China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan Amidst US Summit and Tensions

China has launched joint air and sea patrols around Taiwan, conducting military exercises aimed at testing their armed forces' ability to fight in real combat conditions. The patrols serve as a warning to Taiwan independence separatists and their alleged collusion with foreign elements. This comes as the United States, South Korea, and Japan conclude a landmark summit at Camp David, focused on strengthening their alliances. Taiwan's defense ministry strongly condemned China's actions, calling them irrational and provocative, while the US, despite having no formal ties with Taiwan, remains a strong supporter in terms of providing defense capabilities.