Taiwan, in response to China’s military exercises, has taken off its aircraft and put its troops on alert, according to the Associated Press News. According to the Chinese military, the two-day exercise around Taiwan is a punishment for “separatist forces seeking independence”. As noted by the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense, Beijing’s provocations jeopardize regional peace and stability. The ministry also added that Taiwan will seek no conflicts but “will not shy away from one.” “This pretext for conducting military exercises not only does not contribute to peace and stability across the Taiwan…