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Chinese drill near Taiwan seen as test run for blockade, message to US
China's drill in waters near Taiwan in December are seen as a test run for a blockade and a message to the United States.
China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots both in the past several weeks and the past several decades.
The drills were an attempt to divert attention away from Beijing's economic troubles, Taiwan's top security agency said.
Cyberspace has become a central arena in cross-strait tensions, complementing military maneuvers, diplomatic isolation, and economic pressure.
The seizing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro removes one of China’s staunchest partners in Latin America, raising questions over its political and economic influence in the region.
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Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructure averaged 2.6 million a day in 2025, report says
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan's key infrastructure from hospitals to banks rose 6% in 2025 from the previous year to an average of 2.63 million attacks a day,