POLITICS
China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Casual Look
TaiwanFri Oct 18 2024
Alright, so China's military held some war games near Taiwan. They said it was a message to stop Taiwan's independence dreams. This didn't go down well with Taiwan or the U. S. , who thought it was a bit much. The drills were happening around Taiwan, and the Chinese military even shared a map showing where. But they didn't say when they'd stop. In fact, they said they were just preparing for any possible fight. Taiwan's reply was that they weren't backing down. They even said they wanted to work together with China on issues like climate change. It was a different take than China's, who said Taiwan was causing trouble. But both sides said they wanted peace, even if they didn't agree on how to get there. This isn't the first time China has shown force near Taiwan. Back in 2022, after a visit from a U. S. official, China fired missiles over the island. So, the situation is a bit tense.
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questions
How many Taiwanese tai-chi instructors does it take to block a Chinese war game?
If China and Taiwan were to have a pizza party, who would get to choose the toppings?
What impact do these war games have on U.S.-China relations?