The Global Times newspaper specified that the exercises included long-range live-fire tests in the Taiwan Strait, while the actual use of conventional missiles was practiced in the east of the island.
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has organized this Wednesday joint exercises of its forces both at sea and in the air near Taiwan before the visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
The Eastern Theater Command of the PLA has organized current combat joint exercises and training around the Taiwan Island. It is a stern deterrent against the recent major escalation of negative acts by the US on the Taiwan question. https://t.co/kWEN0QGdPlpic.twitter.com/uUZUp1jXVl
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) August 3, 2022
The Chinese state chain CGTN detailed that units from the Navy, Air Force, Missile Forces, Strategic Support Force and Joint Logistic Support Force participated in the maneuvers. The drills were held in the north, southwest and southeast of Taiwan.
Video: PLA Eastern Theater Command has sent advanced warplanes to exercise combat takeoffs from different airports and conduct missions in different airspaces. The combat joint exercises are in response to #Pelosi‘s visit to #Taiwan island. pic.twitter.com/hQlciNnCzZ
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 3, 2022
Meanwhile, the Global Times newspaper stated that the exercises included long range live fire tests in the Taiwan Strait, while the actual use of conventional missiles was practiced to the east of the island.
PLA military drill areas could pose a threat to major ports & shipping lanes in Taiwan, forming a complete blockage. This could be one of the possible action plans for achieving reunification by force in the future: Herman Shuai, a retired army lieutenant general from Taiwan pic.twitter.com/DZv3WPvZUC
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 3, 2022
This Tuesday, the EPL announced that it will carry out “important exercises” with live fire in six sea areas around Taiwan and their respective airspaces. The drills will last from August 4 to 7. During that period, ships and aircraft will be prohibited from entering the areas in question for security reasons. .
The Xinhua agency reported that the maneuvers “surround” Taiwan “from all directions”while the Asian giant’s Armed Forces are “on high alert.”
Source: RT
