Analysts said while the possibility of war across the Taiwan Strait remained low, the drill represented China's focus on blockading the island instead of entering a direct confrontation and considered it would cost Beijing relatively little and cause less damage on the island.

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Newly-elected DPP Democratic Progressive Party President Lai Ching-te, who also goes as William, has lost the majority in the legislature, making it hard for Lai's government to push through legislation, including the approval of crucial national defense budgets.

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Lower risks, harder to respond:

why Beijing may prefer a blockade to armed conflict on Taiwan

South China Morning Post

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Lower risks, harder to respond: why Beijing may prefer a blockade to armed conflict on Taiwan | South China Morning Post

PLA says military exercise is focused on naval and air combat readiness, seizing battlefield control, strike precision and patrols
Drill was planned before William Lai’s inauguration and calibrated to ‘signal displeasure, but hopefully not escalate’, says analyst

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