US Urges China to Cease Military Pressure Around Taiwan
The United States has called on China to exercise restraint after Beijing conducted large scale military drills around Taiwan, warning that such actions risk escalating tensions in the region. A US State Department spokesperson said China’s military activities were destabilising and urged Beijing to stop applying military pressure on Taiwan.
Drills raise regional tensions
China’s recent exercises involved naval vessels and fighter jets operating in areas surrounding Taiwan. Beijing described the drills as routine and aimed at safeguarding its sovereignty, while reiterating its long standing claim over the island. Taiwan, which governs itself, strongly criticised the exercises, saying they threatened peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and posed risks to regional security.
US reiterates support for stability
The United States said it remains committed to maintaining peace in the Indo Pacific and stressed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue rather than force. US officials reiterated opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, while also reaffirming support for freedom of navigation and international law.
Broader geopolitical implications
The latest exchange comes amid heightened strategic competition between the US and China. Military activity around Taiwan has increased in recent years, prompting concern among neighbouring countries and international partners. Analysts say repeated drills and counter statements underline the fragile security environment in the region and the need for diplomatic engagement to prevent miscalculation.
