Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called on the military to increase its readiness for war. This statement came just days after Beijing conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, reports Xinhua.

China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has stepped up its shows of force around the self-ruled island in recent years.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the military to enhance war preparedness and solidify combat capabilities, following large-scale drills around