The Deputy Minister of Defense of Taiwan, Po Horng-hueihas announced that the island’s armed forces are on alert for possible hostile actions by the regime. China during the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect, William Laischeduled for the next twenty of May.
In a statement to the media, Po assured that Taiwan is closely monitoring all intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information related to possible military movements by Beijing in the coming days.
Furthermore, Po emphasized that the Chinese military’s activities in the Taiwan Strait are undermining the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific, becoming a global concern. Likewise, he reiterated that the Taiwanese Army is prepared for combat and will pay special attention to the actions of the Chinese Communist Party that may affect regional peace.
Since January’s presidential election, in which William Lai, seen as an “independence supporter” by Beijing, emerged victorious, China has stepped up pressure on Taipei with various measures, including an increase in police patrols. Coast Guard near the Kinmen Islands and modifications to air routes through the strait.
Tension has increased further with the constant presence of Chinese planes and warships near the island. Recently, Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen aircraft and six Chinese military ships in recent 24 hours, the second highest figure this month.
In response to recent incursions by Chinese ships near the Kinmen Islands, Taiwan’s Coast Guard sent patrol vessels to prevent the Chinese fleet from sailing in restricted waters, emphasizing that these actions harm peace and stability in the region.
Taiwan, autonomous since 1949 but claimed by China as a rebel province, it has experienced growing tension with Beijing, which does not rule out the use of force to achieve its “reunification.” Faced with this scenario, Taiwan remains vigilant and ready to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. @mundiario
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