China conducts second day of military drills near Taiwan

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Taiwan's military remains on high alert with fighter jets active during China's drills.
China conducts second day of military drills near Taiwan
A What happened
China is carrying out live-fire military exercises around Taiwan for a second consecutive day. Taiwanese fighter jets have responded by taking to the skies. The military in Taiwan is maintaining a high level of alert, but the public shows no panic. This situation underscores ongoing regional tensions and military readiness.

Key insights

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    Military readiness: Taiwan maintains high alert and active air response during China's live-fire drills.

Takeaways

Ongoing military exercises by China and Taiwan's vigilant response emphasize the delicate security situation across the Taiwan Strait.

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World & Politics International Affairs Security & Defense

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