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- China began conducting military drills around Taiwan after Lai Ching-te became president.
- Chinese fighter jets, frigates, and destroyers have been active during the exercise.
- China's actions are seen as punishment for Taiwan's separatist stance amid rising tensions.
The Chinese armed forces began conducting large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on Thursday, just days after the island's newly elected president Lai Ching-te took office.