On Friday, China initiated the second day of military maneuvers in the vicinity of Taiwan. These drills are intended to evaluate the Chinese military’s capacity to ‘seize power’ and dominate crucial areas as a means of chastising Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te. The drills in the Taiwan Strait and near Chinese coastal territories involving Taiwan-controlled islands commenced just three days following Lai’s inauguration. China maintains that Lai is a ‘separatist.’ In his speech on Monday, the newly elected Taiwanese President urged China to cease its threats, stating that the two sides of the strait ‘are not subordinate to one another.’ Taiwan has denounced the military exercises conducted by the People’s Liberation Army and has deployed its armed forces to monitor and track Chinese forces. This geopolitical conflict continues to escalate, highlighting the ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan.
China Conducts War Games Near Taiwan, Tests ‘Seize Power’ Capabilities
