China stages unannounced Pacific drills in ‘silent intimidation’ push: Taiwan officials
Beijing has stepped up its military pressure over the past five years, drawing condemnation from Taiwan and heightening concern in the West.
Taiwan officials have described China's recent military exercises as a campaign of "silent intimidation" aimed at pressuring Taiwan and other nations ahead of important international meetings. According to a senior security official in Taipei, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the issue, China's military and coast guard amassed over 100 vessels in the region early November.
This deployment was larger than China's last drill targeting Taiwan, "Justice Mission 2025," which occurred nearly a year ago. This latest exercise was one of the largest Chinese naval deployments to date, involving simulated attacks on other militaries and cities, including Taiwan itself.
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