Taiwan's foreign minister accuses China of attempting to influence Taiwan's upcoming election through military exercises.
China conducted joint air and sea patrols and military exercises around Taiwan, as announced by state media Xinhua.
Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, stated that China wants to shape Taiwan's election, emphasizing that it's the citizens' decision, not China's.
Taiwan's military detected 42 Chinese warplanes and eight vessels participating in drills around the island's air defense zone.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned China's military exercises and accused Beijing of interfering in the democratic election process.
Beijing has increased political and military pressure on Taiwan over the past year, with near-daily warplane incursions and vessel activities.
Lai is a frontrunner in the elections and has been outspoken about Taiwan's independence, which China strongly opposes.
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