politics
diciembre 29, 2025
China inicia maniobras militares cerca de Taiwán como advertencia a “fuerzas externas”
El Gobierno de China realizó este lunes unas nuevas maniobras militares al rededor de Taiwán, desplegando tropas, aviones, buques de guerra y sistemas de artillería de largo alcance, con el fin de “disuadir” a las “fuerzas externas” que busquen “interferir” en los asuntos con taiwaneses, haciendo referencia a las intervenciones de Estados Unidos y Japón.
TL;DR
- China conducted new military drills around Taiwan, involving troops, aircraft, warships, and long-range artillery.
- The drills, codenamed "Mission Justice 2025," focused on seven air and sea zones near Taiwan and included live-fire training.
- China stated the drills were a warning against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and external interference, referencing the U.S. and Japan.
- The Chinese Coast Guard also announced "comprehensive law enforcement" patrols in waters near Taiwan and the Matsu and Wuqiu archipelagos.
- Simulated conflict scenarios included attacks on maritime and land targets, anti-submarine operations, and achieving regional air superiority.
- These drills cover a wider area than previous exercises, enabling Chinese forces to approach Taiwan from multiple directions.
- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense activated a response center and deployed forces to protect its freedom, democracy, and sovereignty.
- Taiwan detected 89 Chinese warplanes, 14 military vessels, and 14 coast guard ships operating around the island.
- Taiwanese President William Lai reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Taiwan's defensive capabilities and increasing the cost of aggression.
- China warned that external forces using Taiwan to contain China and arming Taiwan would only embolden "Taiwanese independence" and lead to grave danger.
- China vowed a firm response to any "pernicious conduct" that crosses red lines regarding Taiwan.