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  China has initiated comprehensive joint military exercises encompassing their army, navy, and rocket forces in the vicinity of Taiwan.

These exercises are aimed at issuing a “striking warning and robust deterrent” against the pursuit of Taiwanese independence, with their self-governed island’s president being labeled a “parasite”.

China views China as its sovereign territory and is prepared to use force to assert its control over the region.

Their military released a visual depiction showcasing Chinese warships and fighter planes circling Taiwan, titled “Closing In,” which conveys their stance against Taiwan’s “self-destructive” quest for separatism.

This announcement follows Taiwan’s president, President Lai Ching-Te, labeling Beijing as a “foreign hostile force” last month.

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Source: https://news.sky.com/story/china-launches-large-scale-military-drills-around-taiwan-and-calls-its-president-a-parasite-13339556