China said Tuesday it has launched military drills around Taiwan that serve as a "stern warning and forceful deterrence" against those seeking the island's independence, ratcheting up tensions and slamming its leader Lai Ching-te for his government's "blatant provocations."The military's Eastern Theater Command, which covers the Taiwan Strait, said it has organized its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on the island from multiple directions.The drills are mainly focused on blockading key areas and sea lanes, achieving comprehensive superiority, and launching assaults on maritime…READ FULL ARTICLE
