China has sent three warships, including the aircraft carrier Shandong, to sail through the Taiwan Strait. Amid rising tensions between the two sides over the past several months,
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, the Taiwan Ministry of Defense stated in a statement that The Chinese Navy’s small flotilla of three ships, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, sailed through the Taiwan Strait around midday Saturday. It cruises west of the center line or median line and heads north.
China has stepped up its military movement closer to Taiwan since former U.S. Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Visited Taiwan last year. and even higher throughout the past month The Taipei government detects Chinese ships passing through the Taiwan Strait almost every day. But this is the first time since March 2022 that an aircraft carrier has arrived.
Taiwan’s military said They command reconnaissance planes, naval vehicles. and ground missile systems In response to sending fleets sailing through the Taiwan Strait this time “We are closely watching their movements. and will respond accordingly.”
Steve Zhang, director of the SOAS China Institute in London, said the Shandong aircraft carrier’s passage through the Taiwan Strait was a daunting challenge. It’s very unusual. Even in line with China’s movement patterns in the past 6 months. But it shows a lack of understanding of modern warfare.
“A modern era with powerful anti-ship missiles. Why would you send such a big house into the Straits where movement is restricted?” Zhang said, adding that China’s latest move was a message to Taiwan.
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2023-05-27 19:17:00
