The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has entered its second day of rigorous military drills around Taiwan, escalating the tension in the region. The exercises, which began on Thursday, have expanded from initial blockade practices to more advanced operations focused on battlefield control and domain occupation. These drills, code-named “Joint Sword-2024A,” have raised alarms in Taipei, which is closely monitoring the situation for any signs of live fire, an element not yet observed. Escalating tensions and Beijing’s stern warnings The military exercises come in the wake of a controversial inauguration speech by Taiwan’s new president, William...
