The Wall Street Journal reports, citing a source
The Wall Street Journal reports, citing a source, that the U.S. Armed Forces are secretly conducting military exercises together with Taiwan's forces.
Consensus
- The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. and Taiwan military forces are conducting secret joint exercises.
- Taiwan's defense minister, Gu Lixiong (Wellington Gu), confirmed the cooperation with the U.S.
- The cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. is described as much closer than it appears publicly.
- The Wall Street Journal describes Gu Lixiong's statement as a rare acknowledgment of the U.S.'s hidden role in strengthening Taiwan's military capabilities.
Points of divergence
- On June 7, China announced a special maritime operation east of Taiwan in response to talks between Japan and the Philippines on maritime boundaries. — vm
- On the same day, Taiwan's military ordered China's coast guard to immediately leave waters claimed by Taipei, calling the actions a provocation. — vm
- Military expert Andrey Klintsevich stated that China, despite its image of a 'sleeping panda' and peaceful diplomacy, is actively and secretly preparing for a potential world war, with policies similar to those of the Soviet Union before World War II. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- WSJ: US Armed Forces jointly with Taiwan troops secretly conduct military exercises — Вечерняя Москва
- US Armed Forces jointly with Taiwan troops secretly conduct military exercises, reports The Wall Street Journal citing the head... — ТАСС (Telegram)