[Epoch Times October 13, 2021](Epoch Times reporter Zhang Ting comprehensive report) Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense warned in a report submitted to the Legislative Yuan that the closer the Chinese Communist Party’s military aircraft and ships are to Taiwan, Taipei’s counterattack will The tougher. The report also stated that the Taiwan military will adopt a “multi-pronged” strategy to counter the Chinese Communist military invasion.
Bloomberg News saw the report. The Ministry of National Defense pointed out in the report that if the CCP’s military aircraft and ships are too close to Taiwan, Taiwan will take more stringent measures to resist the CCP’s military actions. Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng is scheduled to introduce the report in a speech at the Legislative Yuan on Thursday (October 14).
The report also said: “In response to the intrusion of Chinese military aircraft and ships into our air defense identification zone, we will adhere to the principle of’the closer you are to Taiwan Island, the stronger the counterattack.'”
This warning was issued at a time when the CCP increased its military pressure on the Taiwanese government. In the four consecutive days since October 1, the CCP sent nearly 150 military aircraft to invade Taiwan’s air defense identification zone.
The Chinese Communist Party’s official media “Global Times” threatened that if Taiwan opens fire, mainland China will launch a “destructive retaliation.”
Taiwan will adopt a “multi-pronged” strategy to counter the CCP invasion
The Ministry of National Defense report stated that the Taiwan military will adopt a “multi-pronged” approach, using military aircraft, ships and its air defense systems to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s military invasion. Improve Taiwan’s flexibility in responding to threats and avoid placing excessive burdens on military personnel.
Qiu Guozheng said last week that the current cross-strait situation is the most severe moment in his 40 years of military service. He warned that by 2025, the CCP will have the ability to “comprehensively violate Taiwan.”
The Mainland Affairs Council of Taiwan said in a statement on Wednesday: “We hope that cross-strait relations will be eased and will not act rashly, but please do not think that the people of Taiwan will succumb to pressure.” “The two sides of the strait should respect each other and solve problems through practical dialogue.”
Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan will not succumb to threats
Last weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated the goal of reunifying Taiwan and received a tough response from Taiwan that day. A day later, President Tsai Ing-wen said that in the “complex regional pattern”, the Taiwanese government will do its best to maintain the status quo of relations with China.
Tsai Ing-wen said in a video posted on Twitter on Wednesday: “Through gray area activities, military threats and information manipulation, authoritarian regimes aim to weaken our citizens’ confidence in the democratic system.”
“Faced with increasing threats from authoritarians, Taiwan stands on the first line of defense for democracy. We will not succumb and will continue to cooperate with democratic partners around the world to strengthen our collective resilience.” She said.
On Tuesday (October 12), the Pentagon stated that the CCP continued to intimidate Taiwan and that the United States was committed to ensuring Taiwan’s ability to defend itself.
“We will continue to support the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues, and it is in the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan. Our commitment to Taiwan is rock-solid and will help maintain peace and stability across the strait and the region.” Pentagon spokesperson John F‧ Kirby (John F. Kirby) said.
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