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China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces in what it called a "severe warning" against Taiwanese independence.

The exercises included 19 navy vessels and the Shandong aircraft carrier entering Taiwan’s defense zone.

Taiwan responded by deploying warships and missile systems. Beijing labeled Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a "parasite" and accused him of separatism.

Taiwan condemned the drills as provocative and escalatory. The drills mark the latest move in China’s continued military pressure amid rising cross-strait tensions.

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[–] andallthat@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

That's probably true.... Still looks a bit ridiculous though. It's like somebody is planning to steal your wallet but instead of jumping you in a dark alley, they start showing up in front of your house every day, do 100 push ups on the sidewalk, then glare at you and leave.

Maybe Putin didn't do enough drills before trying to invade Ukraine and that's why he's not done great, I don't know. My expertise invading countries (or mugging people for that matter) is pretty low, so don't mind me.