{"id":2253005,"date":"2024-05-25T21:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T01:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinas-drills-around-taiwan-take-a-dangerous-turn-as-live-weapons-are-now-in-play\/"},"modified":"2024-05-25T21:58:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T01:58:57","slug":"chinas-drills-around-taiwan-take-a-dangerous-turn-as-live-weapons-are-now-in-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinas-drills-around-taiwan-take-a-dangerous-turn-as-live-weapons-are-now-in-play\/","title":{"rendered":"China&#8217;s Military Exercises Near Taiwan Escalate with Live Ammunition Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchinas-drills-around-taiwan-take-a-dangerous-turn-as-live-weapons-are-now-in-play%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2253005&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>China&#8217;s military drills \u2064near Taiwan turn\u200b perilous with the use\u2062 of live weapons, escalating tensions\u200c in the region. The deployment of live missiles by Chinese jets during mock attacks \u2063raises concerns about regional stability. Taiwan&#8217;s government condemns these actions, emphasizing its commitment to \u2063democracy and resistance against external\u2062 pressures. The situation reflects \u200bbroader geopolitical shifts \u2062and power dynamics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h2>China&#8217;s &#8216;Drills&#8217; around Taiwan Take a Dangerous Turn as Live Weapons Are Now in Play<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/ccavanaugh\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/ccavanaugh\/%20\"><span>Connor Cavanaugh<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 25, 2024 at 5:17pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>When the United States of America has a weak commander-in-chief, it means our enemies can do what they want.<\/p>\n<p>While China has long been staging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/war-looming-china-taiwan-30-chinese-flyovers-single-day-1-us-military-move-troubling-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drills<\/a> outside of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-china-launches-war-games-around-taiwan-punishment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taiwan<\/a> to intimidate the island and assert its power, they\u2019ve been largely harmless.<\/p>\n<p>But now they\u2019re being taken a step further as Chinese jets are being equipped with live missiles, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/china-starts-second-day-war-games-around-taiwan-2024-05-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese military practiced with several formations near Taiwan, executing mock attacks alongside Chinese naval vessels.<\/p>\n<p>The use of jets armed with live missiles took place on Friday, while Chinese state-sponsored media outlet CCTV said the intention was to punish new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It is with great honor that I accept the responsibility the Taiwanese people have entrusted me with as president. United in our commitment to peace &#038; democracy, we will stand resilient in the face of all challenges. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-china-launches-war-games-around-taiwan-as-punishment\/\" title=\"China Begins Military Exercises Near Taiwan in Retaliation\">full inaugural address<\/a> here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dkiYKLGehr\">https:\/\/t.co\/dkiYKLGehr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u8cf4\u6e05\u5fb7Lai Ching-te (@ChingteLai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChingteLai\/status\/1792472461243826594?\">May 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ching-te had only been in power for three days before the mock attacks occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Chinese leaders have continually denounced the Taiwanese government, claiming the island as part of their nation and denouncing Lai as a \u201cseparatist.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Will there be war between China and Taiwan?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis action is completely reasonable, legal, and necessary to combat the arrogance of \u2018Taiwan independence\u2019 and deter the interference and intervention of external forces,\u201d Wu Qian, a Chinese defense ministry spokesperson, said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The mock attacks are aimed to \u201ctest the ability to jointly seize power, launch joint attacks and occupy key areas,\u201d according to the Chinese military.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the Taiwanese government was quick to condemn the actions of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/explosive-doc-dump-hunter-biden-said-joe-xi-kissed-thinks-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese<\/a> government.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that the small nation will not give in to the continued pressure from China.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not make any concessions because of this Chinese military exercise, because it concerns the development of democracy in Taiwan,\u201d the official said.<\/p>\n<p>The increased pressure from China is not surprising considering the state of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-admin-totally-deplete-northeast-gasoline-reserve-bid-lower-prices-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biden administration<\/a>, foreign leaders have been more hesitant to stand against the Chinese government and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-updates-biden-delivers-state-of-the-union-address-amid-multiple-crises\/\" title=\"**LIVE UPDATES** Biden Delivers State of the Union Address Amid Multiple Crises\">rising global influence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the current United States government has allowed China to disrespect America and do whatever it wants, American dissent be damned.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the use of live missiles in practice drills is far from any declaration of war on the small island state, but it\u2019s a clear change from previous actions.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps America has maintained just enough influence to keep China off for now, but how much longer will that last?<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>In just a few months, the world is going to change forever. 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Together, we really can save the country.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Thank you for your support!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>P.S. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Please stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-45820\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/ccavanaugh\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45820\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45820\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45820\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Connor Cavanaugh is currently a student at the University of North Texas studying Political Science. Connor has lived in Texas for the majority of his life and is a proud conservative.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent development, China&#8217;s military maneuvers near Taiwan have intensified, posing a significant risk with the deployment of live ammunition. Analysts highlight the potential dangers of such actions, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions. 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