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Taiwanese officials have warned China to think twice before attacking the island nation, claiming that Taiwan has the missile capability to attack Beijing.
In a recent interview with Taiwanese media, Taiwan’s legislative chairman, Yu Sin, said his country would not hesitate to use Yunfen supersonic cruise missiles if China invaded.
“Yongfend domiciles can already attack Beijing, and Taiwan has the ability to attack Beijing,” you said. Liberty Times..
Taiwan’s Pentagon has recently allocated more money to strengthen the Yongfeng missile’s ability to attack deeper in China. War zone.. The new variant is reported to have expanded its range by 1,200 miles. So, in theory, you could attack Beijing, about 1,150 miles away from Taiwan.
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You called for Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and realized that the fighting will of the people was stronger than any missile capability.
” [Chinese Community Party] Unlike Russia’s attack on Ukraine, it must cross the Taiwan Strait to attack Taiwan. ” If the landing is successful, everyone in Taiwan must decide to die just like Ukraine. Don’t go out and let China swallow Taiwan. ”
Although Taiwan and China split during the 1949 civil war, China claims the island to be its territory and does not rule out using military force to occupy the island.
China has in recent years strengthened its military provocation against Taiwan by democracy, with the aim of threatening to accept Beijing’s request for unity with the mainland of communism.
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The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, which governs the relationship between the United States and the island, does not require the United States to intervene militarily in the event of a Chinese invasion, but it does secure resources for Taiwan to defend itself. However, it is the policy of the United States to prevent one-sided changes in status. According to Beijing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.