TAIPEI -- China's military exercises on Thursday and Friday were only the latest step in a monthslong effort to build pressure on Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, analysts said, as Beijing's forces practiced mock missile attacks and other operations.
Taiwan tensions
China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate'
Experts see key differences from 2022 exercises as military-civilian lines 'blur'
Taiwan Air Force F-16s conduct a patrol mission at an undisclosed location near Taiwan on May 23, amid high tensions over China's military drills. (Taiwan Defense Ministry via Reuters)
Read Next
Latest on Taiwan tensions
