China warns that its recent air and sea drills simulating an encirclement of Taiwan are intended as a “serious warning” to the pro-independence politicians of the self-ruled island and foreign supporters
In response to China's air and sea drills, Taiwan says it will launch an annual large-scale drill jointly with its disaster services and Defense Ministry, as well as local governments.
“There are still some navy ships and airplanes carrying out harassment in the area. We strongly condemn these deliberately threatening and provocative actions that destroy the regional peace and stability,” Sun Li-fang, a spokesperson for Taiwan's Defense Ministry, said at a press briefing on Wednesday.
China claims Taiwan as its own territory to be brought under its control by force if necessary and regularly sends ships and warplanes into airspace and waters near the self-ruled island. It defended its recent military actions on Wednesday. “On their own, they set up a warning area to control flights within our country's jurisdiction's Taipei Aviation Information Region, using the excuse of aerospace activities,” the Taiwan statement said.
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