In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, a Taiwanese guided missile destroyer, left, monitors a Chinese guided missile destroyer right, near Taiwan in May 2024 during the inauguration of Taiwan’s newly elected president.
(Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)
The latest war games by China near Taiwan are just another reminder of the various ways Chinese authorities try to undermine liberal democracies and international peace and security.
Customers try out Huawei’s Mate 60 and Mate 60 Pro+ series smartphones during the Huawei new product launch conference in Beijing in September 2023.
(AP Photo/Andy Wong)
China has embarked on ambitious reforms to modernise the People’s Liberation Army to be able to defeat the US in a potential conflict. But many challenges remain.