Taiwan defiant as China stages ‘punishment’ military drills around island

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Open this photo in gallery: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te poses for pictures along with military personnel during his visit to a military camp in Taoyuan, Taiwan May 23, 2024.Ann Wang/Reuters Taiwan on Thursday dispatched air, land and sea forces to defend the island, as China staged large-scale military drills just days after the inauguration of new Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched joint army, naval, air force and rocket drills early Thursday morning in the waters surrounding Taiwan, the largest such exercises since Mr. Lai was elected in January, winning a record third consecutive term...