Taiwan reports: China sets up practice area against coast without a warning

Taiwan reports: China sets up practice area against coast without a warning

Taipei/Hong Kong - China's military activities are increasing. According to the Department of Department of Taiwan, a zone for "live fire training" was set up about 74 kilometers from the southwest coast of Taiwans without notice.

Detention of Chinese Cargo Ship

This incident occurred only one day after the arrest of a Chinese cargo ship that is suspected of cutting a submarine on Taiwanstrasse.

military activities in Taiwanstrasse

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reported that 32 Chinese military aircraft on Taiwanstrasse were spotted shortly before 9 a.m. Of these, 22 aircraft flew near the north and south-west coasts of Taiwan and, together with Chinese warships

unilateral military exercises and international norms

"During this period, China clearly violated international norms by unilateral a practice zone about 74 kilometers off the coast of Kaohsiung and Pingitance without prior warning and claimed that 'live fire trainings' will carry out," said the Ministry.

reactions from Beijing

An immediate statement from Beijing on the statements of Taiwan failed to materialize. At a regular press conference on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry did not want to comment and said that this was "not a diplomatic problem".

China's claims on Taiwan

The China's Communist Party sees Taiwan as its territory, although it was never under control. Beijing has explained that the self -managed democracy could be adopted by force in an emergency. Under the leadership of XI Jinping, China has significantly increased the military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan.

strategic importance kaohsiungs

Kaohsiung, a strategic trade center for Taiwan, is the location of the largest and most busy port on the island.

threat to international shipping

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense pointed out that China has announced the exercise zone about temporary radio announcements within international shipping routes, which is a "serious threat to the security of international air and shipping".

provocation against regional security

"This is an obvious provocation against regional security and stability," added the ministry.