China’s military maneuvers worry islanders

Very close to the coasts of the Matsu archipelago (Taiwan), reconnaissance boats of the Taiwanese army are patrolling. The message is clear: Chinese ships are not welcome. When a resident contemplates the only military base on the island, located less than 20 km from Chinese territory, he makes a bitter observation. “It’s not enough. In case of war, now that their missiles are too advanced, our side will not be able to resist. We will be reduced to nothing”he laments.

A new provocation condemned by Taiwan

In the past three days, tension has once again escalated between the two countries. China has stepped up military maneuvers aimed at encircling the main island of Taiwan. On Monday April 10, 12 warships and 91 fighter jets were detected in just one day. Among the exercises, simulations of bombardments on the main cities of the island, as shown by images broadcast by Chinese television, Sunday, April 9. A new provocation condemned by the Taiwanese authorities.