Taiwan Begins Military Drills, China Plans Five-Sea Live-Fires
China announced live-fire drills in five maritime areas, prompting Taiwan to monitor the activity and warn it is fueling regional uncertainty; officials said initial assessments pointed to coastal artillery exercises and a relatively low threat to waters around Taiwan. Taiwan is also conducting its own military drills, including testing Abrams tanks, drones and communications systems, while Beijing says its exercises are intended to deter Taiwanese independence and outside interference.
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About Lai Ching-te
Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, is a Taiwanese politician, physician, and nephrologist who has served as the 8th president of the Republic of China since 2024. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), he has been the party's chairman since 2023.
Everything about Lai Ching-te →- Occupation
- politician, physician, head of government
- Position held
- Member of the Legislative Yuan, Mayor of Tainan, Premier of the Republic of China, member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China
- Citizenship
- Taiwan
- Born
- October 6, 1959
