Why is China increasing its military pressure on Taiwan?
by Helen Davidson and Chi Hui Lin in Taipei from World news | The Guardian on (#5QD3M)
As China ramps up its display of power, Taiwan's leaders vow to do whatever it takes' to defend its independence
Last week, China sent about 150 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), in a massive escalation of its military activity directed towards the island. Over the past two years, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has increased its activity, with near-daily sorties into the ADIZ and frequent military drills in nearby maritime areas.
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