China intensifies its military escalation: Xi Jinping‘s regime ordered its Army to prepare for war (REUTERS/Jason Lee/File)
The president of China, Xi Jinpingurged his troops to intensify their preparation for war, in a new example of the military escalation that his regime has imposed in the region, according to state media reported this Saturday.
During an inspection of a key unit of the Rocket Force of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Xi stated that the armed forces must “Completely reinforce training and preparation for war” and ensure troops are combat ready.
The Chinese leader also emphasized the need for the military forces to “improve their strategic deterrence and combat capabilities”. This call comes just days after China held massive military exercises around Taiwan, the fourth such deployment in just over two years. In these maneuvers they participated fighter planes, drones, warships and coast guardsin a clear attempt to intimidate the Taiwanese democratic government.
“The Chinese military must firmly safeguard the country’s strategic security and core interests“Xi stated during his speech broadcast on the propaganda network CCTV.
The Rocket Force of the PLA, visited by Xi Jinping, is a strategic unit that has been operating for more than fifty years and that, according to the official agency Xinhuahas “strengthened its preparation in real combat conditions.”
The Chinese president reiterated the need to strengthen military deterrence and strategic combat capacity, in a context marked by growing tensions with Taiwan and international criticism after the launch of an intercontinental missile (REUTERS/Marko Djurica)
In September, China launched a intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with an explosive warhead, which generated alarm in the international community. This launch, the first of its kind in decades, took place without warning, sparking protests from neighboring countries such as JJapan and New Zealand.
The Ministry of Defense has not since specified either the route the missile followed or the exact place in the Pacific where it landed.
The Chinese regime justified itself by saying that the test was part of its weapons testing programintended to “test the effectiveness of weapons and military training.”
However, the extreme opacity of this nuclear program has been the subject of strong criticism, especially by USA.
Washington estimates that China currently possesses more than 500 operational nuclear warheads and projects that this figure could double by 2030.
The launch of this ballistic missile occurred in a context of increasing tensions not only with Taiwan, but also in the southern seaan area that is the frequent scene of clashes between Chinese and Filipino ships.
In September, China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with an explosive warhead into the Pacific, sparking alarm in the international community (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China has intensified its campaign of hostilities to weaken Taiwan, using not only its military power but also resorting to hackerspro-Beijing Taiwanese diplomats and celebrities in an effort to pressure William Lai’s government to give up its autonomy.
This strategy, part of what Taiwan describes as hybrid warseeks to influence both political leaders and Taiwanese public opinion, exerting unprecedented pressure, according to the newspaper. The Wall Street Journal.
During the chinese military exercises More recently, naval forces surrounded the island in a heart-shaped formation, which China’s coast guard described as a “act of love”.
Nevertheless, Taiwan He interpreted this gesture as another example of the intimidation that seeks to subject the island to Beijing’s wishes. As the military maneuvers progressed, the cyber attacks against Taiwan They doubled compared to the daily average.
The Taiwanese Army Cybersecurity Command recorded more than 90,000 attempted cyber breaches in August, which represents the highest level since the visit of Nancy Pelosi to the island in 2022.
According to Tsai Ming-yenhead of Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, Xi Jinping’s regime has used Taiwanese celebrities to promote pro-unification views.
Well-known figures from the worlds of art, entertainment and politics have been invited to share their support for the politics of “One China”. This was evident during the military exercises when some celebrities published maps of the maneuvers and expressed their support for Beijing.
(With information from EFE and AFP)
