China Conducts Major Military Drills Around Taiwan, Testing 'Seize Power' Capabilities
TL;DR
Following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's inauguration speech demanding an end to China's intimidation, China initiated military drills around Taiwan, labeling them as a "punishment" for what it considers "separatist acts."
- Watch China’s military drills surrounding Taiwan CNN
- China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’ CNN
- China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’ Al Jazeera English
- Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games "powerful punishment" for the island CBS News
- Taiwan tracks dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast on 2nd day of drills The Hill
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