China's Military Exercises Heighten Tensions with Taiwan
China has initiated a series of military exercises around Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing views as a breakaway province. These maneuvers, labeled "Joint Sword-2024B," include operations by the army, navy, air force, and rocket force. China claims the drills aim to test joint operational capabilities and serve as a warning to Taiwan's independence forces.
The exercises follow a National Day speech by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, which Beijing condemned for promoting independen..
