Summary:
- China deploys ships and jets near Taiwan in response to Vice President William Lai's visit to the United States.
- Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft and ships involved in drills around the island, expressing concerns about regional peace.
- China's exercises viewed as a response to perceived separatist activities by Taiwan Vice President William Lai.
- Beijing emphasizes its claim on Taiwan and calls on the U.S. to avoid engaging with Taiwanese leaders.
- Taiwanese citizens show mixed reactions to the drills, with some downplaying the threat and others expressing confidence in U.S. support.
Beijing's ships and jets were deployed around Taiwan on Saturday in drills seen as a response to Taiwan Vice President William Lai's visit to the United States. The People's Liberation Army said in text accompanying clips it shared, the drills were to test combat capabilities of joint operations forces.
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Amidst rising tensions, the situation between China and Taiwan remains complex, with military exercises and diplomatic maneuvers shaping the geopolitical landscape in the region.