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China deployed planes and ships to encircle Taiwan on 14 October, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island. Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te vowed to "protect democratic Taiwan" while the United States said China's actions were "unwarranted" and risked "escalation". #AFP  TAIWAN COAST GUARD TAIWAN PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE PLA EASTERN THEATRE COMMAND AFPTV I-Hwa CHENG #Taiwan #China | AFP News Agency | Facebook