China Taiwan Conflict: People’s Liberation Army Ramps up Military Presence Around Taiwan

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

A Chinese-government-backed newspaper is saying the People’s Liberation Army is “encircling” Taiwan with warships, bombers, helicopters, fighter aircraft and Y-8 anti-submarine war aircraft.

Citing a series of ongoing “war drill,” the Global Times identified a China Central Television video showing the PLA Navy’s “Changchun” destroyer launching Ka-28 vessel-based anti-submarine helicopters.

Y-8 Submarine

Submarine hunting appeared to be a major emphasis of the exercises, the Chinese paper reports, as the Y-8 is reported to have dropped sonobuoys for “wide-range” detection of submarines. However, it is not clear how precise or effective these sonobuoys are and they may or may not have the reach necessary to actually find submarines.

The Chinese paper said the sub-hunting exercise was successful.

“The Y-8 anti-submarine warfare aircraft dropped sonobuoys for wide-range detection, the Ka-28 helicopter assisted in precision locating, and the destroyer conducted thorough search. After locating the target, the destroyer conducted a simulated attack and immediately released countermeasures for defense,” the Global Times reports.