Taiwan called on Beijing to “refrain from military provocations that would jeopardise the peace and stability of the region” after China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan. Beijing said the drills were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. #China #Taiwan #ChinaTaiwanTensions #XiJinping #Beijing #PLA #HindustanTimes