US EditionTaiwan says China deploys warships in 'military operations'
China's naval operations span from the Yellow Sea to the Western Pacific during peak exercise season, raising regional security concerns, with a significant number of warships involved, Taiwan says.
- On Friday, Taiwan's presidential office said China deployed warships for operations spanning hundreds of kilometres from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, while Beijing neither confirmed nor denied the manoeuvres.
- On Wednesday, Taiwan's intelligence chief Tsai Ming-yen said October to December is the peak season for China's annual evaluation exercises and Beijing declined to confirm military vessel buildup.
- Taiwan's defense ministry said it was monitoring closely and had a complete grasp of the situation, while an anonymous security source described the fleet as significant; last December about 90 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels took part in vast exercises.
- Taiwan said the moves threaten the Indo-Pacific and urged China to exercise restraint, with Kuo adding `We are also confident that we can handle this matter well`.
- Jiang Bin responded to queries about a flotilla, saying navy training complies with international law and urging relevant parties not to overreact amid potential regional reach and U.S. backing for Taiwan.
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Taipei. Taiwan stated yesterday that China deployed warships in the framework of “military operations” extending over hundreds of kilometers, from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, which represents a “threat” for the region. This deployment is “significant,” indicated a source of Taiwanese security services on condition of anonymity, without specifying the number of Chinese ships detected. Beijing did not confirm or deny the maneuvers.
Taiwan, Japan Voice Concern over Chinese Military Movements
TAIPEI/TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Taiwan and Japan voiced concern on Friday over Chinese military activities in the region, after Reuters reported that Beijing had deployed a large number of vessels across East Asian waters this week in its largest maritime show of force to date.
China regards Taiwan as its own territory and threatens to conquer it. Repeatedly Beijing holds military exercises near the island. Taipei now registers a "significant" number of Chinese warships - not only on Taiwan's road.
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The Ministry of Defence and the security authorities are watching the situation closely.
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