The United States on Monday termed the Chinese navy exercise close to Taiwan as provocative.
“We remain concerned by the People’s Republic of China’s provocative military activity near Taiwan, which is destabilising risk miscalculations and undermines regional peace and stability,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki informed reporters at her day by day information convention.
“We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan, and we have an abiding interest in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” she stated.
“That’s why we will continue to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defence capability. We maintain our commitments, as outlined in the three communiques, Taiwan Relations Act, and the Six Assurances,” she stated.
America’s dedication to Taiwan is rock-solid and contributes to the upkeep of peace and stability throughout the Taiwan Strait and inside the area, Psaki stated.
“We have been clear, privately and publicly, about our concern about the PRC’s pressure and coercion toward Taiwan, and we will continue to watch the situation very closely,” she stated.
In a separate assertion, Senator Marco Rubio stated 145 Chinese warplanes have flown into or close to Taiwan’s air protection identification zone since Friday.
These navy incursions occurred simply days earlier than Taiwan’s National Day and started on the People’s Republic of China’s National Day.
“The Chinese Communist Party’s aggressive behavior is intended to intimidate Taiwan and send a message to the rest of the free world,” Rubio stated.
“If Beijing’s recklessness is not met with international condemnation, Xi Jinping will think he has a green light for further aggression. President Joe Biden must work with our allies to ensure the People’s Republic of China respects the status quo and the sovereign territory of Taiwan and its neighbours,” he stated.
State Department Spokesperson Ned Price informed reporters that the US may be very involved by China’s provocative navy exercise close to Taiwan.
“This activity is destabilizing. It risks miscalculations and undermines regional peace and stability. We strongly urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan,” he stated.
“Our commitment to Taiwan is rock solid. It contributes to the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and within the region, and we’ll continue to stand with friends and allies to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values. We will do that as we continue to deepen our ties with Taiwan,” Price stated.
