ASIATODAY.ID, KAOHSIUNG – Taiwan carried out a simulation of its maritime defense in response to a potential Chinese attack on Thursday, January 9 2025. This simulation is part of Taiwan’s strategy to prevent an invasion from China.
Taiwan’s Navy displays its Kuang Hua VI fast missile attack ship and Tuo Chiang-class corvette in waters near the port of Kaohsiung. The Kuang Hua VI, carrying Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles, demonstrated the ability to sail in an emergency.
The ship can also intercept enemy ships crossing Taiwan’s 44 kilometer contiguous zone.
China routinely sends ships and planes to challenge Taiwan, forcing Taiwan to respond with fighter jets, missile systems and warships.
Taiwan also demands that China stop its military activities that disturb peace in the Taiwan Strait and international shipping.
Taiwan’s strategy is to use flexible defense to prevent China from crossing the strait, given the limited landing sites on Taiwan’s west coast.
Tuo Chiang’s ships, although small, were able to provide great power against the larger Chinese ships. This is thanks to the catamaran’s design and stealth capabilities.
Taiwan continues to strengthen its defense industry, although it still relies on US technology such as fighter jets and missiles. US law requires the country to consider threats to Taiwan as a matter of grave concern.
This Taiwanese exercise shows the effectiveness of asymmetric warfare and the country’s commitment to defense independence.
China, which has refused communication with Taiwan’s pro-independence government since 2016, is getting closer to taking military action.
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and plans to control it by force if necessary. Most Taiwanese support their independence and democratic status, contrary to China’s claims. (AP)
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