China Coast Guard sends 4 formations to conduct patrols around Taiwan Island

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Monday sent four formations to conduct law enforcement patrols in the waters around the Taiwan Island, spokesperson of the CCG Liu Dejun said.

The patrols, involving 2901 formation, 1305 formation, 1303 formation and 2102 formation, are a practical action to manage and control the Taiwan Island according to the one-China principle, said Liu.

The CCG is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the People's Armed Police of China.

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday organized its troops of army, navy, air force and rocket force to conduct "Joint Sword-2024B" drills in the Taiwan Strait and the north, south and east of the island of Taiwan, said a spokesperson.

Li Xi, spokesperson for the theater command, said the drills involve vessels and planes closing in on the island from multiple directions and assaults by joint forces.

The drills focus on joint sea-air combat readiness patrol, the blockade and control of key ports and areas, strikes on sea and land targets, and the seizure of comprehensive battlefield control, so as to test the joint real-combat capabilities of the forces of the command, Li said.

The drills are a powerful deterrent to the separatist activities of "Taiwan independence" elements, and are legitimate and necessary actions to safeguard national sovereignty and national unity, Li said.