Dragon going to wage war against Taiwan? Deployed more than 100 warplanes

Tensions have increased between China and Taiwan after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Tired of Pelosi’s visit, China has intensified military exercises in the vicinity of Taiwan. It has deployed more than 100 of its warplanes around Taiwan. Simultaneously, it has deployed its new generation air-fuelled YU-20 aircraft.

The United States, Australia and Japan have urged China to immediately stop their military exercises after seeing Dragon’s movements close to Taiwan. A video tweeted by China’s state media Global Times attempts to show how the Chinese military is gaining ground around Taiwan and carrying out military operations.

New planes also landed in military exercise

The main agenda of the video released by China amid tensions with Taiwan is to show China’s military might. From warplanes to induction of new generation aircraft, the joint blockade exercise is a warning to Taiwan. Beijing has already been claiming its right over Taiwan.

Footage of on-the-spot of #PLA’s drills around the island of Taiwan. Highlights included 100+ warplanes being deployed, China's new-generation aerial refueler YU-20 was unveiled, and over ten destroyers and frigates conducting a joint blockade exercise. pic.twitter.com/UNtWohVn82

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 7, 2022

China says it has started exercises involving warplanes, naval ships and missile strikes in six areas around Taiwan. They are located 20 kilometers (12 mi) off the coast of the island, potentially infringing Taiwan’s territorial waters.

Pelosi’s visit was said to be a violation of China policy

China launched military exercises earlier this week after US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, saying her visit violated the “one China policy”. Threatened that he would take the island by force if needed.