Reactions in Taiwan as China stages drill around island

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 14: A Taiwanese armed military vehicle patrols outside the Songshan Airport in the capital city following China's announcement of the military exercise Joint Sword-2024B that encircles Taiwan on October 14, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. The military exercises mobilizing the Chinese PLA Navy, Army, Air Force and the Chinese Coast Guards, which are deemed as a punishment to Taiwan's call for independence, come following a speech by Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) on the October 10 National Day. In response, the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense said its armed forces have been deployed to monitor the situation and will brace for unfolding developments. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)