Read previewChina's large-scale military drills around Taiwan aren't just a show of force in response to the remarks of the democratic island's new president.
China says the joint force live-fire exercise, lasting two days, is a test of its ability to launch a full-scale, lethal assault on Taiwan and ultimately force it to succumb to Beijing's rule.
An outdoor screen shows a news coverage of China's military drills around Taiwan, in Beijing on May 23, 2024.
AdvertisementA screen grab captured from a video shows the Taiwan army conduct military exercise following China's large-scale joint military drill around Taiwan on May 23, 2024.
The use of force against Taiwan could take different forms, from an all-out assault to something like a blockade.
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