China Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercise Near Taiwan, Escalating Tensions

According to state-run media outlet CCTV, the exercise involved a fleet of fighter jets, including J-11 and J-16 aircraft, which formed a combat formation to establish air superiority over the region. The jets then created a "corridor" for bombers to fly through the Bashi Channel and into the open sea, where they conducted coordinated strikes with other military assets.

The exercise was designed to test the PLA's ability to quickly respond to and neutralize potential threats in the region. The use of multiple aircraft types and the demonstration of coordinated strike capabilities sent a clear message to Taiwan and other regional actors that the PLA is committed to defending China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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The move has sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some commentators hailing the exercise as a demonstration of China's growing military prowess and others expressing concerns about the implications for regional stability. Some users on Weibo, China's Twitter-like platform, noted that the exercise was a clear warning to Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province that must eventually be reunified with the mainland.

The exercise comes amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, which have been exacerbated by recent US military sales to the island and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's vocal support for Taiwan's independence. China has repeatedly warned that it will not tolerate any moves towards independence and has vowed to use force if necessary to bring Taiwan under its control.

The "Unity of Swords-2024B" exercise, conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), has showcased the country's capabilities in a real-world setting, demonstrating a significant escalation in its military maneuvers around Taiwan. The exercise, which began on October 14, involved the participation of the PLA's land, sea, air, and rocket forces, and was designed to test the military's ability to respond to a range of scenarios, including the protection of Taiwan's ports and surrounding waters.

According to Chinese state media, the exercise featured a series of complex maneuvers, including the deployment of advanced fighter jets and bombers, which flew over the Taiwan Strait and approached the island from multiple directions. The exercise also involved the participation of four maritime law enforcement vessels, including a 10,000-tonne patrol ship, which demonstrated China's ability to enforce its control over the surrounding waters.

The exercise marked a significant escalation in China's military activities around Taiwan, with the inclusion of the "protection of ports and surrounding waters" as a key component of the exercise. This is seen as a clear indication of China's determination to assert its control over the Taiwan Strait and its ability to respond to any attempts by Taiwan to declare independence.

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Chinese military analysts view the exercise as a demonstration of China's growing military capabilities and its ability to conduct complex, large-scale operations. The exercise also highlighted the importance of the "gray zone" concept, which refers to the use of non-military measures to achieve military objectives.

The "Unity of Swords-2024B" exercise has significant implications for regional security, and is likely to be viewed with concern by Taiwan and the United States. China's military modernization efforts and its increasing assertiveness in the region have raised concerns about the potential for conflict, and the exercise is likely to be seen as a demonstration of China's capabilities and its willingness to use force to achieve its objectives.

A notable addition to this year's Joint Sword-2024B exercise is the inclusion of a new exercise subject: "Blocking of Ports and Territories" (要港要域封控). The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has made it clear that this exercise is aimed at showcasing its ability to blockade Taiwan's ports and territories, further solidifying its grip on the island.

According to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense, the exercise will focus on "joint sea and air combat readiness patrols, blocking of ports and territories, and precision strikes on key targets." The inclusion of this new exercise subject highlights the PLA's increasing emphasis on demonstrating its ability to exert control over Taiwan's maritime spaces and disrupt its supply lines.

The exercise follows a series of recent incursions by Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels into Taiwan's airspace and territorial waters, which have been widely seen as a demonstration of China's military might and its willingness to challenge Taiwan's sovereignty.

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【@沈逸：要港要域封控，#大陆稳健梯次推进统一进程#】伴随着台湾海峡第一缕阳光，联合利剑-2024B如期而至。这次演习信息从凌晨5点开始发布，我在7点30从家里去学校上班路上，看到了微博的刷屏消息。一如军事频道专家分析的那样，相比2024A的冷启动，2024B选择开始的时间和方式，已经比较全面完整的体现了实战特色，随时转战的意味非常清晰：在黎明到来之前，已经全面就位的力量体系，伴随着日出，伴随着第一缕阳光，让正义降临海峡，指出了最终解决问题的清晰图景。要港要域封控，是这次新增的科目，指向性不言而喻。2024A的联合利剑演习，根据国防部发布的消息，“重点演练联合海空战备警巡，联合夺取战场综合控制权，联合精打要害目标等科目，舰机抵近台岛周边战巡，岛链内外一体联动，检验战区部队联合作战实战能力”，到了2024B的联合利剑，“舰机多向抵近台岛，诸军兵种联合突击，重点演练海空战备警巡、要港要域封控、对海对陆打击、夺取综合制权等科目，检验战区部队联合作战实战能力。”新增的要港要域封控科目，指向性和针对性更加明显，也以更加明确的态势，展示正在形成的富于层次化的能力和能力体系。与2024A相比，2024B的联合利剑演练，“中国海警局新闻发言人刘德军表示，10月14日，海警2901编队、1305编队、1303编队、2102编队位台岛周边海域开展执法巡查，环台岛巡航管控，这是按一个中国原则依法管控台岛的实际行动。”按一个中国原则依法管控台岛的实际行动，清晰显示了这不是演习，而是实际的执法巡查行动。而且，根据玉渊潭天的消息，此次联合利剑2024B以及海警执法巡查，明确进入马祖周边所谓禁限制水域，实现了“对外岛全面的实控”。这是采取实质性措施，稳步推进统一进程的又一个阶段性的进展。联合利剑2024B的指向性非常清晰，就是要震慑“台独”，实质性推进统一进程。台湾岛内的“台独”势力，需要认清这样一个基本的现实：统一是一个梯次发展的进程，推进这个进程的主动权，在大陆；台湾岛内的政治势力愿意配合，那么这个统一的进程可以用和平的方式实现，台湾岛内的政治势力不愿意配合，那么这个统一的进程可以用非和平的方式实现；无论使用哪种方式来推进统一的进程，台湾岛内政治势力能够选择的只有不同的方式，而不存在能够阻止这个进程的选择。当然，这个过程不是一蹴而就的，台湾岛内的政治势力长期形成的顽固、扭曲、偏执的错误认知，确实也是非常坚硬的，需要持续不断的使用各种方式，才能进行有效的校正，才能取得实质性的进展。在此过程中，大陆需要保持耐心，恒心，以及信心。大陆是负责任的行为体，不是台湾岛内那些癫狂的势力，选择的战略、路径和方案，是从中华民族整体利益出发，站在地区与全球稳定与安全的高度，做出的正确选择。从1995年开始到2024年，中国人民解放军在祖国统一大业的能力和能力体系建设进程中。持续取得了长足的进步。从1950年开始，中华人民共和国的战略决策者就清晰且清醒的认识到，解决台湾问题，需要有效的、系统性的综合能力建设。实事求是的说，这里的能力建设，从一开始对标的，就是在军事能力尤其是海空军领域具有压倒性优势的美国。因为美国介入台湾，第七舰队进驻台湾海峡，这是今天台湾问题的由来。要解决这个问题，美国不相信道理，只相信物理支撑的道理。1949年之后，从一江山岛到1958年金门炮战，此后到1995年由李登辉搞“两国论”引发的第三次台海危机，再到2022年佩洛西窜访引发的围岛演练，以及2024年的联合利剑，中国人民解放军陆军、海军、空军、火箭军等军兵种的能力和能力体系的完善与提升，让整个演习区域的位置，态势，梯次前进、展开、延伸、包围，冷启动的速度与效率，对台岛要害港口与水域的管控能力，为实质性推进统一，不断注入积极的战略因素。万吨海警船，以及常态化执法巡查，与2024联合利剑B的联动，显示了能力提升之后的中国，在解决台湾问题的进程中，有了更多的选项。联合利剑2024B的演练中增加了要港要域封控，同步伴随的是四个海警编队，包括万吨海警船（意思这东西的吨位比美国海军的提康级巡洋舰，以及整天被当做救火队员的伯克级盾驱逐舰，都要更大，而且还只是个海警船而已，不是军舰），展示的是富有中国特色的灰色区域，即非致命武力和军事力量在非致命运用领域的行动能力。实事求是的说，就台湾岛本身的特点来说，其战略上的脆弱性是显而易见的。而伴随从执法管控入手的新模式，大陆在整个台湾海峡以及围绕台湾岛各个要害水域，执法巡查能力的提升，以及必然出现的常态化执法巡查，是非常清晰的前景。这种执法巡查只要务实展开，登船临建的常态化，也自然会顺理成章的展开。台湾岛内的那些势力，需要对此有充分的准备，当然，也会遵循一贯的“不见***不死心”的特征展开后续的互动。联合利剑2024B展示的区域拒止能力，与之前的洲际弹道导弹发射，向美国传递了清晰的信息。解决台湾问题，当然绕不开美国。从能力和能力体系的对比来说，中国在解决台湾问题时具备的区域拒止能力，已经朝着美国没有办法有效抵消的方向持续前进，距离实质性的越过美国战略精英的心理认知拐点（过了拐点就意味着美国实质性的认可这种能力变化）也已经变成了一个时间问题。站在美国自身国家利益的角度来说，早点认清形势，自己给自己找到一个台阶，积极回应中国的战略审慎与战略克制，对美国来说，或许在心理上会有些别扭，但确实是一种非常理性的选择。#解放军歼击机轰炸机跨海峡奔袭迫近台岛#

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Analysts say that the addition of the "Blocking of Ports and Territories" exercise subject sends a clear message to Taiwan and its allies that China is committed to asserting its claims over the island and will take all necessary measures to achieve reunification.

"This exercise is a demonstration of China's ability to put pressure on Taiwan's economy and military through naval and air blockades," said [name], a military analyst at [institution]. "It's a clear signal to Taiwan and its allies that China will not back down in its pursuit of reunification."

China has taken a significant step forward in its pursuit of reunification with Taiwan, demonstrating its growing capabilities and resolve in the process. The latest edition of the "联合利剑-2024B" (United Sword-2024B) military exercise, conducted by the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), has showcased the country's ability to project power across the Taiwan Strait and beyond.

The exercise, which began on October 14, saw PLA fighter jets and bombers cross the Taiwan Strait, accompanied by naval and missile forces, to conduct a series of drills and maneuvers. The exercises were designed to test the PLA's ability to coordinate its various branches and conduct joint operations, with a focus on "区域拒止能力" (regional denial capabilities).

According to military analysts, the exercise demonstrates China's growing confidence in its military capabilities and its willingness to take decisive action to protect its interests. The inclusion of "要港要域封控" (port and sea area control) in the exercise's objectives marks a significant escalation of China's efforts to exert control over the Taiwan Strait.

"The message is clear: China is not going to tolerate any further attempts to separate Taiwan from the mainland," said one military expert. "The exercise shows that China has the capability and the will to take action to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity."

The exercise has also been seen as a warning to the United States, which has long been a supporter of Taiwan. The PLA's demonstration of its regional denial capabilities is a clear signal that China is not going to be deterred by American military power.

"China is telling the US that it has the capability to resist American military intervention in the Taiwan Strait," said another analyst. "This is a significant shift in the balance of power in the region, and the US needs to take note."

Overall, the "联合利剑-2024B" exercise marks a significant step forward in China's pursuit of reunification with Taiwan. With its growing military capabilities and its determination to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, China is sending a clear message that it will not be deterred in its pursuit of reunification.