China ramps up pressure on Taiwan ahead of presidential inauguration

FILE - Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te, of Democratic Progressive Party's and his running mate, Hsiao Bi-khim, wave as they hold a press conference, following the victory in the presidential elections, in Taipei, Taiwan Jan. 13, 2024.

China has initiated a series of influence campaigns against Taiwan ahead of the island’s inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te on May 20. Beijing has increased the scale and frequency of military activities near Taiwan while partially relaxing travel and import restrictions.