Major Chinese maritime activity around Taiwan is suspected to be the beginning of anticipated military drills in response to President Lai Ching-te's Pacific trip.
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00:00China has ramped up maritime activity around Taiwan in what officials suspect to be military exercises.
00:08Taiwan has reported around 90 Chinese navy and coast guard ships in waters around the country.
00:14Taiwan's military has raised its alert level and has set up an emergency command center to monitor China's movements.
00:22Officials anticipated Chinese drills around Taiwan this week
00:26In response to Taiwan, President Lai Ching-tuo's trip to allies in the Pacific, which saw him make transit stops in two U.S. territories.