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China's Military Drills Around Taiwan: A Show of Force or Preparation for War?

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China's military drills around Taiwan have sparked tensions, with warnings of war and escalated countermeasures. See how Taiwan is responding to China's actions.

China's recent military drills encircling Taiwan have raised concerns and tensions in the region. The People's Liberation Army stated that the drills are to test their ability to 'seize power' over Taiwan, indicating a potential show of force. In response, Taiwan is closely monitoring the Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast as the exercises continue.

The Chinese government's strong statements warning of a possible war over Taiwan and the insistence on 'complete reunification' have further escalated the situation. With Beijing's increased military activities near Taiwan, concerns about a potential conflict have intensified.

Amidst these military drills, China is also stepping up its information operations, adding pressure in the gray zone of warfare in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported the presence of 49 Chinese military aircraft, 19 navy vessels, and seven China Coast Guard ships during the exercises.

Protests against China's intimidation tactics have emerged in Taiwan, showcasing defiance in the face of aggression. These protests, coupled with Beijing's assertive military strategies, highlight the delicate political dynamics and tensions in the region.

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China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability ... (CNN)

China's military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People's Liberation Army said Friday as its ...

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China warns of Taiwan 'war' as military drills encircle island (Voice of America)

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China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show ... (The Associated Press)

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With Military Drills, Info Ops, China Steps up Gray Zone Pressure on ... (The Diplomat)

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China continues military drills surrounding Taiwan for 2nd day (Kyodo News Plus)

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Taiwan protesters meet China's intimidation with defiance (Christian Science Monitor)

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China launches large military exercises around Taiwan, calls it a ... (Peoples Dispatch)

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China's military exercises around Taiwan: Power play at sea (The Indian Express)

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Chinese military drills around Taiwan have ended: state media (The Star Online)

BEIJING: China has announced the end of two days of military drills around Taiwan that it called a test of its ability to seize the self-ruled island.

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Taiwan calls China's military drills a 'blatant provocation' to world order (Malay Mail)

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China Ends Military Drills Around Taiwan (Barron's)

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China ends military drills around Taiwan (Voice of America)

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Taiwan's Presidential Office said Saturday that China's recent large-scale military exercises around Taiwan were "provocative" and destabilizing actions, ...

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China ends military drills around... (The Malaysian Reserve)

The exercises simulated strikes targeting Taiwan's leaders as well as its ports and airports to “cut off the island's 'blood vessels'”, Chinese military ...

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Taiwan slams China's military drills 'blatant provocation to world order' (Hindustan Times)

The drills were launched three days after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te took office. | World News.

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Taiwan calls China's military drills a 'blatant provocation' to world order (The Borneo Post)

The drills were launched three days after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te took office and made an inauguration speech that China denounced as a “confession of ...

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US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait ... (Reuters)

The U.S. State Department said on Saturday that the United States was "deeply concerned" over China's military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan ...

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China ends two days of military drills around Taiwan (FRANCE 24)

The exercises simulated strikes targeting Taiwan's leaders as well as its ports and airports to "cut off the island's 'blood vessels'", Chinese military ...

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US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait (Voice of America)

The U.S. State Department called the exercises "an excuse for military provocations"

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