Chinese Military Drills Target Taiwan

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China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan

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Chinese military announces large-scale drills in waters and airspace around Taiwan .

China considers Taiwan a part of its territory, to be brought under its control by force if necessary.

Most Taiwanese favor their de-facto independence and democratic status.

Any conflict could bring in the U.S. , which maintains a series of alliances in the region.

Taiwan 's Lai put forward a 17 -point strategy aimed at shoring up Taiwan ’s national security in mid-March .

Tensions have risen since 2016 , when China cut off almost all contacts with Taipei .

Philippines ’ military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. asked Filipino forces to prepare to rescue Filipinos working and living in Taiwan if China invades the island.

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