<p>Taiwan's cabinet will reject and send back for review legislation the opposition&nbsp;passed on Tuesday on parliamentary reforms that have brought tens of thousands onto the streets to protest amid accusations of Chinese interference.</p>

<p>The peaceful protests, and sometimes&nbsp;violent confrontations in parliament over the reforms, have been taking place against a backdrop of broader concern about efforts by China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, to influence the island's politics and split Taiwanese public opinion.</p>

<p>The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te won the presidency in January elections, but the party lost its majority in parliament. Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), along with the small Taiwan People's Party, together have the most seats.</p>

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<p>The parliament reforms give lawmakers the power to ask the military, private companies or individuals to disclose information deemed relevant by parliamentarians, who have the power to punish those who fail to co-operate.</p>

<p>They also criminalise contempt of parliament by government officials, and require the president to give regular reports to parliament and answer lawmakers' questions, which would be a first for Taiwan.</p>

<p>In a statement late on Monday, the cabinet said the legislation could breach the constitution and separation of power between the executive and legislative branches, and once it had received the documents it will send them back for parliament to reconsider.</p>

<p>The cabinet said while that was likely to be vetoed by parliament, it was "duty bound" to do this.</p>

<p>The DPP, which says the reforms were forced through without proper consultation and their content either vague or an over-reach of power, said it would support its lawmakers to ask the constitutional court for an interpretation on whether the laws and the way the reforms were pushed through were constitutional.</p>

<p>The DPP, and many of the protesters, have repeatedly accused the KMT of being in league with Beijing in trying to ram through the legislation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Taiwan-China tensions: Is China preparing to invade Taiwan?</strong></p>

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<p>Several senior KMT leaders have visited China this year in what the party says is an effort to keep open lines of communication. China refuses to talk to Lai or his party, saying they are "separatists".</p>

<p>The KMT strongly denies being pro-Beijing and says the parliament reforms are meant to improve government accountability.</p>

<p>"The KMT dismisses the accusations of collusion with China as unfounded and politically driven," the party said in statement in the early hours of Wednesday.</p>

<p>China views Taiwan as its own territory. The government in Taipei rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims, saying only the island's people can decide their future.</p>


Taiwan's cabinet will reject and send back for review legislation the opposition passed on Tuesday on parliamentary reforms that have brought tens of thousands onto the streets to protest amid accusations of Chinese interference.

Taiwan's cabinet will reject and send back for review legislation the opposition passed on Tuesday on parliamentary reforms that have brought tens of thousands onto the streets to protest amid accusations of Chinese interference. The peaceful protests, and sometimes violent confrontations in parliament over the reforms, have been taking place against a backdrop of broader concern about efforts by China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, to influence the island's politics and split Taiwanese public opinion. The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te won the presidency in January elections, but the party lost its majority in parliament. Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), along with the small Taiwan People's Party, together have the most seats. Also Read: Protests erupt as opposition-controlled Taiwan parliament pushes pro-China ‘reforms’ The parliament reforms give lawmakers the power to ask the military, private companies or individuals to disclose information deemed relevant by parliamentarians, who have the power to punish those who fail to co-operate. They also criminalise contempt of parliament by government officials, and require the president to give regular reports to parliament and answer lawmakers' questions, which would be a first for Taiwan. In a statement late on Monday, the cabinet said the legislation could breach the constitution and separation of power between the executive and legislative branches, and once it had received the documents it will send them back for parliament to reconsider. The cabinet said while that was likely to be vetoed by parliament, it was "duty bound" to do this. The DPP, which says the reforms were forced through without proper consultation and their content either vague or an over-reach of power, said it would support its lawmakers to ask the constitutional court for an interpretation on whether the laws and the way the reforms were pushed through were constitutional. The DPP, and many of the protesters, have repeatedly accused the KMT of being in league with Beijing in trying to ram through the legislation. Watch: Taiwan-China tensions: Is China preparing to invade Taiwan? Several senior KMT leaders have visited China this year in what the party says is an effort to keep open lines of communication. China refuses to talk to Lai or his party, saying they are "separatists". The KMT strongly denies being pro-Beijing and says the parliament reforms are meant to improve government accountability. "The KMT dismisses the accusations of collusion with China as unfounded and politically driven," the party said in statement in the early hours of Wednesday. China views Taiwan as its own territory. The government in Taipei rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims, saying only the island's people can decide their future.

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Taiwan's cabinet plans to reject and review divisive parliamentary reforms passed by the opposition, sparking protests and accusations of Chinese interference. Watch in for more details!

Taiwanese parliament passes bill pushing pro-China changes

China continues to mark its presence around Taiwan. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence spotted China operating near its territory. Around 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels and four coast guard vessels were operating near Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan-China tensions: 21 Chinese military aircraft & 15 navy vessels detected: Taipei

<p>Taiwan's&nbsp;pro-China opposition, which enjoys a one-seat majority in the&nbsp;country's&nbsp;legislature, on Tuesday (May 28) carried out&nbsp;"reforms"&nbsp;that may end up curtailing the&nbsp;powers of the president.&nbsp;The Nationalist Party, which&nbsp;officially backs reunification with China,&nbsp;wants to give the legislature a&nbsp;greater&nbsp;say in deciding the&nbsp;country's&nbsp;budget and security affairs.&nbsp;Notably, the party has blocked&nbsp;Taiwan's&nbsp;defence spending in the past to appease China.</p>

<h2><strong>Protests erupt</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;'reforms'&nbsp;by the opposition&nbsp;meanwhile&nbsp;have irked the pro-democracy people of Taiwan, thousands of whom assembled outside the legislature to voice their anger.</p>

<p>Inside the parliament, heated arguments broke out between the leaders of the Nationalists (known as KMT) and the pro-Democracy Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).</p>

<p>The bill comes as Taiwan got its new president earlier this month in the form of Lai&nbsp;Ching-te</p>

<h2><strong>Details about the contentious bill</strong></h2>

<p>The bill&nbsp;is aimed&nbsp;at granting&nbsp;the legislature the power to question, demand, or investigate personal documents of any government official, military general, the general public and even the president.</p>

<p>The law would also give the parliament access to confidential documents.</p>

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<p>It is backed by KMT&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;People’s&nbsp;Party, another major opposition party.</p>

<p>Austin Wang, a US-based political scientist specialising in Taiwanese politics, was quoted as saying by Al Jazeera,&nbsp;“In the bill, the legislators can ask the military to hand in sensitive information, which is problematic since some legislators have been accused of leaking information to China. There is no check-and-balance under this investigation any more.”</p>

<h2><strong>Silver lining</strong></h2>

<p>The approval by the legislature&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;mean&nbsp;that the&nbsp;amendment will become law. The executive branch of the government, The Executive Yuan, may veto it or refer it to the president. The&nbsp;president's&nbsp;approval is required within&nbsp;10&nbsp;days for a bill to become law.&nbsp;In case both of them&nbsp;fail to comply, the bill&nbsp;won't&nbsp;materialise.</p>

<h2><strong>'KMT undermining democracy'</strong></h2>

<p>The DPP has accused the KMT of trying to undermine democracy in the island nation.</p>

<p>The party denounced the bills as&nbsp;“black box”.</p>

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<p>The Nationalists governed Taiwan for more than four decades under martial law but have lost three consecutive presidential elections to the DPP.</p>

<p>However, they still wield power through well-entwined networks of business and social interests on the local level.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Taiwan's pro-China opposition, which enjoys a one-seat majority in the country's legislature, on Tuesday (May 28) carried out "reforms" that may end up curtailing the powers of the president.

Taiwan's pro-China opposition, which enjoys a one-seat majority in the country's legislature, on Tuesday (May 28) carried out "reforms" that may end up curtailing the powers of the president. The Nationalist Party, which officially backs reunification with China, wants to give the legislature a greater say in deciding the country's budget and security affairs. Notably, the party has blocked Taiwan's defence spending in the past to appease China. Protests erupt The 'reforms' by the opposition meanwhile have irked the pro-democracy people of Taiwan, thousands of whom assembled outside the legislature to voice their anger. Inside the parliament, heated arguments broke out between the leaders of the Nationalists (known as KMT) and the pro-Democracy Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The bill comes as Taiwan got its new president earlier this month in the form of Lai Ching-te Details about the contentious bill The bill is aimed at granting the legislature the power to question, demand, or investigate personal documents of any government official, military general, the general public and even the president. The law would also give the parliament access to confidential documents. Watch: China-Taiwan tensions: Is China preparing to invade Taiwan? × It is backed by KMT as well as Taiwan People’s Party, another major opposition party. Austin Wang, a US-based political scientist specialising in Taiwanese politics, was quoted as saying by Al Jazeera, “In the bill, the legislators can ask the military to hand in sensitive information, which is problematic since some legislators have been accused of leaking information to China. There is no check-and-balance under this investigation any more.” Silver lining The approval by the legislature doesn't mean that the amendment will become law. The executive branch of the government, The Executive Yuan, may veto it or refer it to the president. The president's approval is required within 10 days for a bill to become law. In case both of them fail to comply, the bill won't materialise. 'KMT undermining democracy' The DPP has accused the KMT of trying to undermine democracy in the island nation. The party denounced the bills as “black box”. Also read: After China drills, Taiwan president again offers talks The Nationalists governed Taiwan for more than four decades under martial law but have lost three consecutive presidential elections to the DPP. However, they still wield power through well-entwined networks of business and social interests on the local level. (With inputs from agencies)

Protests erupt as opposition-controlled Taiwan parliament pushes pro-China ‘reforms’

Days after Beijing surrounded the island in a large military rehearsal, Taipei announced on May 27 that it had observed 21 Chinese military planes and 15 navy or coastguard boats surrounding Taiwan in the previous 24 hours.

Taiwan-China tensions: 21 Chinese military aircraft and 15 navy vessels detected: Taipei

China continues to mark its presence around Taiwan. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence spotted China operating near its territory. Around 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels and four coast guard vessels were operating near Taiwan.

China launches mock missile strikes on Taiwan

As Beijing intensifies its pressure campaign against the island republic, China is getting ready to invade Taiwan with an armada of ferries and civilian vessels. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) could fill the void left by the lack of amphibious landing craft by staging an invasion akin to the one witnessed on D-Day with the help of civilian vessels.

Taiwan-China tensions: Taiwan detects Chinese planes as China plans Taiwan invasion

As Beijing intensifies its pressure campaign on Taiwan, According to report China is getting ready to invade the self-ruled island with a fleet of ferries and civilian vessels. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan-China tensions: China preparing armada of ferries to invade Taiwan, says Report

Taiwan-China tensions: Taiwan calls China's drills 'irrational provocations'

China's invasion plan using civilian vessels? Launches mock missile strikes on Taiwan

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As Beijing intensifies its pressure campaign, reports suggest china is getting ready to invade the self-rules island with a fleet of ferries and civilian vessels. What is china planning? Political analyst Greg Swenson joins us to discuss.

Taiwan-China tensions: Is China preparing to invade Taiwan?

<p>Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation.</p>

<p>China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday, saying it was "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday which Beijing called another push for the island's formal independence.</p>

<p>China has repeatedly lambasted Lai, saying he is a "separatist". Lai rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and says only Taiwan's people can decide their future. He has repeatedly offered talks but been rebuffed.</p>

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<p>Speaking at a meeting of his ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the southern city of Tainan, Lai called on China to "share the heavy responsibility of regional stability with Taiwan", according to comments provided by his party.</p>

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<p>Lai, who won election in January, said he also "looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation with China via exchanges and cooperation, creating mutual benefit and moving towards a position of peace and common prosperity".</p>

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<p>He thanked the United States and other countries for their expressions of concern about the Chinese exercises. "The international community will not accept any country creating waves in the Taiwan Strait and affecting regional stability," Lai added.</p>

<p>Taiwan's government has condemned China's war games. Over the past four years, China has staged regular military activities around Taiwan as it seeks to pressure the island's government.</p>


Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday, saying it was "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday which Beijing called another push for the island's formal independence. China has repeatedly lambasted Lai, saying he is a "separatist". Lai rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and says only Taiwan's people can decide their future. He has repeatedly offered talks but been rebuffed. Also Read | Gaza war: Hamas says it captured Israeli soldiers in Jabalia; IDF denies claims Speaking at a meeting of his ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the southern city of Tainan, Lai called on China to "share the heavy responsibility of regional stability with Taiwan", according to comments provided by his party. Also Read | US Army vessels supporting Gaza aid pier washed away in heavy seas: CENTCOM Lai, who won election in January, said he also "looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation with China via exchanges and cooperation, creating mutual benefit and moving towards a position of peace and common prosperity". Watch | Mob attacks Christians in Pakistan province, 5 injured × He thanked the United States and other countries for their expressions of concern about the Chinese exercises. "The international community will not accept any country creating waves in the Taiwan Strait and affecting regional stability," Lai added. Taiwan's government has condemned China's war games. Over the past four years, China has staged regular military activities around Taiwan as it seeks to pressure the island's government.

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Why China's 'Punishment Military Drills' are a precursor for an invasion of Taiwan?

<p>China announced the end of two days of military drills around Taiwan late Friday (May 24), which it said simulated attacks to test its ability to seize the self-governed island. Taiwan on Saturday slammed China for the drills, calling it a “blatant provocation to the international order”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>China announces end of military drills</strong></h2>

<p>The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has “successfully completed” the ‘Joint Sword-2024A’ drill against Taiwan, reported CCTV-7, China’s state-run military news channel, in a broadcast late Friday (May 24), as per AFP news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drills came days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te – who China has previously called a “separatist” – took office. Lai’s speech during his inauguration was also denounced by Beijing as a “confession of independence”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China had also called the two-day military drill a “punishment” for the recentl inauguration speech of the new Taiwanese president, during which he said two sides of the Taiwan Strait were “not subordinate to each other,” which Beijing viewed as a declaration that the two are separate countries.</p>

<p>China has long considered democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a claim which the self-governed island has rejected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lai also said that only Taiwan’s people can decide their future, and rejected Beijing’s sovereignty claims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has regularly staged military activities around Taiwan, including large-scale war games in 2022 as well as last year, in what is being seen as an escalating campaign of intimidation by Beijing against the self-governed island.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Blatant provocation’ to world order</strong></h2>

<p>“China’s recent unilateral provocation not only undermines the status quo of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait but it is also a blatant provocation to the international order, triggering serious concern and condemnation from the international community,” said a statement attributed to Taiwan’s Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added that Taiwan hopes "China will take the safety and happiness of the people on both sides into consideration, pursue mutual benefit, coexistence... stop all kinds of political and military intimidations on Taiwan and the region".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about China's various military actions, Kuo&nbsp;said that "the president and the national security team have a full grasp of the situation" and called for the public to "rest assured".</p>

<h2><strong>Taiwan reports Chinese warplane, warship surge</strong></h2>

<p>Taiwan’s defence ministry on Saturday said a total of 111 Chinese aircraft and dozens of naval vessels took part in the two-day drills surrounding the island.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As of Saturday at 6:00 am (local time), around 62 Chinese warplanes and 27 PLAN vessels were detected around the self-governed island, said Taiwan’s defence ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also reported that 47 Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island’s southwestern, southeastern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan Strait’s median line has previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“ROC (Republic of China) Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the detected activities,” said Taiwan’s defence ministry. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of Chinese aircraft which included advanced Su-30 fighters and nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, flew in the strait as well as down into the Bashi Channel, which separates Taiwan from the Philippines, reported the self-governed island’s defence ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Closer than ever before’</strong></h2>

<p>Chinese military analyst Tong Zhen, an expert from the Academy of Military Sciences, told state news agency Xinhua that the PLA vessels had inched “closer than ever before” to Taiwan’s shores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The exercises involved simulating strikes targeting the island’s leaders as well as its ports and airports, as per Xinhua.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This would “cut off the island’s ‘blood vessels’ and block out its ‘foreign aid regiments’,” Tong was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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China announced the end of two days of military drills around Taiwan late Friday (May 24), which it said simulated attacks to test its ability to seize the self-governed island.

China announced the end of two days of military drills around Taiwan late Friday (May 24), which it said simulated attacks to test its ability to seize the self-governed island. Taiwan on Saturday slammed China for the drills, calling it a “blatant provocation to the international order”. China announces end of military drills The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has “successfully completed” the ‘Joint Sword-2024A’ drill against Taiwan, reported CCTV-7, China’s state-run military news channel, in a broadcast late Friday (May 24), as per AFP news agency. The drills came days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te – who China has previously called a “separatist” – took office. Lai’s speech during his inauguration was also denounced by Beijing as a “confession of independence”. WATCH | Is China preparing to invade Taiwan? China had also called the two-day military drill a “punishment” for the recentl inauguration speech of the new Taiwanese president, during which he said two sides of the Taiwan Strait were “not subordinate to each other,” which Beijing viewed as a declaration that the two are separate countries. China has long considered democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a claim which the self-governed island has rejected. Lai also said that only Taiwan’s people can decide their future, and rejected Beijing’s sovereignty claims. China has regularly staged military activities around Taiwan, including large-scale war games in 2022 as well as last year, in what is being seen as an escalating campaign of intimidation by Beijing against the self-governed island. ‘Blatant provocation’ to world order “China’s recent unilateral provocation not only undermines the status quo of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait but it is also a blatant provocation to the international order, triggering serious concern and condemnation from the international community,” said a statement attributed to Taiwan’s Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo, as quoted by AFP. She added that Taiwan hopes "China will take the safety and happiness of the people on both sides into consideration, pursue mutual benefit, coexistence... stop all kinds of political and military intimidations on Taiwan and the region". Speaking about China's various military actions, Kuo said that "the president and the national security team have a full grasp of the situation" and called for the public to "rest assured". Taiwan reports Chinese warplane, warship surge Taiwan’s defence ministry on Saturday said a total of 111 Chinese aircraft and dozens of naval vessels took part in the two-day drills surrounding the island. Also Read | Taiwan detects 62 Chinese aircraft around island on day two of Beijing's military drills As of Saturday at 6:00 am (local time), around 62 Chinese warplanes and 27 PLAN vessels were detected around the self-governed island, said Taiwan’s defence ministry. It also reported that 47 Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island’s southwestern, southeastern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan Strait’s median line has previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides. “ROC (Republic of China) Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the detected activities,” said Taiwan’s defence ministry. Dozens of Chinese aircraft which included advanced Su-30 fighters and nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, flew in the strait as well as down into the Bashi Channel, which separates Taiwan from the Philippines, reported the self-governed island’s defence ministry. ‘Closer than ever before’ Chinese military analyst Tong Zhen, an expert from the Academy of Military Sciences, told state news agency Xinhua that the PLA vessels had inched “closer than ever before” to Taiwan’s shores. The exercises involved simulating strikes targeting the island’s leaders as well as its ports and airports, as per Xinhua. This would “cut off the island’s ‘blood vessels’ and block out its ‘foreign aid regiments’,” Tong was quoted as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan slams China for 'blatant provocation' after Beijing's military drills around self-ruled island ends

China has put Taiwan on notice with its deadly military drills. 49 Chinese aircraft were detected since Beijing launched its two-day military exercises that it called 'punishment drills' after self-ruled Taiwan's new leader vowed to defend the island's democracy. The Chinese military has surrounded Taiwan. Beijing is carrying out what it is calling 'Punishment' drills. What is China punishing Taiwan for? Or is it the U.S. the drills are aimed at?

China-Taiwan tensions: 62 Chinese jets detected around Taiwan | Is China preparing to invade Taiwan?

<p>Taiwan on Friday (May 24) detected 62 Chinese aircraft around it as Beijing warned of war and said it would ramp up countermeasures until "complete reunification" was achieved with the island — a statement that can seen as China's declaration of war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan's defence ministry said that Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan on the second day of exercises, with Beijing saying that the drills were a test of its ability to seize the island.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China started the military exercises on Thursday morning, with Beijing surrounding the self-ruled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft.&nbsp;China vowed that the blood of "independence forces" would flow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Taiwan considers itself a distinct nation from China, but Beijing claims Taipei as its own territory since the Chinese civil war of the 1940s. China says that the island nation will defy the one-nation policy by pushing for formal independence. Beijing even claimed that, if needed, it would use force to unite the two territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drills came three days after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te was sworn in. Lai has vowed to strengthen Taiwan’s security through the imports of advanced fighters and other technology and strengthen its domestic defence industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Lai took oath, Beijing said that changes in Taiwan's politics do not alter the "fact" that it is part of China. "No matter how the internal political situation in Taiwan changes, it will not change the historical and legal fact that both sides of the strait belong to one China," foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Taipei's defence ministry said on Friday that since 7:14 am (2314 Thursday), it had detected 62 aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers and transport patrol planes around Taiwan.&nbsp;This is the highest number of aircraft seen this year in a 24-hour window.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the ministry, among the 62 aircraft, "47 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southern ADIZ (air defence identification zone) to collaborate with 27 naval vessels and coast guard ships in military exercises".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first day of the drills was dubbed "Joint Sword-2024A". Taipei detected a total of 49 Chinese aircraft around Taiwan on day 1.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Taiwan independence' provokes us: China</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A Chinese military spokesman had said the war games were meant to test the "capability of joint seizure of power, joint strikes and control of key territories".&nbsp;</p>

<p>But on Friday, Beijing's defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said that Lai "has seriously challenged the one-China principle... pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Every time 'Taiwan independence' provokes us, we will push our countermeasures one step further, until the complete reunification of the motherland is achieved," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Taiwan on Friday (May 24) detected 62 Chinese aircraft around it as Beijing warned of war and said it would ramp up countermeasures until "complete reunification" was achieved with the island — a statement that can seen as China's declaration of war.

Taiwan on Friday (May 24) detected 62 Chinese aircraft around it as Beijing warned of war and said it would ramp up countermeasures until "complete reunification" was achieved with the island — a statement that can seen as China's declaration of war. Taiwan's defence ministry said that Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan on the second day of exercises, with Beijing saying that the drills were a test of its ability to seize the island. China started the military exercises on Thursday morning, with Beijing surrounding the self-ruled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft. China vowed that the blood of "independence forces" would flow. Also read: World court orders Israel to 'immediately halt' offensive in Rafah Taiwan considers itself a distinct nation from China, but Beijing claims Taipei as its own territory since the Chinese civil war of the 1940s. China says that the island nation will defy the one-nation policy by pushing for formal independence. Beijing even claimed that, if needed, it would use force to unite the two territories. The drills came three days after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te was sworn in. Lai has vowed to strengthen Taiwan’s security through the imports of advanced fighters and other technology and strengthen its domestic defence industry. When Lai took oath, Beijing said that changes in Taiwan's politics do not alter the "fact" that it is part of China. "No matter how the internal political situation in Taiwan changes, it will not change the historical and legal fact that both sides of the strait belong to one China," foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said. Also read: China: 53-year-old man goes on stabbing rampage in Xiaogan, killing 8 Watch: China holds military drills around Taiwan, releases 3D VR animation of attack × Taipei's defence ministry said on Friday that since 7:14 am (2314 Thursday), it had detected 62 aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers and transport patrol planes around Taiwan. This is the highest number of aircraft seen this year in a 24-hour window. According to the ministry, among the 62 aircraft, "47 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southern ADIZ (air defence identification zone) to collaborate with 27 naval vessels and coast guard ships in military exercises". The first day of the drills was dubbed "Joint Sword-2024A". Taipei detected a total of 49 Chinese aircraft around Taiwan on day 1. 'Taiwan independence' provokes us: China A Chinese military spokesman had said the war games were meant to test the "capability of joint seizure of power, joint strikes and control of key territories". But on Friday, Beijing's defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said that Lai "has seriously challenged the one-China principle... pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger". "Every time 'Taiwan independence' provokes us, we will push our countermeasures one step further, until the complete reunification of the motherland is achieved," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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