US Carriers have been sent to the Taiwan Straits for "training exercises" this week. This ironically coincides with the Taiwanese elections to be held this weekend.
The USS Kitty Hawk is no stranger to this area. It has been sent to this area before during elections to discourage any Chinese military retaliations. The ship is actually on its way home for decommissioning.
A defense official was quoted in the article "US Carriers sent toward Taiwan before Election" as saying "We feel we are responsibly positioned at this time". He went on to say that the ships could "respond if there's a provocative situation".
With both candidates up for election promising better ties with China, let's hope no action is required.
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