What is happening between Taiwan and China
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China is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan, involving naval, air, and missile forces, in response to a major U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Taiwan has condemned the exercises as threats to regional security and remains on high alert, rejecting China's sovereignty claims. The drills are intended as a warning to separatist forces and foreign interference, while also providing intelligence for defense planning by Taiwan and its allies.
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Taiwan's forces on alert as China launches military drills
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- China launches major military drills around Taiwan, first since April
- Taiwan reports 89 Chinese aircraft and dozens of naval vessels involved 16s
- Taiwan places military on high alert, rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims 48s
- U.S. announces $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, angering Beijing 1m 8s
- China says drills will continue, some airspace around Taiwan to be shut down 2m 2s
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6 hours agoTaiwan's forces on alert as China launches military drills
Taiwanese defense officials report 89 Chinese aircraft and drones, along with dozens of Navy ships, participating in military exercises around Taiwan, which Beijing describes as a warning against separatist forces and foreign interference.
