China's recent military maneuvers around Taiwan, coinciding with the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, signal Beijing's warning against Taiwan declaring independence. This aggressive display included 42 Chinese aircraft and 31 naval vessels encircling Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy supersonic anti-ship missiles and coast guard units in response.
Taiwan’s military says its forces are on alert and is confident it can protect the island as China’s state media report mock airstrikes with jets carrying live missiles
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