China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan, showcased assault ships and dismissed prospects of an intervention to block future attacks by Beijing.

The drills were an attempt to divert attention away from Beijing's economic troubles, Taiwan's top security agency said.

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 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.

The second day of the large-scale war games, called “Justice Mission 2025,” saw the Chinese military encircle Taiwan on Tuesday.

China launches biggest military encirclement of Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire drills, rockets and warships in massive 'Justice Mission 2025' exercise.

The US State Department said China’s military drills around Taiwan had “unnecessarily” raised tensions and urged Beijing to cease military pressure against the self-ruled island, after President Donald Trump initially shrugged off concerns.

Beijing banned two Taiwanese ministers from entering China for alleged separatist activities related to Taiwan independence on Wednesday, prompting an angry response from Taipei, which said it would not bow to "threats and intimidation.

China's People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of "Justice Mission 2025."

In the immediate aftermath of the US' intervention in Venezuela, some analysts were quick to opine that the attack will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea.