The Russian MoD on Oct 14 released a video claiming to show joint naval drills with China after Beijing deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan.
The military operation comes four days after Taiwan celebrated the founding of its government on its National Day, with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te saying in a speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan and declaring his commitment to "resist annexation or encroachment."
Taiwan's Defense Ministry "strongly condemned" Chinese military exercises staged Monday as "irrational and provocative," as multiple branches of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) simulated a blockade of the island.
The Chinese military launched a comprehensive war game this week that stirred panic for the island of Taiwan and its allies.