On Monday, China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation. This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan's sovereignty, which China claims as its territory.

Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

On Monday, China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation. This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan's sovereignty, which China claims as its territory. 
Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

THE MORNING BRIEF

China initiated new military drills near Taiwan, described by Beijing as "punishment" for Taiwanese President William Lai's recent speech in which he reaffirmed the island's commitment to resist annexation.

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