In an unusually strong and direct message a senior Taiwan security official The Chinese blockade of Taiwan or take over of It will be considered an island truly offshore of war and she will not give up.
While Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen et al in Its management said it over and over while they want Peace will defend themselves if attacked, details of What would you consider Taiwan? attack Generally calls for a response left Not said, given the many scenarios.
Chinese military The action may not be as straightforward as a file full frontal attack on Taiwan: Actions could include like Siege to try force Taiwan to accept China’s rule, strategists say.
Tensions have risen between Beijing, which considers Taiwan its own province, and Taipei since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island. in early August.
to me show China escalated its anger military Exercises all over Taiwan including firing missiles and steps to launch a siege. China has since continued military activities, though on on a smaller scale.
I focused this attention on Taiwan and capitals of friendly countries like United States and Japan, on how any conflict with China can play outAnd the how Taiwan and its allies may respond.
The senior Taiwan security officialspeak on condition of Anonymity said that Chinese exercises after Pelosi’s visit showed what could happen in The worst case came to the worst focused thoughts on how Taiwan will reply.
“The siege is a work of war; Capturing an offshore island is an act of the war ” official He added that Taipei believes that Beijing is unlikely to take either of Those actions are at the moment.
“Their sole aim is to seize (the offshore islands) force us to negotiate or surrender. But we will not surrender or negotiate.”
short of sincere invasionmany military Strategists, even in Taiwan defense The ministry, said China could try to seize it one of taiwan offshore islands, like Kinmen and Matsu archipelago, just off coast of China.
“These are military Procedures. No vacancy for mystery” official He said.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
building deterrence
The official Taipei did not do that rule out Possibility of Beijing’s large-scale launch military Exercises near Taiwan next year When the island gears up for Presidential elections in early 2024.
“That’s what worries us at the moment.” official He said adding another possible Chinese actions can include moving up gray area tactics Close to Taiwan including incursions with Militia boats or cyber attacks.
The official He said countries Unlike the United States, which sails warships through the Taiwan Strait about once a month, should show Beijing An attack on Taiwan will not go unanswered.
“Building up Deterrence is very important. no just America and Europe countries Japan should join The force of deterrence.”
US President Joe Biden said in comments broadcast on Sunday that US forces will defend Taiwan in The event of Chinese invasionHis most obvious statement on The issue.
With the world’s most advanced semiconductor produced in Taiwan, it is in The world of interest ensure stability official He said.
“pressure in Taiwan Strait squeezes chip supplies. “
Tsai, who He said Taiwan would not provoke China or “recklessly advance” made Strengthen defense priority, including a double- Increase the number in defense spending next year.
While China has said it favors “peaceful reunification” and has offered Taiwan a Hong Kong-style autonomy agreement, it has never given up on it. use of force To put the island under its control.
democracy in taiwan elected government says Only in Taiwan people can decide future.
In an unusually strong and direct message a senior Taiwan security official The Chinese blockade of Taiwan or take over of It will be considered an island truly offshore of war and she will not give up.
While Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen et al in Its management said it over and over while they want Peace will defend themselves if attacked, details of What would you consider Taiwan? attack Generally calls for a response left Not said, given the many scenarios.
Chinese military The action may not be as straightforward as a file full frontal attack on Taiwan: Actions could include like Siege to try force Taiwan to accept China’s rule, strategists say.
Tensions have risen between Beijing, which considers Taiwan its own province, and Taipei since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island. in early August.
to me show China escalated its anger military Exercises all over Taiwan including firing missiles and steps to launch a siege. China has since continued military activities, though on on a smaller scale.
I focused this attention on Taiwan and capitals of friendly countries like United States and Japan, on how any conflict with China can play outAnd the how Taiwan and its allies may respond.
The senior Taiwan security officialspeak on condition of Anonymity said that Chinese exercises after Pelosi’s visit showed what could happen in The worst case came to the worst focused thoughts on how Taiwan will reply.
“The siege is a work of war; Capturing an offshore island is an act of the war ” official He added that Taipei believes that Beijing is unlikely to take either of Those actions are at the moment.
“Their sole aim is to seize (the offshore islands) force us to negotiate or surrender. But we will not surrender or negotiate.”
short of sincere invasionmany military Strategists, even in Taiwan defense The ministry, said China could try to seize it one of taiwan offshore islands, like Kinmen and Matsu archipelago, just off coast of China.
“These are military Procedures. No vacancy for mystery” official He said.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
building deterrence
The official Taipei did not do that rule out Possibility of Beijing’s large-scale launch military Exercises near Taiwan next year When the island gears up for Presidential elections in early 2024.
“That’s what worries us at the moment.” official He said adding another possible Chinese actions can include moving up gray area tactics Close to Taiwan including incursions with Militia boats or cyber attacks.
The official He said countries Unlike the United States, which sails warships through the Taiwan Strait about once a month, should show Beijing An attack on Taiwan will not go unanswered.
“Building up Deterrence is very important. no just America and Europe countries Japan should join The force of deterrence.”
US President Joe Biden said in comments broadcast on Sunday that US forces will defend Taiwan in The event of Chinese invasionHis most obvious statement on The issue.
With the world’s most advanced semiconductor produced in Taiwan, it is in The world of interest ensure stability official He said.
“pressure in Taiwan Strait squeezes chip supplies. “
Tsai, who He said Taiwan would not provoke China or “recklessly advance” made Strengthen defense priority, including a double- Increase the number in defense spending next year.
While China has said it favors “peaceful reunification” and has offered Taiwan a Hong Kong-style autonomy agreement, it has never given up on it. use of force To put the island under its control.
democracy in taiwan elected government says Only in Taiwan people can decide future.