Chinaβs increasing incursions into Taiwanβs airspace and its military activities near the island have drawn international attention.
Taiwan recently confirmed that Chinese military drills near the island had intensified, aimed at keeping up pressure on the islandβs democratically elected government. Indeed, Chinaβs most advanced carrier, the Fujian, which was recently inducted into service, sailed through the Taiwan Strait a few days back.
Chinaβs intensifying military activities near Taiwan have raised concern in the U.S., which urged China to βexercise restraint, cease military pressure against Taiwan and, instead, engage in meaningful dialogue,β State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement.
U.S. strategic experts believe that Chinese pressure on Taiwan is likely to increase after the U.S. administration announced an $11 billion arms package to bolster Taiwanβs defense needs against Chinaβs aggressive posturing aimed at reunifying the island with the mainland.
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