Taiwan has launched its annual military exercises to counter threats from China, including "gray zone tactics" that stop short of open warfare. The 10-day Han Guang drills, which began Wednesday,

Taiwan on Wednesday launched the longest of its annual military exercises to bolster its defense capabilities against a potential at

China claims Taiwan as its own despite Taipei's objections. The United States does not recognize Taiwan's statehood but has political and economic stakes in a peaceful resolution to the decades-long dispute, and is obliged by U.S. law to help Taipei arm itself against a possible attack.