China’s military drills around Taiwan follow a speech by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, signaling tensions over representation and independence. China insists it will use military power to warn against separation.
The PLA's focus on sea and air combat readiness, along with blockading key ports, illustrates China's intention to tighten its control over Taiwan while asserting its one-China principle.
Taiwan's government condemned the drills as provocations that undermine peace and stability in the region, urging China to reflect on its actions and engage positively.
The Biden administration is closely monitoring the situation, indicating that the U.S. is aware of the rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait due to these military maneuvers.
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