Taipei [Taiwan], May 27 (ANI): Taiwanese army officials said they found propaganda flyers on Erdan Island in Kinmen, allegedly dropped by Chinese troops which stated, “Lai’s Taiwan independence is a dead end,” Taiwan news reported.
One of the leaflets reads, “both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China, one Chinese nation. Taiwan’s independence is a dead end. Lai’s Taiwan independence is a dead end.”
Following this, the other one reads, “Using force to resist unification leads only to a dead end! Don’t sacrifice your life for Taiwan independence, do you understand?”
According to the Army’s Kinmen Defence Command, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) likely dropped the pamphlets during a recent two-day military drill encircling Taiwan, which concluded on Saturday, as per Taiwan news.
The soldiers found a black cardboard box sealed with tape on a pier on Erdan Island in Kinmen County’s Lieyu Township with leaflets with political slogans printed in simplified Chinese.

The Kinmen Defense Command stated that the object was dropped by a drone beyond visual range, with the intent to attract attention, stir debate, and increase social media traffic, a “typical cognitive warfare trick.” It said that important facilities and positions in the defence area are fully camouflaged.
A Chinese netizen posted a YouTube video on Saturday holding the leaflets before putting them into a black cardboard box and wrapping it with a red ribbon. It then shows him driving to the coast, operating his drone over Erdan Island, and dropping the package onto the military base.
According to Taiwan news, days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s President on May 20, China launched two-day-long military drills on May 23, surrounding Taiwan in what it called “punishment” for so-called “separatist acts,” CNN reported.
Lai’s inauguration speech, in which he urged China to end its intimidation of Taiwan. In his inaugural speech after being sworn in as Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, called on Beijing to stop intimidating the island nation, over which China continues to make its claim.
In his inauguration address, Lai called on Beijing “to cease their political and military intimidation against Taiwan, share with Taiwan the global responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait as well as the greater region, and ensure the world is free from the fear of war.”
Lai, a former doctor and vice president, took oath alongside newly appointed Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who most recently held the position of Taiwan’s principal ambassador to the United States. Beijing publicly slammed both the leaders and their party for defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. (ANI)

Taiwan detects significant Chinese military presence around nation

Taipei [Taiwan], May 28 (ANI): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND), on Tuesday, detected a significant Chinese military presence as they track their aircraft and vessels operating around the nation.
According to the ministry’s statement, three China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were tracked in the nation’s vicinity up until 6 am.
Taiwan’s Armed Forces responded to the situation accordingly.
“3 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered our southwestern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly,” the ministry said in a post shared on X.

On Monday, Taiwan’s ministry said that it had detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 Chinese naval vessels, and four Chinese coast guard vessels operating near its territory from 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time).
Out of these 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan’s MND.
In response to the Chinese activity, Taiwanese armed forces have monitored the situation and deployed naval vessels, and coastal missiles to monitor the situation.
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait highlight the ongoing geopolitical complexities in the region, with Taiwan reaffirming its commitment to defending its sovereignty and democratic values in the face of increasing military pressure from China.
Days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s President, China launched two-day-long military drills on Thursday, surrounding Taiwan in what it called “punishment” for so-called “separatist acts,” CNN reported.
China said it began joint military drills involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force in areas around Taiwan at 7.45 am (local time) on Thursday.
Taiwan, in retaliation, had deployed its own warships to monitor the situation. This comes as Beijing regards Lai as a “dangerous separatist” as he backs Taiwan’s sovereignty and distinct identity, reported CNN.
Despite never having controlled Taiwan, China’s ruling Communist Party claims it as part of its territory and has vowed to take the island by force if necessary. (ANI)

Paraguay expresses concern over China’s military drills around Taiwan

Asuncion [Paraguay], May 27 (ANI): Advocating for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Paraguay on Monday raised concern over China‘s military drills around the island nation, Taiwan news reported.
Paraguay advocates for peace and stability in the world, the drills constitute a serious threat to the balance in the region, said the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Paraguay observes with concern and condemns the military exercises carried out by the People’s Republic of China in the vicinity of the Republic of China (Taiwan). These constitute a serious threat to the balance in the region. Paraguay advocates for peace and stability in the world,” said the ministry.
Days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan‘s President on May 20, China launched two-day-long military drills on Thursday, surrounding Taiwan in what it called “punishment” for so-called “separatist acts,” CNN reported.
According to Taiwan news, President Santiago Pena and his delegation returned from Taiwan after attending the inauguration of President Lai and participating in meetings with technology investors.

Despite never having controlled Taiwan, China‘s ruling Communist Party claims it as part of its territory and has vowed to take the island by force if necessary.
China said it began joint military drills involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force in areas around Taiwan at 7.45 am (local time) on May 23, as per Taiwan news.
The reason for, China‘s drill is Lai’s inauguration speech, in which he urged China to end its intimidation of Taiwan. In his inaugural speech after being sworn in as Taiwan‘s President, Lai Ching-te, called on Beijing to stop intimidating the island nation, over which China continues to make its claim.
In his inauguration address, Lai called on Beijing “to cease their political and military intimidation against Taiwan, share with Taiwan the global responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait as well as the greater region, and ensure the world is free from the fear of war.”
Lai, a former doctor and vice president, took oath alongside newly appointed Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who most recently held the position of Taiwan‘s principal ambassador to the United States. Beijing publicly slammed both the leaders and their party for defending Taiwan‘s sovereignty.
Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu and Dongyin are all Taiwan-controlled territories in the Taiwan Strait close to China‘s southeast coast, Focus Taiwan reported.
The median line of the Taiwan Strait served for decades as a tacit border between China and Taiwan, but China‘s military has more freely sent aircraft, warships and drones across it. (ANI)