Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Fujian province near Taiwan amid military drills simulating blockade.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Fujian province, bordering Taiwan, following extensive military exercises simulating a blockade of the island, which China claims as its territory. The drills involved significant deployments, including 125 aircraft and the Liaoning aircraft carrier. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has rejected China's claims and vowed to resist annexation efforts, escalating tensions between the two sides amidst historical disputes over Taiwan's sovereignty.

October 16, 2024
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