
China’s massive military drills force Taiwan to reroute flights
China launched record military drills near Taiwan, involving 89 aircraft and 28 vessels, prompting Taiwan to raise its alert and divert flights. Over 100,000 international and 6,000 domestic travelers are expected to be affected by severe airspace restrictions. China says the drills are a warning against "external interference" and "separatist forces," while Taiwan condemns the actions as destabilizing.