Democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, had been on alert for more war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te, which Beijing condemned

The Chinese military has initiated new exercises near Taiwan, describing them as a warning against what it labels as separatist actions by pro-independence forces.No Right to Represent TaiwanThese drills began on Monday,

China reaffirms the potential use of force in Taiwan, targeting external interference and separatists while committing to peaceful reunification. Following military drills, international support for Taiwan grows,

Show of military power comes after Taiwanese president declares Beijing has no right to represent the island, which China regards as its territory

China will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan, the government in Beijing said on Wednesday after another bout of war games and a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the scene of a famous defeat for Taiwanese forces.

China launched military drills involving fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, aiming to send a "stern warning" to what it labels as "separatist" forces on the self-governing island.