China Conducts Military Drills From Multiple Directions Around Taiwan, Challenging U.S. Resolve
On Tuesday, the Chinese military announced that they had initiated combined drills encompassing their army, navy, air force, and missile corps near Taiwan. This move was described as a "firm warning." The exercises came just days after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged to oppose "China’s aggressive actions" during his inaugural trip to Asia. China's military will "move closer" towards the autonomous island from "various angles" during the exercises and training simulations, which include "attacks on marine and land objectives" as well as "blockades of critical regions and waterways," according to a statement posted on social media by China's People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command. This is aimed at assessing the integrated operational skills of their personnel. "It serves as a strong deterrent against 'Taiwan Independence' secessionist groups and is a justified and essential ...