China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions

The exercises, seen as a warning to Taiwan's independence forces, have drawn condemnation from Taipei and concern from the US.

China's military has launched extensive war games near Taiwan, involving aircraft, warships, and patrols in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas.
The drills, named Joint Sword-2024B, are intended as a warning against Taiwan's independence movements, according to Chinese military statements.
Taiwan's government has condemned the exercises as provocative and destabilizing, asserting its commitment to defending its sovereignty and democratic freedoms.
The United States has criticized China's actions, emphasizing the need for restraint and the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Chinese coast guard vessels have entered restricted waters near Taiwan's Matsu Island, further escalating tensions between the two sides.