China’s Military Encircles Taiwan, US Calls It “Unwarranted”
China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday’s drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in just over two years. The United States said China’s actions were “unwarranted” and risk “escalation” as it called on Beijing to act with restraint. President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has been more outspoken than his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen in defending Taiwan’s sovereignty, angering Beijing, which calls him a “separatist”. Lai vowed on Monday to “protect democratic Taiwan and… Read More »China’s Military Encircles Taiwan, US Calls It “Unwarranted”