China began large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, April 1, calling them a “stern warning” against separatist forces. The drills included aircraft, naval vessels and missile systems, and followed President Lai Ching-te’s remarks calling Beijing a “foreign hostile force.” They also came shortly after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the region and criticized Chinese aggression.
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China launches largest Taiwan Strait drills of the year

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China launches military drills around Taiwan, deploying aircraft, naval vessels and missile systems in a "stern warning" against independence.

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