PLA steps up Taiwan military patrols over Lunar New Year holiday
During the Lunar New Year holiday, China's military significantly increased its activity near Taiwan, signaling a continued pressure campaign. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a rise in PLA aircraft and naval vessels operating in the area compared to the previous year, with a notable increase in aircraft crossing the median line.
This escalation aligns with a trend observed since William Lai Ching-te, from the DPP, assumed office in Taiwan. Analysts interpret Beijing's actions as a normalization of its military presence, reinforcing its claim over Taiwan and its willingness to use force if necessary to assert control.
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During the Lunar New Year holiday, China's military significantly increased its activity near Taiwan, signaling a continued pressure campaign. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a rise in PLA aircraft and naval vessels operating in the area compared to the previous year, with a notable increase in aircraft crossing the median line.
This escalation aligns with a trend observed since William Lai Ching-te, from the DPP, assumed office in Taiwan. Analysts interpret Beijing's actions as a normalization of its military presence, reinforcing its claim over Taiwan and its willingness to use force if necessary to assert control.
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