Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Reveals Live-Fire Training Schedule in the South China Sea

Large-Scale Live-Fire Drill Conducted on Leizhou Peninsula, Guangdong Province Until August 2
Interpreted as a Show of Force Toward the US... "Wide Training Scope and Strong Power"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy is escalating tensions with the U.S. as it publicly announces its training schedule, making the U.S.-China conflict increasingly unpredictable.

According to China's state-run Global Times on the 24th, the Chinese Navy will conduct two live-fire exercises on the Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong Province from July 25 to August 2. The first exercise will take place from July 25 to 27, and the second from July 28 to August 2.

It is highly unusual for the Chinese Navy to disclose its training schedule in advance. This is effectively interpreted as notifying the U.S. of its training activities in the South China Sea.

Chinese naval exercises in the South China Sea are rarely disclosed by Chinese media, and when they are, it is usually after the exercises have concluded. Therefore, this prior announcement is seen as a show of force directed at the U.S.

The unit involved stated, "This training is a live-fire exercise with a wide operational range and very strong firepower," and requested that fishing and other activities be suspended during this period.

The U.S. and China are also experiencing diplomatic conflicts, including the closure of each other's diplomatic missions. This public training announcement is part of the ongoing U.S.-China tensions and reflects China's determination over sovereignty claims in the South China Sea.

Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned China's claims to maritime resources in the South China Sea as "completely illegal." He also stated, "The U.S. will support countries whose sovereignty or maritime rights are infringed upon by China."

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper also denounced China's maritime activities, saying, "China has intensified 'bad behavior' in the South China Sea over the past six months."

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