Expert has warned Beijing could be plotting an invasion and a takeover of Taiwan
Last week, Chinese jets armed with cruise missiles were seen circling the island
Imposing stunt thought to have been intelligence-gathering mission by Beijing
Countries split after 1949 civil war, but Taiwan never declared independence
Daily Mail
Date: 19 December 2017
By: Gareth Davies
China has been accused of stepping up its preparations for a war with Taiwan after jets
Chinese troops march during a military parade marking the 70th Anniversary of the ‘Victory of Chinese People’s Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War’ at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. China has been accused of stepping up its preparations for a war with Taiwan after jets were spotted circling above the island
were spotted circling above the island.
An expert has warned Beijing could be plotting an invasion in order to take over the island just east of the mainland by force.
Last week the Chinese jets – PLA Yun-8 planes – carried out what was described as ‘island encirclement patrols’ around Taiwan and state media showed pictures of bombers armed with cruise missiles.
Although imposing, it appears the stunt could have been to gather intelligence in preparation for a takeover.
An expert has warned Beijing could be plotting an invasion in order to take over the island just east of the mainland by force. [FULL STORY]
