Taiwan condemns China naval drill plan
Taiwan’s top agency on China criticized Beijing’s plan to hold a naval exercise with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan. It said the move amounts to a military provocation and argued that it violates Taiwan’s sovereignty.
The agency also said the planned drill could heighten tensions and pose a risk to regional security.
Key Events
- Taiwan’s top agency on China issued a strong condemnation of China’s planned naval exercise with Indonesia.
- The exercise was planned for waters east of Taiwan.
- The agency described the move as a military provocation.
- Taiwan said the plan infringes on its sovereignty and threatens regional security.
China, Indonesia plan naval drill
China and Indonesia plan a joint naval exercise in waters east of Taiwan Island in mid-August. The Chinese Ministry of National Defense said the drill will involve the Chinese frigate Honghe and an Indonesian Navy vessel.
The exercise will focus on communication training and at-sea replenishment. Beijing said the purpose is to improve the two navies’ ability to operate together, strengthen practical cooperation, and help maintain regional peace and stability.
Key Events
- China’s defense ministry announced a joint naval exercise with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan Island.
- The drill is scheduled for mid-August.
- The Chinese frigate Honghe will take part alongside an Indonesian Navy ship.
- The exercise will include communication drills and at-sea replenishment.
- Beijing said the drill is meant to improve coordination and support regional peace and stability.
Taiwan condemns Chinese naval drill
Taiwan has condemned a planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia near the island’s east coast, calling it dangerous and accusing Beijing of trying to suggest it controls the surrounding waters. China said the exercise will take place in mid-August east of Taiwan and will involve one of its warships and an Indonesian navy vessel.
The Chinese defense ministry described the drill as a navigation exercise and said it is meant to improve joint operational capabilities and support regional peace and stability. Taiwan said the plan is highly unusual because China does not normally conduct military exercises with foreign forces near the island.
The article also notes that China began coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east coast in June, adding to tensions in Taipei and concerns in Washington and other Western capitals.
Key Events
- Taiwan’s government condemns the planned drill as dangerous.
- China announces a mid-August navigation exercise east of Taiwan with an Indonesian navy ship.
- Taipei says Beijing is trying to imply it controls waters east of Taiwan.
- China says the exercise is unusual because it is being conducted with a foreign military near Taiwan.
- China has already been carrying out coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east coast since June.
China and Indonesia plan naval drill
China’s defense ministry announced that Chinese and Indonesian naval ships will carry out a joint navigation exercise in waters east of Taiwan in mid-August. The drill will involve communication training and at-sea replenishment, with the stated aim of improving joint operational capabilities and practical cooperation.
The exercise is set in a sensitive area where Beijing has been asserting its sovereignty claims. Reporting also noted that China did not disclose the exact location, route, or dates of the exercise, beyond saying it would take place in mid-August.
Key Events
- China's defense ministry announced a joint naval exercise with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan.
- The drill is scheduled for mid-August.
- A Chinese navy warship and an Indonesian navy ship will take part.
- The exercise will include communication drills and at-sea replenishment.
- China said the drill is intended to deepen practical cooperation and safeguard regional peace and stability.