‘Extraordinary confluence’: What China’s latest military moves reveal about its broader strategy

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China has recently increased its military activities, including joint air patrols with Russia, coast guard presence east of Taiwan, and missile testing in the Pacific. Analysts interpret these actions as part of a strategic effort to normalize a broader range of military operations in the region.

From joint air patrols with Russia and coast guard activity east of Taiwan to a rare missile test in the Pacific, China’s recent moves - although not necessarily coordinated - reflect a push to make a wider range of operations increasingly routine, analysts say.