These exercises are meant as an intimidation. Indeed, Xinhua reports that they are a ‘warning’ to separatist forces.
- Starting April 1, China’s PLA Eastern Theater Command will conductt joint military drills around Taiwan island, involving the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force. Exercises focus on combat readiness, sea & air strikes, and strategic blockade operations.
Geopolitical tensions are not going to be dissipating much at all in the near future.
- The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, said a spokesperson. The theater command organized its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on Taiwan Island from multiple directions, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, the spokesperson for the theater command: Xinhua
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.