China Carries Out ‘Readiness Patrol’ Near Taiwan As Taipei Touts Growing Cooperation With Washington
ForbesJul 28, 2022
The Facts
The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Command announced on Wed. that China has conducted a "combat readiness patrol" in the sea and skies around Taiwan in response to what it described as US-Taiwan collusion.
It was the third military drill carried out by Beijing around the Taiwan Strait in the past 30 days.
The Spin
Anti-China narrative
The battle between democracy and authoritarianism is in full swing, and China's expansionist ambitions must be firmly countered. To deter Beijing, it's high time to take a clear stance and deepen military ties with Taiwan.
Pro-China narrative
The US is desperately seeking to defend its state of hegemony against China. Washington should reconsider whether it will continue undermining the world order or will help create a multipolar order based on mutual respect - including honoring its commitment to the One China policy.