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China concluded a day of military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, deploying fighter jets and warships in a show of force that Beijing described as a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the island. The drills, the fourth of their kind in just over two years, were met with condemnation from the US, which called them “unwarranted” and a risk of “escalation.” The exercises come amid rising tensions over Taiwan’s sovereignty, with Beijing increasingly assertive in its claims to the self-ruled island.

China conducted large-scale military exercises encircling Taiwan, prompting the Taiwanese Defense Ministry to heighten its alert on outlying islands while maintaining a commitment to self-defense. The drills, described by China as a warning against Taiwanese independence, were met with criticism from Taiwan’s government, who called them a threat to regional stability. The exercises highlight the growing tensions between China and Taiwan, with Beijing’s claims of sovereignty over the island met with firm resistance from Taipei.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to refrain from any provocative actions against Taiwan after Beijing reacted strongly to the newly elected Taiwanese President’s speech. Blinken emphasized the importance of preserving the status quo and maintaining peace and stability in the region, highlighting the crucial role Taiwan plays in global trade and semiconductor production.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported the detection of 20 Chinese military aircraft around its territory on Wednesday, including 14 that crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. The incident comes ahead of Taiwan’s National Day on October 10th, amidst rising tensions between Taiwan and China.

China has condemned the passage of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait, accusing them of increasing security risks and sending the wrong signal. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, with both sides asserting their claims over the strait, a crucial global trade route.

Two German warships are scheduled to sail through the Taiwan Strait this month, marking the first German naval passage through the waterway in 22 years. The move has sparked criticism from Beijing, which views the strait as its territory, but Germany maintains the passage is routine and a demonstration of its commitment to a rules-based order.

Two German warships are on a rare cruise through the Indo-Pacific, underscoring Germany’s commitment to freedom of navigation. While the admiral in charge declined to confirm passage through the Taiwan Strait, the deployment signifies a strengthening of international partnerships and commitment to rules-based order in the region.

Two German warships are poised to potentially sail through the Taiwan Strait next month, marking the first such passage by German naval vessels in decades and triggering a rebuke from China. This move follows recent transits by US and other nations’ warships, highlighting the growing tensions in the region. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and considers the strait its territory, while Taiwan rejects this claim and insists on its autonomy. The passage, if it occurs, could further escalate tensions between China and the West.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity near the Taiwan Strait, with 16 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels, and one official ship detected on Monday morning. This incident includes the breach of the median line by 13 PLA aircraft, entering Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan’s military closely monitored the situation and responded accordingly.

The Cross-Strait Guandi Culture and Tourism Festival, held in Dongshan, Fujian, celebrates the legacy of Guan Yu, a revered figure in Chinese culture, and promotes cultural exchange and tourism between mainland China and Taiwan. The event attracts thousands of participants and showcases the region’s rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and traditional arts.