Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are focused on the recent military activities conducted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) encircling Taiwan. Several newspapers are reporting on the military drills that have sparked significant tension in the region.
According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News highlights that the CCP has initiated military drills encircling Taiwan. The exercises have raised concerns about the potential implications for regional security and stability.
The China Times reports that the military exercises include live-fire drills, which are scheduled to take place today. This development has heightened the sense of urgency and concern among Taiwan’s leadership and citizens.
Liberty Times features a strong response from Taiwan’s Premier Cho, who has condemned the surprise encirclement drills by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Premier Cho has called upon the CCP to cease all exercises, emphasizing the need for de-escalation.
The Economic Daily News notes
that despite the rising tensions, Taiwan’s stock market has reached a new high, delivering five significant surprises to investors. This development underscores the resilience of Taiwan’s economy even amidst geopolitical pressures.
The Commercial Times points out that the PLA’s island-encirclement drills have put Asian markets on alert. The military activities have prompted investors to closely monitor the situation for any potential impacts on regional economic stability.
Finally, the Taipei Times covers Taiwan’s strong response to China’s actions, describing them as ‘provocation.’ The article reflects the sentiment among Taiwanese officials and the public regarding the military drills and their potential threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty.
