WARLD.WARTAGLOBAL.id - Taiwan is currently on high alert as China has reportedly surrounded the island with 42 fighter jets and eight warships. The move by China is seen as an escalation of tension between the two countries, which have been at odds for decades over issues of sovereignty and independence.
According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, the Chinese planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday (8/4/2023) morning. Taiwan's military responded by scrambling fighter jets and issuing radio warnings to the Chinese planes. The Ministry of Defense also released footage of the Chinese planes and ships, which showed them moving in close proximity to Taiwan.
The Chinese military has not yet released an official statement about the incident. However, this is not the first time that China has conducted military exercises near Taiwan. In recent years, China has increased its military presence around Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory.
Taiwan, on the other hand, considers itself a sovereign state and has been seeking to assert its independence. The tension between the two countries has been a long-standing issue, with China threatening to use force to bring Taiwan under its control.
The latest military exercise by China has raised concerns about a possible conflict in the region. The United States, which is an ally of Taiwan, has expressed its support for Taiwan's defense against China. The US has also been conducting military exercises in the region in response to China's actions.
The situation in the Taiwan Strait is a cause for concern for many countries in the region and around the world. The escalation of tension between China and Taiwan could have serious implications for peace and stability in the region.
It is important for both sides to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to their differences. The international community also has a role to play in ensuring that the situation does not escalate further and that a peaceful resolution is reached.
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