Situation Around Taiwan, China and the United States in a ‘Non-Diplomatic’ Encounter

A demonstrative confrontation between China and the United States is ongoing off the coast of Taiwan. After a slight increase in American intelligence, the Chinese side took over. More than 30 aircraft, including Su-30 and J-11 Jian fighters, as well as several AWACS and drones, including the relatively new WZ-8, practiced the option of a combined strike on the island, and 13 aircraft crossed the so-called “median line” over the Taiwan Strait. The purpose of these actions, in addition to showing determination, is to train their military personnel and identify air defense systems. This is confirmed by the number of…