Chinese warships will rehearse the sinking of a US submarine near Taiwan in the latest military exercise amid ongoing tensions.
It was due to end yesterday, butBeijing announced that the strength theater show is not over yet.
Following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversialvisit to Taiwanlast week, China continues to exert pressure.
The visit will only exacerbate already fragile ties between Washington and Beijing, with President Xi Jinping
China currently says it will conduct live-fire anti-submarine and maritime attack training starting Monday, without giving an exact end date.
The nation had already boasted of its ability to sink US aircraft carriers using hypersonic missiles.
This "provocative" The move fueled fears of World War III. This is because his chief of security expressed concern about the unforgettable training.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned China's bullying tactics and called on Beijing to end military action and "turn around the edge."
In a statement, they said: "In the face of military threats from China, Taiwan will neither fear nor retreat, and will continue to exercise its sovereignty, national security and freedom." More resolutely defending the democratic way of life." ."
The exercise, which Chinese media called a rehearsal for aggression, was branded "irresponsible" by Joe Biden's National Security Council coordinator, John Kirby.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has always promised to "reunify" with Taiwan by any means necessary, raising concerns that relentless gaming is preparation for war.
The state released chilling footage Friday offield hospital rehearsals suggesting it was preparing for mass casualties.
The military stated:
Beijing was also scheduled to conduct live-fire exercises in the South China Sea and Yellow Sea on Monday.
Taiwan has already eased flight restrictions near six former Chinese exercise areas surrounding the island.
Tensions have reportedly 47} The island has recalled its troops from leave amid concerns that it may escalate into an international crisis.. and announced that they would "practice counteracting".
They said Pelosi had "calmly" dealt with previous training that was intensified prior to her arrival in the area.
after a Chinese nuclear bomber flew near Taiwan during a terrifying military exercise last week.
A Chinese military expert told the Global Times that recent drills ensured "air superiority" and "sea superiority" and would be key to reaching Taiwan across the East China Sea.
