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Level of international response to Taiwan's military drills by July 31
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PLA•Taiwan•Joint Sword•Taiwan Strait•Taiwan Island•Kinmen•Matsu•Wuqiu•Dongyin•Eastern Theater Command
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Strong condemnation • 25%
Moderate condemnation • 25%
Neutral • 25%
Support for China's actions • 25%
Statements from the United Nations, European Union, or major nations' foreign affairs departments
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China Conducts 'Punishment' Drills Around Taiwan After New President's Inauguration
May 23, 2024, 03:25 AM
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has initiated large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan, starting at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. The exercises, named 'Joint Sword-2024A,' will continue for two days and involve multiple military branches, including the army, navy, air force, and rocket force. The drills are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait and the north, south, and east of Taiwan Island, as well as around the islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin. The PLA's Eastern Theater Command stated that these exercises serve as a 'strong punishment' for 'separatist acts' by Taiwan independence forces and a stern warning against external interference. The drills come just days after the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te. In response, Taiwan has scrambled jets and put missile, naval, and land units on alert. The drills also involve mock attacks and heavily armed warplanes, seen as a direct response to the new president's speech.
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US condemns the drills • 25%
EU calls for restraint • 25%
ASEAN issues a neutral statement • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
Condemnation from more than 5 countries • 25%
Formal sanctions against China • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
Increased military aid to Taiwan from allies • 25%
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Economic sanctions • 25%
Military support for Taiwan • 25%
No reaction • 25%
Condemnation from multiple countries • 33%
Support from any major country • 33%
No significant international reaction • 34%
Condemnation by multiple countries • 33%
Support from allies of China • 33%
No significant international response • 34%
Diplomatic condemnation • 33%
Economic sanctions • 33%
Military intervention • 34%
Broad international support for China • 25%
Mixed international reaction • 25%
Broad international support for Taiwan • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
Increased military preparedness • 33%
Diplomatic outreach to international allies • 33%
No significant response • 34%
High condemnation (Multiple nations and bodies) • 33%
Moderate condemnation (Limited to few Western nations) • 33%
Minimal or no condemnation • 34%
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Condemn Russia • 25%
Neutral response • 25%
Condemnation • 33%
Sanctions • 33%
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Condemnation by the UN • 25%
Support from Russia or North Korea • 25%
Neutral stance by the EU • 25%
No significant international response • 25%