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Beijing has accused the Democratic Progressive Party, which is in power in Taiwan and is the favorite in the upcoming presidential election, of “driving the island into the dangerous conditions of war.”
Published on January 12, 2024 6:59 p.m
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Taiwan flags during a meeting of the conservative Kuomintang Party in New Taipei City, January 12, 2024. (I-HWA CHENG / AFP)
Beijing is not deviating from its line. The Chinese military vowed to “take all necessary measures to crush efforts for Taiwan's independence” on Friday, January 12, on the eve of a crucial presidential election on the Chinese-claimed island.
China accuses the Democratic Progressive Party, which governs Taiwan, of “driving the island into dangerous war conditions” by purchasing weapons from the USA. The communist dictatorship has increased its diplomatic and military pressure on the island all week. According to the Taiwanese Defense Ministry, five Chinese balloons again crossed the median line that separates the archipelago from China on Thursday. Ten aircraft and six warships were also spotted.
Taiwan, a territory of 23 million people considered a model of democracy in Asia, is just 180 kilometers from the coast of China. The latter considers it one of its provinces, to be forcibly connected to the rest of the country if necessary.
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