US, Taiwan Hold Naval Drills In Pacific With "Unplanned Sea Encounters" Alibi | China

The US and Taiwan navies conducted unofficial joint drills in the Pacific in April, Reuters reported. The drill was conducted amid daily Chinese incursions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone and drills by Chinese forces near the island. According to officials quoted by Reuters, the drills, which were not publicised, took place in the Western Pacific. Officials also said "multiple military assets" were involved and the drill was dubbed "unplanned sea encounters" as it did not officially exist. Another official said the "unplanned encounters" of the two navies involved mostly basic exercises. Watch the video to find out more.