China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around the island of Taiwan — a move Beijing called a "stern warning" against separatist and "external interference" forces. Taiwan said it was placing its forces on alert and called the Chinese government "the biggest destroyer of peace." "The Chinese Communist Party's targeted military exercises further confirm its nature as an aggressor and the biggest destroyer of peace," the ministry said. Military drills are set to continue Tuesday. Taiwan's Defence Ministry released a video that featured its weapons and forces in a show of resilience.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2025 14:49 UTC