China's Military Training and Exercises Gain Support from Russia and Putin.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's armed forces to "strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat" after Beijing conducted military drills intended to intimidate Taiwan. Xi's comments come amid heightened tension in the region after the show of force by Beijing, which sees self-ruled Taiwan as its territory. China on Monday concluded three days of military drills launched in response to a visit last week by Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen to the United States.