Taiwan Worries Chinese Military Drills Raise Risk of Accidental Conflict
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Taiwan is concerned about the increased frequency of Chinese military activities around the island raising the risk of accidental conflict.
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Dozens of Chinese aircraft, drones, bombers, warships have been operating near Taiwan in recent weeks.
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China conducts such drills to assert its sovereignty claims over Taiwan, which it views as its territory.
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Taiwan worries about the risks from China's naval, air and weapons activities increasing near the island.
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Both Taiwan and China need to be careful to avoid sparking an accidental clash from the military activities.
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