China surrounds Taiwan with live-fire fury all because of America's $11.1 billion weapons haul?

China’s Foreign Ministry addressed multiple global flashpoints, as the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command launched military drills near Taiwan following a major US arms sale. Beijing warned that “Taiwan independence” forces and external interference are pushing the region toward confrontation. China also rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, reaffirmed support for Somalia’s territorial integrity, backed peace efforts in Ukraine, and offered assistance in monitoring the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire. Beijing welcomed progress in Myanmar’s elections and urged Panama to investigate the demolition of a Chinese heritage monument, calling it harmful to bilateral ties.