PLA Blasts US 'Dangerous' Actions Near China Which Can Lead To 'Misjudgment'

The US and Chinese militaries convened for a rare security meeting called the China-US Military Maritime Consultative Agreement. China warned against US military provocations near its waters and airspace, citing potential misjudgment and threats to its sovereignty. This statement followed Chinese military drills simulating an attack on Taiwan, involving numerous aircraft and naval vessels. China's PLA Navy accused the US of reconnaissance and high-intensity drills that jeopardize China’s security. Despite these tensions, both sides described the exchanges in Shanghai as candid and constructive. The recent PLA drills near Taiwan appeared to simulate invasion scenarios, including strikes on key infrastructure. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported significant Chinese military activity around the island. The PLA stated the drills tested capabilities in blockade, control, and precision strikes. While the US maintains strategic ambiguity on defending Taiwan, the Pentagon considers China its top pacing threat.