Published 17:05 IST, May 23rd 2024
'Irrational Provocation': Taiwan Places All Units on Alert as China Conducts Military Drills
In its follow-up statement, Taiwan's defence ministry said that the military drills conducted by China "show its hegemonic nature at heart".
![The military drills by China came only days after Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, assumed office.](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/ap24141149693716-171646414123616_9.webp)
The military drills by China came only days after Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, assumed office. | Image:
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17:05 IST, May 23rd 2024