Taiwan prepares for a vote that could shake the world

WATCH: Taiwan legislature passes pro-China changes

Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China.

Taiwan Slams China's Military Drills as ‘Blatant Provocation to World Order’ | Oneindia News

China's recent two-day military drills around Taiwan have sparked outrage and concern. Described as a "blatant provocation to the international order" by Taipei, the war games were launched just three days after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te took office. These extensive maneuvers, involving simulated strikes on Taiwan's leadership and critical infrastructure, have escalated tensions in the region. Watch as we delve into the details of the drills, Taiwan's response, and the broader implications for global peace and stability. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on this developing story. #China #Taiwan #ChinaTaiwanConflict #ChinaTaiwanTensions #ChinaTaiwanRelations #Taipei #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.194~

China launches military drills encircling Taiwan

China Holds First-Ever Military Drills Simulating a Full-Scale Invasion of Taiwan

China Holds First-Ever , Military Drill Simulating a , Full-Scale Invasion of Taiwan. BBC reports that China has opened two days of military drills near Taiwan, calling the exercises "strong punishment" for the self-ruled nation's "separatist acts.". BBC reports that China has opened two days of military drills near Taiwan, calling the exercises "strong punishment" for the self-ruled nation's "separatist acts.". News of the military exercises come just three days after Taiwanese President William Lai was inaugurated. . News of the military exercises come just three days after Taiwanese President William Lai was inaugurated. . Taiwan's defense ministry called the Chinese military drill "irrational provocations," while deploying naval, air and ground forces to "defend the island's sovereignty.". According to Taiwanese military officials, the latest Chinese drills are the first simulated full-scale attack on the island. . Maps released by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) showed that the exercises were taking place all around Taiwan's main island. . For the first time, the drills also targeted the Taiwanese islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu and Dongyin, all which lie near to the Chinese coast. . According to the PLA, the drills are focused on conducting joint sea-air combat-readiness operations and precision strikes on critical targets. The exercises will also run integrated operations inside and outside the island to determine the "joint real combat capabilities" of Tawian's forces. China's foreign ministry defended the drills as a "necessary and legitimate move" to safeguard national sovereignty. I need to stress that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. This is both a fact based on history and the true status quo. This will not change in the future. Taiwan independence is doomed to fail, Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, via BBC

China Punishes Taiwan; PLA Jets and Warships Surround The Island In Major Showdown

China has initiated two days of military drills encircling Taiwan, branding them as "punishment" for "separatist acts." This move comes shortly after Taiwan's newly elected leader, Lai Ching-te, was sworn in. The ruling Communist Party of China maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory, despite never having controlled it, and has vowed to reclaim the island by force if necessary. #ChinaTaiwanTensions #MilitaryDrills #LaiChingTe #TaiwanIndependence #CrossStraitRelations #AsiaSecurity #RegionalStability #PLAExercises #TaiwanStrait #DefendDemocracy #ChinaAssertiveness #TaiwanDefense #PeaceAndSecurity #GeopoliticalTensions #TaiwaneseSovereignty ~PR.152~ED.102~

WATCH: Protesters in Taiwan demand closure of nuclear power plants

Around 300 people protested in Taipei City on Saturday against a government plan to extend the use of a nuclear power station in southern Taiwan.