Not just encircling Taiwan, but also holding exercises inside Taiwanese "territorial waters". To a real country, this would be construed as a clear act of war.
These kinds of military drills are a solid manifestation of hostility. They are both statements of intent and building of capability to carry out that hostile intent.
Not just encircling Taiwan, but also holding exercises inside Taiwanese "territorial waters". To a real country, this would be construed as a clear act of war.
Not just holding exercises inside Taiwanese "territorial waters," but straight up flying missiles across Taiwan.
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I know it's cringe to quote Sun Tzu these days but when talking about China going to war, it is pretty relevant to recall some of these principles:
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These kinds of military drills are a solid manifestation of hostility. They are both statements of intent and building of capability to carry out that hostile intent.