Taiwan serves as the perfect pretext, prompting Beijing to launch these military drills immediately after the US Secretary of Defense left Asia,” the analysis added. Su Tzu-yun, a director at the ...

The Chinese military held drills around Taiwan as a "severe warning" and a signal of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence." ...

One analyst called China’s large-scale drills a “pre-invasion operation” as it ramps up attacks on Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, calling him a “parasite.” ...

Top Indo-Pacific commander warned senators that China's aggression around Taiwan is not an "exercise" but a "rehearsal" for ...

China launched massive surprise military drills around Taiwan days after the US defense secretary on a trip to Asia pledged to counter Chinese “aggression.” ...

China’s military launched large-scale drills around Taiwan Tuesday to send a "severe warning" and a message of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence," Beijing officials said.

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China's military says drills a warning against Taiwan independence Taiwan says Lai's depiction 'not conducive to peace' Taiwan dispatches military aircraft, ships in response De facto US embassy ...

China said the drills were a response to recent ... and a serious warning to Taiwan separatist forces.” China’s military actions are “necessary, legal and justified measures to defend ...

Taiwan serves as the perfect pretext, prompting Beijing to launch these military drills immediately after the US Secretary of Defense left Asia,” the analysis added. Su Tzu-yun, a director at ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that include an aircraft carrier battle group, as it again warned the self ...