China’s Escalation
China's Escalation: Military Drills Around Taiwan and "Parasite" Rhetoric Against President Lai On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, China initiated large-scale military drills around Taiwan, deploying naval vessels, aircraft, and artillery while simultaneously escalating its rhetoric against Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, whom it portrayed as a "parasite" in propaganda materials. The exercises, described by Beijing as a "stern warning" against separatism, have drawn international attention and condemnation from Taiwan and its allies. The Military Drills and Their Scope China's Eastern Theater […]