Military Exercises and International Response
's military commenced live-fire exercises near , emphasizing its claim over the self-ruled island and conducting the drills in proximity to Taiwan's territory, which views as a part of its own.
The drills were announced by the in China and took place in a designated area off the coast of , signaling heightened military activity in the .
Regional and Global Reactions
Taiwan's government criticized the drills as a threat to regional peace and stability, with Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasizing the unnecessary tension caused by such military displays.
The and conducted a joint naval passage through the Taiwan Strait, which China condemned, asserting that such actions disrupt the region's peace and stability. This maneuver forms part of broader international efforts to demonstrate support for Taiwan amidst escalating tensions.