China begins military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’

China launched two days of military drills around Taiwan on Thursday, claiming it was a “strong punishment” for the island’s “separatist acts” following the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, who made a speech China condemned as a “confession of independence.”

Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has vowed to reclaim it by force if necessary, announced that the exercises involve military aircraft and naval vessels to test combat capabilities.

In response, Taiwan deployed its sea, air, and ground forces to “defend freedom,” and its Ministry of National Defence condemned China’s actions as irrational provocations undermining regional peace.

China has previously labeled Lai a “dangerous separatist,” Barron’s reported.

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