US-PRC-ROC | Jan-April 11th | REPORTS

[Irag8er]

*CONFIRMATION*​

Military to hold patrols, exercises around Taiwan Island​

Military holds patrols, exercises around Taiwan Island

The Eastern Theater Command will organize combat readiness patrols and exercises around the Taiwan Island from Saturday to Monday，spokesman said.

www.chinadaily.com.cn

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China Army’s Eastern Theatre Command said “United Sharp Sword” would run April 8 to 10 for “combat preparedness”.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644505374127529984

 

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PLA Eastern Theater Command to hold combat alert patrol, joint exercise encircling island of Taiwan from Sat to Mon

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644497097197228033

 

[Irag8er]

China has announced it will be conducting military exercises that encircle Taiwan, with increased Naval activity reported. USS Nimitz Carrier Group remains in the region along with much USAF/Naval aircraft activity. USAF MC-130J en-route to region now.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644505310323941376

 

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#BREAKING China announces that it is launching three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait

The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command says 'United Sharp Sword' would run April 8 to 10 for 'combat preparedness'.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644506374016237568

 

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China has slapped sanctions on two American organizations that hosted Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during her recent travel in the United States, which Beijing had fiercely condemned.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644505404884361216

 

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Taiwan: We detected 13 fighters and 3 Chinese warships around the island.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644509583182909442

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644509323874414592

 

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NEW: President of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan (equivalent of U.S. House Speaker) told me Taiwan must pursue deterrence against a Chinese invasion by becoming like a “fish bone” that Xi Jinping would not want to try to eat & could not swallow without choking.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644503093583974401

 

[Irag8er]

The Ministry of National Defense said three ships and 13 aircraft had been detected around Taiwan by 6 am local time (2200 GMT) on Saturday and “4 of the detected aircraft had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southeast ADIZ”.

Taiwan detects 13 Chinese aircraft, 3 warships around island: defence ministry - Insider Paper

Taiwan’s defence ministry said Saturday it detected three warships and 13 Chinese aircraft around the island, after President Tsai Ing-wen returned from the United States. The Ministry of National Defense said three ships and 13 aircraft had been detected around Taiwan by 6 am local time (2200...

insiderpaper.com

 

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These Operations are reportedly in Response to the recent meeting between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing—Wen and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles; alongside the ongoing Visit by U.S. Congressional Leaders to Taiwan.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644518796793659394

 

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PLA Eastern Theater Command spokesperson says the drills are a "stern warning to Taiwan independence secessionist forces" and "their collusion with external forces,"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644528464211394560

 

[Irag8er]

Taiwan: More than 40 Chinese fighter jets crossed the Taiwan Strait median line this morning

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644547311110856707

 

[Publius]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644503093583974401

Good analogy

 

[MuffinMan205]

Taiwanese anti-ship units (Hsiung Feng II and III missiles) were spotted along the Ping-E Highway enroute to tactical positions.

This is part of the navy's new Haifeng Brigade. When PLA naval actvitiy is noted offshore, they are alerted and move into firing positions

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644681644438110209

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[Irag8er]

Former defense secretary Mark Esper tells Neil Cavuto this morning China building up its forces to “move beyond” the Indo-Pacific.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644704476039618561

 

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Thread. Exercise "Joint Sword" Observations:

PLA's Eastern Theater Command begins exercises on all sides of Taiwan from April 8th through the 10th, including naval, air and land components.

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For the purposes of this thread, I will be keeping a tally of @MoNDefense detected flights in their ADIZ during the duration of the exercise, including a total of those seen crossing the median line.
ADIZ: (13)

Median:
1 Su-30
2 J-16
1 Y-8JZ

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As of 1600 local for April 8, 71 PLA aircraft had been detected in Taiwan's ADIZ, with a further 45 crossing the median line.

Ongoing total: ADIZ (84)
Median: (49)
1 Su-30
2 J-16
1 Y-8JZ
45 yet to be revealed

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The crossing of Taiwan's ADIZ has included the following types for April 8:
Fighters: J-11
Multi-role/Strike: J-10, J-16
Tankers: YY-20
Bombers: H-6K
AEW/ISR: KJ-500

In addition, 9 PLA Navy ships are being monitored in Taiwan's EEZ.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1644712324672913409

 

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The Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, @ChairOlek, with some tough words after China again threatens to impose a naval blockade on Taiwan.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644711122942009344

The #CCP keeps crying #Taiwan belongs to them. But this is a communist delusion drawing on denial & a deeply discredited & defunct political agenda. Read @TheNatlInterest's expert take & see the irrefutable truth: #China has no legal claim to Taiwan!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644619778970259457

 

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Seventy-one Chinese planes and nine ships crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Saturday as China mounted drills around the island it claims as its own territory, Taiwan's Defence Minister said.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701652773994497

 

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️The United States of America may send its soldiers to Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion of the island.

This was stated by the chairman of the committee on foreign affairs of the US House of Representatives, Michael McCaul.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701345968996352

According to McCall, it is an authorized use of military force, which would be approved by the committee, or a declaration of war.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701348678492161

@DEFCON Warning System @RiffRaff @Friendly Engineer @krzepice1976 @Clairese @Lighthope @Irag8er

First to staff, tweet needs to go out once verified by second source.

Second Mod I need to find other sources to verify this please.

 

[krzepice1976]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701345968996352

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644701348678492161

More Sources

The #US is ready to send troops to #Taiwan if #China invades."

Statement from Michael McCall, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, in an interview with Fox News.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1644666166944870400

 

[Irag8er]

Conflict with China 'last resort' but Congress will authorize troops if Americans support it: McCaul​

Conflict with China 'last resort' but Congress will authorize troops if Americans support it: McCaul

Although it would be a "last resort," Congress would approve boots on the ground following an attack on Taiwan should Americans support the move, Rep. Michael McCaul told Fox News.

www.foxnews.com