiles are currently being moved into defensive position in response to Chinese exercises around Taiwan. https://t.co/Q130qcXYz1
#Taiwan's military is responding to #Chinese exercises by deploying supersonic Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) anti-ship missile batteries & air defense systems around Taiwan. https://t.co/fJEhW57ik9
China has launched drills in the Taiwan Strait in response to what it said were "separatist acts". https://t.co/ZO9RbCu11j
🇨🇳 The Chinese Army launched the "United Sword 2024A" military exercise near Taiwan, in response, Taiwan put the army on alert and deployed the "Hsiung Feng 3" supersonic anti-ship missiles https://t.co/yPFsDeqTaJ
In response to questions about whether the Chinese mainland will announce a no-fly zone or maritime exclusion zone during its military drills around the island of #Taiwan, Chinese FM spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the drills are powerful response to the provocations of "Taiwan… https://t.co/UxYzHFNEEa
China holds military drills in airspace and water around Taiwan as punishment. Watch for more #China #Taiwan #MilitaryDrill https://t.co/1bReeriKX8
BREAKING: China warns 'Taiwan independence forces' will have 'heads broken and blood flowing'
Chinese PLA demonstrating what main assets the PLA plans to use during the Joint Sword-2024A exercise around Taiwan: — J-16 & J-20 fighter jets. — Type 052D destroyers & Type 071 large amphibious warfare ship. — DF-15B short-range ballistic missiles. — PHL-03 MLRS. https://t.co/SfCx9AeYqO
#update From CNN’s @EricCheungwc in Taipei: Up until noon, Taiwan has detected about 30 Chinese aircraft near Taiwan, most of which crossed the median line into Taiwan's ADIZ. The Chinese military also deployed about a dozen Chinese warships around the island. Taiwan has also… https://t.co/hSxs4vWCTS
#breaking #update From CNN’s @EricCheungwc in Taipei: Up until noon, Taiwan has detected about 30 Chinese aircraft near Taiwan, most of which crossed the median line into Taiwan's ADIZ. The Chinese military also deployed about a dozen Chinese warships around the island. Taiwan… https://t.co/hSxs4vWCTS
Following yesterday’s Announcement by the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army about the beginning of Significant Exercises around the Island of Taiwan and within the Taiwanese Strait; Hsiung Feng II and lll Medium-Range Anti-Ship Missile Batteries of… https://t.co/oLPxfDKrfD
Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China's military drills (from @AP) https://t.co/rAVpUV3wPx
🇹🇼🇨🇳 The Taiwanese army is responding to Chinese exercises by deploying supersonic Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) anti-ship missiles. https://t.co/cGgFl4PVQt https://t.co/yLcZ6srAYU
#Taiwan’s military mobilized its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island, after #China started two days of “punishment” drills around Taiwan in what it said was a response to “separatist acts”. https://t.co/XPgcQpeCzQ
Watch: #Chinese media video of the “Joint Sword 2024A” drills surrounding the entirety of #Taiwan, including the islands of Kinmen and Dongyin. "Designed to surround Taiwan island from both the east sides and the west side, the ongoing Joint Sword-2024A drills display the PLA's… https://t.co/5huzgB3H67
China has launched major military exercises off the coast of Taiwan They are taking place in the Taiwan Strait and will last until May 24. The purpose of the maneuvers is stated to test the real combat capabilities of Chinese troops "in theater in joint operations." Taiwan has… https://t.co/qMoiiiuv82
Chinese state media said China sent out dozens of fighter jets carrying live missiles, and conducted mock strikes, along with warships, of high-value military targets during the drills off Taiwan https://t.co/Hb75YlLQOv https://t.co/vGFZGAafWl https://t.co/lZdgODVbme
China launches 'punishment' war games around Taiwan https://t.co/5OIQUkJK7S
🚨 New video: “Dozens of warplanes, multiple destroyers & frigates of the PLA Eastern Theater Command are encircling the island of Taiwan & its outlying islands, conducting mock strikes in the ongoing Joint Sword-2024A exercise.” https://t.co/uE919YigWL
Taiwanese Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) supersonic anti-ship missiles being moved into position in response to Chinese exercises around Taiwan. https://t.co/FpGvNEpwqt https://t.co/y7PFntH3rh
#BREAKING Chinese PLA begins "Joint Sword-2024A" military exercise around Taiwan. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force deployed for the exercise. "Taiwan independence" and "peace across the Taiwan Strait are incompatible", PLA says. https://t.co/WA1PwXRaBs
Key quotes about China's military drills around Taiwan https://t.co/ooplm5EEv0 https://t.co/J0y2FrBJuQ
Taiwan’s response to China launching surprise military drills this morning ⬇️ https://t.co/h9gNhM79Yy
WATCH: Dozens of warplanes, multiple destroyers and frigates of the PLA Eastern Theater Command are encircling the island of Taiwan and its outlying islands, conducting mock strikes in the ongoing Joint Sword-2024A exercise. https://t.co/V1LeGXu5MM https://t.co/A4xjNRhvQv
#Taiwan's official response to #China's #PLA drills surrounding Taiwan "WE STAND READY with firm will and restraint. We seek no conflicts, but we will not shy away from one. We have the confidence to safeguard our national security." https://t.co/Fvmos1CCfi https://t.co/fowB77HK58
Update: Reuters: The Chinese army says it sent dozens of fighters and carried out mock strikes during maneuvers that began this morning around Taiwan.
Following Taiwan regional leader Lai's separatist inaugural speech, the PLA's drills serve to punish "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces and to send a warning to external interference forces. https://t.co/V1LeGXu5MM https://t.co/h2NNJgW3Sr
Designed to surround Taiwan island from both the east sides and the west side, the ongoing Joint Sword-2024A drills display the PLA's strike capability across all directions of the island without any blind spots, forming a situation where the island can be pinned down from both… https://t.co/Li6jrwa4tR
#breaking First video of China military exercises around Taiwan via CCTV/Weibo. PLA statement: "Taiwan independence”and peace across the Taiwan Strait are incompatible The Eastern Theater Command launches the "Joint Sword-2024A" exercise. It is a powerful punishment for the… https://t.co/7ouRaaxHEQ
⚠️ REACTIONS TO CHINA'S MILITARY DRILLS AROUND TAIWAN Full Story → https://t.co/8zqenBwf0k https://t.co/sSVA3S5efT
The 🇨🇳 PLA Eastern Theater Command is conducting Joint Sword-2024A exercises surrounding #Taiwan island from Thursday to Friday in locations depicted in the picture!👇 "Taiwan independence" is a dead end, and recklessness will lead to a quicker and more confused demise. https://t.co/dH4w92Jvt4
🚨 Let the games begin — China launches exercise Joint Sword 2024A, surrounding Taiwan from all directions Thread with everything you need to know + tracking live updates: https://t.co/ko2OShhIYI
Taiwan's military slams Chinese drills as 'irrational provocation' https://t.co/MVrIFmAaEu
#BREAKING China starts two days of drills around Taiwan
From #China Daily: The “Joint Sword 2024A” drills around #Taiwan focus on joint sea-air combat-readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive battlefield control, and joint precision strikes on key targets, the spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command Li Xi said. Li also… https://t.co/vZ0LeECtLt
Taiwan Defendefensese Ministry says air defence and land-based missile forces have strengthened their response to emergency situations, now collecting intelligence on targets. #China #Taiwan https://t.co/eX3Wo9YxXZ
Our graphics team put Taiwan’s ADIZ map (released by @MoNDefense) on top of PLA’s military exercise map. It’s obvious that the five red areas are all within Taiwan’s ADIZ, crossing Taiwan’s median line, with extra military focus on outer islands. (Photo by @tvbsworldtaiwan) https://t.co/UZSdeqRSMW
Taiwan Defnese Ministry says air defence and land-based missile forces have strengthened response to emergency situations, now collecting intelligence on targets. #China #Taiwan https://t.co/eX3Wo9YxXZ
Taiwan Defnese Ministry says air defence and land-based missile forces have strengthened response to emergency situations, now collecting intelligence on target. #China #Taiwan https://t.co/eX3Wo9YxXZ
The PLA Eastern Theater Command unveiled a series of posters Thursday, showcasing its military capabilities in countering "Taiwan independence" separatists as part of the Joint Sword-2024A exercise currently taking place around the #Taiwan island. https://t.co/v0PUwAvNF8 https://t.co/V8CrLB1QZn
Taiwan disperses forces to area where China is conducting military drills ➡️ https://t.co/4KBOcdBZMB https://t.co/EXVLPVNSjG
#breaking In response to China's announcement of military drills near Taiwan, Taiwan's ministry of national defense just issued an statement and expressed regret to "such irrational provocations and actions that undermine regional peace and stability." "Sea, air, and ground… https://t.co/FuXPHuciJn
Taiwan's military mobilized its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island, after China started two days of ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to ‘separatist acts’ https://t.co/Ep3TUjbhSP
Update: Taiwan Coast Guard in response to Chinese military exercises: We will defend our country's sovereignty.
The PLA Eastern Theater Command released a set of posters on Thursday showing its weaponry in eliminating "Taiwan independence" secessionists during its ongoing Joint Sword-2024A exercise surrounding the island of Taiwan. https://t.co/fOzJPjg4fT
#NDTVWorld | China Holds Biggest Military Drills In A Year Around Taiwan As 'Punishment' https://t.co/y6AApg5foY https://t.co/SUGNvbOZkM
Taiwan's military mobilized its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island, after #China started two days of "punishment" drills around #Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts". https://t.co/VGBzMtLBF3
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry strongly condemned what it said were “irrational provocations and actions that undermine regional peace and stability,” adding that it had dispatched sea, air and ground forces in response. https://t.co/PUO6ZRuDqK
PLA starts two days of 'punishment' drills around Taiwan, says it's a response to "separatist acts." Barely 48 hours after new Taiwan President's inauguration. That didn't take long.
Taiwan's military deploys sea and air forces in response to escalating tensions.
China Initiates Large Drills 'Surrounding' Taiwan As Warning To New President Lai https://t.co/uqdEr9gf7U
#Taiwan has dispatched its forces and will defend the island's sovereignty, Taiwan's defense ministry says after #China began military drills nearby. https://t.co/GNzSFsILqf https://t.co/PucsKuarsZ
TAIWAN MILITARY DEPLOYS SEA AND AIR FORCES IN RESPONSE
To “punish ‘Taiwan independence,’” the psychopaths in Beijing have announced the #PLA will conduct military exercises around #Taiwan today (5/23) and tomorrow (5/24). Beijing blames President Lai for this. It didn’t take long. https://t.co/2va2K4L30p
CHINA HOLDS MILITARY EXERCISES NEAR TAIWAN ON THURSDAY: XINHUA
NEW: Taiwan on High Alert as Chinese Ships Swarm. https://t.co/bc1e1sBXSv