Austin also expressed concern about the recent proactive Chinese military activity around the Taiwan Strait, and he reiterated that China should not use Taiwan's political transition -- part of a normal, routine democratic process-- as a pretext for coercive measures. Taiwan held presiden
Of particular concern is the revelation that 9 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, breaching Taiwan's Southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (SW ADIZ) and entering its airspace.
Intense Chinese military activity in the South China Sea is hardly unusual, although it's interesting to note that, in this case, the exercise scenario apparently targeted US Navy vessels specifically.
Tokyo [Japan], August 3 (ANI): Japan on Wednesday expressed concern about Chinese military exercises around Taiwan in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-governed island.
Taipei [Taiwan] October 15 (ANI): After the frequent intrusions by Chinese military aircraft into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), Taiwan on Friday said that it will not start a war but it is prepared for it, local media reported.
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): The United States has termed China's recent military activity near Taiwan "provocative" and "strongly urged" Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan.
Beijing [China], Feb. 5 (ANI): Sri Lankan ambassador to China Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku has assured that Chinese military activity will not be allowed at the Hambantota Port, following concerns expressed by its neighbours.