• China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, named “Joint Sword-2024A,” involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, in response to the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, whom Beijing has labeled as “secessionist” and “troublemaker.” [bbc.com, dw.com, aljazeera.net, skynewsarabia.com, infobae.com, uol.com.br, almayadeen.net, gazeta.ru, kp.ru, cnnindonesia.com]
  • The exercises focused on combat readiness patrols, comprehensive battlefield control, and joint precise strikes on key targets. [bbc.com, dw.com, aljazeera.net, skynewsarabia.com, infobae.com, uol.com.br, almayadeen.net, gazeta.ru, kp.ru]
  • China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has territorial disputes with neighboring countries in the South China Sea and East China Sea. Its confrontations with various countries are seen as part of a deliberate pattern to intimidate and create tension in the region. [infobae.com, almayadeen.net, gazeta.ru, infobae.com, dw.com, aljazeera.net, skynewsarabia.com]
  • Taiwan strongly condemned the Chinese military maneuvers, calling them provocative and irrational, undermining regional peace and stability. Taiwan promptly mobilized its maritime, air, and land forces to defend its freedom, democracy, and sovereignty. [infobae.com, almayadeen.net, gazeta.ru, infobae.com, dw.com, aljazeera.net, skynewsarabia.com, com.mx, infobae.com, cnnindonesia.com]
  • Japan called on China to maintain peace and stability in the region. [dw.com, aljazeera.net, skynewsarabia.com, infobae.com, almayadeen.net, infobae.com]
  • The United States, along with the UK and Australia, is increasing its presence in the Indo-Pacific region through security agreements and submarine development, as a conflict in the region could lead to devastating consequences. [dw.com, aljazeera.net, skynewsarabia.com, infobae.com, almayadeen.net, infobae.com]
  • Relations between Taipei and Beijing have deteriorated in recent years, with China increasing pressure on the democratic island, raising concerns about potential invasion, as Beijing sees Taiwan as a separate province that will ultimately become part of China. [dw.com, bbc.com]

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