China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan to Test 'Seize Power' Capability

China conducted mock missile strikes and dispatched fighter jets with live missiles in military drills aimed at Taiwan, following the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te. The exercises, which included mock attacks on foreign vessels and harassment drills, were intended to test China's ability to "seize power" and control key areas of Taiwan. Taiwan condemned the actions but maintained normalcy, while the U.S. Navy monitored the situation closely.