Overview

• China's live-fire drills around Taiwan reveal potential strategies for a blockade or invasion.
• The exercises included unprecedented maneuvers on Taiwan's eastern flank, crucial for supply routes.
• Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, faces heightened pressure from Beijing's military and economic tactics.
• U.S. and allies closely monitored the drills, viewing them as a rehearsal for possible conflict.
• China's actions have strained relations with the U.S., with both sides preparing for potential escalations.