China Conducts Large-Scale Drills In Taiwan Territory

The move is meant to act as a “severe warning and forceful containment against taiwan independence.”

The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in Taiwan territory.

The joint exercises are being conducted in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. They involve navy, air ground and rocket forces. The move is meant to act as a “severe warning and forceful containment against taiwan independence.”

China considers the island as part of its territory and wants to bring it under its control by force if necessary. Most Taiwanese favor their de-facto independence and Democratic status.

Any conflict could involve the U.S., which maintains a series of alliances in the region and is legally bound to treat threats to Taiwan as a matter of “grave concern.”