Lai urges unity on day two of PLA drillsMIND GAMES: The defense ministry urged people not to be taken in by China’s cognitive warfare attempts, calling Chinese reports that a PLA drone flew near Taipei 101 falseBy Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with agenciesPresident William Lai (賴清德) yesterday urged unity as China’s latest large-scale military drills around Taiwan entered their second day, accusing Beijing of escalating regional tensions. A man stands near televisions showing news of China’s most recent round of military drills around Taiwan in Taipei’s Wanhua District yesterday. President William Lai, center, attends a meeting on China’s most recent round of military drills around Taiwan in Taipei yesterday. Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said that China’s highly provocative military drills not only undermine regional peace and stability, but also threaten cargo ships, trade activities and flight routes. For example, the ministry yesterday denied on social media Chinese reports that a PLA drone had taken photographs of Taipei 101, calling it a classic case of cognitive warfare.

Source: Taipei Times December 30, 2025 16:03 UTC