China Military Drills have invaded Taiwan

BREAKING: Chinese military exercises near Taiwan have encroached on the island's territory and amount to a blockade of its sea and air space, the defence ministry has said.

The exercises by the Chinese navy and air force are seen as a direct response to the visit to Taiwan of top U.S politician Nancy Pelosi, the most senior American politician to visit in 25 years.

The Taiwan Defence Ministry said China had broken UN rules and it would counter any incursions into its territory. - Sky News. https://news.sky.com/story/chinese-m...istry-12664515

[papa smurf]

Is this woman nuts ? wtf does she think she's doing.

[tweetiepooh]

Unofficially supporting Taiwan. It's part of the games played that's worked for years. Worry is now that China's leadership, having "won" Hong Kong, are now looking to win Taiwan.

BREAKING: US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leaving Taipei, Taiwan, following her historic visit that had provoked a threatening posture from China. - Sky News.

[Pierre]

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh

Unofficially supporting Taiwan. It's part of the games played that's worked for years. Worry is now that China's leadership, having "won" Hong Kong, are now looking to win Taiwan.

They didn’t “win” Hong Kong, they were always going to get it back.

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China is always sabre-rattling on Taiwan, the question to me is why do America think they needed to also put on a show? Do they have intelligence that China might be seriously considering taking it?

[Gavin78]

They had enough to put on a live fire exercise last minute, how combat ready were they?

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Pierre

They didn’t “win” Hong Kong, they were always going to get it back.

Why were they always going to get it back? And does the same apply to Taiwan?

[Jaymoss]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Why were they always going to get it back? And does the same apply to Taiwan?

Britain literally leased Hong Kong for 99 years in 1898

Rather dramatic title, I dont think China have quite invaded Taiwan (yet).

Originally Posted by Paul

Rather dramatic title, I dont think China have quite invaded Taiwan (yet).

Just copying what it said in the Sky News link, the military drills are being conducted on Taiwan land, it’s an invasion of sorts, but not a full one. This morning China have flown 2 military drones, over Taiwan airspace, total breach of UN laws.

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BREAKING: China fired 'multiple' ballistic missiles during drills: Taiwan military preparing for war, but not seeking it. - Sky News.

Well normally in such sabre rattling situations it comes down to economic sanctions rather than outright war. China seems to be more about economics when dealing with the world at large these days and going full out war won't be making them money.It may settle down if everyone just deals in trade rather than tit for tat shows of military muscle.

Various U.S Media outlets are reporting that U.S House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was initially advised against by U.S President Joe Biden, both he and Pentagon were initially opposed to such a visit, but later prepared her visit with military protection, stating she had a right to go.

[Dave42]

she was very stupid to go the world got enough on with Russia Ukraine war without her trying to stir up trouble with China too last thing world needs