China has initiated a series of military drills in the vicinity of Taiwan in response to what it perceives as provocative actions by the island’s separatist forces. This comes after Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai visited the United States, a move that Beijing views as a challenge to its sovereignty.
The military exercises have been described as a “stern warning” to those advocating separatism in Taiwan, which China considers as an integral part of its territory.
In a concise statement issued on Saturday, the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), responsible for Taiwan, announced joint naval and air combat readiness patrols in the region. These exercises are seen as a show of strength and a clear message to those supporting independence movements on the island.
