China has launched new military exercises near Taiwan just days after President Lai’s National Day speech, with drills focusing on combat-readiness patrol and ground targets. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence strongly condemned China’s actions, dispatching forces to protect its sovereignty. China has increased military activity around Taiwan, claiming the island as its own, and the latest drills serve as a warning to Taipei and Washington not to challenge Beijing’s red lines. President Lai’s speech vowed resistance against annexation, prompting the Chinese Communist Party to stage military exercises as a warning. Despite the threats, analysts anticipated China’s response to Lai’s speech and advise against overreaction. Lai had also expressed hopes for dialogue with Beijing in his speech, but China has sought to isolate Taiwan internationally. The military exercises come amidst tensions between Beijing and Taipei, with both sides taking strong positions on their respective sovereignty.
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China Commences New Military Exercises in Proximity to Democratic Taiwan | Political Developments
