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China's Taiwan Drills Spark Global Alarm, Fears of Military Escalation Grow

China's large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan have triggered sharp criticism from a coalition of democracies, including the EU, UK, Japan, and Australia. The exercises, involving warships, aircraft, and simulated port-seizure operations, were labeled a calculated escalation by an international parliamentary alliance. Taiwan's military remained on high alert, tracking hundreds of Chinese aircraft and vessels while denying Chinese media claims of a port blockade. Beijing dismissed the international criticism as hypocrisy, reaffirming its claim over Taiwan as democratic partners voiced support for Taipei and regional stability.

Key Points: Global Condemnation of China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

  • Widespread international condemnation
  • Simulated amphibious assault operations
  • Calls for concrete deterrence measures
  • Taiwan dismisses blockade claims
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China's military encirclement of Taiwan triggers global condemnation, heightens fears of conflict

International powers condemn China's military exercises encircling Taiwan, warning of regional destabilization and calling for concrete deterrence measures.

"Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are vital to global security and prosperity. - European External Action Service"

Taipei, January 1

China's latest round of large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan has drawn sharp international criticism, with governments and lawmakers warning that China's actions risk destabilising the Indo-Pacific and escalating regional tensions. The two-day exercise, which concluded on December 31, involved extensive naval and air deployments and was widely seen as a show of force aimed at pressuring the self-governed island, as reported by The Epoch Times.

According to The Epoch Times, the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines all voiced serious concern over the drills. In a statement, the European External Action Service stressed that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are vital to global security and prosperity, warning against any unilateral attempt to alter the status quo through coercion or military means.

The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), a coalition of lawmakers from democratic countries, strongly condemned the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), describing the exercises as a calculated escalation designed to normalise military intimidation. The group urged democratic governments to move beyond symbolic responses and instead adopt concrete deterrence measures, warning that Beijing's actions signal growing readiness for conflict.

China's Eastern Theater Command confirmed that the drills involved warships, fighter jets, bombers, drones, and amphibious assault units, including simulated port-seizure operations. While Beijing later announced the conclusion of the exercises, it emphasised that its forces would continue strengthening their ability to counter what it labelled "separatist activities" related to Taiwan.

Taiwan's military remained on heightened alert throughout the drills. Officials reported detecting more than 200 Chinese military aircraft and numerous naval vessels operating around the island over 48 hours. Taiwan's Coast Guard also dismissed Chinese state media claims that several of its ports had been blockaded, calling such assertions false and misleading, as highlighted by The Epoch Times.

China's foreign ministry responded angrily to international criticism, accusing other governments of hypocrisy and reaffirming China's claim over Taiwan. In contrast, Taiwan's foreign ministry welcomed expressions of support from democratic partners, stating that they reflect a shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. U.S. lawmakers, including members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, condemned the drills as coercive and destabilising, as reported by The Epoch Times.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I understand China's stated position, these massive military drills feel like bullying. It's the people of Taiwan who suffer the most from this constant pressure. The international community's concern is valid. Peaceful dialogue is the only way forward.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I see a clear pattern. First, it was the border with us in Ladakh. Now, it's Taiwan. This expansionist behaviour threatens the rules-based order. India must watch closely and strengthen its own partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. Jai Hind.
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Priya S
The article mentions the Philippines voicing concern. This matters to us in India because it shows how ASEAN nations are also worried. Stability in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait is crucial for all of Asia's prosperity. We need diplomatic unity, not just statements.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the article is one-sided. It only quotes The Epoch Times and Western/Japanese sources. What about the Chinese perspective that this is an internal matter? As a sovereign nation, don't they have a right to conduct drills in what they consider their territory? Just a thought.
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Michael C
Over 200 aircraft in 48 hours? That's an insane show of force. This isn't about "defence" anymore; it's intimidation pure and simple. The world's democracies need to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, just like support for Ukraine.

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