Taiwan Responds to Chinese Military Drills Near Its Coast

Taiwan condemns China's live-fire exercises as a threat to regional stability, while Australia's handling of similar drills raises concerns.

China conducted live-fire military drills 40 nautical miles off Taiwan's southern coast, prompting Taiwan to deploy air, sea, and land forces in response.
Taiwan's defense ministry criticized the drills as a violation of international norms and a threat to international air and maritime safety.
Australia faced criticism for its delayed response to surprise Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea, which disrupted 49 commercial flights.
China's military activities near Taiwan and Australia are part of broader efforts to project power in the Indo-Pacific region, raising tensions with neighboring countries.
Taiwan has expressed concerns over potential vulnerabilities, such as undersea communication cables, in light of escalating Chinese military provocations.