China’s military said it had launched a three-day exercise with 42 warplanes and 8 ships around Taiwan, which it described as a “serious warning” to Taiwanese separatists who are “in cahoots with outside forces”. In response, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said it would respond calmly, rationally and with a serious attitude, neither provoking controversy nor escalating conflicts. The Chinese military’s statement said the drills were necessary to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity. …
China started Exercises around Taiwan with 42 Warplanes and 8 Ships
