The US State Department has accused China of military provocations due to its large-scale military exercises in the South China Sea around Taiwan following President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration, according to Bloomberg. According to the Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan, over the past two days, 111 Chinese aircraft and dozens of naval vessels have surrounded the island. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller noted that the US is deeply concerned about these events. “We strongly urge Beijing to act with restraint. Using a normal, routine, and democratic transition as an excuse for milita…