News Snapshot:
Beijing: China conducted military exercises near Taiwan on Sunday in response to “provocations” and “collusion” between the United States and the self-ruled island, a People’s Liberation Army spokesperson said. Beijing claims democratic, self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, to be taken one day by force if necessary, and has ramped up military, diplomatic and economic pressure on the island. Beijing has been incensed by US President Joe Biden’s handling of Taiwan — especially after he said Washington would defend it militarily. China did not specify the number of aircraft mobilised for Sunday’s exercises, nor the exact location of these...
