Beijing's maritime safety administration announced a two-day military drill near Dongshan Island, Fujian province, following remarks by Taiwan's Lai Ching-te, who called on DPP members to oppose 'red terror' from Beijing. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's 'Taiwan independence' stance.
China's maritime safety administration announced military drills east and south of Dongshan Island on Thursday and Friday, following remarks by Taiwan's DPP leader Lai, who called on party members to oppose Beijing's "red terror," which China condemned as challenging the one-China principle.
An expert stated that China and the US are not among the largest marine powers. He also compared the threat of cutting internet cables to nuclear weapons, emphasizing that the threat itself, rather than actual use, causes unease and disrupts normal operations.
China and the US held "frank and constructive" talks on maritime safety in Hawaii last week, aiming to reduce miscalculations. The meetings follow a high-level summit between Presidents Xi and Trump, seeking to establish strategic stability. Separately, an explosion at a South Korean arms factory killed five, and an accidental blast in Myanmar killed dozens.
Chinese and US military representatives met in Hawaii for talks on maritime safety, aiming to improve communication and prevent misunderstandings between forces operating in the region.
