What is happening with Chinese drills?
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China is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan, involving live-fire exercises, naval and air deployments, and simulated blockades. The operations are intended as a deterrent to Taiwan and foreign powers, particularly following a major U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Taiwan remains on high alert, condemns the drills, and rejects China's sovereignty claims. The exercises have heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention, with Japan and the U.S. closely monitoring developments.
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The drills are seen in China as a demonstration of military capability and a warning to foreign powers, especially after the U.S. sold weapons to Taiwan, with strong patriotic support among mainland citizens.
China's drills involve 89 aircraft, drones, and dozens of naval vessels, described as a warning against separatist forces and foreign interference. Taiwan's military is on high alert and rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.
China has increased the intensity, range, and proximity of its military drills around Taiwan, with 14 naval and Coast Guard vessels operating just outside Taiwan's territorial waters to send a deterrent message to Taiwan, the US, Japan, and others.
