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China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, as a group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taipei.

China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday, calling them "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday which Beijing called another push for the island's formal independence. China has repeatedly lambasted Lai as a "separatist".

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

The Peoples Liberation Army began two days of joint military drills in waters to the north, south and east of Taiwan island on Thursday , as well as the areas around the islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin. Two experts share their views on CCTV.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

China's military simulated attacks on Taiwan in recent days that included mock missile strikes and joint operations revealing details of Beijing's plan to reach a promised goal of taking over the island democracy, according to military affairs analysts.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the Legislative Yuan on May 21 and May 24 to protest the advancement of a controversial legislative reform bill in the Legislative Yuan.

The new leaders, who refuse to accept Chinese claims that Taiwan is part of China, faced an early challenge as China held war drills nearby.