💨 Abstract

China is expected to conduct military drills near Taiwan this week, potentially using Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's national day speech as a pretext. Taiwanese officials believe these exercises, possibly named "Joint Sword – 2024B", could be a response to Lai's speech, which China may view as provocative. The drills, similar to those held in May, could test and pressure Taiwan's military.

Courtesy: theprint.in