The Presidential Office is strongly condemning China's launch of yet another
military drill around Taiwan...

calling it a "unilateral provocation" that destabilizes regional peace and
stability.

The People's Liberation Army announced today the start of a new round of
joint exercises around Taiwan by their army, navy, and air force.

Chinese officials say that the exercises are meant to act as a "stern warning
to 'Taiwanese Independence' separatist forces."

That's as Japanese media is reporting that the drills may be aimed at warning
Japan against further supporting Taiwan...

following comments made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seen as pro-Taiwan.

Meanwhile Chinese officials also say that they will conduct live-fire drills
in the waters and airspace around Taiwan tomorrow, warning vessels and
aircraft not to enter the drill areas.

Those areas will include the sea and airspace near Keelung, Taitung,
Pingtung, Penghu, and Taoyuan.

(AH-CNA)