China 'punishes' Taiwan's president critiques with fresh exercises

China ‘punishes’ Taiwan’s president critiques with fresh exercises

On Monday, China initiated new military exercises off the coast of Taiwan, characterizing the actions as a form of “punishment” in response to remarks made by President William Lai, who pledged to “resist annexation” and “encroachment upon our sovereignty.” China asserts ownership over the self-governing island of Taiwan, with President Xi Jinping declaring a commitment…