Controversial visit raises tensions in Taiwan

It is observed that the military tension in the region has increased after the visit to the US of Tsai Ing-wen, leader of Taiwan, which has a sovereignty conflict with China.

The Taiwan Ministry of Defense reported that in the last two days after Tsai’s arrival in New York, 19 Chinese military aircraft carried out flights in the Taiwan Strait, where they crossed the “median line”, which is supposed to delimit the areas of influence. air and sea party.

In the ministry statement, it was noted that 9 aircraft in 5 patrol groups in the northern, central and southern regions crossed the median line as of 1:00 p.m. local time yesterday. Stating that the Taiwanese military is monitoring the situation and responding without escalating tension with its military means, the statement read: “The Chinese military is endangering regional stability with this conscious action, causing tension and damaging economic development and the security”.

In a statement issued today, the ministry announced that 18 military aircraft and 4 warships were seen around the island from yesterday evening to this morning. The statement indicated that they crossed 1 “SU-30”, 2 “J-10”, 2 “J-11”, 4 “J-16” and 10 military aircraft with armed drones type “CH-4”. the middle line

TAIWAN LEADER’S CONTACTS WITH THE US

Taiwan leader Tsai’s 10-day overseas trip, during which she will visit the Central American countries Guatemala and Belize, and hold talks in the US cities of New York and Los Angeles, began on March 29.

Before her visit to Guatemala, Tsai made contact with her first port of call, New York. Tsai will visit Guatemala April 1-3 and Belize April 3-5, passing through Los Angeles on her return from Belize. Tsai is expected to meet with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy here.

Speaking ahead of Tsai’s visit, Cu Fınglien, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese State Council, said: “If Taiwan’s leader Tsai meets McCarthy, it would be a provocation that would violate the principle of ‘ one China’. In this case, we will take decisive countermeasures.” she had used the words.
In a statement after Tsai’s arrival in New York, the charge d’affaires of the Chinese embassy in Washington, Shu Shueyuen, warned that “the visit could lead to a serious confrontation.” (AA)