The Joint Sword exercises used more military hardware and got closer to Taiwan than ever, but some experts say China’s bigger plan is dissuading the U.S. from even attempting to come to Taiwan’s aid.
This marked Lai's inaugural visit to military installations as president, where he met with Air Force personnel and naval forces, aiming to boost morale amid increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan is located in the western Pacific Ocean, between the Philippines and Japan. It’s about 100 miles off the southeast coast of China, roughly the distance between Phoenix and Tucson. Taiwan is ...