2023/04/08
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about "Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that it will carry out war preparedness and surveillance patrols as well as military exercises around the periphery of Taiwan" (April 8, 2023)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: April 8, 2023 at 09:50
Eastern Theatre Command of the CCP has announced that it will carry out war
preparedness and surveillance patrols as well as military exercises around the
periphery of Taiwan. In response to this, the MND stated today (8 th ) that the Armed
Forces shall use joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to
closely monitor the situation around the region as it continues to uphold a high
degree of vigilance to adapt to the changing situation and defend our national
security with every effort.
The MND has pointed out that the CCP has continued to send aircraft and warships
to harass the region in recent years, and already posed threats to regional stability.
Further, the CCP exploited President Tsai’s visit to the United States as an excuse to
carry out military exercises, which has seriously compromised the peace, stability,
and security of the region. The Armed Forces shall respond with a calm, rational,
and serious attitude, adhering to the principle of "Not Escalating Conflict, and Not
Triggering Fights", stay alert, and continue to monitor the situation to defend our
national sovereignty and security.