Show of force in Taiwan Strait: Is China preparing to invade? | DW News

China is undertaking its largest military exercises in decades off the shores of Taiwan this week in response to the visit of the highest-ranking US congressional delegation to the island in 25 years.

The trip, led by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has been criticized by some as being a risky, symbolic gesture, when what is really needed from Washington is more work behind the scenes to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities in the face of China's increasing aggression.

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[Nasserattaf]

We are no longer in an era of ”war” but ”special military operations”

[whatdoesntkillyoumakesyous]

Russia had drills too, but ended up invading Ukraine

[belahmar]

Grannies and Grandpa beating the drum of war.. and its the young lad that paid the price

[bellosanimada]

Aa Really brought home how bad the situation is when the guy at the end expressed gratitude for simply having enough space to stand up inside his shared apartment.

[omidpourhossein]

When you realize old men, who'll soon face the inevitable death, commands the young generation to die for their bidding because of greed and pride.

[narancauk]

In 1999 in Serbia NATO targeted Chinese embassy in Belgrade and killed 2 employees...Explanation was ''Pilots had old maps'...It seems that Chinese Air Force now has even older maps

[gobot]

The easy way to tell if hostilities are about to kick off is to see if the logistics nodes are being repositioned closer to the border.

[STHFGDBY]

I hope the Chinese don't get too tired from all those exercises they are doing..

[FreaknJedi]

“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” - Albert Einstein

[friendoftellus]

Some people look forward to the day when humanity become better to cooperate with each other than they are to fight with each other !!!

[tertiaoptio]

They should fire multiple rockets near Chinese vessels and call it a drill 🤣😅😂

[tyneggs]

No. They are just throwing a tantrum and are highly embarrassed their threats weren't heard.

[xiphoid]

Emperor Xi: damned! My bluff got called by an 82 year old woman.
PLA general: Blow up some fish sir?
Xi: YES! That will save face for sure.

[laifongleng]

How hìgh can the level of alertness Taiwan is going to raise at this moment?

[peacerpb.]

This is the most expensive firework show.

[jebbo-cl]

nah its just a show of force, mostly to a domestic audience which is worried about the economic, covid, and housing market situation.

[viggo]

I like how the Chinese dude says "ammunation" like that gun shop in gta5.

[emanworld]

What a great time to be alive first ukrain now taiwan

[keithjackson]

"Precision strikes" on the ocean that of course "hit their targets"...

[fraginz]

China actually grateful, because now they have a reason to do such military exercises around Taiwan.