Taiwan: elects a leader democratically
China: "look what you're forcing me to do!"
this post was submitted on 23 May 2024
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An unfriendly reminder why they are separate.
That's not why they're separate. They were both authoritarian before. Taiwan was where the KMT went after they lost the Chinese Civil War.
Just bullies, plain and simple. Don't forget to put your toys away before you go night night, assholes
Name a super power that doesn’t bully.
Whatabouts...really? I don't think there are any parallels with the CCPs treatment of Taiwan.
"China provides annual air and sea show for locals"
I mean, if China is serious about re-unifying with Taiwan, the Chinese government should just step down and submit themselves to Taiwanese rule already.
That'll show 'em.
"We're going to menacingly travel a few circles around the island and then go home. That will teach em" - China
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Chinese military Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Naval Colonel Li Xi said the drills are a "strong punishment" for "separatist acts" three days after Lai was sworn in.
Although the drills are short-term, their scope is significant, aiming to demonstrate China's control over the seas and deter foreign intervention, experts said.
The self-ruled island's Defense Ministry said in a statement that it "strongly condemned such irrational provocations and actions that undermine regional peace and stability."
"In the face of external challenges and threats, we will continue to defend democracy," presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo said in a statement.
Taipei's relations with Beijing have deteriorated in recent years as China has increased pressure on the democratic island, raising periodic concerns about a potential invasion.
Beijing had previously rebuffed President Lai's attempts at dialogue and increased military activities near Taiwan since his election win in January.
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Get ready for invasion
They get that when we do drills its to prep for when we have to meet them in combat no?
The only things the Chinese military has fought recently is unarmed civilian fishing ships.
Yeah if only they were more like america and fighting endless wars in distant places
Theyre currently funding russia.... so you got your wish?