NEW – Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near islandhttps://t.co/ZxP9q3Szcn
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) December 9, 2024
Taiwan’s military is currently on high alert due to the presence of Chinese warships near the island. The Ministry of National Defense in Taipei has initiated combat readiness drills and set up an emergency center in response to Beijing’s latest moves. China has deployed nearly 90 navy and coastguard ships in waters around Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands, and the East and South China Seas.
This escalation follows Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to the United States, including stops in Hawaii and Guam, which drew criticism from Beijing. China’s foreign ministry has vowed to “firmly defend” its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/asia/taiwan-china-warships.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/08/asia/taiwan-china-warships-intl/index.html