Written in GLOBAL he 5/7/2024 · 11:37 p.m.
Taipei.- The Taiwanese Army is prepared for any movement by China regarding the inauguration of the president-elect and current vice president of the island, William Lai (Lai Ching-te), on May 20, Taiwanese Vice Minister of Defense, Po, said this Wednesday. Horng-huei.
The official assured that the island forces control “all intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information” in relation to possible military actions by China during the coming days.
“Our country’s Army will comply with all combat readiness requirements before and after May 20 and will pay close attention to the actions of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) that harm regional peace and stability,” said Po Horng. -huei, vice minister of defense of Taiwan.
Along these lines, Po stressed that the activities of the Chinese Army around the Taiwan Strait undermine the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific, turning the region into a “global concern.” “The national Army does not fear war nor does it seek war,” Po stated.
Since the presidential elections on January 13, in which Lai – considered an “independence supporter” in the eyes of Beijing – won with 40% of the votes, China has intensified its pressure on Taiwan with various measures, including the increasing Coast Guard patrols around the Kinmen Islands or modifying several air routes through the strait.
The movements of Chinese aircraft and warships have also been constant in recent months: the Ministry of National Defense (MDN) of Taiwan notified this Wednesday of the presence of sixteen Chinese aircraft and six military ships around the island in the last 24 hours. , the second highest figure so far in May.
