Lai Ching-te Vows Defense as China Labels Him Warmonger

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The USA State Department urged Beijing to cease military pressure following large-scale "Justice Mission 2025" exercises that encircled Taiwan this week.Spokesman Tommy Pigott condemned the maneuvers as an unnecessary escalation after Beijing deployed warships and aircraft to simulate a total blockade of major ports.Donald Trump dismissed concerns about a potential invasion by Xi Jinping, even as China cited a record 11.1 billion dollar US arms package as the reason for the drills.
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