Craig Murray: A Very Peculiar Triumph
Consortium NewsOCT 2024
China Holds Large-Scale Maritime Drill Near Taiwan
Above: The formation of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out training in the high seas in late October 2024. Image copyright: Pu Haiyang/Contributor/Xinhua via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-China narrative
China's aggressive maneuvers around Taiwan signal a perilous dance on the brink of conflict. With warplanes swarming and military exercises intensifying, the island democracy stands vulnerable. The stakes are monumental — not just Taiwan's survival, but the future of global democracy and economic stability.
Pro-China narrative
China is simply asserting its sovereign right to conduct military exercises within the framework of the one-China policy, viewing them as a necessary defense against separatist movements and foreign interference — especially that of the US-led West. Amid escalating tensions, Beijing remains resolute in protecting its territorial integrity, warning that provocations by Taiwan's independence forces will only accelerate its own potential downfall.