China's military has escalated its war games around Taiwan, entering a second day of intensive drills aimed at testing its ability to 'seize power' and control strategic areas.
These exercises, involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket forces, were initiated in response to the inauguration of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, signaling a stark demonstration of force. Taiwan has reacted by scrambling jets and activating missile systems in a show of readiness. The drills underscore the heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, with China asserting these actions as punishment for what it perceives as provocations by Taiwan's leadership.
This development marks a significant moment in the cross-strait relations, raising concerns about the potential for escalation.
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It's about time we showed our strength and resolve to protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity. These exercises are a clear message to Taiwan and the world that reunification is non-negotiable and a core national interest of China.
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China Launches Second Day of War Games Around Taiwan, Testing Ability to 'Seize Power'
China launches two-day war games around Taiwan in response to President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, involving army, navy, air force, and rocket force exercises. Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile,
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China starts second day of war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’
BEIJING/TAIPEI — China’s military started its second day of war games around Taiwan on Friday, with drills to test their ability to “seize power” and control key areas, exercises it has said were launched to punish Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te.
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