Author: Yian Lee and Philip Glamann / Bloomberg

China’s armed forces recently carried out military drills near Taiwan in a show of force aimed at the island’s government. The exercises involved various branches of China’s military and were labeled as a warning to the democratically run Taiwan government to stop “separatist acts.” This demonstration, dubbed “Joint Sword-2024B,” follows similar exercises held earlier this year. These drills are part of China’s ongoing efforts to pressure Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te. Beijing has used various tactics, including increasing military activities around Taiwan and targeting its diplomatic relationships. In response, Taiwan has condemned China’s actions and reinforced its commitment to peace and…