Han Kuang Exercise, Taiwan
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China claims Taiwan as its own despite Taipei's objections. The United States does not recognize Taiwan's statehood but has political and economic stakes in a peaceful resolution to the decades-long dispute, and is obliged by U.S. law to help Taipei arm itself against a possible attack.
The 10 days of exercises come as the self-governing island has been fighting back against a growing number of Chinese spies who have infiltrated its military and government ranks. “The level of penetration and the intensity of Chinese effort have gone way up,