Hyderabad: Amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan, China recently conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a full-scale attack. This happened shortly after Taiwanese president William Lai’s first National Day speech, undermining China’s claim over the self-governing island.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on troops to intensify their preparations for war, just days after China staged large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. These exercises, the fourth such drills in just over two years,

China's leader did not comment on the recent military exercises during his visit to the region, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called on the military to increase its readiness for war. This statement came just days after Beijing conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, reports Xinhua.