China starts ‘punishment’ military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader
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China’s military holds drills around Taiwan, says it is punishment after new president took office
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military held exercises surrounding Taiwan on Thursday in what it called punishment for separatist forces seeking independence on the self-governed island where a new president took office this week.
China starts military drills around Taiwan days after new president takes office
China's military started two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts", just days after new Taiwan President Lai Ching-te took office and called on Beijing to cease its threats.
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