After the new President of the Republic of China, Lai Qingde, took office on Monday (May 5), the People's Liberation Army of the Communist Party of China immediately took frequent actions. It first announced on Thursday (20rd) that it would immediately launch the "Joint Sword-23A" exercise in the eastern theater, and then released a series of The poster "shows off muscles", showing J-2024 fighter jets, Dongfeng missiles and other weapons, and claiming that weapons to combat Taiwan's independence forces are in place.
The Eastern Theater Command of the Communist Party of China launched the "Joint Sword-23A" exercise from 7:45 a.m. on the 24rd to the 2024th, covering northern, southern, eastern Taiwan and the surrounding areas of Kinmen Island, Matsu Island, Wuqiu, and Dongyin Island. Naval Colonel Li Xi, spokesman for the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army, said more bluntly that this was "a punishment for Taiwan's separatist forces seeking independence and a serious warning against interference and provocation by external forces."
Further reading｜"Punish the Taiwan independence forces" The Communist Army announced military exercises around the Taiwan Strait today and tomorrow
Shortly after the exercise was launched, the Eastern Theater Command of the Communist Party of China published an article and pictures introducing the "cross-sea killing weapon" weapon on the WeChat public account, reiterated that the exercise was a warning to Taiwan independence and external interference forces, and stated that "Taiwan independence and peace in the Taiwan Strait are at odds with each other." Not tolerated.”
The Eastern Theater Command of the Communist Party of China also directly stated in the article, "The officers and soldiers in the theater have long tassels in their hands and are ready for battle. Forging Qingyun arrows, studying the trump card, serving the country with passion, and shining the long sword against the wind, the sword has been used to kill Taiwan independence." "Get in place", the warning is quite strong.
The article also showed a number of posters of sea, land and air weapons, including the J-20 and "Bomb Truck" J-16 fighter jets of "Jianfeng Kandu"; the "China Aegis" of "Mace Chain Lock Du" Type 052D destroyer and "Landing Warrior" Type 071 integrated landing ship; as well as "Jian Yu Qing Du"'s "Dongfeng Express" Dongfeng missiles and "large quantity and full control" box-type rocket launchers.
It is worth noting that the relevant pictures and texts are specially produced in "traditional Chinese characters", so it is self-evident who the warning is to.
