Taiwan has issued a strong appeal to
China to de-escalate tensions ahead of anticipated military exercises in the region. The call for calm comes amid heightened anxieties over
China’s increasingly assertive posture towards Taiwan.
“We urge Beijing to ‘unclench its fists’ and refrain from actions that could destabilize the region,” a Taiwanese official stated. This plea follows reports suggesting
China is preparing for large-scale military drills near Taiwan’s territorial waters.
The situation has further intensified with recent high-level diplomatic exchanges.Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen held a phone conversation with US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a move that drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing. Chinese officials warned against any perceived crossing of “red lines” in US-Taiwan relations.
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China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges between the US and Taiwan,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry declared. “We urge the US to abide by the ‘One
China’ principle and cease actions that undermine
China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The escalating tensions underscore the fragility of the cross-strait relationship and the potential for miscalculation. The
international community is closely watching the situation,urging both sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialog to prevent a further escalation of hostilities.
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