Taiwan Ports On High Alert After China Fires Multiple Waves Of Missiles

Taiwan’s Defense Minister said it had detected multiple waves of missile firings deep within China’s inland regions, increasing military readiness as tensions rise between Beijing and Taipei.

Per reports from Beijing, the missile firings came just days after China tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the Pacific Ocean.

China’s Rocket Force and military units conducted missile tests across several regions, including Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Xinjiang.

These regions are located at least 2,000 kilometers from Taiwan within China’s borders. Taiwan’s military forces are closely monitoring the situation, with air defense systems on high alert.

Taiwan’s Defense Minister reported that the missile activity began at 6:50 a.m. on September 29, 2024 (local time).

In a statement, the ministry stated that Taiwan’s forces have maintained a high level of vigilance and strengthened their alert in response to the Chinese missile launches.

When reached outside of regular business hours, China’s Defense Ministry did not provide any immediate response.

The Rocket Force, the branch in charge of its nuclear and conventional missile arsenal, managed the missile tests.

On September 26, 2024, Taiwan raised concerns over increased Chinese military activity, including live-fire drills.

Taiwan accused Beijing of causing policy instability with its renewed military exercises. China defended its activities as legitimate and confirmed that the drills would continue.

On Wednesday, China successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, which reportedly landed in a designated area of the Pacific Ocean.

Taiwan criticized the missile launch, reiterating its position against actions that threaten regional peace and stability.

Tensions between the two countries have increased since August 2022, when China fired missiles into the waters near Taiwan during military exercises.

The drills were seen as a retaliation to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei. Since then, Taiwan has closely monitored Chinese military activities, especially through radar stations strategically placed on mountain peaks across the island.

Reference: AP News, StraitsTimes

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