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China Concludes Extensive Military Drills Around Taiwan

Exercises aimed to intimidate Taiwan's new president and deter foreign intervention, raising regional tensions.

  • China's military drills included land, sea, and air forces surrounding Taiwan.
  • The exercises served as a warning to Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, against moves toward independence.
  • The Pentagon and U.S. officials have expressed concern over China's aggressive actions.
  • Experts believe China may prefer a strategy of gradual pressure rather than direct invasion.
  • The drills are seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert control over Taiwan.
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