US deploys warship in South China Sea amid fears of Chinese attack on Taiwan

Taipei, Ta. 16 August 2020, Sunday

Tensions between the US and China have reached a tipping point. Amid fears of a Chinese attack on Taiwan in Teva, the United States has deployed its powerful warship and aircraft carrier USA Ronald Reagan in the South China Sea. The gathering of Chinese troops and warships on the border with Taiwan is constantly increasing. While the US military is conducting exercises in the South China Sea, the Chinese navy is also conducting exercises in the same area. Which has increased the likelihood of friction between the two.

Regarding the war games in the South China Sea, the US official said that the US would help every country in the region to fly, cross the sea as well as operate according to international law. In the South China Sea, China has disputes with many countries, including Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia. China's intention is to occupy the entire area. China is currently deploying a large number of Marine commandos, military helicopters and landing ships on the Taiwan border.

According to reports, the Chinese army is trying to occupy the islands of Taiwan. For which the Chinese People's Liberation Army is planning a military exercise on the island of Hainan. China has been claiming Taiwan since 1949. The Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, overthrew Chiang Kai-shek's government. Chiang then went to Taiwan and formed his own government.