Source: Global Network
[Global Network Reporter Yin Yanhui] The pro-green media "Liberty Times" on the island reported that the People's Liberation Army has continuously sent military aircraft and warships to conduct drills around Taiwan. The war readiness pressure on the outer islands of Kinma, which is located on the front line of the Taiwan Strait, is heavy, and Taiwan is under heavy pressure. The "Army Matsu Defense Command" held a "Joint Anti-Landing Operation" exercise on the 25th, and all types of artillery fired live ammunition. According to the report, "When the 240mm howitzer was fired, the cannon flashed with dazzling light and the sound was earth-shattering. People couldn't help but exclaim: This is the power of the 'Island-Suppressing Cannon'!" In this regard, Arishima Netizens complained: "Using World War II artillery for propaganda", "Are you acting in a movie? Are you using things from the museum?" "Coming out to show?"
Taiwan media report screenshot
Taiwan media quoted Taiwan's "Military News Agency" as saying that in order to improve the effectiveness of the Taiwan military's joint combat training, Qiu Shuhua, deputy chief of staff of Taiwan's defense department, inspected the Matsu Defense Command's "joint anti-landing operations" on the 25th. "drill. "Junwenshe" stated that the drill was also carried out simultaneously in three regions including Nangan, Beigan and Juguang.
240mm caliber howitzers conducted live firing (Photo source: Taiwan Zhongshi News Network)
reported that during the exercise, artillery with calibers above 81 mortars in the defense zone, including 20mm anti-aircraft rapid guns and 81mm mortars , 120mm mortar, 105mm howitzer, 155mm howitzer, 155mm cannon , 8-inch howitzer, and the 240mm howitzer known as the "King of Guns", all conducted live fire to verify the joint battle control mechanism , Fireworks operations and applications.
It is worth mentioning that reports say that the 240 mm caliber howitzer was the most powerful artillery used by the United States during World War II and could launch high-explosive shells to a target at a distance of 23 kilometers. After 1950, the U.S. military successively donated 240 artillery pieces to Taiwan. At the highest number, the Taiwan military had 30 240 artillery pieces at the same time. They are still deployed and used at the two outer island defense headquarters in Kinmen and Matsu. Due to the huge caliber and size, It is so large that it requires 16 officers and soldiers to operate it.
In response to this, some netizens on the island ridiculed, "Using World War II artillery for propaganda", "Is it a movie? Are you showing things from the museum?" "It's just louder, not so mythical, okay?"
Another netizen Said, "I laughed. I was really drunk. I was still living in the last century." "Stop embarrassing yourself."
Some netizens also said, "This is for internal propaganda. Anyway, when those 1450 and 817 well frogs see such a large artillery, they think they are invincible!"
html On September 18, the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense Colonel Ren Guoqiang said at the press conference of the State Council Information Office that starting from the 18th, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army will organize practical exercises near the Taiwan Strait. This is a legitimate and necessary action taken in response to the current situation across the Taiwan Strait and to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Taiwan is a sacred and indivisible part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs and does not tolerate any external interference. Ren Guoqiang said that recently, the United States and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have intensified their collusion and frequently caused troubles. Whether it is using Taiwan to contain China or relying on foreign countries to gain self-esteem, they are all wishful thinking and are destined to die. Those who play with fire will burn themselves! The Chinese People's Liberation Army has the firm will, full confidence, and sufficient capabilities to thwart all interference from external forces and separatist actions for "Taiwan independence" and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In response to the People's Liberation Army's actions in recent days, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on the 21st that Taiwan is an integral part of China's territory and there is no so-called "central line of the strait." The Eastern Theater Command released a video: If one day war breaks out, we will shoulder the heavy responsibility of the motherland and the hope of the people, and rush to the battlefield without hesitation. Protect every inch of soil, flower and grass of the motherland, and never let the motherland and its people down. Please rest assured! Please rest assured, people!
