AF: Beijing Waters Flashcards
What is happening in the south china sea
China has increased their military activity near the island of Taiwan, seeking to pressure Taipei to accept Beijing’s sovereignty.
China has also built man made islands in the area and installed air bases on some of them, even though the waters are claimed by multiple countries
What’s the threat to HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
China has already warned it would take “necessary measures to safeguard it’s sovereignty”.
China has brought forward the launch of its DF-17 cruise missile, which has a range of 1500miles and can travel at 10 Mach (7600mph) and could most likely destroy the aircraft carrier
Why is HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH travelling to the south china sea
To help challenge Beijing’s ‘aggressive’ control of the disputed waters. The vessel will be joined by Japanese and us navies to conduct freedom of navigation protocols
What has caused fears of an all out conflict in the waters
The Taiwanese defence ministry claimed to have spotted 11 Chinese jets on Saturday near the pratas islands As china still seeks to pressure Taipei to accept their sovereignty
